Zemach is the first vegetarian restaurant from the renowned Machneyuda Group, founded by Chefs Assaf Granit and Uri Navon. It focuses on fresh, seasonal vegetables and offers creative, surprising dishes in a young and joyful atmosphere, suitable for various occasions.
Customer Perception
The restaurant is perceived to have a young and joyful atmosphere, offering creative and surprising vegetarian dishes.
Additional Details
Zemach is a part of the famous Machneyuda Group, known for its innovative culinary concepts in Jerusalem.
We visited as two couples on a Thursday night, having booked our table three months in advance and traveling all the way from Karmiel.
The Good:
The service was incredibly prompt at the start. Even though we were only 3 minutes late, the staff called to check on us, and we were seated immediately upon arrival. Our waitress was fantastic and helped us curate a great meal, including appetizers, various skewers, and the 200g fillet. The food itself was delicious, and the desserts were a highlight—not too sweet, perfectly balanced, and unique.
The Challenges:
The main issue was the pacing and the physical space. All our main dishes arrived at once, and there simply wasn't enough room on the table. The waitress had to bring over side tables just so we could fit our plates, which made the dining experience feel a bit cluttered and rushed.
Later in the evening, we ordered two more skewers. Despite reminding the staff, it took over 20 minutes for them to arrive. We eventually decided to cancel them, but to the restaurant's credit, they insisted on serving them to us on the house.
Summary:
We ended the night paying 325 NIS per person (including tip). We left full, but a bit disappointed by the long wait at the end and the initial crowdedness. It’s a great spot with high-quality food, but for a place that requires booking months ahead, we expected a smoother flow.
Best steakhouse in Israel! ★★★★★ The meat and chicken skewers were perfectly grilled and packed with incredible flavor. The fresh, vibrant salads rounded out the meal beautifully, making it an unforgettable dining experience.
5.0
Just perfect in the heart of the city. In a bustling area, a large, spacious space, distance between tables, great music that on the one hand contributes to the happy and bouncy atmosphere, and on the other hand allows you to talk without shouting. Delicious dishes with a lot of creativity. who among us would have thought to taste eggplant bourla cream? we chose the tasting route according to the chef's choice, which turned out to be a very successful choice.
4.0
It's a skewer... good quality and delicious but somewhat exactly what you expect from an Israeli Skewer place. The whole salads on the house is a little misleading because there's no price for it, or detail of what you get and they kind of get you to order 2 skewers per person (not cheap). Delicious hummus (ordered separately), and good chicken skewer. The kebab and antricot were a little under cooked IMO. Good looking venue, up tempo vibe. Last but not least, no WiFi, or at least the waiters didn't know it.
I didn't try their premium meat and steaks, but felt it's not the place for that.
5.0
I have been to this restaurant twice, both times for lunch. The service from the staff was outstanding, it's very friendly, flexible and helpful. The food is creative vegetarian. The toilets are pleasant and clean. I would recommend sharing the dishes, because they tend to be too large to enjoy them as a single dish. They are better tasted a little bit, but some of them may become boring (like the risotto) if you eat the whole dish alone. Ajo Blanco and the artichoke were particularly good.