The Top 10 Restaurants In Jerash, Jordan

Megan O'Hara

Jerash is the capital and largest city of Jerash Governorate, situated in the North of Jordan. One of the most popular, historical and enthralling areas of the country, Jerash boasts a rich Greco-Roman heritage and is home to many stunning architectural wonders, including the wonderfully preserved ruins of Hadrian’s Arch and the Corinthian Column. Here’s our guide to the top 10 restaurants to visit in majestic Jerash.

Clouds over arch of Hadrian, Jerash I

1. Ya Hala

Restaurant, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian

This traditional Arabic restaurant is famed locally for its excellent service and delightfully friendly staff, and is a warm and welcoming establishment for locals and travellers alike. With its children’s play area and selection of games, Ya Hala proves popular amongst families, with parents able to enjoy fresh, scrumptious meals whilst their children are entertained. This is an an unpretentious and affordable venue for eating out in Jerash, and the grilled chicken with lemon sauce is cooked to perfection.

Lebanese House Restaurant

One of the most popular and celebrated restaurants in town, Lebanese House Restaurant has a grand, elegant exterior giving it a palatial atmosphere; and the stylish interior creates a refined dining environment. The restaurant’s extensive menu includes international dishes as well as local delicacies, a top pick of which is kibbeh nayyeh, a traditional Levantine raw meat dish and falafel. The mezze options are extremely popular too, incorporating beetroot, spinach, falafel, bean dishes, salads, soups, lamb and vegetables. With plenty of options for vegetarian and gluten-free diners, visitors will be spoilt for choice whatever their taste. Finish off with one of Lebanese House’s tempting desserts or pastries, homemade, sweet and moreish.

Lebanese House Restaurant, Bab Amman, Jerash, Jordan. +962-2-6353330

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2. Green Valley

Restaurant, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian

Green Valley is a restaurant serving wonderful fresh fare, evident in its crisp green salads, flavorful, organic meat dishes and creamy, homemade hummus. The smartly dressed waiters are attentive, welcoming and enthusiastic to dispense expert culinary advice. Visitors can enjoy full-bodied flavors and a variety of unusual local ingredients, spices and seasonings in the food, with particular use being made of za’atar. Spacious and refined, Green Valley promises to provide a comfortable, relaxing dining experience, whilst its substantial portion sizes give guests the best value for money and keeps them full all day. Don’t miss the soft and delicious baked bread made in the rustic stone oven.

3. Artemis

Restaurant, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian

Jerash
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Artemis combines both traditional local cooking techniques and international recipes. Its buffet style meals involve a number of Levantine and foreign dishes, including falafel, spring rolls and spaghetti. Baked freshly on the premises, guests can watch as their bread is made in a traditional Arabic clay oven before it arrives on their plates still warm from the fire. With a pleasant balcony overlooking the hillside, enjoy the warm evenings at Artemis whilst savoring the delicious food.

Green Saloon Sweets

Sweet-toothed diners will not be disappointed here; Green Saloon Sweets is a restaurant dedicated exclusively to candy, sweets and desserts. Guests can grab a seat in this cozy, informal saloon and sample a plate of some of the Arab world’s most celebrated pies and pastries, including kanafeh, a cheese pastry coated in syrup, and baklava, a sweet and sticky layered bread. With all the delicious sweet treats on offer here diners may be tempted to skip dinner altogether and head straight for the third course.

Green Saloon Sweets, Jerash, Jordan. +962 7 9555 5895

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