Jerusalem Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Jerusalem Restaurant, located in Denver, offers a diverse menu of Middle Eastern cuisine. With a range of options including vegan and vegetarian dishes, the restaurant caters to various dietary preferences. Customers praise the flavorful dishes, such as the lamb + beef gyro plate and the combination "super dish" which allows for a sampling of different offerings. Despite some mixed reviews regarding portion sizes and freshness, Jerusalem Restaurant continues to attract customers for its comforting meals and friendly service. The cozy atmosphere, coupled with quick service, makes it a popular spot for a casual dining experience. Don't miss the opportunity to try their hummus, tabbouleh, and other side dishes which are consistently highlighted as standout choices.
Appetizers
Hummus Appetizer
(Vegan, GF) Puree of chickpeas, fresh garlic, tahini, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita bread.
Baba Ghanouj
(Vegetarian, GF) Puree of roasted eggplant, fresh garlic, tahini sauce, lemon juice, yogurt, and olive oil. Served with pita bread.
Fouel
(Vegan, GF) Puree of Fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita bread.
Stuffed Grape Leaves Appetizer
(Vegan, GF) Grape leaves stuffed with rice, diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, onions, and olive oil. Served with pita bread.
Falafel
(Vegan, GF) Fried vegetarian paddies made with chickpeas, parsley, and onions. Served tahini sauce and pita bread.
Fried Kibbeh
Crushed wheat shells stuffed with spiced lean ground beef, onions, and pine nuts. Served with yogurt (optional) and pita bread.
Sambusa
Fried pastry with savory fillings including spiced potatoes, onions, peas, and lentils. Served with pita bread.
Lentil Soup
(Vegan, GF) Traditional soup made with lentils, onions, garlic, and lemon. Served with pita bread.
Tabbouleh
(Vegan) A delightful mixture of parsley, spring onions, cracked wheat, and diced tomatoes seasoned with lemon, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita bread.
Fatouch Salad
(Vegan) Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions with lemon juice and olive oil. Served with pita bread.
Cucumber Salad
Diced cucumber mixed with yogurt, fresh mint, garlic, and lemon juice. Served with pita bread.
Saffron Rice
French Fries
Onion Rings
Soups, Salads, & Sides
Pita Sandwiches
Falafel Sandwich
(Vegan) Fried chickpea patties, lettuce, tomato, and onions with taziki or tahini sauce wrapped inside pita.
Beef Shawarmah Sandwich
Minced and grilled filet mignon, lettuce, tomato, and onions with taziki or tahini sauce wrapped inside pita.
Chicken Shawarmah Sandwich
Minced and grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, and onions with taziki or tahini sauce wrapped inside pita.
Beef & Lamb Gyro Sandwich
Rotisserie-broiled beef and lamb, lettuce, tomato, and onions with taziki or tahini sauce wrapped inside pita.
Chicken Gyro Sandwich
Rotisserie-broiled chicken, lettuce, tomato, and onions with taziki or tahini sauce wrapped inside pita.
Sheesh Kabob Sandwich
Grilled slices of sirloin steak, lettuce, tomato, and onions with taziki or tahini sauce wrapped inside pita.
Chicken Kabob Sandwich
Grilled cubes of tender chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, and onions with taziki or tahini sauce wrapped inside pita.
Kifta Kabob Sandwich
Seasonedleanground beef, lettuce, tomato, and onions with taziki or tahini sauce wrapped inside pita.
Hummus Sandwich
(Vegan) Chickpea dip, lettuce, tomato, and onions with taziki or tahini sauce wrapped inside pita.
Baba Ghanouj Sandwich
Eggplant dip, lettuce, tomato, and onions with taziki or tahini sauce wrapped inside pita.
Steak Sandwich
Prime cuts of tender, seasoned steak, lettuce, tomato, and onions with taziki or tahini sauce wrapped inside pita.
Pita Burger
Savory ground beef patties, lettuce, tomato, and onions with taziki or tahini sauce wrapped inside pita.
Side French Fries
Side Onion Rings
Side Rice
Side Tahini/Taziki
Bowl Tahini/Taziki
Bowl Of Plain Yogurt
Lamb Shanks Entree
Tender spring lamb shanks braised with onions, jalapeno, lemon, tomato, and specialty spices. Served with a bed of curry rice, side of Fatouch/Tabbouleh, salad and pita bread.
Stuffed Lamb Entree
Slow cooked boneless lamb stuffed with onions, jalapeno, garlic, and tomatoes. Served with a bed of curry rice, side of Fatouch/Tabbouleh, salad and pita bread.
Sheesh Kabob Entree
Grilled lean beef sirloin tenderloin marinated in fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and spices. Served with a bed of curry rice, side of Fatouch/Tabbouleh, salad and pita bread.
Chicken Kabob Entree
Grilled cubes of chicken breast marinated in fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and spices. Served with a bed of curry rice, side of Fatouch/Tabbouleh, salad and pita bread.
Sheesh Kifta Entree
Lean ground beef mixed with onions, parsley, garlic, and specialty spices. Served with a bed of curry rice, side of Fatouch/Tabbouleh, salad and pita bread.
Falafel & Hummus Combo
(Vegan, GF) Chickpea patties served hummus and side salad.
Beef Shawarmah Entree
Minced and grilled filet mignon marinated in vinegar and Jerusalem Restaurant Middle Eastern specialty spices. Served with a bed of curry rice, side of Fatouch/Tabbouleh, salad and pita bread.
Chicken Shawarmah Entree
Grilled cubes of chicken breast marinated in fresh lemon juice and specialty spices. Served with a bed of curry rice, side of Fatouch/Tabbouleh, salad and pita bread.
Beef & Lamb Gyros Entree
Seasoned beef and choice cuts of lamb broiled on a traditional rotisserie, then shaved onto a grill. Served with a bed of curry rice, side of Fatouch/Tabbouleh, salad and pita bread.
Chicken Gyros Entree
Seasoned chicken broiled on a traditional rotisserie, then shaved onto a grill. Served with a bed of curry rice, side of Fatouch/Tabbouleh, salad and pita bread.
Sheesh Ta'ouk Entree
Grilled cubes of tender chicken breast sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, lemon, and spices. Served with a bed of curry rice, side of Fatouch/Tabbouleh, salad and pita bread.
Kallayah Entree
Grilled sirloin beef sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, lemon, and spices. Served with a bed of curry rice, side of Fatouch/Tabbouleh, salad and pita bread.
Vegetarian Combo
A combination of hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, fatouch, tabbouleh, fried potatoes, and rice.
Combination "Super Dish"
Specialtyarray of sheesh kabob, chicken kabob,sheesh kifta, and beef/lamb gyros. Served withhummus,baba ghanouj, fatouch, tabbouleh, falafel and grape leaves.
Meat Combo
Generous portion of sheesh kabob, chicken kabob, sheesh kica, and a choice of beef/lamb gyros or beef shawarmah. Served with a bed of curry rice, side of Fatouch/Tabbouleh, salad and pita bread.
Entrees
Desserts
Baklava
Diamond shaped buttered filo dough layers filled with walnuts, cinnamon and sugar, drizzled with sweet syrup
Lady Fingers
A layer of sweet crushed walnuts, cinnamon and brown sugar rolled into filo dough fingers
Chocolate Bird's Nest
Crisp layers of filo dough baked to a golden perfection, filled with walnuts and pistachios or coconut and chocolate
Graybah
A soft pistachio cookie rolled into a rope (S) shape
Kulage
A soft filo dough pastry with custard filling, painted with sweet syrup and topped with crushed pistachios
Nammoura
Lamya
A semolina coconut cake filled with sweet crushed walnuts, cinnamon and brown sugar
Mamool
A semolina cake filled with dates, topped with pistachios and sweet syrup
Butter Cookies
Sweet crisp cookies with chocolate filling and coated in crushed pistachios or chocolate sprinkles
Chocolate Cake
Cream Horn 'Canoli'
Kinafah
Shredded filo dough with sweet cheese or milk custard filling, topped with pistachios
Double Chocolate Cake
Seven layers of chocolate cake
Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate Brownies with cramel, white chocolate, or dark chocolate fudge