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Travel guide

Where to Eat

Breakfast / Brunch

  • Khashoka Restaurant – Traditional Levantine breakfast with authentic flavors.

  • Manarah Café – Cozy spot for morning coffee and pastries.

  • Rumi Café – Modern café serving breakfast, coffee, and light bites.

Lunch / Dinner

  • Levant – Authentic Levantine fine dining with a warm atmosphere.

  • Salt Steakhouse – Premium steakhouse, famous for steaks and ambiance.

  • Yoshi – Trendy sushi and Japanese cuisine spot.

  • Entrecôte – French-style steakhouse known for its secret sauce.

  • Ranchai – Elegant international flavors for a refined meal.

  • Oliva – Cozy Italian restaurant with excellent pasta and pizza.

Sweets & Desserts

  • Habibah Sweets – Authentic knafeh (sweet cheese pastry drenched in syrup).

  • Bekdash – Arabic ice cream (Booza) with live pounding demonstrations.

Coffee & Cafés

  • Nest Café – Stylish café serving coffee, pastries, and light meals.

  • Sufra Café – Relaxed, garden-like ambiance for coffee or tea.

  • Other spots: Manarah, Rumi, and small cafés along Rainbow Street for charming coffee experiences.

Street-Food & Local Favorites

  • Mousally El Day3a – Shawarma (beef & chicken), juicy and flavorful.

  • Dahberha – Traditional Mansaf, rich and authentic.

  • Reem Shawarma – Classic beef shawarma, an iconic local spot.

  • Hashem Restaurant – Falafel, hummus, and foul; legendary 24/7 favorite.

  • Shawarma Reem Al-Bawadi – Shawarma with Middle Eastern grilled meats.

  • Abu Jbara – Falafel, hummus, fresh bread; generous portions.

  • Al-Quds Falafel – Falafel sandwiches, old-school grab-and-go style.

  • Jubran – Jordanian & Levantine grills and mezze, authentic and modern.

What to See

  • Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qal’a) – Ancient site with Temple of Hercules, Umayyad Palace, Byzantine church, and the Jordan Archaeological Museum.

  • Roman Amphitheatre & Hashemite Plaza – Historic amphitheatre surrounded by gardens and cafes.

  • Jordan Museum – Offers historical artifacts and context about Jordan.

  • Jabal Al-Weibdeh – Creative neighborhood with galleries, murals, cafes, and Byzantine church at Darat al Funun.

  • Royal Automobile Museum – Displays royal and historic vehicles.

  • Royal Tank Museum – Military heritage venue with over 110 armored vehicles and tanks.

  • King Hussein Mosque – Jordan’s largest mosque with marble construction and a museum.

  • Sunset at the Citadel – Panoramic evening views and local cultural ambiance.

  • Walk Rainbow Street – Colorful street full of cafes, shops, and lively vibes for strolling.

Where to Shop

Malls & Modern Retail

  • City Mall – Jordan’s largest mall with international brands, IMAX cinema, and food court.

  • Taj Mall – Upscale shopping in Abdoun, featuring luxury brands.

  • Mecca Mall – Grocery, home goods, pharmacy, and fashion all under one roof.

  • Galleria Mall – Over 400 outlets with dining and entertainment.

  • Abdali Mall & The Boulevard 

Souks & Artisan Shops

  • Jordan River Foundation (JRF) – Handcrafted items supporting local communities.

  • Beit Al Bawadi (BAB) – Stylish ceramics, dinnerware, and gifts in Al-Abdali.

  • Silsal Ceramics – Ceramics inspired by historical traditions near 4th Circle.

  • Al-Afghani Bazaar chain – Convenient for souvenirs at multiple branches.

  • Souk al-Bukharia & Souk el-Sagha – Traditional markets with textiles, lanterns, and jewelry.

  • Al Balad / Rainbow Street – Trendy area for souvenirs, local crafts, cafes, and walking.

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