EZTrip.com International Destination Guide and Hotel Listings

Abu Fuad

Paul VI St, opposite Jamal Abdel Nasser St. Daily 7am-4pm. Cheap.

An excellent place to tuck into a plate of shawarma accompanied by a selection of mezze and salads. Seating is upstairs with a view over the street, or you can have your shawarma and salad in a pitta to take away instead.

Al-Andalus Restaurant

Off the southeastern corner of Manger Sq. Daily 8am-5pm. Moderate. Licensed.

Catering mainly for tour groups, this cosy restaurant serves hamburgers and cheeseburgers in addition to more Middle Eastern fare such as shashlik and other kebabs.

Al-Bustan

Orient Palace Hotel, northeast corner of Manger Sq. Tel 274 2798. Daily 4-11pm (snacks and sandwiches served before 4pm). Expensive. Licensed.

The poshest eating in town but at prices that compare very well with Jerusalem's, with the option of outdoor eating. There's a good choice of entrees and desserts, and main courses that include salmon steak and fillet of beef as well as pasta and pizza.

St George Restaurant

Southwest corner of Manger Sq tel 274 3780. Daily 8am-6pm. Moderate.

A fine selection of mid-price grilled meat, fish and poultry in comfortable surroundings, with a well-stocked bar. Specialities include shashlik, lamb chops and a complete fish dinner.