Jordan Heritage Restaurant

Restaurant · Amman ·

Jordan Heritage Restaurant

Restaurant · Amman ·

Authentic Jordanian dishes, ancient grains, local wines, workshops

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Al-Farazdaq St. 11, Amman, Jordan Get directions

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In the Land of the World's Oldest Bread, a Return to an Ancient Baking Culture

"Jordan Heritage offers an opportunity to engage with the process of reviving ancient wheat and other forgotten ingredients and foods. Its spacious outdoor restaurant serves unique recipes like taboun made from local Gatmah wheat and bazina, a Nabatean version of fettuccine made with yeast-free sun-dried dough cooked in fermented yogurt. The venue also hosts Airbnb experiences and workshops, produces documentaries on the country’s heritage, and operates a historical guesthouse, Madhafa, in As-Salt."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/in-jordan-a-return-to-an-ancient-baking-culture

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7 Essential Jordanian Foods to Eat While in Jordan - AFAR

"A nonprofit-run restaurant focusing on preserving traditional Jordanian dishes, served in a spacious courtyard lit by string lights. It’s one of the few places to find mulukhiyah stew—finely chopped jute mallow cooked to a distinctive, slightly slimy consistency—served with vermicelli, rice, and a squeeze of fresh lemon (about JD6.00 / US$8.45). The menu also highlights regional specialties like durzi tabbouleh, ekbab obeidat, and haliva." - Yulia Denisyuk

https://www.afar.com/magazine/best-food-and-drink-in-jordan

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Lilla H.

Google

Really enjoyed our meal here. The food was good, but the service from Haitham stood out the most. He was professional, quick, and genuinely helpful without overdoing it. Made the whole experience smooth and easy. Would happily come back.

Gary B.

Google

Good starters and bread were served. Then Maqluba- it's served by inverting it onto a platter. It had rice, vegetables and chicken. They had a vegetarian version, too, but it had no protein in it all. The building was once the United States embassy.

Yosr M.

Google

Went for lunch there and it was quite calm. The food was nice warm and tasted home-made

رز بل ح.

Google

Jordan Heritage Restaurant is absolutely amazing. The food is top tier easily on the level of a 5-star restaurant. Every dish was delicious, authentic, and beautifully presented. The service? Even better. One of the loveliest and most welcoming staffs I’ve experienced. The whole place has a cool, laid back vibe that makes you feel right at home. Everything inside was perfect… except for the Luweibdeh people outside on the street. No other way to say it they’re literally "نوّر". Not the best scene out there, but it doesn’t take away from how great the restaurant itself is. Definitely worth a visit. I’ll be going back for sure.

Brandon B.

Google

Wonderful service, owner gave us his full attention, we asked for suggestions on food and he catered to a person on our table who’s vegetarian. Was given delicious options of starters and mains accompanied by Jordian wine and beers. Would definitely recommend and would love to come back here.

Leonardo M.

Google

I’ve been here two days in a row and I have to admit that this restaurant is one of the best. The food is really tasted and you can find traditional dishes. The people is so kind so you feel at home, and the place itself is beautiful. You’ll love this place for sure.

A. T.

Google

Highly recommend this place for authentic Jordanian food! Even locals we spoke to highly recommended this place. It has a long list of dishes from around the country, as well as information about the history of some of the dishes and food in general in Jordan. The prices are very typical for Amman and reasonable given the quality - JD 4-5 for a starter and JD 7-8 for a main, which comes with rice and/or salad. The service was attentive, a big thank you to Haitham for looking after us! For those who drink alcohol, there is a short but delicious list of local wines, beers and spirits. I would love to come back next time I'm in Amman to try some of the other dishes - everything we tried was delicious!

Khalid A.

Google

Jordan Heritage Restaurant truly lives up to its name. Set in a beautifully renovated villa, it offers an authentic Jordanian dining experience. From the start, the service was exceptional — the lady handling reservations was incredibly helpful and even guided us to the location. The menu features traditional dishes from across the country, each full of rich, authentic flavor. The attention to detail is clear, and the on-site gallery adds a charming touch. Highly recommended for both visitors and locals.