I'd been wanting to try Jerusalem Restaurant for years and I'm glad I finally got the chance. We were nearby on a Friday, and they have a lunch buffet on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Jerusalem is so pretty and is beautifully decorated. The staff are friendly and service was excellent. I think they were concerned we did not eat enough. Their buffet is huge! The food was delicious. My favorite was the lamb mandi and rice. The lentil soup was delicious. Their pita is so good. There are plenty of vegetarian options. I loved dessert and the tea with it. Jerusalem offers great fresh juices as well. I'm looking forward to returning when I'm hungrier and I cannot wait. read more

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Overall: 10/10 I haven't sat down to eat here but everything I've gotten to-go has been amazing - especially their shwarma's and fries. Recently found out they are Palestinian owned and have a buffet option which is a great time to explore their menu. Charm: 10/10 It's beautifully decorated. As soon as you walk in it feels like you're in a different country. The authenticity permeates through everything. There's even a mini-museum near the front entrance. Food: 10/10 I've only had the shwarma's and fries but considering how consistently amazing they've been and overall charm, I have much faith in the rest of the menu. Service: 10/10 Everyone I've encountered has always been super friendly with reasonable wait times for food. read more

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Never disappointed. The food here is always delicious, and the staff are always so warm and welcoming. There's free parking right outside the restaurant, and cozy setting right inside the restaurant. This is a great place for family, friends, or someone special. I continue trying new things here and have enjoyed everything I've tried. This time I had a seasoned beef on a flat bread with rice, while my wife had a whole fish. Everything was delicious. read more

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Highly recommend going to this restaurant, including for holidays. They have a beautiful buffet with lots of wonderful salads (freshest Tabouleh ever!), veggies (roasted root vegetables, steamed broccoli, tender bulgar and rice), Mediterranean dips (hummus, baba ganoush), chix/beef/lamb dishes prepared such different ways. Great for ppl who love Middle Eastern cuisine and for those who are near and potato lovers. And the desserts are yummy too - last time we went for Mother's Day it was delightful, with a coconut infused pastry and also delicious bread pudding with pistachio. read more

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Was very excited to try Jerusalem Restaurant but it unfortunately fell short. I had the Kofta sandwich and the sandwich seemed to be everything else but kofta. Will not be returning. read more

Extremely rude manager. Tried to return their stainless steel platters to them in order to get back the deposit we paid on them, $50 for each platter. They refused to refund it to me! Explained that the person who paid the deposit had died and that is the reason they were being returned now. They didn't care!!! Ambiance was dark and stark and smelled like cleaning solution not food.... We had a delicious lunch at Badawi earlier that day, and I am so thankful we ate there! Would be happy to return their platters to them if they will refund me the $50 per platter deposit we paid! They tried to refund $50 for the 2 platters, but that is not what we paid. We paid $100 for the 2 platters. Anything less is really unacceptable! read more

I came here based on a strong recommendation from a friend, particularly for the lamb--which I genuinely love. Unfortunately, upon arrival, we were told the buffet is only available on weekends, so we decided to come back another time. At that moment, I urgently needed to use the restroom and asked a staff member if it was possible. The waiter flatly refused, stating that the restroom was for customers only. As a result, we chose to stay briefly and purchase a few desserts. That decision turned out to be a mistake. The server's attitude was consistently rude and dismissive. He hurried through the process, throwing items into the box with a "this, this, this" approach that felt less like efficiency and more like contempt. His manner was so rushed and careless that my friend--who speaks Arabic--asked him directly if he was in a hurry. That question, unsurprisingly, was brushed off as well. If there is one thing I can commend, it is the remarkable consistency of his rudeness. We selected only a few sweets, yet the total came close to $40. When we hesitated in surprise, we were met with, "Then don't buy it," followed by more pressure to hurry up. At that point, we paid and left. My friend apologized to me for having brought me there. I cannot comment on the quality of the food. It may very well be astonishingly good. But no matter how exceptional the food might be, I have no interest in returning to a restaurant where guests are treated as an inconvenience. Good food may bring people in once. Courtesy and professionalism are what bring them back. I sincerely hope the restaurant owner takes the time to read this review. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant & Catering - Middle Eastern Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

First time here. We tried their Saturday buffet to taste the various dishes they offer since we are absolute novices with this cuisine. Generally, everything we tried we liked. Since it was a buffet the service was pretty much serve yourself. However, the wait staff were helpful and nice. The red interior is clean, lit well and bathrooms were clean. There is ample parking in the back. read more

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We were looking for a place to have a light lunch in our shopping tour to Falls church. We checked the reviews and popped in. Parking is on the backside and the ambiance is very pleasant the second you enter. Fridays seems to be the lunch buffet and the attentive staff showed us the different courses of many colors and flavours. But today was all about light lunch so a tough pass! We peered malfoof (Brussels sprouts) Fattoush ( salad) Hummus and chicken kabob as an entree. What can I say, not perhaps so light as planned. The food was good but the fattoush was way too bitter so the pomme granate was overused. Hummus was good, but better Olive oil would have done the trick! The pita bread, soup and Brussels sprouts were good. So was the soup Harriri that comes with the entree. As fa goes the chicken, there is always a trade off when you grill small pieces with bigger ones. So the bigger ones were juicy while the small one was burnt and hard. I will end on a good note, but high is that the staff and ambiance is very good, but food can be better. read more

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I love this spot. Just wish I was a cow Ruth 2 stomachs! The buffet is so well presented and tasty as if you're at a special event each time. They accommodate your every need. read more

We love Jerusalem! Went for Eid buffet and we all enjoyed ourselves from the food to the amazing and attentive staff and servers.

Perfectly cooked Halal chicken and rice ready on time with super friendly staff who helped me get my catering order to my car. Excellent ambience and energy! read more

Everything was delicious and ambiance was great but only issue was I came with a family a four for the $36.99 weekday ramadan we also got 4 drinks total no more than $24 In total our bill ended up being $217 instead of $169 Idk what tax is $47 or if its a tip mixed with tax but $48 extra on my bill is was unpleasant. Its a buffet so idk why tip is there anyway if there is I usually like this place but they need to be more straight forward and honest with their prices read more

Jerusalem Restaurant & Catering - We got the mint lemonade - Middle Eastern Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Had a great experience the other night at th Ramadan Special Iftar Buffet hosted by Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant. The buffet began promptly at sundaown and there were just so many dishes to try! Highlighting the meal was the whole roasted lamb, and the Koshari. Delicious! The lamb was a tender slow-roasted perfection, where even the lamb belly was a melty collagen experience. Like a good pot-roast, but better and with lamb. The Koshari was something I had never tried and was a flavorful spicy mix of rice, macaroni eggplant and spices. I can imagine it to be a good comfort food. My wife raved about the Roasted Eggplant with Walnut and enjoyed the chicken soup,and fried tilapia. The Chocolate Baklava and Om Ali were a sweet ending to the meal. I like the rice pudding too! The Iftar Buffet is a good showcase try out many of their fine dishes. One of my co-workers told me he had an event catered from here as well. He had a whole roasted lamb that served his family and guests for a reasonable price. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2nXtnvctmE read more

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Jerusalem Restaurant is a consistently amazing place to go for delicious Palestinian food. The decor is simple and inspiring and the service is always welcoming and friendly. Make sure to leave room for their legendary baklawa! read more

As a Palestinian, I'm often very critical of middle eastern restaurants, but this place, exceeded all my expectations and brought me back home. The ambiance and decor from the minute we walked in was beautiful and peaceful. The service was always on point. The staff was friendly and spoke Arabic too! I don't know what to say about the food other than it reminded me of being back in my grandmothers kitchen in the holy land. No added ingredients or elements to take away from the authenticity of the dishes. I will bring all my out of town guests to this restaurant. Don't let the outside simplicity of the building deter you. It's an ordinary building, until you walk in... read more

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Food - great variety, authentic, fantastic flavors and spices, good portions, well presented, Everything we tried was delicious including sandwiches and entrees. Service - very professional, attentive, excellent wait staff, provided terrific food recommendations Ambiance - nicely decorated, clean and bright, design gives the feeling you are eating in Jerusalem read more

The buffet was not good! We have ordered delivery from here before and that was ok, but the buffet was not good at all

Delicious Palestinian cuisine! Also such a beautiful space, very clean and service was excellent. Our waitress was fast and very sweet. We got a falafel appetizer and the bread was so warm and soft, and the falafel was delicious. I got the kafta kabob which was seasoned very well and tender. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant & Catering - Kafta Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

My partner and I recently dined at Jerusalem. He has Palestinian and Lebanese roots and wanted to support this local restaurant. We were beyond pleased from the moment we walked in the door. The decor pays homage to the Palestinian culture and key people who have worked tirelessly for the liberation and recognition of the Palestinian people. The food was excellent! We ordered the vegetarian appetizer which covered several bases to include a really good hummus and spinach fatayer. My favorite part of our meal was the lentil soup! It was warm and comforting. Something I'd want when I'm not feeling great. We then split the Lamb Fatteh. The lamb was tender, the yogurt tangy, and the pomegranate seeds balanced everything out. We had other dishes but these were the standouts for us! We took Kinafa home with us and the syrup was packaged separately so we could reheat the dessert in the oven! So good! We can't wait to go back for dinner and take our friends with us so they can experience the hospitality, culture, and food of Palestine. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant & Catering - Middle Eastern Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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I saw this place open up relatively recently, so when my friend and I wanted to grab some impromptu lunch, we decided to try something new. when we entered, we were so surprised with how beautiful the interior was. They clearly spent a lot of thought, time, and money into designing to make it look truly Mediterranean. It does make you feel like you are about to experience. My friend and I decided to sit outside, as they have some seats with umbrellas outdoors as well. there are a lot of options on the menu, and many things that looked yummy. I had to look a few of them up since I'm not too familiar with Mediterranean cuisine. I was super excited about their drink menu though, because there were so many tasty options like smoothies and juices. My friend and I shared our meal and went with the arnabeet (cauliflower dish, mhammara (dip), and mix grill (lamb, chicken, kafta). I really enjoyed the arnabeet and there dip was good as well. Somehow we got a small soup (I don't know where it came from lol) that seemed to be tomato-based with small noodles and cilantro and it was super delicious. We had mixed feelings about the mix grill. While the kafta was pretty good, the lamb and chicken were a little dry. Overall a pretty good experience! read more

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Regarding Middle Eastern cuisine, I must remind myself it will vary based on the owner's and chef's ethnic backgrounds. I can not expect the entire region to prepare the same food with the same dose of seasoning; otherwise, what would make it different from one another. After seeing some of the reviews in terms of service, I was conscious about it, so I carried patience. They did take some time to process our order. On the night that we went at the time of our visit only two staff members were taking the orders. Around us, we had less than a handful of families, but they had a bit of larger orders than me and my friend had. Ruba, the young lady who serves amidst all as the evening progressed and started to get busy, carried herself professionally and with a warm smile. She was well-mannered and friendly, and she was very attentive while taking our orders and providing her recommendations. If she is your server, you are in good hands! * When you are at the table, there is a button that you can ring to have one of the servers come to you, in our case, to refill the water. I ordered Fatteh, but they were out of the ingredients, and she could have suggested the other vegetarian option. Still, she quickly jumped in and provided a suggestion with an alteration. I ended up ordering Makloba. As our appetizer, we had halloumi. It was fried to perfection, but it was missing something that I had to remind myself to keep an open mind a bit and not let my bias ruin the appreciation for how it was prepared. The Makoba, the rice tasted deliciously, and at least for me, it melted in my mouth. It had enough flavor and fluff. My only reservation was that it was loaded with carrots more than any other vegetables. I was surprised that I could have tasted the rice, but the overload of carrots for me was a bit too much for my liking. It could have benefitted from other vegetables. The provided sauce helped to enhance a bit of the flavour of the eggplant in the dish without overpowering it. Lastly, we had high expectations regarding the baklava when we ordered the ashtota. They at least delivered without failing in this department. The baklava was well flavoured. The ice cream, sadly, did not stand out too much. We asked what flavour it was as we had difficulty making it out. She confirmed it was pistachio. I have tried pistachio flavour ice cream before with pistachio nuts. In this ice cream, the flavour of the nuts was barely noticeable. One last thing, as we were finishing, it began getting crowded. We saw a lot of families, and most were wearing their Palestinian pride on their sleeves. It was nice to see their community supporting this Palestinian restaurant. Overall, this restaurant is decent and is worth a try and visit. I may come back to try their falafels instead of their entrees. The ambiance of the place is suited well for families and friends. The music playing is enjoyable without overwhelming you too much. Also, around the restaurants, you will see a lot of prominent Palestinian figures that is worth checking several of them out and seeing their contribution not just in their country but around the world. Trust me, there are worse options out there. Give them a try. For me, it was okay and good enough to satisfy my hunger. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant & Catering - Pistachio Ic cream Baklava - Middle Eastern Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Stopped for lunch with a friend today. We shared the fatoush salad and the appetizer plate, both delicious, along with the basket of pita and a pot of Jerusalem tea. The server was gracious and friendly, and with the wonderful decor, we had a great experience. I'm looking forward to coming back for their weekend buffet! read more

Jerusalem Restaurant & Catering - Middle Eastern Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I had an excellent meal with family at this restaurant. I definitely recommend getting a large pot of mint tea if you are with a group, as you will definitely want more than one cup. I ordered the lamb Maqluba and it was delicious. All of the food came out hot and within seconds of each other. Our server was accommodating, friendly, and quick. On top of the excellent food and service, the atmosphere is worth a visit alone. Beautifully decorated walls with large archways, this restaurant is a must stop at if you are in the area. read more

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I was really in the mood for lamb chops and did not feel like firing up the grill, so I did the next best thing ventured down to Jerusalem Restaurant. I was warmly greeted, placed my order, they did not have contactless payment, so I used pen I brought with me, they do have baskets the hold sanitized and non-sanitized pens by the register, note to owner, have touches payment system installed. The lamb chops were delicious, juicy with a nice char on the exterior accompanied by rice and salad. Looking forward to lamb shank on my next visit. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant & Catering - Lamb chops with rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

A great spot for those craving an authentic taste of Egyptian cuisine. The mango juice is my favorite. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant & Catering - Mixed kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Their new location, just a short distance from their old, has a nice open interior which is comfortable, inviting and well decorated. The staff is pleasant and friendly. I ordered the chicken schwarma, which was good, as was the ayran (salted yogurt drink). read more

Incredible food and fantastic service. The lamb is so tasty and falls off the bone. Authetic atmosphere with Om Kalthoum playing. I love this place and will be back! read more

Such a beautiful place. Perfect for date night, girls night and groups. Food super delicious. Authentic and a lot of variety. Deserts to die for. Service (Rania) was helpful and very patient helping us decide. Must visit. Plenty of parking. In and outdoor dinning. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant & Catering - A lot to choose from - Middle Eastern Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Fantastic place to have palestinian food. Very good portions and very good quality. I come here often and always love the food.

Nice decor. It's like going to a museum. Egyptian poems painted in Arabic script all over the place. We had the baba ghanouj (smoked eggplant), hummus, and haneeth (lamb with rice and onions) without the cilantro. Didn't have room for dessert. Looks like they have a wide variety of desserts too. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant & Catering - Hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Ambiance good & very nicely decorations. Our server was really very cordial & nice. I think her name is Kal. Sorry if I got it wrong. The food very tasty & well presented. The desserts, I could eat all of them. Especially the Turkish baklava & rice pudding. We'll definitely return, although we do a lot of takeout orders. You want something different & good, i recommend it. read more

Sooooooo good! The Lamb shank and Mandi were so yummy. The soups were good as well. Lots of space for the birthday party we threw there

We dropped in one afternoon when we had a few hours to kill while our car was being serviced. We'd driven by dozens of times but had never thought to explore owing to the less than inviting curb appeal. In the end, this was truly a lesson in not judging the book by its cover. Once you walk in, you are transported to another world, with interesting wall decorations and vibrant lamps of all colors hanging from the ceiling. Nothing fancy, but definitely a sign that there is pride in culture here. We opted for a series of small plates, some familiar and some not. On the familiar side, a really good baba ganoush that was smokey and tangy. On the less familiar side, small eggplants stuffed with walnuts that were an interesting mixture of texture and taste. We eagerly ate through all the dishes and only wished we had room for more! Well, we did have room for dessert, which consisted of a variety of different middle eastern pastries. I had the pistachio baklava (FOUR pieces for $2) and a Turkish coffee, which was a really nice way to end a fantastic meal. I'd also add that the service was warm and attentive (and patient, as we asked if we were ordering enough or too little). I can't wait to get the car serviced again! read more

Jerusalem Restaurant & Catering - Middle Eastern Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I love this restaurant. First I love the interior of the place with all of the pictures and love how the designed the interior with Middle East touches. Alonso loved listening to the music from that area of the world. The service was excellent and loved the button which would alert our server. Of the course the most important thing is the food. I had the Mandi which is veal with rice. The veal is some of the most tenderest food I have ever ate. This is the second time I have been here to eat (I work for Doordash so not going to count the times I have picked up from here) and I have loved it both times. read more

Just went there for Iftar Buffet. Excellent food and service and very friendly staff. Love the art work on the walls.

So good! I was quite happy with the service, ambiance and food. I'm starting with 4 starts because it's on my plans to go back and taste more dishes and try them out at a busier time. I loved their kind waitress, the music and their whole crew were super friendly and took the time to explain various details about the menu items. Very recommendable! read more

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Wouldn't recommend going on Eid as it was extremely short staffed. We waited 2 hours for our food! Got skipped over etc etc. the restaurant is usually very nice but we traveled from Maryland specifically as a gift meal for my parents and they're still talking about the poor service. I'll go back but on a regular day as the food is delicious. read more

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Really good place! For some reason they canceled my Uber eats order so I called one in. I got a shwarma wrap that included the house salad which is basically diced cucumbers, unions, tomatoes, greens, and garbanzo beans plus a nice cream dressing. The wrap was really good but didn't taste like the normal shwarma flavor which was okay because it's still delicious! It's a great meal for the price, they had it ready in under ten minutes, staff is really friendly, and the presentation for a takeout order is great! Also, I didn't gets pics but the inside of the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous! Sit down if you can/feel comfortable. It definitely is a good place that is big enough for social distancing. Definitely going back to try their mixed grill platter. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant & Catering - Shwarma wrap (sandwich on the menu) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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We were welcomed by Jad and his family as if we were in their home. Every dish we sampled was prepared deliciously and the portions were generous . From the artichoke appetizer, the delectable soothing lentil soup to the entrees : Lamb shank bowl, mixed grill platter... all expertly prepared. .. we felt a warm loving caress as we dined with delight. The baklava array was too good to pass up. We sampled each one and took several pieces with us to hold this delicious memory. This family owned and run restaurant is not to be missed! cant wait to return! read more