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Best New Spot to Get Your Za’atar and Pizza Fix

Old Jerusalem Restaurant

This Middle Eastern restaurant opened in Northwest Hills in early 2025, and it’s already a huge favorite. Load up on excellent halal staples: hummus, falafel, baba ghanouj, shawarma on a platter, shawarma in a wrap. Wood-fired meats on skewers, on pies, and gooey cheesy pizza pies! Explore the veggie options and bold fresh ingredients at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The bright, cozy space takes reservations and walk-ins and the big patio is a bonus. Soccer watch parties seal the deal for soon-to-be regulars. Generations of tradition have a way of creating community.