Mamilla Rooftop

Mamilla Rooftop is a kosher rooftop restaurant on the top floor of the Mamilla Hotel at 11 King Solomon Street in West Jerusalem, Israel, with views toward the Old City walls and the Tower of David. The location, at the edge of the Mamilla district between the modern city and Jaffa Gate, makes it one of the best-positioned dining rooms in Jerusalem for sunset. The cooking is modern Israeli with Mediterranean influences, and the menu leans on fresh market fish, lamb chops and a selection of Mediterranean mezze for sharing. The restaurant is a hotel venue and the highest-priced in this listing ($$$$), so it is best suited to special occasions or a splurge meal. The dining room and terrace are elegant, with a polished, hushed hotel atmosphere compared with the market restaurants, and dress is smart casual to smart; noise levels are low to moderate. The beverage programme typically includes Israeli and international wines, cocktails and spirits, which suit a sunset aperitif. The rating is around 4.4. Reserving early is wise for sunset tables, which are the most sought after, and window or terrace seats should be requested when booking. It serves lunch and dinner daily except Shabbat evening, following kosher rules, and exact hours can change with the season and the hotel's schedule. The Mamilla promenade, the shopping street connecting Jaffa Gate and the city centre, is a short walk, making the restaurant easy to combine with a visit to the Old City's western gate. Evening visitors can finish with a stroll through the illuminated walls area.