Mona

An elegant, relaxed chef bistro set in Jerusalem's historic Bezalel building that once housed the city's first art academy. The menu is refined Mediterranean with European touches, paired with excellent wines and spirits. The stone courtyard is home to a wine bar serving small, precise dishes.

RomanticOutdoor SeatingChef RestaurantUpscaleWine BarHistoric Building$$$$

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Good to know

🦪 Recommendation

Start with the oysters or the sea fish tartare - the starters here are precise and special.

🍽️ Service

Service here aims to go above and beyond - worth booking ahead given the intimate character of the place.

🍝 Recommendation

From the mains, try the lemon linguine with sea bream fillet, or the onion and gorgonzola risotto.

🍇 Wine

In the stone courtyard you'll find the Hanagid 12 wine bar with a diverse international wine list and small dishes.

Deals

Happy Hour

Happy Hour Sun-Wed 18:30-19:30, bar seating only, 20% off the entire menu

Happy Hour at the Bar

Happy Hour at the Bar

Opening hours

Sun–Thu
18:30–22:00
Friday
18:00–22:00
Saturday
18:30–22:00

Menu

Mains

  • Mussels Marinière. Root Vegetables. White Wine

  • Onion Risotto. Gorgonzola. Madeira Shallot

  • Sea Bass Fillet. Potato Beurre. Anchovy Butter

  • Lemon Linguine. Sea Bream Fillet. Onion Salsa

  • Potato Gnocchi. Crab Bisque. Blue Crab

  • Minute Steak. Potato Purée. Demi-Glace

  • Pork Rib. Beurre Blanc. Potato Purée

  • Cheeseburger. Bacon

Starters

  • Gillardeau Oyster. Mignonette

  • Sourdough Bread. Butter

  • Spicy Plate

  • Sea Fish Tartare. Miso Pumpkin. Ponzu. Rice Cracker

  • Bacon Croquette. Jalapeño Yogurt

  • Lettuce Salad. Tarragon Vinaigrette. Aged English Cheddar

  • Beef Tartare. Artichoke Chips. Sourdough Bruschetta

  • Jerusalem Artichoke. Parmesan Broth. Urfa Pepper

  • Tongue Steak. Soft Egg. Miso Caramel

  • Corn Agnolotti. Sage Butter. Parmigiano Reggiano

  • Sea Fish Salad. Roasted Vegetables. Sheep's Milk Yogurt

Desserts

  • Chocolate Pistachio Petit Four

  • Chocolate Cake. Mascarpone Cream

  • Lemon Tart. Black Sesame Praline

  • Za'atar Panna Cotta. Croutons. Honey Syrup

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