Kosher Italian restaurant
in Jerusalem
Focaccia and dips to begin, pasta with your favourite sauce and pizza to share. The Italian kitchen at Ben Amataim awaits in Ramat Rachel.
Flavours of Italy
Kitchen. Place. People.Pasta, pizza and starters from our kosher dairy kitchen in Kibbutz Ramat Rachel.
Start with the pasta
Ben Amataim is a kosher Italian dairy restaurant in Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem. Pasta, pizza, fish, salads and starters give a table with different tastes plenty to choose from.
Begin with focaccia and dips or cheese arancini, continue with pasta and share a salad. Fish is another main-course option. Ingredients and prices are on the menu page, and the team can help you choose from what is available that day.
For couples, family and friends
Italian food invites sharing: a few plates in the middle, different main courses and a glass of wine if you wish. You do not need to decide everything in advance. Browse the menu here and continue choosing at the restaurant.
Coming with children? Explore the children's choices in the menu. Bringing a larger group? Book ahead and let the team know. Private events are arranged separately around the guest count and type of meal.
Kashrut and arrival
The kitchen is dairy and certified kosher mehadrin under the Mateh Yehuda Rabbinate. Ask the team about the current certificate and any specific requirements. The restaurant is closed on Saturdays and Saturday evenings.
Find us in Ramat Rachel, with accessible entry via a lift and ample parking. Reserve through Ontopo. If you plan to visit on Friday or around a holiday, please check hours and availability in advance.
Pasta, pizza or fish?
Our Italian kitchen has room for an individual dish or a few plates to share. In theItalian menu you will find pasta, pizza and more, with a description and price for each dish.
The dairy kitchen is certified kosher mehadrin under the Mateh Yehuda Rabbinate. Read more about our dairy restaurant and kashrut and discuss specific questions with the team.
More about the restaurant
Dairy chef restaurant
in Jerusalem
Italian dairy chef cuisine, carefully prepared plates and a kibbutz setting.
Kosher dairy restaurant
in Jerusalem
Everything you need to know about our dairy kitchen, kashrut and planning a visit.
Café in Jerusalem
with a view
Coffee, a meal and a view in Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem.
Good to know
The details that help you
arrive feeling at ease.
Is this a kosher Italian dairy restaurant?
Ben Amataim is a dairy restaurant certified kosher mehadrin under the Mateh Yehuda Rabbinate. Please contact the restaurant before visiting to discuss specific kashrut requirements or view the current certificate.
Which Italian dishes are on the menu?
The menu includes pasta, pizza and other dishes. Names, ingredients and prices are listed in thefull menu; availability may vary.
Do you also serve fish?
Yes, the restaurant menu includes fish dishes. See the menu page for details and prices.
How can we reserve a table?
Book throughOntopoby choosing your date, time and party size. Your confirmation and booking terms appear in the booking system.