Jordan Heritage Restaurant: Private Lunch or Dinner in Amman

Ninety-five dishes from every corner of Jordan, cooked by the women who know them.

A private meal at Jordan Heritage Restaurant in Amman pairs authentic Jordanian cuisine with the stories behind each dish. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned transfer get you there. A local guide explains the origins of the food, the regional spices, and the cooking methods while you eat. The restaurant is a nonprofit that has spent five years documenting recipes from Bedouin communities, farming villages, and cultural groups across the country.

The experience

Jordan Heritage Restaurant started by tracing the origins of mansaf, lamb with yogurt, back to remote villages connected to the Great Arab Revolt. That search turned into a mission: the nonprofit has now collected and documented 95 dishes from all regions of Jordan, each one prepared by local women using authentic spices and traditional methods. The menu changes to reflect what is in season and what the kitchen has sourced that day, but you will always eat food made by hand in the restaurant's own kitchen, not plated elsewhere and reheated.

Your afternoon or evening unfolds over four hours from hotel pickup. The private transfer is air-conditioned and sized to your group. You travel with a soft drink and bottled water included, plus tea or coffee made with freshly picked herbs from the restaurant's garden. At the table, each course arrives with an explanation: where the dish comes from, which communities cook it, what the original condiments are, and how the layers or techniques make it work. A sample menu includes mtabbal (roasted aubergine whipped with yogurt and tahini) followed by magloobeh, a three-layer rice, vegetable and meat dish served upside down, and haitalyeh, a traditional milk pudding topped with ghee and pistachios.

The restaurant itself is wheelchair accessible, and the vehicle is equipped for passengers with mobility needs. Contact the operator a day ahead to confirm pickup and to note any dietary requirements or requests for infant car seats or strollers.

What’s included

• One soft drink and one small bottle of water.
• English-speaking driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle.
• tea or coffee with freshly picked garden herbs.
• onboard Wi-Fi.
• the complete Jordanian gastronomic experience with lunch or dinner.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Zaid Tours and Travel

Is this one for you?Four hours is enough time to eat slowly and hear the story behind each dish, but it leaves the rest of your day in Amman open. If you want a meal that doubles as a lesson in Jordanian regional cooking and the communities behind it, this private experience with local women's recipes is built for that.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What dishes will I eat at Jordan Heritage Restaurant?

The menu draws from 95 documented Jordanian recipes collected from across the country. A typical meal includes mtabbal (roasted aubergine with yogurt and tahini), magloobeh (a three-layer rice and vegetable dish with lamb or chicken), and haitalyeh (a traditional milk pudding with ghee and pistachios). The kitchen cooks to what is in season and available, so dishes vary by visit.

Who cooks the food at Jordan Heritage Restaurant?

Local women from Jordanian communities prepare all the dishes. The restaurant partners with women from farming villages, Bedouin corners, and cultural groups across the country, using their own recipes and cooking methods passed down through their families.

How long does the private meal experience take?

The full experience lasts four hours, including hotel pickup and drop-off, the transfer to and from the restaurant, and the meal itself with explanations of each course.

What is included in the price?

Hotel pickup and private air-conditioned transfer, the meal with all courses, one soft drink and one bottle of water, tea or coffee made with garden herbs, and onboard Wi-Fi are included. Gratuities are not included but are recommended if you wish to offer them.