Restaurants cuisine du monde Amman

We fell in love with this establishment that transports you to a Bedouin tent in the middle of Amman. The bourgeois society of Amman meets with family and friends to share an excellent meal around large tables. The service is adorable and will not hesitate to give you some recommendations if you don't know what to take. You will be able to taste the farashee, the Bedouin bread as thick as lace, prepared in front of your eyes by an old woman at the entrance of the restaurant. Save room for the pastries for dessert.

You have to get past the fast-food look of this restaurant to discover the succulent Egyptian specialties it has in store. On the menu: fatayer, a dough made of flour, water and salt, worked to become thin and transparent. This multi-layered dough that crunches like a mille-feuille is filled with haloumi cheese, chicken or original mixes like "mushroom and rosemary". For dessert, don't miss the fatayer with date syrup and sesame cream. We still remember it!

You can't set foot in the old city without hearing about Hashem. The restaurant became famous the day King Hussein stopped there to eat some falafel. Tourists and locals alike flock to this canteen at all hours of the day and night. The fuul (bean purée), falafels or hummus are served in small portions on plastic plates. It's a no-frills place, and not very good, but its terrace is mythical. So, you too will go there to form your own opinion.

This very famous restaurant in Amman is unfortunately a bit far from the center. But the taxi ride to get there is worth it, especially since the fares are really cheap. All the standards of Arabic cuisine are served here: mansaf, hummus, tabouleh, baba ghanouj, kebabs... The decor is pleasant and you can take place under the big Bedouin tent or in the garden. The atmosphere is really nice, especially for a group evening.

This restaurant caters to the business and expatriate clientele of Amman in a chic oriental style. The courtyard-garden is absolutely adorable and you can sit under large parasols. The restaurant serves high-quality regional dishes that differ from the classic mansaf or maqlouba. Try the "jaj machi" made of rice and stuffed chicken or the "sayadiya" made of fish and rice. The food is very hearty and the service is impeccable. This is one of the best places in Amman, run by the same team as Romero.

The display windows, which are overflowing with pastries, will tell you that you have come to the right place. Crowded with regulars at mealtimes, this is the best place to try the traditional mansaf, a meat dish with fermented milk served with rice. Also try their excellent maqlouba, a stew with layers of rice, vegetables and meat. The popular and inexpensive address is one of the must-try places in the lower town.

Beit Sitti is a true Jordanian culinary and cultural experience: you can choose to come and eat there, but you can also opt for the cooking class followed by the meal. This beautiful architect-designed house has been transformed by Maria, Dina and Tania, three sisters who inherited the house from their grandmother. They will teach you the tricks of the trade and the secrets of traditional Levantine recipes: hummus, falafel, manakeesh (bread filled with zaatar)... You can also get some spices to put in your luggage.

Jabri is more than a restaurant, it is an institution that is part of Jordan's history. In 1935, Subhi Jabri opened a catering service in the old city of Amman. His talent was quickly appreciated by the bourgeois families who called upon him for their receptions, even the royal family itself. In 1962, he opened an inexpensive restaurant on King Hussein Street, which has never lost its success. The restaurant, of which there are now several in the city, is best known for its oriental and European pastries.

For those nostalgic for the country. One can taste a single fillet, frogs'legs or a chateaubriand. There are also salads, international dishes (burgers, spaghetti) and a beautiful wine list.

This pocket-sized restaurant is located just opposite the Institut Français de Jordanie, and is a regular haunt for its staff. With 5 tables inside and 2 on the terrace, Chapter is often fully booked and you have to wait for a table to become available. However, the bill is always reasonable and the dishes are really good, like the generously-portioned chicken sajjiyeh. If you can't finish your dish, you can ask for the rest to go. The menu is short but never disappointing.

It's best to come in fine weather to enjoy the terrace overlooking the ever-bustling street. Ciao Ciao offers a short menu of pizzas and lasagne, all very well made. The owner greets you in Italian, which is always a surprise. The products are of excellent quality, including mozzarella, burrata and salsiccia picante. The tomato sauce is creamy and the dough is as good and thick as that of real Neapolitan pizzas. A great place to eat on a budget. And in winter, if the dining room is a bit dull, it's warmed up by the oven.

Lale Sofrasi allows you to explore the subtle nuances of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. This Turkish specialty restaurant welcomes you to a light-filled room dominated by azure blues and creamy tones. You will be able to taste dishes that are difficult to find elsewhere, such as chicken in sauce, cooked in a salt crust, lamb with sweet spices, onions and almonds cooked in an earthenware pot or kebab roasted over a wood fire and presented in mini-portions at the end of a chain. It is up to you to cut it up.

A little out of the way, but in the trendy new Mecca Street neighborhood, Boho Haus has developed a simple concept: welcoming you from breakfast to late night. The bohemian atmosphere is proudly claimed here, and one takes place in an original and voluntarily loaded decoration. Antique golden frames, Indian dream-catchers, wooden boxes and spray-painted urban frescoes adorn the walls. As for the menu, the inspiration comes from an internationalist glossary, from Belgian waffles to American-style chicken wings.

Almathaq means "taste" in Arabic. This restaurant is particularly interested in the taste of chicken, which it grills according to recipes that are very popular in the Arab world. We find the chicken mandi, a Yemeni specialty where the chicken is cooked directly on the rice in a wood oven; the Indian chicken biryani, stewed with rice and spices; the chicken zurbian, a specialty of Hyderabad in India where some potatoes are added to the biryani... The restaurant is located right in front of the Roman theater.

The Italian restaurant at the Amman Pasha Hotel is probably the best option around the Roman Amphitheatre. It is located on a street off Al-Hashemi Street just opposite Amman City Hall. The rooftop terrace is especially nice at night, as you have a front row seat to the illuminated Roman theatre. Ordering a thin, crispy pizza or a pasta dish, you'll feel like you're in Rome. Although, quite honestly, the food is much better in Italy. Some Jordanian specialties as well.

If there's a football match you don't want to miss, you can come here. This "sports bar" broadcasts several matches on the many screens that equip the room. It's also a place to share a draft beer or an alcoholic cocktail while munching on junk food. Mini tacos, marinated chicken wings, onion fritters are some of the must-haves of the place. It's not really good, but it helps to soak up the alcohol. Being a chain, you'll find the same place elsewhere in Amman or Aqaba.

This huge canteen, lit up like a shop window at Christmas time, is rarely full, as the room is so large. The choice is very limited and printed on the placemats: fuul (mashed beans), hummus, musabaha (a variation of hummus with whole chickpeas), fatteh or the inevitable falafel. You'll come across Jordanian families or clusters of friends who have come to eat a quick meal on the go. Many come here to take away. The terse service is efficient. It's simple, cheap and good.

At the top of the Metropole Al-Qasr Hotel, on the 7th floor, this restaurant enjoys a pleasant setting and especially a superb view of Amman through large windows. The large room is decorated with light wood, bamboo and designer chairs. The place is ideal for a lunch on the go. You can compose your salad at the salad bar, opt for sushi prepared before your eyes by a Japanese chef, nibble on a sandwich or pancakes... You can also just have a drink (wines, cocktails...) in a jazzy atmosphere.

Not easy to find, in a rather improbable street, dark and not very commercial, and what's more, with no visible sign, this restaurant only really reveals itself once you've climbed the stairs to the terrace. The surprise awaits you inside: a grandiose place, an immense glass roof, a breathtaking decor. The garden, worthy of a tale from the Arabian Nights, is just as attractive, offering a remarkable panorama of the city. The all-organic kitchen follows the "farm-to-table" concept, offering mezze of rare finesse.

This pocket restaurant is run by a young couple who prepare fresh and delicious food. There is no menu, but a slate offering four dishes, including at least one vegetarian option. The menu is renewed every day according to the chef's inspiration and the products available at the market. Everything is served in colored earthenware plates and bowls. The tiny room has only two tables and the open kitchen, and extends into the veranda installed along the building. It's bobo, for "good" and "beautiful".