Restaurant
Sufra
A Rainbow Street favourite in an early 20th-century villa, serving generous Jordanian home cooking such as mansaf, clay-pot dishes and freshly baked bread.
Fakhreldin
An elegant Levantine restaurant in a restored Jabal Amman villa, open since 1997 and known for its kibbeh, mezze and attentive, old-school hospitality.
At a glance
- Type
- Lebanese and Levantine
- Area
- Jabal Amman, Amman, Jordan
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- fakhreldin.com
Good to know
- Restored historic villa
Why we recommend it
Fakhreldin has been one of Amman's leading restaurants since it opened in 1997, and it is a popular choice for celebrations and business dinners. It occupies a restored villa in Jabal Amman that was once the family home of a former prime minister. The restoration, led by the Jordanian architect Ammar Khammash, took a preservationist approach, so the house keeps its original character rather than feeling like a modern dining room.
The cooking is classic Levantine, in the Lebanese style. A meal usually starts with a spread of hot and cold mezze and flavoured breads, and the restaurant is particularly known for its kibbeh in its many forms, including kibbeh nayeh, finely minced raw lamb with bulgur served with fresh herbs and relishes. The menu also includes meat and chicken grills and fish from the Arabian Gulf. The desserts are worth leaving room for: osmalieh, a pastry layered with sweet cream, and halawet jibn, soft cheese dough rolled around cream. Fakhreldin has featured in the Middle East and North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants list, ranking 8th in 2023 and 11th in 2025.
Service is a large part of the experience. Staff are known for adapting dishes to each table and for remembering what regular guests like to order, which gives the place a personal feel despite its size. It suits couples, business dinners and family gatherings, and it is a good choice for a first proper Jordanian or Lebanese feast with someone who can guide you through the menu.
This is a smart restaurant by Amman standards, with average spending of around 40 US dollars a person, so dress neatly and book ahead, especially for weekend evenings. Opening times vary by day, with lunch and dinner on different days of the week, so confirm when you reserve. Ordering several mezze to share and a smaller number of mains is the usual approach and keeps the bill manageable.
The restaurant is on Taha Hussein Street near Second Circle in Jabal Amman, a short taxi ride from First Circle and Rainbow Street, and Shawerma Reem's famous corner stand is close by for anyone who wants a contrast the following day. After dinner you can walk on to the cafés and bars of the Rainbow Street area, or head back towards Abdali and Shmeisani by taxi.
Fakhreldin FAQs
What kind of food does Fakhreldin serve?
Levantine cooking in the Lebanese style, especially mezze and kibbeh.
Do you need to book?
Yes, booking is recommended, particularly for weekend evenings.
What should you order?
Kibbeh nayeh, a selection of mezze and desserts such as osmalieh or halawet jibn.
How expensive is it?
It is one of the smarter restaurants in Amman, with average spending of around 40 US dollars a person.
When did it open?
In 1997.
Where is it?
On Taha Hussein Street in Jabal Amman, a short taxi ride from First Circle.
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual is a good choice.
What is the phone number?
+962 79 543 0055.