Amman Guidebook
Food and Cafes
Majnoon Qahwa - Abdoun
Good coffee and a nice working space.
Amman’s most famous Arabic restaurant. Old traditional house that serves amazing food. Expensive.
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Fakhreldin Restaurant
Taha HusseinAmman’s most famous Arabic restaurant. Old traditional house that serves amazing food. Expensive.
Similar to Fakhreldin, but with an Armenian twist. Their shawarma is a must try!
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Levant Restaurant
3rd CircleSimilar to Fakhreldin, but with an Armenian twist. Their shawarma is a must try!
Food, culture & design from the heart of Amman. Great for breakfast/brunch.
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Shams El Balad
69 Mu'Ath Bin Jabal StreetFood, culture & design from the heart of Amman. Great for breakfast/brunch.
One of the oldest and most popular restaurants/cafes in Jordan. Good food and coffee and a nice artistic atmosphere. Also serves drinks. Must go.
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Blue Fig
30 Irbid StOne of the oldest and most popular restaurants/cafes in Jordan. Good food and coffee and a nice artistic atmosphere. Also serves drinks. Must go.
A small family-run kitchen in the heart of Jabal Weibdeh. They only use local fresh ingredients, a lot of which is organic.
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Joz Hind
Ash Shariaah CollegeA small family-run kitchen in the heart of Jabal Weibdeh. They only use local fresh ingredients, a lot of which is organic.
Najla's Kitchen
Homemade authentic Jordanian cuisine.
A popular and highly specialized bakery offering a wide selection of different breads and pastries. Must try.
Foron Rex فرن ركس
A popular and highly specialized bakery offering a wide selection of different breads and pastries. Must try.
Traditional falafel restaurant in downtown Amman. Best-in-town falafel and hummus. Open 24/7. For the perfect ending, take a short 1-minute walk to Habibah Sweets and treat yourself to some kunafa.
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Hashem Restaurant Down Town
Traditional falafel restaurant in downtown Amman. Best-in-town falafel and hummus. Open 24/7. For the perfect ending, take a short 1-minute walk to Habibah Sweets and treat yourself to some kunafa.
Three sisters looking to keep their grandmother’s recipes alive. Cook your own homemade breakfast-lunch or dinner in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Amman. Highly recommended experience!
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Beit Sitti Restaurant
Three sisters looking to keep their grandmother’s recipes alive. Cook your own homemade breakfast-lunch or dinner in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Amman. Highly recommended experience!
Located in an old beautiful house in Jabal Amman. Excellent food. Try the traditional mansaf here.
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Sufra Restaurant
26 Al Rainbow StLocated in an old beautiful house in Jabal Amman. Excellent food. Try the traditional mansaf here.
Fresh local cuisine, gift shop and cafe with an amazing view of Amman. Also offers services which include lodges and meeting rooms.
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Wild Jordan Center
Othman Ben AffanFresh local cuisine, gift shop and cafe with an amazing view of Amman. Also offers services which include lodges and meeting rooms.
Amman’s most famous shawarma place. Known for their meat shawermas. Cheap. On until late.
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Shawerma Reem
54 Al Kulliyah Al Elmiyah Al Eslamiyah StAmman’s most famous shawarma place. Known for their meat shawermas. Cheap. On until late.
While Hashem makes the best falafel, Al Quds makes the best falafel sandwiches. Cheap. Closes early.
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Al Quds Falafel
41 Rainbow St.While Hashem makes the best falafel, Al Quds makes the best falafel sandwiches. Cheap. Closes early.
Fancy Italian restaurant that serves great food. Has a wonderful garden during the summer. For a perfect pairing, the restaurant shares its space with Loft, a stylish rooftop bar offering breathtaking city views.
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Romero Restaurant
3 Mohammad Hussein Haykal StFancy Italian restaurant that serves great food. Has a wonderful garden during the summer. For a perfect pairing, the restaurant shares its space with Loft, a stylish rooftop bar offering breathtaking city views.
Brisket Amman
Abdallah Ben MassoudBest smokehouse and burger joint in Amman. Must try the BOB (also comes in sliders).
Fatty Dabs Burger Shack
جسر عبدونClassic burger joint in Amman serving oven broiled high-quality hamburgers.
Thai Room
Best Thai restaurant in Amman.
Hole-in-the-wall hummus/falafel joint. Authentic, good service, great for breakfast. The potato with eggs is a must try!
Al Usra Restaurant
Hole-in-the-wall hummus/falafel joint. Authentic, good service, great for breakfast. The potato with eggs is a must try!
Classic French brasserie providing a comfortable place for a business lunch, dinner or drink at the bar. Located in the Four Seasons Hotel.
La Capitale Restaurant
Classic French brasserie providing a comfortable place for a business lunch, dinner or drink at the bar. Located in the Four Seasons Hotel.
Little Italy Pizzeria
Nice casual spot for good pizza and pasta.
Four Winters
4 Omar bin Ekremah StreetGreat freshly-made, ultra-smooth, liquid nitrogen-frozen ice cream.
B@C in Abdoun
2 Fawzi Al QawekjiNice cozy café that doubles as a bookstore. Good food and coffee.
The original Books@Café in Jabal Amman, one of Jordan’s most iconic and revolutionary establishments, opening its doors in 1997. Also serves drinks and argheeleh. Has a great outdoor seating area in the summer.
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Books@cafe
12 Omar Bin Al-Khattab StThe original Books@Café in Jabal Amman, one of Jordan’s most iconic and revolutionary establishments, opening its doors in 1997. Also serves drinks and argheeleh. Has a great outdoor seating area in the summer.
Kava Espresso & Brew Bar
Cute espresso and brew bar, serving specialty coffee roasted in Jordan.
Seed Abdoun
A cute little juice bar serving healthy juices, smoothies and food.
A café and tea room in the heart of Jabal Al Weibdeh. Must go.
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Rumi Cafe
14 Ash Shariaah CollegeA café and tea room in the heart of Jabal Al Weibdeh. Must go.
Cozy artisan bake shop/cafe in the lovely neighborhood of Jabal Al Weibdeh serving excellent homemade desserts.
Mia Cara cafe
Cozy artisan bake shop/cafe in the lovely neighborhood of Jabal Al Weibdeh serving excellent homemade desserts.
Habibah Sweets حلويات حبيبة
One of the best places to have kunafa and other local sweets.
Base Coffee
Cute and trendy café serving specialty coffee.
Best specialty coffee in Amman! Visit their Swefieh Village branch or one of their other locations, including Weibdeh.
DIMITRI’S COFFEE SWEIFIEH ديميتريز الصويفية
Best specialty coffee in Amman! Visit their Swefieh Village branch or one of their other locations, including Weibdeh.
Manara Arts & Culture is a café and multi-functional space in the heart of the Jabal Lweibdeh neighbourhood onlooking the cityscapes of Amman.
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منارة - فن وثقافة Manara - Arts & Culture
57، Dirar Ben Al AzwarManara Arts & Culture is a café and multi-functional space in the heart of the Jabal Lweibdeh neighbourhood onlooking the cityscapes of Amman.
Amman AlKubra Restaurant
Authentic BBQ near 5th Circle. Check out their other branches online.
Ceviche
Best Mexican restaurant in Jordan.
Alee
Modern Levantine cuisine with views of the old city.
Nest coffee
Specialty coffee in Um Uthaina.
Excellent on-the-go falafel sandwiches. Located on a not-so-charming commercial street but totally worth it!
Abu jbara
Excellent on-the-go falafel sandwiches. Located on a not-so-charming commercial street but totally worth it!
Delicious and affordable authentic food in Weibdeh. Perfect for breakfast. Across the street from Rumi Cafe.
Al Khal Restaurant
Delicious and affordable authentic food in Weibdeh. Perfect for breakfast. Across the street from Rumi Cafe.
Ned's Pizza Amman
Best pizza in Amman serving New York-style pizza. Be sure to try their margherita!
Shopping
Upper end mall with cinema, restaurants and good shopping.
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Taj LifeStyle Center
Upper end mall with cinema, restaurants and good shopping.
This super cool urban outdoor mall offers a wide range of food, cafes, and shopping options.
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Swefieh Village
This super cool urban outdoor mall offers a wide range of food, cafes, and shopping options.
Yanboot
Organic, local and healthy grocery store.
Located in a wonderful old house on Rainbow Street, offering great gifts, soaps and creams from the Dead Sea.
Trinitae
Located in a wonderful old house on Rainbow Street, offering great gifts, soaps and creams from the Dead Sea.
Specialty grocery store located at 7th Circle. Imported, organic, healthy, pasta, deli.
Select Food Shoppe
Specialty grocery store located at 7th Circle. Imported, organic, healthy, pasta, deli.
Centro Supermarket | سنترو سوبرماركت
High-end supermarket.
Upscale, convenient and pleasant supermarket experience. Multiple branches across the city.
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Cozmo
7th CircleUpscale, convenient and pleasant supermarket experience. Multiple branches across the city.
Neighborhoods
Weibdeh is a charming and vibrant neighborhood in Amman, known for its historic charm, artsy atmosphere, boutique shops, and lively cafés and bars.
Аль-Вейбдех
Weibdeh is a charming and vibrant neighborhood in Amman, known for its historic charm, artsy atmosphere, boutique shops, and lively cafés and bars.
Rainbow Street is a lively and eclectic street in old Amman, adorned with colorful street art and dotted with a variety of shops, cafés, and restaurants, creating a vibrant atmosphere where visitors can immerse themselves in the city's dynamic culture.
Rainbow St., Amman, Иордания
Rainbow Street is a lively and eclectic street in old Amman, adorned with colorful street art and dotted with a variety of shops, cafés, and restaurants, creating a vibrant atmosphere where visitors can immerse themselves in the city's dynamic culture.
Bars/Drinks
A stylish rooftop bar offering breathtaking city views. Shares the same space as Romero Restaurant (mentioned under Food).
Loft
A stylish rooftop bar offering breathtaking city views. Shares the same space as Romero Restaurant (mentioned under Food).
Apart from the restaurant (mentioned under Food), La Capitale has a very nice cocktail bar and a nice balcony to enjoy Amman’s good weather.
La Capitale Restaurant
Apart from the restaurant (mentioned under Food), La Capitale has a very nice cocktail bar and a nice balcony to enjoy Amman’s good weather.
Awesome, spacious, and laid-back spot in the heart of Weibdeh. Dog friendly. Great for happy hour.
Dali
15 Nicolas Ghanmah St.Awesome, spacious, and laid-back spot in the heart of Weibdeh. Dog friendly. Great for happy hour.
The Good Pub
27 SalwadPub in Abdoun that also serves good food.
Restaurant/urban bar on the rooftop of the Shepherd Hotel in Jabal Amman. Serves food and drinks.
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District Urban Rooftop
Restaurant/urban bar on the rooftop of the Shepherd Hotel in Jabal Amman. Serves food and drinks.
Nice bar and live music venue, with a laid-back outdoors area.
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The Corner's Pub
12 Ibrahim Al Muwaylehi StNice bar and live music venue, with a laid-back outdoors area.
Family-owned inn including a laid back bar and restaurant. Good chilled out outdoors option.
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Bonita Inn, Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Family-owned inn including a laid back bar and restaurant. Good chilled out outdoors option.
Bar in the Back
A speakeasy wine bar that also serves great food.
Good sports bar if you're looking to catch live games during your stay in Amman. Located in Marriott Hotel.
Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant
71 Essam Al Ajlouni StGood sports bar if you're looking to catch live games during your stay in Amman. Located in Marriott Hotel.
Legends Amman
Another good sports bar option. Located in The Ritz-Carlton.
Amman's coolest bar and speak-easy, serving excellent gin tonics and tapas. Note: Open in winter only, so remember to check online before visiting.
Off the Record
Amman's coolest bar and speak-easy, serving excellent gin tonics and tapas. Note: Open in winter only, so remember to check online before visiting.
Arts and Entertainment
Cultural space, art gallery and tea bar in Weibdeh.
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Fann wa Chai فن وشاي
Al RabadCultural space, art gallery and tea bar in Weibdeh.
Founded in 1980, this contemporary gallery includes art exhibits, a sculpture park & a rooftop cafe.
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Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Founded in 1980, this contemporary gallery includes art exhibits, a sculpture park & a rooftop cafe.
The first public automotive museum in the Arab region, inaugurated by His Majesty King Abdullah II in 2003, it serves as a tribute to the late King Hussein while showcasing part of Jordan's history. The museum displays 80 of the late King's cars and motorcycles, some dating back to 1909.
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Королевский Автомобильный Музей
At TibbiyyaThe first public automotive museum in the Arab region, inaugurated by His Majesty King Abdullah II in 2003, it serves as a tribute to the late King Hussein while showcasing part of Jordan's history. The museum displays 80 of the late King's cars and motorcycles, some dating back to 1909.
The Duke's Diwan is an arts and cultural center and historic house museum. Located on King Faisal Street in downtown Amman, it is housed in one of the city's oldest buildings.
The Duke's Diwan
شارع الملك فيصلThe Duke's Diwan is an arts and cultural center and historic house museum. Located on King Faisal Street in downtown Amman, it is housed in one of the city's oldest buildings.
Jadal for Knowledge and Culture is a space that focuses on critical reflections, sharing knowledge, artistic expression and discussions.
Jadal for KNowledge and Culture
King Hussein StreetJadal for Knowledge and Culture is a space that focuses on critical reflections, sharing knowledge, artistic expression and discussions.
Manara Arts & Culture is a café and multi-functional space in the heart of the Jabal Lweibdeh neighbourhood onlooking the cityscapes of Amman.
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منارة - فن وثقافة Manara - Arts & Culture
57، Dirar Ben Al AzwarManara Arts & Culture is a café and multi-functional space in the heart of the Jabal Lweibdeh neighbourhood onlooking the cityscapes of Amman.
A nice place to visit to check out some street art and get a glimpse of Jordan's skateboarding scene.
7hills Skatepark
A nice place to visit to check out some street art and get a glimpse of Jordan's skateboarding scene.
The Rainbow Art House Theatre is an independent arts and entertainment venue located on Rainbow Street in Jabal Amman.
Rainbow Theater
47 Al Rainbow StThe Rainbow Art House Theatre is an independent arts and entertainment venue located on Rainbow Street in Jabal Amman.
Children under the age of 12 can freely explore exhibits, reach their own conclusions after analysis and learn from experiences. Spread over a space of 8,500 sqm, the Museum has over 185 exhibits and offers year-round programs, activities and celebrations.
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Детский музей Иордании
C208 King Abdallah Ben Al Hussein Ath ThaniChildren under the age of 12 can freely explore exhibits, reach their own conclusions after analysis and learn from experiences. Spread over a space of 8,500 sqm, the Museum has over 185 exhibits and offers year-round programs, activities and celebrations.
Darat al Funun is a home for the arts and artists from the Arab world, located just a few minutes from downtown Amman's King Faisal Street, and from Jabal al Weibdeh's Paris Circle.
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Darat al Funun-The Khalid Shoman Foundation
13 Nadim Al-Mallah StreetDarat al Funun is a home for the arts and artists from the Arab world, located just a few minutes from downtown Amman's King Faisal Street, and from Jabal al Weibdeh's Paris Circle.
Near Darat Al Funun (mentioned above). Dar Al-Anda is one of the Levant's most notable art galleries, and and essential stop for art lovers in Amman.
Dar Al-Anda Art Gallery
3 Derar Ben Al Azwar StreetNear Darat Al Funun (mentioned above). Dar Al-Anda is one of the Levant's most notable art galleries, and and essential stop for art lovers in Amman.
Jacaranda Images, located in Amman Jordan, is a gallery dedicated to prints and works on paper.
Jacaranda
12 شارع طاهر الجوقةJacaranda Images, located in Amman Jordan, is a gallery dedicated to prints and works on paper.
Famous Landmarks
Римский театр
Taha Al HashemiАмманская крепость
146 K. Ali Ben Al-Hussein St.City Escape
Authentic and traditional restaurant in Madaba, located 40 minutes south of Amman. Highly recommended for a unique experience outside of the city.
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Haret Jdoudna مطعم حارة جدودنا
King Talal StreetAuthentic and traditional restaurant in Madaba, located 40 minutes south of Amman. Highly recommended for a unique experience outside of the city.
Offering views of the surrounding Gilead mountains, Mountain Breeze Resort is situated in the countryside near Salt, 41 km from Jerash Ruins and 34 Km from central Amman. The resort has several open air terraces with amazing views of gardens and forests, and guests can enjoy a meal at the international restaurant or a drink at the bar.
Mountain Breeze Resort
Offering views of the surrounding Gilead mountains, Mountain Breeze Resort is situated in the countryside near Salt, 41 km from Jerash Ruins and 34 Km from central Amman. The resort has several open air terraces with amazing views of gardens and forests, and guests can enjoy a meal at the international restaurant or a drink at the bar.
A beautiful rest-house and restaurant located in the northernmost part of Jordan, nestled within the archaeological site of the Decapolis period. Enjoy a delicious meal, coupled with a wonderful view of the Sea of Galilee.
Umm Qais Rest House
A beautiful rest-house and restaurant located in the northernmost part of Jordan, nestled within the archaeological site of the Decapolis period. Enjoy a delicious meal, coupled with a wonderful view of the Sea of Galilee.
Also known as Umm Khalil Restaurant, this gem was established in 1977 in the historical city of Jerash, located 40 km north of Amman. Specializes in Lebanese cuisine.
Ливанский Дом, Ресторан
Also known as Umm Khalil Restaurant, this gem was established in 1977 in the historical city of Jerash, located 40 km north of Amman. Specializes in Lebanese cuisine.
Experience living in an Eco Farmhouse with 6 bedrooms & 6 bathrooms, eating organic food, breathing fresh air, hiking through wild pine trees, and visiting Jerash Roman city.
Jerash Dibeen Eco Farm House
Experience living in an Eco Farmhouse with 6 bedrooms & 6 bathrooms, eating organic food, breathing fresh air, hiking through wild pine trees, and visiting Jerash Roman city.
Beit Al Fannan (House of the Artist) was the getaway of renowned Jordanian artist and architect, Ammar Khamash. It was here that Ammar painted some of his most significant paintings and gathered an array of the interesting stories, some of which can be found within the villa. The unique architecture, landscape, and views from the balconies make for a memorable trip to the Jordanian countryside. A serene spot, perfect for a romantic weekend, an escape, or a space to be creative.
Beit Al Fannan
Beit Al Fannan (House of the Artist) was the getaway of renowned Jordanian artist and architect, Ammar Khamash. It was here that Ammar painted some of his most significant paintings and gathered an array of the interesting stories, some of which can be found within the villa. The unique architecture, landscape, and views from the balconies make for a memorable trip to the Jordanian countryside. A serene spot, perfect for a romantic weekend, an escape, or a space to be creative.
Experience unique rural tourism at Beit Al Baraka, a sustainable concept from the same people behind Beit Al Fannan. Stay for a night or two in this bed and breakfast, and enjoy several experiences like beekeeping, hiking, basket weaving, and more. Enjoy sweeping views of the Ottoman village, the Golan Heights, the Yarmouk Nature Reserve, and even Mount Hermon in Lebanon on clear days! A highly recommended alternative to other touristic destinations in Jordan. April is the best time to visit when the hills are lush and green.
Beit Al Baraka
Experience unique rural tourism at Beit Al Baraka, a sustainable concept from the same people behind Beit Al Fannan. Stay for a night or two in this bed and breakfast, and enjoy several experiences like beekeeping, hiking, basket weaving, and more. Enjoy sweeping views of the Ottoman village, the Golan Heights, the Yarmouk Nature Reserve, and even Mount Hermon in Lebanon on clear days! A highly recommended alternative to other touristic destinations in Jordan. April is the best time to visit when the hills are lush and green.
Experience sustainable tourism at its finest in the heart of the mountainous Dana Biosphere Reserve (south of Jordan). At the end of a rugged track, discover an idyllic candle-lit lodge nestled in the magnificent Wadi Feynan. Highly recommended experience for those looking to disconnect for a night or two.
Feynan Ecolodge
Experience sustainable tourism at its finest in the heart of the mountainous Dana Biosphere Reserve (south of Jordan). At the end of a rugged track, discover an idyllic candle-lit lodge nestled in the magnificent Wadi Feynan. Highly recommended experience for those looking to disconnect for a night or two.