Cafe Shalva
קפה שלווה
Café Shalva is a kosher-mehadrin dairy café-restaurant at the Shalva National Center, 1 Shalva Road, Jerusalem, where people with and without disabilities work side by side. The menu was developed with chefs and culinary institutions: in the morning shakshuka (₪62), eggs Benedict (₪64) and omelettes; later in the day salads, pasta and pizza at ₪64–84, and fish dishes such as salmon fillet or sea bass at ₪129. There is a children's menu, and the minimum order is ₪50 per diner. Kashrut is under the Jerusalem Rabbinate. At the entrance to the center the café also runs a coffee truck, with espresso, croissants and cinnamon rolls baked every morning. Tables can be booked in advance.
Reserve a tableAddress
דרך שלווה 1, ירושלים
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 08:00-22:30, Fri 08:00-14:00, Sat closed
Phone
073-282-2200
Website
shalva.org/main/shalva-cafe/
Menu
Prices as of 23.10.2026Breakfast
- Emily82 ₪
Omelet de Paris: Camembert, chives and onion jam. Comes with a selection of dips and homemade bread, small salad, hot drink and natural juice
- Isabelle82 ₪
Omelet de Paris: Onions, mushrooms, truffle puree, mozzarella and chives
- Jacqueline86 ₪
Omelet de Paris: Smoked salmon, creamed spinach and green onion
- Eggs with your choice of additions78 ₪
Onion, mushrooms, mozzarella, herbs, Bulgarian cheese, tomatoes
- Morning Brioche62 ₪
A brioche bun toasted to perfection with a filing of your choice. Served with your choice of a small salad, hot drink, or natural juice
- Benedict64 ₪
Two poached eggs on toasted brioche bread, creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce (with added smoked salmon 18 NIS)
- Gozleme62 ₪
Homemade pastry filled with cheeses, onions and za'atar leaves, alongside a grated tomato dip, schug, soft-boiled egg, olives and tahini
- Shakshuka62 ₪
Rich tomato and pepper sauce served with a personal salad of your choice
- Dutch pancake52 ₪
Large baked pancake, pastry cream, maple syrup, Kadaif threads, and pistachio
- Salmon Gravlax56 ₪
Tzatziki, capers, shallots, dill, and toast points. Served with a choice of hot drink or fresh juice
- Khachapuri58 ₪
A pastry filled with cheeses and egg, served with a salad
- Children’s breakfast46 ₪
Served with a drink of choice: chocolate milk, lemonade, Petel (juice)
Appetizers
- Focaccia42 ₪
Skordalia, grated tomato, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- Spicy Plate24 ₪
- Roasted cabbage52 ₪
schug, tahini, grated maggi tomatoes, feta cheese and soft-boiled egg
- Cauliflower Taco62 ₪
3 pieces | Lettuce, A gaukmoli, pico de gaio, pickled onion and jalapeno
- Polenta54 ₪
Grilled oyster mushrooms and Parmesan
- Leek and zucchini fritters52 ₪
Tzatziki and lemon zest
- Fish Cigar64 ₪
Tahini, pico de gallo, schug, sun-dried tomato oil, and charred lemon
- Amberjack Sashimi66 ₪
Citrus gazpacho, crème fraiche, seasonal fruit, crushed pistachio, and CHILI pepper
- Fish Carpaccio68 ₪
Tomato oil, avocado crema, pine nuts, shallots, micro cilantro, chili, and crostini
Pizza
- Margarita Pizza64 ₪
Tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella cheese and parmesan. Toppings: 6 / 8 / Smoked salmon 18
- Stracciatella Froome72 ₪
mozzarella strings, roasted cherry tomatoes, parmesan, basil, olive oil and olive salt
- Deep Forest72 ₪
Truffle cream sauce, mozzarella, mushroom, rocket and parmesan
- Sapir76 ₪
Cream sauce, mozzarella, schug, stracciatella, pistachios and honey
Pasta
- Jerusalem Artichoke Tortellini76 ₪
Filled with Jerusalem artichoke confit, in chestnut butter sauce, garlic, sage, Jerusalem artichoke cream, and Parmesan
- Mushroom Tortellini78 ₪
On homemade polenta, mushroom duxelles, Chives, and Parmesan
- Honey Tortellini78 ₪
Filled with ricotta, goat cheese, honey, walnuts, micro cilantro, and Parmesan
- Beet and Goat Cheese Ravioli76 ₪
Cream, broccoli, garlic, pangritata and parmesan
- Burrata Gnocchi84 ₪
Burrata, tomato butter, micro basil, and Parmesan
- Potobello Carciofi linguine72 ₪
olive oil, artichoke, portobello mushrooms, garlic, herbs and truffle cream
- Children's Linguine56 ₪
Pomodoro / mushroom cream / rose sauce. Served with a drink of choice
Fish
- Salmon filet129 ₪
Mashed potatoes, onion jus, shallots, and onion jam
- Seabass129 ₪
Handmade ricotta cappellacci, reduced fish stock, Pine nuts and bok choy
- Fish and chips98 ₪
Crispy coated cod pieces, togarashi-seasoned fries, and green beans in tempura
Specials
- Majadra and roasted vegetables76 ₪
Majadra black lentils and whole rice, carrots, Maggi tomatoes, beets, zucchini and shallot onions
- Beetroot risotto, goat cheese & Parmesan74 ₪
Salads
- Caesar68 ₪
Crispy lettuce hearts, Artichoke confit, purple onion, soft boiled egg, parmesan, Caesar dressing and a brioche crumble and hazelnuts
- Shalva Salad76 ₪
Mushrooms and green beans sautéed in teriyaki sauce on lettuce hearts, yuzu aioli, goat cheese, cashews, sesame seeds, peanuts, rocket, cucumber, avocado (in season), purple onion and parmesan
- Shoshana72 ₪
Brioche tostoni with melted Camembert cheese, on a mixture of lettuce, endive, cilantro, almonds, seasonal fruit, roasted beets, onion and parmesan with a citrus vinaigrette dressing
- Toast Salad74 ₪
Diced mozzarella toast, pesto and mushrooms sautéed in butter, on a bed of lettuce hearts and rocket leaves, Bulgarian cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and purple onions in garlic aioli sauce and herbs
- Malki72 ₪
Mix of lettuce, carrot, red and white cabbage, sprouts, red chili, crushed peanuts, cilantro, mint, and Fried Goat Cheese, served with a honey-mustard dressing
Dessert Menu
- Baked Cheesecake46 ₪
Served with a berry coulis
- Warm Chocolate46 ₪
Warm chocolate cake with vanilla Chantilly cream
- Lemon Pie46 ₪
Lemon cream, torched meringue and micro basil
- Fruit Tart46 ₪
Mint pastry cream and seasonal fruit
- French Toast52 ₪
Maple butter, Chantilly cream and pistachio
- Tiramisu42 ₪
Homemade tiramisu with trappes
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