Zabotinski Restaurant

Zabotinski Restaurant is a kosher bar and grill on Shim’on Ben Shatakh Street in Jerusalem, combining a meat-focused menu with a drinks-led restaurant setting. Its character is informal and social, with music included as part of the experience and a menu designed for diners looking for familiar, generously served comfort food.

The kitchen focuses on grilled and roasted meats, including beef, chicken, kebab, merguez and ribs, alongside fish dishes and schnitzel. Meals are generally paired with simple accompaniments such as fries, mashed potatoes, rice, fried onions and salad. A platter combining several grilled meats is available for sharing, while individual plates cover a range of hearty main-course options.

The menu also extends beyond the grill. Vegetarian choices include hummus, falafel, eggplant with tehina, vegetable rice and a lentil-and-mushroom burger. Salads, avocado-based dishes and vegetable sides provide lighter alternatives, while pasta, tortillas, stir-fried rice and fajita-style plates add variety. The selection includes options based on chicken, beef, shawarma-style fillings and vegetables, making the restaurant suitable for mixed preferences within the same table.

As a bar and grill, Zabotinski places noticeable emphasis on drinks. The selection includes draught and bottled beer, Scotch whisky, soft drinks, juices, sparkling water and hot beverages. The drinks list supports both a casual meal and a longer evening centred on conversation, food and music. Dessert options are handled through the waiting staff.

The restaurant suits diners seeking kosher grilled food in a relaxed bar atmosphere, as well as groups sharing meat dishes or guests who prefer chicken, fish or vegetarian choices. The menu combines straightforward restaurant classics with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences, including hummus, tehina, kebab and shakshuka, while also incorporating pasta, teriyaki-style preparations and stir-fries. Zabotinski’s location makes it a practical choice for a meal or drinks stop near Shim’on Ben Shatakh Street.