Cinematic atmosphere illustration of a celebration at a restaurant
Events at Ben Amataim · Jerusalem

Celebrate together
Ben Amataim

Kosher Italian dairy hospitality in Ramat Rachel.
Private and business events for up to 90 guests.

Description of the events atmosphere film

A silent illustrative film of a celebration, with a set table and Italian dairy dishes. It contains no booking details or terms that are missing from the page text. Event types, meal planning and contact options are described below.

Hospitality that feels like you

An occasion
of your own

Tell us what you are celebrating, how many guests you expect and the kind of gathering you have in mind. Then we will explore the menu and table arrangements together.

A family meal, a milestone or a gathering of colleagues. At Ben Amataim, we plan around your people: their tastes, the pace of the occasion and the details that make it personal.

Tell us what you're planning
Atmosphere illustration of an intimate table set for a celebration
One table. Everyone who matters.
Up to 90guests · By arrangement and subject to layout
Italian. Dairy. Kosher.Chef cuisine under the Mateh Yehuda Rabbinate
Personally plannedA menu and quote for every event
Your event menu

An Italian meal
for everyone at the table

Start with what you love and build the meal around your occasion. Plates to share, main courses to savour and a finish that invites you to linger.

Culinary illustration of focaccia, ravioli and starters to share
01 / Begin together

Starters to share

Together, we will choose bread, salads and starters for the centre of the table.

Culinary illustration of fish served with vegetables
02 / The main courses

Pasta, pizza and fish

Pasta, pizza or fish. The choices and serving pace are tailored to your guests and gathering.

Culinary illustration of affogato and espresso at the end of an event
03 / Stay a little longer

Coffee and a sweet finish

We will discuss options for the end of the meal, coffee and the drinks you would like to include.

Your event menu, drinks and serving style are agreed in the personalised proposal. Images illustrate the culinary atmosphere.

Get to know the restaurant menu
Atmosphere illustration: birthdays and family milestones
Birthdays and family milestones

Celebrate with family

A milestone birthday, an anniversary or simply a reason to bring the family together. We will choose dishes you love and make time for a meal and a conversation.

The details that make it yours

We will plan the guest mix, seating and a pace that suits different generations. If you would like speeches, a cake or a personal touch, we will discuss how to include them in advance.

Plan your gathering
Atmosphere illustration: a bar or bat mitzvah celebration
Bar and bat mitzvahs

A celebratory meal in their honour

A family meal to mark a bar or bat mitzvah, with favourite flavours and the people who want to be close. Enquire about a meal after a ceremony or a celebration in its own right.

The details that make it yours

We will consider dishes for children and adults, arrival times and space for speeches. Projection, music and special equipment must be discussed before the event is confirmed.

Plan your gathering
Atmosphere illustration: a brit, brita or new baby celebration
Brit, brita and new baby celebrations

Welcome the newest member of the family

A meal to celebrate a new arrival, in a warm setting for catching up, embracing and sharing the joy. We will plan around the date and the guests joining you.

The details that make it yours

We will coordinate times, space for pushchairs and comfortable family seating. If a ceremony is also planned, please confirm the suitability of the space and all related requirements in advance.

Plan your gathering
Atmosphere illustration: an engagement or sheva brachot meal
Engagements and sheva brachot

Bring two families together

Two families around one table, a celebratory meal and time to get acquainted. For an engagement gathering or sheva brachot meal, enquire about hospitality with room for conversation and the occasion itself.

The details that make it yours

We will check availability, suitability, guest count, kashrut requirements and time for blessings. Hospitality and seating details will be agreed in your personalised proposal.

Plan your gathering
Atmosphere illustration: an intimate wedding celebration meal
An intimate wedding celebration meal

Celebrate close to the people you love.

For couples who want to mark their wedding with a meal for their closest circle, enquire about a celebration before or after the ceremony. Good food and loved ones are at the heart of the gathering.

The details that make it yours

This is a restaurant meal arrangement. Privacy, table styling, outside suppliers and special requests are checked separately, depending on the date and space layout.

Plan your gathering
Atmosphere illustration: a team meal and company event
Team meals and company events

A shared meal away from the office

The end of a project, a welcome for new colleagues, a farewell or a shared success. An Italian meal gives the team a chance to step away from the agenda and spend time together.

The details that make it yours

We will agree on the meal duration, guest count, serving pace and dietary requirements. If you plan a work session, we will check privacy, equipment and arrangements in advance.

Plan your gathering
Atmosphere illustration: client and partner hospitality
Client and partner hospitality

Welcome clients and partners

A conversation worth making time for, a toast or a meal with business partners. Arrange a gathering where the cooking and hospitality complement the conversation naturally.

The details that make it yours

We will discuss the purpose, time, privacy requirements and length of your visit. The menu, drinks and payment terms will be set out in a proposal tailored to your group.

Plan your gathering
Atmosphere illustration: a celebratory breakfast with friends
Celebratory breakfasts and friends together

Start the day with your favourite people.

Coffee, bread, dairy flavours and a conversation with no need to rush. A celebratory breakfast suits friends, a smaller occasion or a family gathering that begins in daylight.

The details that make it yours

The regular breakfast menu is served from 08:00 to 12:00. Event times, the group menu and serving style are arranged separately according to the day and guest count.

Plan your gathering
From the first conversation to the final plate

How we plan
your event

01

Get to know your occasion.

Your preferred date, time, guest count, ages and the atmosphere you want. We will check availability and suitability, and listen to what matters to you.

02

Choose the menu.

Plan dishes, drinks and the serving pace. Discuss dietary requirements, children, seating and special requests.

03

Receive a personalised proposal.

Every event is individually planned and quoted. We agree on inclusions, payment and cancellation terms, guest count and the date for confirming final details.

04

Arrive and celebrate.

Once the booking is confirmed, we coordinate arrival, event duration and the final details, leaving you free to enjoy the people who came to be with you.

Everything that matters to you

Even the smallest details
have their place.

Seating, privacy and the atmosphere around the table

We will discuss how you would like to sit, who is coming together and the privacy you need. The layout, possible separation and styling requests are checked against the date and guest count, and agreed in advance.

Children, dietary needs and kashrut

We discuss children's ages, allergies and dietary preferences while planning. The team will check possible adjustments and specific kashrut requirements before the menu is confirmed.

Speeches, styling and outside suppliers

Tell us about speeches, a photographer, a cake, decorations or a work session. Equipment, outside food, music and suppliers require checking and coordination; they are not automatically included.

Getting here and planning the day

The restaurant is in Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, with accessible entry via a lift and ample parking. We will coordinate your arrival and visit length, and discuss individual accessibility needs in advance with Ran, the owner.

Plan your occasion

Tell us
what you're celebrating.

A date, your people and the atmosphere you have in mind. From there, we will plan together, with a personalised proposal and quote for your event.

Prefer to talk? 052-6700699

This enquiry is for event planning. For an ordinary table reservation, use Ontopo.

Fields marked with an asterisk are required. Date and email are optional. Submitting an enquiry does not hold a date.

You provide your details voluntarily. Submitting this form does not confirm a booking or hold a date.

Before we meet

Questions about
events with us

The details that help you
arrive feeling at ease.

How many guests can you host?

Events for up to 90 guests can be arranged. The right guest count for your gathering depends on the date, occasion and space layout. Please enquire about smaller events too.

How much does an event at Ben Amataim cost?

Every event receives a personalised proposal and quote. Pricing depends on the guest count, date, menu, drinks and style of hospitality. We will discuss your priorities and set out the cost and inclusions in your proposal.

What menu can we plan for an event?

Our kitchen is Italian and dairy. Discuss starters, pasta, pizza, fish, salads and a sweet finish with the team. Dishes, quantities, drinks and serving style are agreed in your event proposal. The restaurant menu introduces our cooking; it is not an event package.

Is the restaurant kosher?

The restaurant is dairy and certified kosher mehadrin under the Mateh Yehuda Rabbinate, according to the restaurant's published kashrut information. Please discuss specific requirements and request the current certificate before confirming an event.

Can the meal cater for children, allergies or dietary requirements?

Tell us in advance about children's ages, allergies and dietary preferences. The team will check possible adjustments and confirm them explicitly before the menu is agreed. Never assume a dish is suitable for an allergy without checking with the team.

Will the event be in a private space?

Privacy, separation and seating arrangements depend on your date and group size. Requests for exclusive use or a separate area are checked and agreed in advance as part of planning.

Can we bring decorations, a cake, a photographer or equipment?

Tell us what you are planning. Food, decorations, outside suppliers, music and equipment require advance coordination, taking account of kashrut requirements, the venue's facilities and opening hours.

How do we get there, and is there parking and accessible entry?

The restaurant is in Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem. There is accessible entry via a lift and ample parking. Ran, the owner, is the accessibility contact. Please ask him before visiting about additional arrangements, designated accessible parking and accessible toilets.

Which days are available for events?

The restaurant operates Sunday-Friday at the hours published on the website. It is closed on Saturdays and Saturday evenings. Every event, particularly on Fridays and around holidays, requires an availability check and an agreed schedule.

When is the date secured, and what are the booking terms?

Submitting an enquiry starts a conversation; it does not hold a date. Before confirming, we agree on availability, guest count, menu, price, payment, cancellation and changes. Your date is secured according to the confirmed agreement with the restaurant team.

Find your way here

See you
in Ramat Rachel.

A little away from the city's pace.
With room for a meal and a conversation.

The place

Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem
Accessible entry via a lift · Ample parking

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The time

  • Sunday-Tuesday08:00-22:00
  • Wednesday-Thursday08:00-22:30
  • Friday08:00-14:00
  • Saturday and Saturday eveningClosed

Please confirm opening hours around holidays and special dates.

Let's talk

077-6702762
072-3975891

Event enquiries
052-6700699

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