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With so many Americans in town just now, Cinco de Mayo’s Mexican credentials are seriously under scrutiny, and it’s passing with flying colours. It is, in fact, rare to find Mexican food of its quality and authenticity so far from home. Everything, from the tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole starters to the main course fajitas, is abundant and full of genuine Mexican flavour. The barbecued pork spare ribs are not quite so ‘down home’ but are very tasty.
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In a business that is undergoing constant change, with new restaurants opening up and forcing others out of the business, La Maison Verte has survived through a simple equation of good food and reasonable prices, although the novelty of being able to fry your own steak at your table certainly doesn’t hurt, and the entrecote here is the best that can be had in Amman. Reservations a must.
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[name]d after a village demolished by Louis XIV to build a restaurant where he could enjoy meals away from the oppressive protocol of Versailles, Le Trianon is Amman’s newest French restaurant. It pulls out all the stops from its plush decor to one of the most extensive wine lists in Amman. The menu runs from French standard such as snails
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No points for guessing where this pub gets its [name]. Riddled with Coronation Street memorabilia, Rover’s Return is Jordan’s only proper English pub. Predictably and justifiably popular with the expat set, it serves an exceptional fish’n’chips and, on some occasions, depending on availability, will even be able to provide you with a pint of hardto- get bitter. The policy is strictly no reservations, and this place is usually packed, so try to make it there before 9pm. Just don’t rely on being able to order a big helping of Betty’s hotpot.
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Billed as an ‘alternative universal cultural café’ and using the idea of the synergy of cultures in the information age as its starting point, the Blue Fig is one of Amman’s most innovative architectural structures. This sleek café/restaurant/bar has a menu based around its ‘figzza’ version of pizza with gourmet toppings. Open all day (even for breakfast), the Blue Fig is one of young Amman’s favourite hangouts. Book in advance, especially in the summer.
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