Azura

“Had an amazing food here. Being from Iran it reminded me of my grandmother's cooking. Food was so hearty and tasty.”

“One of the best home-cooked meals we had in all of Israel. Absolutely amazing. Every dish was full of flavor and tasted truly homemade. The service was quick, warm, and very helpful. Highly recommend!”

Fine Dining Auditor★★★★★

A "Michelin" Moment in the Heart of the Market Azura | Jerusalem, Israel I visited Azura back in November 2016, and even after years of traveling and dining at some of the world’s top restaurants, this remains one of the most memorable meals I’ve ever had. I actually met a friendly couple on a day excursion who invited me to grab dinner with them here, and it turned out to be the highlight of the trip. The Experience: The Atmosphere: You just can’t beat the energy of the market. Tucked away in the Iraqi section of Mahane Yehuda, Azura has this authentic, old-school feel that sets the stage perfectly. The Service: The staff was amazing—attentive and welcoming, making us feel right at home despite how busy the place was. The Dish: I ordered the signature "Azura" (the eggplant stuffed with ground beef and pine nuts). I can still clearly remember the fragrance of the cinnamon-scented sauce hitting the table. That first bite was incredible—honestly, it was as good as any "Michelin momen

Bernardo Mar★★★★

Azura has a cozy atmosphere and the food tastes homemade. Most of the food is already cooked so the wait time is minimal. The food is very traditional and authentic to the Iraqi Kurdish cuisine. The Azura was tasty and had a combination of flavors. It consisted of an eggplant, ground meat, pine nuts and cinnamon. The portion was a bit small and I was not a huge fan of the cinnamon but overall it had a great texture. The Kubbe in the soup was delicious and probably my favorite thing I tasted. Keep in mind that this soup is a bit sour since it is made with lemon. For those that like something spicy ask for their schug, it’s great! Also the staff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome. (They also have English menus)

Arad Nikdel★★★★★

Had an amazing food here. Being from Iran it reminded me of my grandmother's cooking. Food was so hearty and tasty.

Jonathan Gan★★★★★

A great authentic local restaurant. Amazing dishes with original and unique combination of ingredients. If you want to feel and taste and original Jerusalem flavour, so this is a must visit place to eat. Great for lunch and will recommend to book in advance, as the place is overloaded in rush hour. Enjoy 🙂

Christopher w★★★★★

Why 5 stars? The Food. Great taste, good portions, relaxed family atmosphere. Everything about this place is right. Family run, super busy, classic dishes. Price is on the high side, but the value is there. Shimon Peres, former President and Prime minister of Israel used to hang around this place. Not a bad recommendation!

asaf beeri★★★★

It's an institute in Jerusalem. I still recall eating where the father ran its previous location. Its now much bigger yet still gives an intimate vibe. Food is good and cooked at a kitchen you can see in the same manner as years ago. The owners are hospitable,the verity of food is nice - from veggie options (classic hummus to rice and other vegetables) to meat dishes such as the tasty sufrito and the soups (with meat) - I think if you want a good home style traditional taste of Jerusalem thus is your spot! It's clean, long tradition, good food and tasty. Only vice-the price. It used to be a "workers restaurant" where you felt comfy to order afew dishes eat well... In its current prices, its not like that anymore.

Emmett Photography★★★★★

This place has truly amazing food. However, be prepared to either get there early or wait for a long time as it gets very busy during peak times. We went on Friday lunch and had to wait for at least 30 mins to get a seat. We went again on Wednesday before lunch and got a seat without waiting. We had the beet soup, bean soup, beef head, moussaka, rice with beans and hummus - all of which were amazing together with warm bread.

Gadi Nagar★★★★★

One of the best home-cooked meals we had in all of Israel. Absolutely amazing. Every dish was full of flavor and tasted truly homemade. The service was quick, warm, and very helpful. Highly recommend!