Restaurant in Jerusalem, Israel
La Liste-ranked and easy to book.
A La Liste-ranked Modern Israeli restaurant on King George Street, Chakra is Jerusalem's most practical choice for a late-evening dinner without a difficult booking process. It delivers consistent, contemporary Israeli cooking at a mid-to-upper price point, backed by a 4.5 Google rating from nearly 2,000 reviewers. Book it as a reference-point meal for the city's dining scene.
If you are in Jerusalem looking for a Modern Israeli restaurant that holds its own against the country's leading, Chakra on King George Street is a reliable first call. It earns particular consideration for late evenings when many of the city's restaurants wind down early: Chakra runs later than most Jerusalem dining rooms, making it a practical choice for travellers arriving after a long day of sightseeing or for locals who want to eat well past the usual dinner rush. First-timers to Jerusalem's restaurant scene should treat it as a reference-point meal — the kind of place that gives you a clear sense of what contemporary Israeli cooking looks like at a credible level.
Chakra occupies a multi-room layout on one of central Jerusalem's main commercial streets. The room has enough scale to absorb a crowd without feeling impersonal, and the seating arrangements include options that work for couples, small groups, and larger parties. It is not an intimate counter-dining setup, so if you are after a quiet, close-quarters meal, calibrate expectations accordingly. The physical space reads as comfortable and polished rather than austere or showy , appropriate for a date, a business dinner, or a group gathering without feeling like any single one of those things is a stretch. For late-night visits specifically, the room tends to quieten as the evening progresses, which makes it more conversation-friendly than the noisier peak-hour window.
Chakra cooks Modern Israeli, a cuisine that draws on the country's layered culinary heritage , Levantine, Sephardic, Ashkenazi, and North African influences folded into a contemporary kitchen approach. The restaurant holds a place on the La Liste global restaurant ranking: 78.5 points in 2025 and 76 points in 2026. That positions it as a serious but not rarefied option , credible enough to be your leading meal in Jerusalem, accessible enough that the booking process is not a months-long exercise. Its Google rating of 4.5 across nearly 2,000 reviews suggests consistent execution rather than a venue coasting on reputation. For context, restaurants at a comparable La Liste tier internationally include recognised names across multiple cities; within Israel, the Modern Israeli category also includes OCD Restaurant in Tel Aviv and Alena at The Norman in Tel Aviv, both of which give you a sense of the quality register Chakra is playing in.
Booking is rated Easy. You do not need to plan weeks ahead the way you would at harder-to-secure venues like Machneyuda, which runs a notoriously competitive reservations system. Chakra's accessibility is a genuine advantage in Jerusalem, where several of the better-regarded restaurants fill quickly on weekend evenings. For the leading experience, aim for a weekday dinner or arrive on the later side of the dinner service , post-9 PM if your schedule allows. The later window tends to mean a calmer room and more attentive service than the peak rush delivers. If you are visiting Jerusalem during Jewish holidays or the summer tourist season, book at least a few days in advance as a precaution; walk-in availability shrinks noticeably during those periods.
Chakra is located at King George Street 41, Jerusalem, in the city centre. Price range data is not confirmed in our records, but the La Liste ranking and the general positioning of the restaurant within Jerusalem's dining market suggest a mid-to-upper price point , expect to spend more than you would at a casual hummus spot or a neighbourhood shawarma counter, but less than a full tasting-menu experience. Specific menu pricing should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before booking. For travellers who want to extend the evening, our Jerusalem bars guide covers the leading options nearby, and our full Jerusalem restaurants guide places Chakra in the broader context of the city's dining options. If you are planning a wider Israel trip, Helena in Caesarea and Pescado in Ashdod are worth adding to the list. For hotels in the city, see our Jerusalem hotels guide.
Quick reference: King George St 41, Jerusalem. La Liste ranked (76–78.5 pts). Easy to book. Late-night friendly. Modern Israeli.
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chakra | Easy | — | |
| Machneyuda | Unknown | — | |
| Abu Hassan | Unknown | — | |
| Dr. Shakshuka | Unknown | — | |
| Ha'Achim | Unknown | — | |
| Habasta | Unknown | — |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Chakra is one of Jerusalem's more straightforwardly bookable Modern Israeli restaurants with genuine credentials — it holds La Liste recognition in both 2025 (78.5pts) and 2026 (76pts). It sits on King George Street in the city centre, so it's easy to reach from most Jerusalem hotels. Booking is rated Easy, meaning you don't need to scramble weeks ahead the way you would for Machneyuda. Come expecting a full-service dining experience drawing on Levantine, Sephardic, and North African influences.
Bar seating availability isn't confirmed in our records for Chakra. The restaurant occupies a multi-room layout on King George Street, which suggests options beyond a single main dining room, but we can't confirm counter or bar seating specifically. Call ahead or check at the door if that's your preference.
Yes, it works for a special occasion in Jerusalem — it carries consecutive La Liste rankings (78.5pts in 2025, 76pts in 2026), which gives it enough credibility to mark a meaningful dinner. It's easier to secure than Machneyuda, which matters when you're planning around a fixed date. Price range isn't confirmed in our records, but La Liste placement puts it in the tier where you should expect to spend accordingly.
No dress code is documented in our records for Chakra. Given its La Liste standing and city-centre Jerusalem location, dressing neatly is a reasonable baseline — avoid beachwear or very casual clothes, but there's no indication of a formal requirement. When in doubt, call the restaurant directly.
Machneyuda is the most talked-about alternative in Jerusalem for Modern Israeli cooking, but it's significantly harder to book and runs a more theatrical, high-energy format. Ha'Achim is worth considering if you want something more neighbourhood-casual. For a lighter, shareable format, Habasta in Tel Aviv is the stronger regional comparison — but if you're staying in Jerusalem, Chakra is the most accessible La Liste-ranked option in the city.
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