Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch from Amman: Private Madaba Dinner

Eat mezze in a restored 19th-century home, then drive back to Amman

A 4-hour private excursion from Amman to Madaba includes round-trip hotel transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver, and a meal of traditional mezze at Haret Jdoudna, a historic restaurant set in a restored home. After eating, you're free to browse the on-site craft and mosaic shop before returning to your hotel.

The experience

Haret Jdoudna sits in a 19th-century home with restored rooms and original floors in Madaba, 33 kilometers from Amman. Your driver picks you up at your hotel for an afternoon or evening departure and handles the drive. The restaurant's hearth often has a fire on cold evenings. The menu changes with the season, but the kitchen makes a strong version of makdous (pickled eggplant with garlic and walnuts) alongside fried halloumi, fresh salads, and a range of chicken and beef barbecue prepared with Arab spices. Vegetarian meals are available on request.

After the meal, you have time to walk through the craft, mosaic and souvenir shop on the restaurant's grounds before meeting your driver for the return to Amman. The vehicle is climate-controlled and equipped with on-board Wi-Fi. The whole outing (pickup, drive, meal and return) takes 4 hours.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• Arabic mezze lunch or dinner (vegetarian meal available on request).
• private transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver.
• on-board Wi-Fi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00 and 18:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Zaid Tours and Travel

Is this one for you?Your own English-speaking driver guides you throughout, so you get live commentary on the route to Madaba without needing to navigate or communicate with a local taxi driver.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What kind of food does Haret Jdoudna serve?

Haret Jdoudna specializes in traditional Middle Eastern mezze, a selection of small plates. The menu rotates with the season and availability, but typically includes makdous (pickled eggplant with garlic and walnuts), fried halloumi cheese, fresh salads, and grilled chicken and beef prepared with Arab spices. Vegetarian meals are available if you request them when booking.

Can I get a vegetarian meal at this restaurant?

Yes, Haret Jdoudna offers vegetarian meals by request. Mention your dietary preference when you book, and the kitchen will prepare a vegetarian mezze spread for you.

What is the restaurant building like?

Haret Jdoudna occupies a restored 19th-century home in Madaba with original floors and restored rooms. On cold evenings, a fire often burns in the restaurant's hearth, adding to the atmosphere of the historic space.

How long is the drive from Amman to Madaba?

The drive covers 33 kilometers (21 miles) from your Amman hotel to Madaba. Your English-speaking driver handles the route, and the vehicle is air-conditioned for comfort.

What happens after dinner before I return to Amman?

After your meal, you have free time to browse the craft, mosaic and souvenir shop located on the restaurant's grounds. Once you're ready, your driver meets you for the return journey to your Amman hotel.