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ChakravsScala Restaurant
Both establishments are praised by experts. Overall, Chakra ranks slightly better than Scala - Chef kitchen & bar. Chakra is ranked #5 in Jerusalem with praise from 3 reviewers such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Chakra
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Frommer's
41 King George St., Jerusalem, Israel
From $0/night
Fodor's "Despite being one of the city's best-known restaurants, Chakra still feigns anonymity: its name is nowhere in sight." Full review
Frommer's "Come with friends so you can sample and share. You might find a Bokaharian soup made with chickpeas, lamb-meat dumplings, and sweet-and-sour dried berries." Full review
Lonely Planet "This casual but classy dining experience whips up legendary seafood dishes cooked with Mediterranean spices." Full review
Frommer's "Chef Eran Peretz’s mastery of wildly varied cooking techniques and his endless energy combine to give this sleek restaurant a menu that’s inventive, cosmopolitan, and absolutely delicious" Full review
Scala Restaurant
Concierge Fodor's
DK Eyewitness Frommer's
7 King David Street, Jerusalem 94101, Israel
From $11/night
Concierge "At Scala, Yerushalmi serves kosher (i.e., dairy-free) versions of the pan-Mediterranean cuisine he mastered at Catit, such as beef short-rib casserole with chestnut tortellini."
Fodor's "Dark wood, atmospheric lighting, and jazzy background music enhance the sophisticated feel of this restaurant in the David Citadel Hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Mouthwatering original recipes are served in an informal yet elegant setting at the Scala."
Frommer's "The main courses are exquisitely presented and strong on intricate taste constructions, such as pan-seared sea fish fillets on roasted eggplant with za’atar (Arabic spices)." Full review
