The best restaurants in Amman

Here are five standout places in Amman — a mix of top restaurants and cafés — each with its own vibe and reason to visit. If you like this list, I can pull together a longer list (10-15 spots) with full categories (street eats, fine dining, cafés) too.

2. Restaurant: Fakhreldin Restaurant

  • A well-regarded Levantine fine dining restaurant in Amman. (Fakhreldin)
  • Excellent for traditional region-style cuisine, in an upscale setting.
  • Tip: Try sharing several mezze plates so you can sample a variety of tastes.

3. Restaurant: Hashem Restaurant

  • A legendary spot in downtown Amman, famous for its falafel and simple, traditional eats. (Migrationology - Food Travel Blog)
  • Very casual, iconic — perfect for a no-frills local experience.
  • Tip: Go earlier in the day to avoid large crowds; order some of the street-food-style picks.

4. Café: Rumi Cafe & Deli 

  • A favourite café in Amman’s Jabal Amman area — relaxed vibe, great for brunch or a longer hang-out. (Girl on a Zebra)
  • Tip: If you’ll be working or using laptop, pick a table with power outlets and go earlier to get a good spot.

5. Café: GORILLA GRIP COFFEE AND MATCHA  HOUSE – 7th Circle

  • One of the best specialty coffee & matcha houses in Amman; modern, quality brews, good atmosphere. (Laptop Friendly Cafe)
  • Tip: Try one of their filter coffees or ask about what beans they have today — it’s more than your average café.

📝 Additional Tips:

  • Timing & reservations: For fine-dining spots (like Alee & Fakhreldin) it’s wise to reserve ahead. Casual cafés/restaurants you can often walk in but may have waits on weekends.
  • Neighborhoods: Many good venues are in Jabal Amman, Sweifieh, Abdoun, downtown.
  • Dress & vibe: For upscale dining, smart casual is good. For cafés and casual local spots, comfortable clothes are fine.
  • Must-try regional dishes: If you go local, try the national dish mansaf (lamb in yogurt sauce with rice) and some of the excellent mezze. (Worldcrunch)