Fodor's Travel

"Hand-ground hummus is the main event here, and you can order it topped with chickpeas, fava beans, or pine nuts."

Lonely Planet

"In the running for best Old City hummus and falafel joint, Lina's moreish hummus – usually glistening with olive oil – is among Jerusalem's best. There are two dining rooms on opposite sides of the street, though this unassuming spot is easy to miss."

Catherine Parker

"Hummus Lina is supposedly some of the best hummus in the world, a local favorite. I experienced it today and it was splendid."

Joelen Kenny

"Lina Restaurant provided us with a hummus tasting of three varieties - topped with toasted pine nuts, beans, and garlic. All of them were outstanding but of the three, my favorite was the toasted pine nuts."

Dan Savery Raz

"Jerusalem also has its fair share of heavenly hummus. Lina is a tiny restaurant located in the Old City's Christian Quarter and specialises in delicious no-frills hummus."

Rob Eshman

"And perfect hummus does exist. Lina’s in the Old City of Jerusalem. Light, almost fluffy, full of fresh flavor, creamy, warm."

Inspiration Cruises

"Our team members here in the U.S. and on the ground in Jerusalem have tried dozens of hummus restaurants in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and elsewhere in the country. They all agree that Lina makes some of the best there is."

In Search of Israeli Cuisine

"A famous hummus spot which is a favorite among Jerusalem Israelis. Simple, delicate hummus topped with pine nuts or ful (fava beans) the hummus here has been made the same way for decades and is an enduring landmark in Jerusalem's Old City."

Go Jerusalem

"Lina is a purist's paradise: it serves one thing and one thing only, hummus. If a restaurant features only one dish and lies mere steps away from the fiercest competition in the region, you can rest assured the product will live up to expectations."

Shooky Galili

"Lina’s Hummus is very simple, extra smooth texture, very carefully spiced and served with very delicate olive oil."