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(Al-Malek al-Hussein St; pastries from 500 fils)
This legendary shop is a good bet for
Middle Eastern sweets and pastries. Sweet tooths of all ages line up for honey-infused,
pistachio-topped and filo-crusted variations on the region's most famous desserts. There is
another branch on Al-Malek Faisal St.
Jabri Restaurant$
( 4624108; Al-Malek al-Hussein St; pastries from 800 fils, mains JD4-6; 8am-8pm
Sat-Thu)
Like Habibah, Jabri is famed for its baklava and other local sweet delicacies.
DESSERTS
JEBEL AMMAN & AROUND
ITALIAN
Romero Restaurant$$$
( 4644227;
www.romero-jordan.com
; Mohammed Hussein Haikal St; mains JD10-18)
It may seem odd to recommend an Italian restaurant in Jordan but this exceptional place is
no pizza parlour. A revered local favourite, it was established by Italian immigrants half a
century ago in an elegant traditional townhouse and comes complete with period furniture,
Venetian chandeliers and a roaring fire in winter. With intimate tables tucked in unexpec-
ted corners, attentive waiters who understand the concept of Mediterranean time, a fine
wine list to savour, and succulent homemade pasta, this romantic venue is just the place to
come for a celebration. But don't forget to book - even on a weekday in winter it's full of
jovial groups of friends. The restaurant is virtually opposite the InterCon.
Fakhr El-Din Restaurant$$$
MIDDLE EASTERN
( 4652399; Taha Hussein St; mains JD8-15)
Tastefully decorated and with crisp white
linen cloths, this fine-dining restaurant is located in a 1950s house with a beautiful little
garden. Over 10 years, a million guests have visited this establishment in search of what
the proprietor terms 'genuine Arabic cuisine and hospitality'. A range of raw meat dishes,
including lamb fillet, make an interesting addition to all the familiar Middle Eastern fa-
vourites. The restaurant is situated opposite Grappa if you fancy a nightcap after dinner.
FUSION
Blue Fig Café$$
