Softness, depth, one more bite.
Mushroom and chestnut gnocchi
Confit garlic, cream, wild mushrooms, chestnuts and Parmesan.
78 ₪From our existing menu
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Italian lunch · Ramat Rachel · Jerusalem
A pause in the day.
A table for you.
The light falls. A plate arrives.
Lunch at the pace of Ben Amataim.
Lunch at Ben AmataimThe day can wait.
The day can wait.
This moment is yours.
Lunch at Ben Amataim brings you to an Italian dairy chef restaurant in Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem, certified kosher mehadrin under the Mateh Yehuda Rabbinate.
Rich pasta, a fresh salad or a beautifully served fish dish. For lunch for two, a gathering with friends or a welcome break in your day, choose what feels right from our menu.
Explore the full menu and pricesThree favourites. Your choice.Every plate,
Every plate,
a reason to stay.
Freshness with character.
Ben Amataim
Crisp lettuce, bulgur, cranberries, cucumber, cherry tomato, toasted almonds, parsley, spring onion, mint, citrus vinaigrette and grated feta.
76 ₪From our existing menu
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Let the flavour lead.
Salmon with vegetables
Roasted potato, green beans and gremolata.
112 ₪From our existing menu
More dishes to discoverDishes and prices are from the restaurant's published menu. Please confirm availability, ingredients and possible adjustments with the team. Images illustrate the food and atmosphere.
From kitchen to tableCare in
Care in
the little details.
The sauce around the gnocchi, the crunch of a salad, the final touch before a plate leaves the kitchen. Italian dairy cooking gives your lunch its character.
Discover our kitchenA table that fits
your day.
Just the two of you
A lunch for two, something delicious on the plate and time to talk. Choose your time on Ontopo and make a moment of it.
Family and friends
Starters to share, different choices from the menu and dishes for children too. For a group, check availability and plan ahead.
A daytime gathering
Meet colleagues over lunch or bring the team together. For an organised gathering, agree a menu, date and personal quote in advance.
Plan a team lunch
Before the day resumesAnother coffee.
Another coffee.
A little more time.
Sometimes the meal is over, but the conversation is not. There is room for that moment too.
Explore coffee and drinksYour lunch table awaitsChoose a time.
Choose a time.
Leave room for flavour.
Choose your date, time and party size. Ontopo will show your booking confirmation and terms.
Reserve your lunch table- Meet us in Ramat Rachel
- Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem. Ample parking and entry via a lift. Directions
- Plan your visit
- Sunday-Tuesday 08:00-22:00. Wednesday-Thursday 08:00-22:30. Friday 08:00-14:00. Closed on Saturdays and Saturday evenings.
- Choose from our existing menu
- Please ask the team about serving times, availability and holiday hours. This page does not offer a lunch package or a fixed-price business menu.
- Make lunch an occasion
- Gatherings for up to 90 guests, subject to date and layout, with a tailored menu and personal quote. Let us plan together
Before we meetBefore we meet
Before we meet
for lunch
The details that help you
arrive feeling at ease.
Where can we enjoy a kosher dairy lunch in Jerusalem?
Ben Amataim is an Italian dairy chef restaurant in Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem, certified kosher mehadrin under the Mateh Yehuda Rabbinate. The menu includes pasta, pizza, salads, fish and starters.
What can we order for lunch?
Choose mushroom and chestnut gnocchi, the Ben Amataim salad, salmon with vegetables and more from our full menu. The dishes on this page are selections from the restaurant's existing menu; please confirm availability with the team.
Is there a set-price business lunch?
This page presents dishes and prices from the restaurant's existing menu. It does not advertise a fixed-price business lunch or lunch package. Please contact the restaurant about any current offers.
When can we visit for lunch?
The restaurant is open Sunday-Tuesday 08:00-22:00, Wednesday-Thursday 08:00-22:30 and Friday 08:00-14:00. It is closed on Saturdays and Saturday evenings. Breakfast is served 08:00-12:00; please ask the team when other dishes become available and confirm holiday hours.
How do we book a table for lunch?
Choose your date, time and party size onOntopo. Your confirmation and booking terms appear there. For restaurant enquiries, call 077-6702762 or 072-3975891.
Can we visit for lunch with children or a group?
The menu also includes children's dishes. Check Ontopo for a regular table. For an organised gathering or an event for up to 90 guests, subject to date and layout, arrange a tailored menu and personal quote with our events team.
Can we ask about dietary requirements?
Dishes are shown with the ingredients listed on the menu. Before ordering, speak to the team about allergies, ingredient changes, vegetarian or vegan options and specific kashrut requirements. A photograph or a dairy menu does not establish dietary suitability.
Is there parking and accessible entry?
There is ample parking and accessible entry via a lift. Ask Ran, the owner, about the access route, designated accessible parking and accessible toilets. Find directions and contact details onour visit page.
The lunch film, described in words
An atmospheric illustration: daylight on a set table, a chef finishing gnocchi, close views of salad and fish, and coffee at the end of lunch. The film is silent and all booking information is also available as text on this page. The images and film do not document a particular restaurant visit.