What are the best restaurants in Amman?

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Where should I eat in Amman?

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From street food to fine dining — discover the best restaurants in Amman with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

Hashem Restaurant — A legendary no-frills falafel and hummus restaurant downtown since 1952, open 24 hours, where everyone from taxi drivers to kings eats standing up.
Sufra Restaurant — An upscale Jordanian restaurant in Jabal Amman serving traditional dishes like mansaf, maqlouba, and freekeh in a beautiful setting.
Tawaheen El Hawa — A popular restaurant on Rainbow Street serving Levantine mezze, grilled meats, and shisha with panoramic views of Amman.
Al-Quds Restaurant — A downtown institution serving traditional Palestinian and Jordanian dishes, famous for its knafeh (cheese pastry dessert).
Jafra Cafe — A beloved cafe-restaurant in a restored old house downtown, with mezze, grilled meats, shisha, and live Arabic music on weekends.
Books@Cafe — A hybrid bookstore and cafe on Rainbow Street, the first of its kind in Amman, with light meals, coffee, and a relaxed intellectual atmosphere.
Abu Jbara — A chain of fast-casual restaurants serving Jordanian breakfast — hummus, foul, falafel, and fresh bread — popular with locals at any hour.
Reem al-Bawadi — A large Levantine restaurant chain with branches across Amman, serving mezze, grilled meats, and shisha in a family-friendly setting.