Amman Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Amman

October 29, 2017 Dorsey Hagwood

Amman's layered history is reflected in its diverse people and its varied architecture. Home to numerous churches and mosques, the city is home to a multidenominational and multicultural population. Even within the midst of the ultra-modern commercial center of the city there is evidence of its ancient roots, with colorful ancient souks, Roman ruins, cultural museums and monuments painting a picture of the history of the region.
Things to do in Amman

1. Burj Al Hamam

Hotel Intercontinental Jordan | Queen Zein St, 3rd circle, Amman, Jordan Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Lebanese, Mediterranean, Barbecue, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$118 - HK$235 +962 6 464 1361
Excellent
80%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 370 reviews

Burj Al Hamam

Reviewed By Amer M

It was a wonderful night out with fevered friends we used to do so annual every month being to Burj Al Hamam Resturent makes it outstanding because it has high standards never go down and the worm ness welcoming and service as excellent as gourmet...MoreThank you so much for your review of Burj Al Hamam . We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit. It's something our staff takes great pride in, so we value your feedback. We hope you will visit us again. Sincerely, Bassam Abu Hassan Hotel Manager"

2. Fakhreldin Restaurant

40 Taha Hussein Street | Jabal Amman, 2nd Circle, Amman 11184, Jordan Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Drinks HK$196 - HK$275 +962 6 465 2399
Excellent
71%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 971 reviews

Fakhreldin Restaurant

Reviewed By bf79 - Budapest, Hungary

A great, mostly Levantine cuisine restaurant, in a beautiful building. The food is very good, the standards are high, but what's best about this place is the level of service. They're very kind, very fast, and take care of the guests like royalty. No wonder - at least seemingly - half of Amman's elite is here to have dinner. It's recommended to make a reservation.

3. Habibah Sweets

Al Hazar St 2 | Marwan Madi Complex, Amman 11162, Jordan Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly, Halal Late Night +962 6 462 3549
Excellent
69%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 853 reviews

Habibah Sweets

Reviewed By Shailesh Babu D - Pune, India

It is one of the oldest and very popular sweet shop in Amman where you find the best kunafeh. Not only we loved this delicious sweet but we also packed frozen Kunafeh and air flown to my place to share with frieinds and enjoy. We also bought bakalava to share with our friends.

4. Al-Quds

Rainbow Street | Jabal Amman, Amman, Jordan Takeout Fast Food, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +962 6 465 2243
Excellent
68%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 225 reviews

Al-Quds

Reviewed By Kris P - Erbil, Iraq

This restaurant does one thing and one thing only. You get falafel on kaak. It comes with tomatoes, pickles, and humus. No, you can not have the sandwhich "deconstructed". They will not serve you falafel or humus on their own. You can have a falafel Sandwich or you can go. It costs about 35 girsh and does what is does perfectly.

5. Beit Sitti

16 Mohammad Ali Al Sa'di St | Jabal Al-Weibdeh, Amman, Jordan Takeout, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Highchairs Available Middle Eastern, Arabic, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner HK$337 - HK$337 +962 7 7755 7744
Excellent
84%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 290 reviews

Beit Sitti

guests to make a homemade traditional arabic salad, mezza, main course and a dessert course arabic meal with the help of a local woman , then get to enjoy it on our balcony or indoors at our grandmothers house in one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Amman

Reviewed By Kate745_13 - Sonoma, California

For my last night in Jordan,a friend and I signed up for the evening cooking class. We prepared a 4 course dinner that was absolutely fantastic! Three other interesting women (from UK and Columbia) signed up also, and we had a lovely time preparing and eating dinner out on the patio. Staff was lovely, as was the environment. Highly recommended experience!

6. Cinco De Mayo - Amman

InterContinental Jordan Hotel, Amman 11180, Jordan Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Television Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks, Dinner +962 6 460 5187
Excellent
74%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 238 reviews

Cinco De Mayo - Amman

Come in and kick back until midnight to experience the pleasure of flavorful Mexican dishes that are zesty, spicy, crunchy and made for sharing; alongside crafted beverages and cocktails.

Reviewed By Renee Elizabeth R - Doha, Qatar

I had a starter and a main course. Both delicious! The Sopa Azteca was beautifully presented with authentic flavors. My main course arrived and there was a mistake. The very helpful, Mohamed, kindly reordered and I had my food within 10 minutes, hot and well worth the small wait. I finished the meal with some lovely conversation with two of the staff, Mohamed and Fareed, who recommended a vanilla and rose Ceylon tea. It was tasty and finished off a great meal. I will definitely return!

7. Pizza Roma Cafe

Al-Shabsough Street 4 | Downtown, Amman 11118, Jordan Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Pizza, Mediterranean, Arabic, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$16 - HK$78 +962 6 461 8262
Excellent
76%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 389 reviews

Pizza Roma Cafe

it serves a wide range of Arabic food pasta and pizza Casual cozy atmosphere,restaurant is attached to hotel,it serves Levant food ,few continental dishes . It also serves local beer and wine at reasonable prices.A hot cultural spot for local live music ,and traditional group dance the dabke and Dehie.cafe community a tourist and cultured locals hang out in downtown

Reviewed By Shailesh Babu D - Pune, India

What to mention? It was an amazing experience at Pizza Roma Cafe. I stayed in the hotel attached to the reasturant and had opportunity to have breakfast which is part of the package and food in the evenings. We spent valentine day evening at this restaruant and we couldn't have asked for better than this. Food was great freshly prepared. Live music and dancing is the attraction to the evenings. We had traditional Dabke dance and the whole group danced along with us. The restaurannt offers roof top view which oversees Roman Amphi theatre and it is an amazing view whether it is day or night. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere over there is and the gesture is priceless. Unlike other restaurant here we find most of the team speak English and they are very courteous. Thanks to Raymond, the owner of the reasturant who suggested me try this place and it is worth more than what we were looking for. I am going to write review for the hotel separately.

8. V Lounge & Restaurant

King Faisal Bin Abdul Azia | Crowne Plaza Hotel Amman, Amman 11195, Jordan Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Delivery, Takeout, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Steakhouse, Bar, International, American, European, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Drinks, Dinner HK$392 +962 6 551 0001
Excellent
88%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 92 reviews

V Lounge & Restaurant

Steakhouses in Amman don't come any better than this classy venue, famous for its gleaming mahogany bar and superb service. Decorated with striking modern art and rocking gently to live music noon till midnight, this is the perfect spot for a successful business lunch or a special supper with friends. Sink into a plush armchair and tell your server how you'd like your tender Aberdeen Angus steak. Or perhaps you'd prefer a plate of sticky spare ribs or a simple but delicious club Sandwich?

Reviewed By Sean M

I visited on a business trip and greatly enjoyed a couple drinks with my colleagues after work. The atmosphere was very comfortable and my colleagues and I were able to chat and enjoy our drinks thoroughly. Our bartender Shaheen was excellent, attentive without being intrusive, and quick with our drinks exactly as ordered.

9. Levant Restaurant

Jabal Amman 3rd Circle | Behind Le Royal Hotel, Amman, Jordan Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Takeout, Validated Parking, Valet Parking Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +962 6 462 8948
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 148 reviews

Levant Restaurant

Reviewed By artalmon - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Had lunch there the other day. Fortunately we were three people, so we could order a number of different dishes. Starters are as good as they can possibly get; after that we had two different kebab, one simple old-fashioned one and one where vegetables etc is already mixed into the meat. Both excellent, if you must decide between the two, take the simple one. It's spiced to perfection.
If you stay in the area, this is a MUST!

10. Brisket

Shmisani, Next to Abella Superstores | Just next to the flower shop., Amman 11190, Jordan Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff American, Barbecue, Diner, Halal Lunch, Dinner HK$78 - HK$196 +962 7 9950 6020
Excellent
77%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 334 reviews

Brisket

Its mainly a Dive that specializes in smoked meats and prime grade steaks!

Reviewed By Ella A

Very nice dinning experience, we loved everything, the price is a bit high but you get what you pay for!

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