Good to know
Good to Know
- Amman offers excellent value for food — budget meals at street stalls and local eateries cost 2–5 JOD per person, while mid-range dining typically runs 10–20 JOD. Downtown is the most affordable area; prices rise in west Amman neighborhoods like Rainbow Street and Abdali.
- Local mezze culture means many meals arrive as shared appetizer spreads (hummus, moutabel, kibbeh, olives, pita), which can serve as a full meal for budget travelers.
- Alcohol is available in restaurants but carries a high import tax, making wine and beer more expensive than in regional neighbors; beer is cheaper than wine.
- Most traditional restaurants do not have detailed written menus — ask locals or staff for current specials and daily dishes.
- Ramadan dining changes significantly; many restaurants reduce hours or close during daylight, though iftar (sunset break-fast) meals are widely available and often festive.
- Arabic coffee is typically strong and served in small cups; Turkish coffee is also popular and often comes with cardamom.
Supermarkets
Carrefour
- Location
- Multiple locations including City Mall
- Notes
- Large supermarket found in most major malls, particularly City Mall with the biggest selection of goods
Centro Supermarket
- Location
- Medina Street (Central Amman)
- Notes
- Provides the best grocery shopping experience in Amman with super friendly staff, great food, and a calm, clean, quiet environment
Cozmo
- Location
- Multiple locations throughout Amman
- Notes
- Large supermarket chain with good variety of fresh produce and packaged goods
C-Town
- Location
- Abdali Mall
- Notes
- Modern supermarket with comprehensive selection of local and international products
Budget
Hashem Restaurant
- Price Range
- JOD 5.00
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Jordanian breakfast & lunch; falafel, ful medames, hummus, moutabel
Falafel Al-Quds
- Price Range
- JOD 3.00
- Neighborhood
- Rainbow Street
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Falafel sandwiches only; crispy and fresh
Basha Shawarma
- Price Range
- JOD 2.00
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Shawarma wraps; lamb and chicken
High End
Eostrix
- Price Range
- JOD 35
- Neighborhood
- Near 2nd Circle
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Contemporary Levantine; fine dining; serves alcohol
The Manhattan Fish Market
- Price Range
- JOD 40
- Neighborhood
- West Amman / Abdali
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Seafood specialties; premium dining
Mid Range
Sufra Restaurant
- Price Range
- JOD 20
- Neighborhood
- Rainbow Street
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Upscale traditional Jordanian; mezze, grilled meats, house specials
Khashouka
- Price Range
- JOD 16
- Neighborhood
- Dabouq / Abdoun
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Authentic Jordanian; stews, mezze, grilled items; family-owned
Shams El Balad Café
- Price Range
- JOD 10
- Neighborhood
- Mu'Ath Bin Jabal Street (Central)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Breakfast & brunch; labneh with seasonal herbs, traditional mezze
Al Osrah Restaurant
- Price Range
- JOD 15
- Neighborhood
- Abdoun
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Jordanian; fattet hummus, mezze, kebabs
Must Try Dishes
Mansaf
- Description
- The national dish of Jordan, made with tender lamb cooked in a sauce of fermented dried yogurt called jameed, and served over a bed of rice, garnished with almonds and pine nuts, and often accompanied by fresh salad and flatbread.
Fattet Hummus
- Description
- A combination of hummus with bread which is soaked into the hummus making the hummus more fluffy and not as dense.
Kunafeh
- Description
- A traditional Jordanian pastry made with two layers of crispy filo dough with hot tangy Akkawi cheese in the middle, thin noodles on top for extra texture and crunch, and covered with sticky, sugary sweet syrup, sometimes flavored with rose water and/or pistachios.
Falafel
- Description
- A combination of ground chickpeas mixed with a variety of spices then deep fried into mini patty like shapes, light and fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, with an aroma of cumin, garlic, and parsley.
Moutabel
- Description
- A dipping dish made from the combination of creamy roasted eggplant, garlic, sesame paste, and olive oil.
Maqluba
- Description
- A popular dish that is a layered dish typically including rice, eggplant, potatoes, and chicken or beef, cooked together in a pot, then flipped over onto a serving platter so that the crispy bottom layer is on top.
Shawarma
- Description
- A popular Middle Eastern sandwich made from thinly sliced marinated meat, usually chicken or beef, cooked on a spit and then wrapped in pita bread, typically topped with pickled vegetables, hummus, and tahini sauce.
Delivery Services
Talabat
- Notes
- Offers food and grocery delivery across Amman with multiple restaurant and store options
Basket.jo
- Notes
- An app that offers buying from a range of stores and delivers to your doorstep
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- Vegetarian options are abundant in Jordanian cuisine, with falafel, hummus, moutabel, labneh, and vegetable mezze widely available. Hashem Restaurant is vegetarian-friendly. Most traditional restaurants offer substantial vegetable-based appetizers and side dishes that can form complete meals.
Venues
Hashem Restaurant
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Notes
- One of Amman's most popular restaurants serving falafel (including stuffed falafel), ful medames, moutabel, and hummus, and is vegetarian
Falafel Al-Quds
- Neighborhood
- Rainbow Street
- Notes
- Specializes exclusively in falafel sandwiches with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce, fully vegetarian
International Cuisine
- Description
- Besides the many traditionally places offering typical Arabic food in Amman, there are plenty of restaurants that have an international menu. Western dining and global cuisines are available throughout the city, particularly in west Amman neighborhoods and shopping malls.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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