Jerusalem is a complex city filled with contradictions. Religion, culture, and language all collide within the city’s winding streets, forming a mosaic exemplified by Nucha by Fattal Colors.
The premise of the hotel on Ben Sira Street in the capital’s heart is simple yet ingenious. Imagine New York’s fine SOHO exterior brought to life with a true Jerusalem core. The smallest of details are evident and much appreciated. From the staff’s friendly manner to the calming music that follows your short journey leading to a truly immaculate room, everything at Nucha is tastefully designed to provide an elegant and inviting ambiance.
The rooftop pool is just waiting for its guests to come in for a refreshing dip, one of much necessary respite, especially after a long day of summertime sightseeing.
Situated at the apex of locations in the holy city
Nucha is situated at the apex of locations, vividly felt simply by relaxing in the pool as you cast your eyes on the prestigious skyline consisting of the Old City’s walls, Mamilla’s beautiful avenues, Jaffa Street’s bustling chaos, and more. Being engulfed by Jerusalem’s most noteworthy landmarks and buildings will truly make you feel like part of the city, even if you’re sipping on a refreshing cocktail, basking in the sunshine above it all.
A quick nap in Egyptian cotton sheets, a perfect shower that was quite difficult to step out of, and the scents and sounds from the busy streets below your balcony entice your appetite. The inviting rooftop also serves as a vibrant cocktail bar with a variety of carefully crafted dishes put together by Chef Roee Mizrachi, combining Jerusalem’s Mediterranean spices and herbs together with delicacies from all around the globe.
Japanese sashimi in mint sauce, French beef tartar with real bone marrow, and Korean sweet and spicy beef in brioche, with pâtissière Florence Annis providing a rich chocolate mousse with an olive oil and hazelnut glaze to finish off a fantastic dinner. Every dish was a perfect fusion of fine international flavors, with a unique Jerusalem twist.
All this goodness is provided in a quaint open kitchen adjacent to the bar, where one sits comfortably within a truly stunning interior, sipping on invigorating Mediterranean-style cocktails as the Jerusalem sun subsides, painting the skyline in evening hues of red and violet. As an experienced local, Nucha Rooftop is one of the best evenings Jerusalem has to offer.
The breakfast is no slouch either. Experienced Jerusalem chef Roei Achdot provides a balanced variety of all one needs to start their busy Jerusalem day ahead. The buffet places you within a miniature shuk atmosphere with all the beloved Israeli flavors, all while kind waiters welcome you with your preferred coffee and choice of eggs. The dining area is spacious and classy, with large French windows that lead to a shaded sitting area outside.
The same space will soon see Achdot open a new and exciting chef restaurant by the name of Zahara, including a state-of-the-art open kitchen, which will no doubt emulate the overall theme that is currently so successfully in place, a theme that is seamlessly orchestrated by Jerusalem’s Angelica culinary group.
The Jerusalem experience that Nucha offers is essentially twofold: elegance and class embodied by an approachable and inviting atmosphere.
Nucha by Fattal Colors | Phone: (02) 629 8696
Nucha Rooftop | Phone: 077 303 4180
Kosher | Jerusalem Rabbinate
The writer was a guest of the hotel.