Traveling to the Middle Eastern metropolis Amman is definitely a fascinating experience. The capital of Jordan is one of the oldest cities in the world and central crossing point of several great civilizations. Visiting festivals, exploring the King Abdullah I Mosque and eating traditional Jordan dishes, like Mansaf. But there is way more – we have the 11 best places to eat in Amman!
Tip #1: Le Petit Chef
Le Petit Chef, the world’s smallest chef, is cooking up a storm at the Hilton in Amman. The fun and unique 3D Projection Mapping dining experience brings a show with the miniature chef on the table, everything through the magic of visual mapping.
Visit our extraordinary 3D dinner-show Le Petit Chef in Hilton Amman.
A ‘don’t miss’ show, paired with music and an exquisite 4-course-menu, available as Fuma, Grand and Kids Chef Menu, for ages 12 and under.
Dietary options:
Kids menu available
Speciality:
A fun and unique 3 D Projection Mapping dining experience, with the smallest chef in the world, Le Petit Chef
Price:
Fuma Menu, 4-course meal, 85 JOD/US $120 per person;
Grand Menu, 4-course meal, 70 JOD/US $99 per person;
Kids Chef Menu, 4-course meal, 40 JOD/US $57 per child
Hours:
Reservation is necessary, you can book online
Location:
Hilton Amman
Elia Abu Madi Street 7
Amman 11194
Jordan
Contact:
Tip #2: Hashem Restaurant
One thing you gotta know about Hashem, it’s always busy. The famous street food delicacy restaurant is open 24 hours and not just tourists, but also locals wait in line to grab a table, or get some food to go.
Another thing to know about Hashem – it’s pretty basic. No price list, cash only, no menu, no reservation and a simple interior. Falafel, Fries, Hummus, Fuul – this is what the restaurant serves. But so good, that folks always travel back and get more.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian options available.
Speciality:
Legendary Amman Street Food in a famous, simple restaurant
Price:
There is no price list or size for meals, the server guesses the amount of food and calculates the price. The average amount is JOD 13 per person
Hours:
Daily: 24 hours
Locations:
Al-Amir Mohammed Street Downtown
Amman 11110
Jordan
Contact:
Phone: +962 6 585 8101
Tip #3: Salaheddine Bakery
We are not just talking about ‘Sandwiches’, we are talking about ‘Best Sesame Bread Sandwiches in Jordan’. Since 1965 Salaheddin Bakery in the Abdali Neighborhood has been offering their self-service sandwiches with success.
The concept is simple and brilliant. Customers walk in, grab their freshly baked sesame bread and stuff it with their favorite ingredients, like cheese, roasted or boiled eggs, za’atar and sauce.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian options available
Speciality:
1965 opened bakery with self-service sesame bread sandwiches
Price:
Cash only. Price depends on filling, average of JOD 2 for a sandwich
Hours:
Daily: 7.30 am – 11 pm
Locations:
King Hussein Street
Abdali
Amman
Jordan
Contact:
No phone, email, or webpage available
Tip #4: Nur Lebanese Dining
Chef Joe Barza is the mastermind in the kitchen of Nur Lebanese Dining. He brings the taste of Lebanon on the tables of the fancy Fairmont Hotel restaurant. With over 30 years of experience, he has created a menu, featuring a mix of authentic, but also Lebanese fusion kitchen.
The restaurant offers Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a Lazy Friday Brunch option. A live band every night, except Mondays, makes the dinner a full on experience.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available.
Speciality :
A Lebanese Dining experience, with well known chef Joe Barza. Traditional and fusion kitchen
Price:
Different Hummus variations pricing from JOD 3.95 up to JOD 6.50;
Main dishes ranging from JOD 7.95 to JOD 24.50;
Desserts are priced between JOD 5.25 and JOD 6.95;
Hours:
Daily:
Breakfast: 6.30 am – 11 am
Lunch and Dinner: 1 pm – 11.30 pm
Live Band (except Mondays): 8 pm – 11.30 pm
Lazy Friday Brunch: 1 pm – 4 pm
Live Band (Lazy Friday Brunch): 2 pm – 4 pm
Locations:
6 Beirut Street, Fifth Circle
Amman 11183
Jordan
Contact:
Phone: +962 6 510 6000
Email: dining.amman@fairmont.com
Webpage: https://www.fairmont.com/amman/dining/nur-lebanese-dining/
Tip #5: Pizza Nina
Eating out in Amman, doesn’t mean eating Falafel, Hummus and Mansaf every day. When locals go out, they love Sicillian pizza – best made by Pizza Nina. The house of Sicilian pan pizza makes deep pan pizza with artisan sourdough crust.
The menu is pretty straight forward and features 30cmx30cm pizza, feeding two hungry people. A half-and-half order is possible, sandwiches, and pasta are available as well.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and Vegan options are available
Speciality:
Sicilian deep pan sourdough pizza
Price:
Pizza prices are ranging between JOD 8 and JOD 10;
Pasta dishes are starting from JOD 5.25 and go up to JOD 7.50;
Sandwiches are between JOD 4.75 and JOD 8
Hours:
Daily: 12 pm – 1 am
Location:
Saleh Ali Zaki Street 55
Amman 11180
Jordan
Contact:
Phone: +962 7 9099 9205
Tip #6: Mesh
Mesh is a highly praised Mediterranean eatery in the W Amman, a Marriott hotel, in the heart of Al-Abdali. The restaurant is famous for the buffet options, but also serves à la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The nostalgia of home cooked Mediterranean meals in a vibrant and modern ambience with fantastic views. That is what Mesh has to offer.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available
Speciality:
The nostalgia of home cooked Mediterranean meals with a modern twist. Great buffet options.
Price:
Breakfast options are ranking between JOD 5 and JOD 12;
Main courses for lunch/dinner are pricing in between JOD 12 and JOD 17
Hours:
Daily: 6.30 am – 11am and 12.30 pm – 4 pm
Location:
Rafiq Al Hariri Ave 13
Amman 11953
Jordan
Contact:
Phone: +962 6510 8888
Email: Whateverwhenever.wamman@whotels.com
Tip #7: AlQuds
AlQuds is a hole in the wall. But it also serves the best falafel in Amman. Located in the middle of buzzing Rainbow Street, the options are limited, but extraordinarily delicious. Two types of falafel sandwiches, normal or deluxe, are available.
Owner Adib Rasas opened the spot in 1966 and has since served falafel to locals and tourists, but also to many VIPs. Waiting in line for the very popular sandwiches is just a normal procedure for AlQuds customers.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and Vegan options (without sauce) available.
Speciality:
1966 established, very prominent falafel spot
Price:
Falafel sandwich prices are ranging in between JOD 1 and JOD 3
Hours:
Mon – Tue: 8 am – 11 pm
Wed – Thu: 8 am – 10 pm
Fri: 2 pm – 11 pm
Sat – Sun: 8 am – 10 pm
Location:
Rainbow Street 41
Amman
Jordan
Contact:
Phone: +962 7 9979 7737
Tip #8: Books@Café
Books@Café has two locations in Amman, the original one is located in Jabal. The café calls itself one of the most iconic and revolutionary establishments in Jordan. Established in 1997, the spot is a hip bookstore, café and restaurant in one.
Serving breakfast and many traditional Jordanian meals, Books@Café also offers Pizza, Burgers, and Sandwiches. Desserts are big on the menu, Date Cake and Pistachio Cake are bestsellers.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available.
Speciality:
A bookstore, café and restaurant in one
Price:
Breakfast Combo is JOD 11.75;
Main dishes are ranging from JOD 5.75 to JOD 12;
Dessert prices are in between JOD 3.5 and JOD 4.25
Hours:
Both locations:
Mon – Thu: 10 am – 12 am
Fri – Sat: 9 am – 12 am
Sun: 10 am – 12 am
Location:
Jabal:
Omar Bin Al-Khattab Street 12
Amman
Jordan
Abdoun:
10 Fawzi Qawoqgy Street
Amman
Jordan
Contact:
Phone:
+962 6465 0457 (Jabal)
+962 6592 3036 (Abdoun)
Email: info@booksatcafe.com
Webpage: https://booksatcafe.com/
Tip #9: Blue Fig Restaurant
The popular two-story restaurant in the Abdoun neighborhood is a hip spot, where locals and tourists meet for coffee and gourmet food. In an artsy atmosphere, guests can enjoy a culinary journey through the countries of the world. The food is international, so are the folks who visit Blue Fig.
Blue Fig stands for modern food, with great gluten-free and vegan options. They also offer specialty coffee, with a wide selection of regular and organic Arabica beans.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available
Speciality:
An artsy, two story restaurant, with International food, specialty coffee and great dietary options.
Price:
Breakfast options are ranging in between JOD 4.20 to JOD 8.50;
Sandwiches are in the price range from JOD 8.25 to JOD 10;
Pastas starting JOD 5.50 up to JOD 7.75;
Desserts starting from JOD 1.75 up to JOD 4.25
Hours:
Abdoun: Daily: 8 am – 12 am
Airport: 24 hours
Location:
Abdoun:
Al Ameer Hashem Bin Al-Hussein Street
Abdoun, Amman
Jordan
Airport:
Queen Alia International Airport
North Pier – Departures Hall
Amman
Jordan
Contact:
Phone: +962 6592 8800 (Abdoun); +962 79823 3408 (Airport)
Email: info@bluefig.com
Webpage: http://www.bluefig.com
Tip #10: Shams El Balad
Shams El Balad is very unique. It gives you this warm, fuzzy feeling of being invited to somebody’s house, enjoying their home cooked food and relaxed atmosphere. The spot is kind of a mix of a café and restaurant. They offer many organic food options, local ingredients and freshly cooked Arabic food.
‘The sun of the city’ (this is the translation of the restaurant name), started in December 2000, as a small shop by Maha Dahmash and grew over the years into a popular dining location.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available
Speciality:
A cozy restaurant, with Arabic food, cooked daily fresh with mostly local and organic ingredients.
Price:
Breakfast Mezze Tray is JOD 16.50;
Veggie meals starting from JOD 5.50 to JOD 9.50;
Meat mains are ranging from JOD 6.75 to JOD 12.50;
Desserts are pricing in between JOD 2 and JOD 9.25
Hours:
Daily: 10 am – 11.30 pm
Location:
69 Mu’ath Bin Jabal Street
Amman 11181
Jordan
Contact:
Tip #11: Sufra
Sufra is proud to be the first restaurant, serving Jordanian homemade dishes in an authentic setting. It’s an amazing experience in a quite unique setting. Nestled in a traditional villa at the end of busy Rainbow Street, the open air dining, with a little fountain in the middle.
The restaurant’s menu invites you on a journey, from the Northern cities of Jordan, to the South and covers the whole palette of the flavorful Jordanian cuisine.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available
Speciality:
Homemade Jordanian dishes in a beautiful and authentic setting
Price:
Cold Mezze from JOD 2.95 to JOD 5.45;
Hot Mezze prices are ranging from JOD 2.95 up to JOD 7;
Mains are going from JOD 8.95 up to JOD 15;
Dessert prices are from JOD 3.25 up to JOD 5.95
Hours:
Mon – Thu: 12.30 pm – 11 pm
Fri – Sat: 9.30 am – 11 pm
Sun: 12.30 pm – 11 pm
Location:
Jabal Amman 1st Circle
Othman Bin Affan Street/Bldg 26
Amman
Jordan
Contact:
Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!
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