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Darna
Darna, our home in Moroccan, is a dream-come-true, not just for myself and for the Moroccan community in Israel, but for all those who dream about a true peace between ourselves and our neighbors.
Darna website: www.darna.co.il
From its inception, Darna has done everything possible to fulfill its commitment to preserve the culture of Moroccan hospitality, from its culinary excellence to our warm welcome in the spirit of the Maghreb.
"Darna" was scheduled to open on the evening of the 5 th of November 1995, the day after the murder of the late Prime Minister of Israel Yitzhak Rabin, who was to honor the opening of the restaurant with his presence. Rabin, who stood for true peace, left behind the hope of dwelling together with our neighbors, a hope that we expect to be realized in our lifetime.
Everyone who enters Darna will experience the essence of traditional Moroccan hospitality in all its glory, an essence that spreads its wings over the restaurant, and those who come under its roof derive pleasure from its beauty and its delicacies.
Darna's Secret Wine Cellar
A long hallway tiled with Zellige mosaic leads you to one of the enchanting hidden corners of the restaurant. Imagine an old wooden door supported by a carved arch. Walk down 12 wooden steps to a heavy iron door and you suddenly find yourself standing before the opening of a wine cellar of such charm seen only in fairy tales. Inside are shelves laden with the finest boutique wines from the choice kosher wineries in Israel.
Near the exit to the cellar is a wine-tasting room, a magical arched hall inviting you to relax and enjoy the dishes of the house together a glass of Israel’s finest wine.
Darna's wine list comes from the numerous vintners, such as Barkan, Carmel Mizrahi, Goshen, Dalton, and Yarden, Among our Merlots one may find the Barkan 1997 Merlot Reserve. The Merlot Private Collection 1997, the Yarden Merlot, 1993 and others.
Among Israel's fine Sauvignon one may choose from our 800 bottles of Barkan Sauvignon Superieur 1995 - of the 8,000 ever bottled. One may select the Yarden's Katzrin Cabernet Sauvignon 1996, along with many other fine vintages.
The Goshen Petit Sirah was selected as "vin de maison" because it invokes the wines of Morocco: fruity and light to the palate.
Our wine stuart awaits you at Darna and will delight in introducing you to Darna's wine, and recommend a wine most suited to your taste.
How to find us:
Take the central route from the main entrance into Jerusalem into the city center. passing Binyanei Hauma, and taking the right lane down Zalman Shazar Rd. At the second traffic light, turn left into Agrippas St. and drive through Mahane Yehuda Market until the traffic light and turn left onto King George St. cross Jaffa St. and then at the second traffic light take a left into Hanevim St. turn into Munbaz St. and immediately into Havazelet St. Make the first left onto Horkanos St. Darna is located at 3 Horkanos St.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12:00-15:00, 18:30-24:00 (reservations until 22:00) Saturday from the end of Shabbat
3 Horkanos St. Jerusalem Israel 94235 Tel: 972-26245406, Fax: 972-2-6244745
Email: il@darna.co.il