Must-see restaurants in Madaba

  • Al Mandi

    Madaba

    Al Mandi knows the adage: do one thing and do it well. Come for an enormous plate of mandi – delicious barbecued chicken with portions of different types…

  • Haret Jdoudna

    Madaba

    Popular with locals and discerning diners from Amman, and set in a restored Ottoman house, this restaurant is always worth a visit. Sit indoors by a…

  • Abu Yousef

    Madaba

    Little more than a hole in the wall, Abu Yousef's establishment is part of the fabric of the town, serving fresh hummus and falafel daily to those in the…

  • Adonis Restaurant & Cafe

    Madaba

    Housed in a beautifully restored typical Madaba residence and run by one of the town’s returning sons, this excellent restaurant has quickly become the…

  • Bowabit Restaurant

    Madaba

    With two tables overhanging the road opposite St George’s Church, photographs of old Madaba on the wall and excellent Italian-style coffee, this is a…

  • Ayola Coffeeshop & Bar

    Madaba

    If you want a toasted sandwich (the steak and cheese option is unexpectedly good), Turkish coffee, a cold beer or a glass of arak (Middle Eastern spirit)…

  • Al Baraka Sweets

    Madaba

    A classic Arabic bakery, Al Baraka Sweets offers round trays of honey-drizzled pastries. Nuts and sugar abound, though there's also the toothsome kunafeh …

  • Dana Restaurant

    Madaba

    Popular with tour groups, this restaurant serves a quality buffet in a pleasant dining hall. It makes a reasonable stop if you’ve worked up an appetite on…