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Travellers' Choice2023
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US$10 - US$25
CUISINES
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Barbecue, Middle Eastern, Arabic
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Despite the cute name and cozy atmosphere, this restaurant is definitely a tourist trap. The food was nothing special and overpriced. The location by the Visitors Centre at Petra means that it sucks up the tourists. But please try and find some energy to tramp...up the hill to another restaurant.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Great food Great value and good atmosphere after a hard day trekking round petra and the environment

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Food was good. If you stuck to the cold or hot mezza then it’s really good value. Tasty. I’d eat there again. We were fortunate there wasn’t smoking until just before we left.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great rooftop restaurant with friendly staff and some Jordanian classics which were reasonably priced for tourist-trap heavy Wadi Musa!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We were welcomed with fresh bread olive oil and zatar, on the house. We ordered some kebab and matlouba along with baba ghanoush and salad. The food was great and very delicious. That place was amazing. We were given some fresh and delicious dessert on...the house to end the night. It was such a great experience, and a must visit if you ever visit Petra as it also very close to the Petra entrance.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Ashraf Alnawafleh, Owner at My Mom's Recipe Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Guide51646297767 We're delighted to learn that you've enjoyed your dinner and 'whole experience'. We will be certain to share your words of appreciation with the rest of the team, as there is no better motivator than the praise of a job well done! We're...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Very disappointed, service was poor did not seem interested that we were there. Once ordered, part of meal did not arrive and one meal was delivered with chips instead of rice. Grilled vegetables amounted to half a burnt tomato and the onion. Chicken was dry...and luke warm as were the chips.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Ashraf Alnawafleh, Owner at My Mom's Recipe Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear 9169UTstevef We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience your experience may have caused. This is certainly not indicative of the high level we strive to provide our guests. We assure you that we take all feedback seriously and will use this to continue to improve.....More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We went with family and friends whilst visiting Petra. The restaurant was well decorated and had a good ambiance. It was lovely to eat in the top floor which was open. We had some lovely flavoursome food. We had the upside down chicken and rice!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Ashraf Alnawafleh, Owner at My Mom's Recipe Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear V8880LFmicheller Thank you for your super review, we are so glad to read your kind words about our food, and service, our team will be very happy to know that you enjoyed your dinner with us, and we will be sure to share your...More

Reviewed 16 October 2023 via mobile

Homemade food that was wholesome and good. Service not great. I had to ask for everything that I got. But it was 4:00pm by the time I was eating so maybe that had something to do with it. Meat is best. I had the lamb...which was very tender and tasty. A family based restaurantMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Ashraf Alnawafleh, Owner at My Mom's Recipe Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Linda C We're delighted to learn that you've enjoyed your dinner and 'whole experience'. We will be certain to share your words of appreciation with the rest of the team, as there is no better motivator than the praise of a job well done!...More

Reviewed 14 October 2023 via mobile

Typical tourist place like all the others. Okay food and service, nothing impressive. Price level as the rest of Musa Wadi = high.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Ashraf Alnawafleh, Owner at My Mom's Recipe Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear LiseS956 We take your review very seriously and we’d love to serve you better by understanding what we need to develop.

Reviewed 28 September 2023

The food was okay, but we have eaten tastier food for much cheaper prices around Jordan - it is just expensive because it is right next to Petra. The service was also below what we have become used to during our stay in Jordan.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ashraf Alnawafleh, Owner at My Mom's Recipe Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear LucasM7279 We take your review very seriously and we’d love to serve you better by understanding what we need to develop.

Reviewed 27 September 2023 via mobile

What a great experience. From the location to the decor to the food and the hospitality. I can't fault it. As a vegetarian I was looked after very well. The moussaka was lovely and my friends who eat meat loved the food too. Thank you...to Mohammad and Hitsham the owner. You guys are awesome and I recommend you all come and eat here :)More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ashraf Alnawafleh, Owner at My Mom's Recipe Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear swasthaveda We're so honored by your wonderful feedback. Thank you primarily for sharing it with us and we're really delighted our amazing team was there to help you and make your experience such a 'special' one. We do hope to welcome you back sometime...More

Reviewed 26 September 2023 via mobile

Very friendy cafe and restaurant with rooftop bar, great for a refreshing drink and linch after visiting Petra. Great service and free wifiMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ashraf Alnawafleh, Owner at My Mom's Recipe Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

We're so honoured by your wonderful feedback. Thank you primarily for sharing it with us and we're really delighted our amazing team was there to help you and make your experience such a 'special' one. We do hope to welcome you back sometime soon. All...More

Reviewed 23 September 2023 via mobile

We found this restaurant by accident and what a pleasant surprise! It is located on the top floor of a shop and the way upstairs is decorated already with bedouin style rugs ornaments etc setting the atmosphere. The food is delicious and they offered so...many in house treats like the appetizer with bread olive oil and z atar seasoning which I love! Our main course was delicious too and they gave a bunch of baklava and tea on the house. So glad we came here for lunch. We did not search where the eat but only found it on the way it is near to Petra entrance. We were served by Mo’men and he is nice and kind. Highly recommended when in Petra its a must dining experienceMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ashraf Alnawafleh, Owner at My Mom's Recipe Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Sunkissedrose Thank you for your super review, we are so glad to read your kind words about our food, and service, our team will be very happy to know that you enjoyed your dinner with us, and we will be sure to share your...More

Reviewed 19 September 2023 via mobile

Wow we arrived late in the evening and walked passed the restaurant the menu looked reasonable so we went in and are so glade we did the staff area amazing they could not do enough for you they made us feel welcome which was needed...after a long trip, the food was outstanding the service was great highly recommend.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ashraf Alnawafleh, Owner at My Mom's Recipe Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 19 September 2023

Dear Joha Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to my mom's recipe restaurant, we're honored to read such a nice words from you, and grateful you find our food excellent, our chef and service team will be glad to read your...More

Reviewed 18 September 2023

Ambience is traditional and quite pleasant, staff is friendly and location very convenient. What though really impressed me was the "food". Food was tasty. Definitely the most tasty food we tried in Jordan, even better than some fine dining restaurants in Amman. Give it a...try when in Petra.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ashraf Alnawafleh, Owner at My Mom's Recipe Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 19 September 2023

Dear Michael Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to my mom's recipe restaurant, we're honored to read such a nice words from you, and grateful you find our food excellent, our chef and service team will be glad to read your...More

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prateekm1983
14 March 2023|
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Response from N M | Reviewed this property |
This restaurant's menu lists salads, spaghetti... these usually come without garlic or onions. I have generally found the staff in restaurants in Jordan to be helpful. You can ask them to suggest dishes without G or O... More
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5 April 2018|
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Response from Ra'ed H | Reviewed this property |
I think it's preferred specifically in the high season. Honestly my own experiment was without any reservation and we found a table very easily, the floor is large and the staff are helpful.
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Zulalidin
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Response from steve c | Reviewed this property |
I don't recall exactly but it was not what I'd call expensive- fair price, good value for an excellent meal. Good idea to check their web site.
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