Amman
You haven’t tried falafel until you’ve eaten here. This legendary eatery, more than 50 years old, is so popular with locals and visitors that there’s…
Must-see restaurants in Amman
Amman
Housed in a lovely old villa with a terrace garden, this really is the place to eat well, and Sufra is about as good as it gets when it comes to…
Amman
We'll happily vote for this tiny, spotlessly clean place on Rainbow St as one of the best falafel spots in Amman. Tasty sandwiches (with tomato and…
Amman
Rosa Damascena brings a welcome taste of Syria to Amman. The variety of hot and cold mezze is mouthwatering – make particular space on your plate for dips…
Amman
Jasmine House is well-named, as the scent of the blooms on the terrace make dining a fragrant experience. The restaurant, in a 1950s villa, takes…
Amman
There are hundreds of shoebox-sized shawarma (meat sliced off a spit and stuffed in a pocket of pita-type bread with chopped tomatoes and garnish) kiosks…
Amman
Highly popular with Fuheis locals and discerning expats from Amman, the ambience at Zuwwadeh is lively and warm. The food is delicious, especially the…
Amman
This tiny restaurant is one of Lweibdeh's gems, and you won't mind sharing at one of the large tables on the communal verandah when the meals come. The…
Amman
In a city with limited health food and gluten-free options, Seed is a quaint oasis offering fruit and vegetable smoothies, salads, soups, sandwiches and a…
Amman
A self-styled gastropub, this restaurant-lounge is a lovely place for a splurge. While you can eat inside, the treat here is the rooftop terrace, with…
Amman
A busy cafe-restaurant that just keeps the right side of hipster-dom with a popular Jordanian meat-free menu. The flatbreads piled high with herb, cheese…
Amman
This daytime-only menu is a spin-off from the popular Beit Sitti cooking school next door, but this time the Haddad family cook for you. The set menu…
Amman
The shiny chrome and dark woods of this stylish pan-Asian diner feel like they have been lifted straight from the cooler quarters of Shanghai. However,…
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Splendid pizza joint with red-checked tablecloths giving an appropriate nod for the decor. Pizza crusts are cooked to thin and crunchy perfection and…
Amman
This primarily Spanish restaurant and tapas bar just off 3rd Circle is a favourite with well-heeled locals, who want a drink and a table of dishes between…
Amman
Housed in an elegant traditional townhouse, Romero comes complete with period furniture, Venetian chandeliers, a roaring fire in winter and a delightful…
Amman
Tastefully decorated and with crisp white linen tablecloths, this Lebanese fine-dining restaurant is located in a 1950s house with a beautiful outdoors…
Amman
If you’re wondering where Amman’s fashionable set go to escape their own cuisine, look no further than this glass-and-steel restaurant with a lovely…
Amman
Amman's gourmet burger craze of recent years seems to have blown itself out, but Volk's Burger has stood the test of time. Fat juicy patties and good…
Amman
This family-run restaurant serves a mix of traditional Arabic dishes, such as mansaf (chicken or lamb over rice with a thick, meaty broth), shawarma and…
Amman
At the ecofriendly cafe at Wild Jordan Center, the emphasis is on locally sourced produce, healthy wraps, organic salads and locally plucked herbs. It's…
Amman
This legendary shop is a good bet for Middle Eastern sweets and pastries. Sweet tooths of all ages line up for honey-infused, pistachio-topped and filo…
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This international restaurant downtown aims strongly towards the budget end of the market. Tricked out like the interior of a Bedouin tent lined with…
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This is a pleasant low-key cafe-restaurant that attracts a young crowd with its open areas and terrace plus good cheap food. Going simple is the best –…
Amman
Located in a fabulous historic inn with vaulted ceiling, this restaurant is brought to life each night when traditional live music fills the ancient halls…
Amman
This Rainbow St establishment offers something we think is unique for Jordan: camel burgers. They're worth the detour too, along with the novelty of…
Amman
Located on the top floor of the Al Qasr hotel, and in keeping with the hotel’s boutique theme, this restaurant offers trendsetting Middle Eastern fusion…
Diwan Al Sultan Ibrahim Restaurant
Amman
The Diwan is well known for its high-quality Lebanese food. The fresh fish is the speciality, with options arrayed on ice, although the meaty barbecue is…
Amman
A great Jordanian place with a large shaded terrace and swift service in an area that's popular with international aid agencies working in Jordan. The…
Amman
This midrange Lebanese place has a leafy outdoor terrace that bustles with life during the summer months. The standard fare comprises grilled meats, but…
Amman
This popular restaurant in the heart of downtown is as much about the ambience as the traditional Jordanian food. Squeezed into every nook and cranny of…
Amman
This restaurant doesn’t look much from the outside and looks positively uninviting from the street entrance, but it turns out decent seafood, fried up in…
Amman
This place really specialises in sweets and pastries, but it has a large, good-value restaurant at the back that provides an opportunity to try typical…
Amman
This simple restaurant serves good local food at budget prices. The shish tawooq (marinated chicken grilled on skewers) has portions large enough for two;…
