570 reviews
#6 of 115 Restaurants in Petra - Wadi Musa$$ - $$$, Healthy, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian friendly+962 3 215 5900+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Mon
9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 11:30 pm
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5.0
Travellers' Choice 2024
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CUISINES
Healthy, Middle Eastern
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner
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That's right, everything is local and fresh. You won't find freezers or leftovers in our kitchens. Our olive oil is hand picked, dried and cold-pressed from the family's olive orchards in northern Jordan. All herbs and spices are locally grown. Our furnishings, the tables, aprons and dishes—are all local products, manufactured especially for the Petra Kitchen in local carpentry shops and cooperatives. For millennia, Petra has been at the heart of the world’s spice trade, and the far-flung origins of many of our spices reflect a local sophistication with exotic imported seasonings. We continue this tradition in Petra Kitchen to this day.
CUISINES
Healthy, Middle Eastern
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Edwin S
New York City18 contributions
Dec 2024 • friends
My family and another, totaling 9 with teenage kids, had a great time at Petra Kitchen. The 2 chefs made the experience fun and delicious. We were basically the sous-chefs for the evening, cutting vegetables and helping season the food. But a lot of the prep work and finishing was done by the chefs, making cooking easy, enjoyable, and efficient. We made baba ganoush, tabbouleh sales, tahini salad, and our main was Chicken Maqlaba. We got to enjoy our creations which were tasty and authentic. In fact, our local guide said that our Maqlaba was better than his wife’s!!
Written 25 December 2024
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Stefan S
3 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
Very nice way to get to know the Jordanian cuisine. We did the cooking class with two children (11/13) and had a lot of fun preparing the different dishes and afterwards eating.
The chef did very well with the children, who also really enjoyed it.
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Written 3 November 2024
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Khadidia S
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • friends
Very nice experience and meeting with Chef Reda. The opportunity to learn how to prepare a multitude of mezze as well as a main dish! The chef accompanies and gives good advice, the recipes are provided after the meal.
I recommend Petra Kitchen!

Written 1 August 2023
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sophie f. ✨
Wellington65 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
Had a fantastic time cooking, learning and dining at The Petra Kitchen. It was amazing to see how easily a few basic, locally-sourced ingredients can be transformed into a delicious variety of dishes. The chefs were friendly, patient and willing to share their skills and knowledge with us. Highly recommended for a truly authentic Jordanian experience! Yum!
Written 30 January 2024
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Julie K
5 contributions
Sept 2023 • friends
What a fun evening. Plus educational. Wonderful supportive staff guided us through chopping, slicing and juicing ingredients for the meal - soup, cold mezza, hot mezza and kofta. Then surrounded by our group, we ate the meal amongst much laughter and talking. Thanks staff of Petra Kitchen.
Written 26 September 2023
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Cathy M
9 contributions
Sept 2023 • friends
My first cooking school experience... it was wonderful! The chefs were very friendly and took the time to show and explain how to cut the ingredients and what they were. Then we all sat down to a very delicious meal.... so much food! What a memorable experience. I highly recommend doing this!
Written 8 September 2023
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Mark G
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • family
I wonderful way to explore Middle Eastern cuisine!! Chef R and his crew were charming, instructive, inclusive, and made you feel like you were at home but with more knowledge and better equipment. Truly unique experience, highly recommend it to everyone, foodies included!!
Written 17 June 2023
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Chris Y
St. Albans276 contributions
Apr 2023 • none
The kitchin is just up the hill from the main Petra entrance. A really good concept... cook local dishes and then eat them! Following arrival everyone was given apron and gloves and a drink. It was explained that there would be several local cold dishes, some hot main dishes and some deserts. We were split into small groups and each on produced one example of the three courses. Each group was directed by an in-house chef. The tasks were well supervised and conducted with the right degree of humour. Plating up was also undertaken in preparation for the best bit - eating. A really good, proactive experience for "cooks" of all levels. At the end of the evening recipe menus were provided to take away with you to enable you to experience the food again at home.
Written 23 April 2023
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214stj
Auckland Central120 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
Petra Kitchen cooking class was an excellent opportunity to learn a bit about the local culture while enjoying a great meal with interesting travelers. While the classes are fairly large, each table was a small group led by an individual chef. Everyone participated in making each of the dishes and we all got to enjoy the great meal we made together afterwards. The owner greeted us and was involved in making sure everything ran smoothly. Don't worry about going during Ramadan. The class times accommodate everything and the staff are able to share their cultural heritage while working with you. Altogether a great experience to enhance our time at Petra.
Written 3 April 2023
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tour2world
Dear Guest
Thank you very much for your excellent rating review. Our best recipe for our meals is our love.We are improving our services day by day.
We have passed your comment to all the team members and I would like to thank you on behalf of all of them.
Thank you for being our guest. Looking forward to serve you soon again.
Written 4 April 2023
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Amanda K
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
The chef was really fun and explained everything right. The menu we made was diversed. Everyone got a task to do and together you made the mail. After the cook, we ate it together. We even got a dessert and coffee/tea afterwards and we got the recipe of all the dishes we made.
Written 17 July 2023
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grantmowat
Dubai5 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
We were tired after our 5 hour walk in Petra in 40c temperatures 🥵 But as soon as we entered the kitchen the energy and greeting was uplifting 😂 Chef Reda, Miechie & Ibrahim we’re great. They were professional and lots of fun. The fresh produce was ready on arrival and we got straight into it. We prepared six dishes in record time and then enjoyed eating them all 😋 By far the best food in Petra this evening cooked by the amazing Mowat family 👌🫣 Highly recommended this evening activity. Thanks again to the Petra Kitchen Team 🙏🎉
Written 15 July 2023
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Explore32800836636
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
A really fun evening. There were about 30 of us of several nationalities although English was the language used. The menu comprised soup, cold & hot mezze, a main dish & dessert - dietary requirements were catered for. All ingredients & cooking equipment were arranged on the tables ready for food preparation. We split into groups of 8-10 to prepare several of the dishes, each group under the instruction of a chef. There was good chat and laughter whilst working; chefs were fun, calm & helpful. Took about an hour. Then tables were cleared & cleaned, set for dinner & we sat down to eat - groups mixed up again. As we ate, we compared travel stories & experiences of Jordan. V friendly atmosphere. The food was plentiful & particularly delicious because we had made it. Would highly recommend for something different to take away as a holiday experience. We are sure we will cook some of these dishes again at home. Thank you Petra Kitchen
Written 7 October 2023
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Pioneer264284
Vancouver23 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
We participate in a cooking class where we cook multiple dishes ( appetizer, salad and main course). We have a good time spending in the kitchen and learn a lot about Jordanian cuisine. A must try when you visit Petra at Petra boutique hotel.
Written 2 February 2025
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Hans A
Melbourne7 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
We really enjoyed our cooking class where we were taught to make some delicious local dishes. Our hosts were friendly and generous with their time to guide us through the processes. We were then treated to an evening of fine dining where we enjoyed the fruits of our labour.
Written 29 October 2024
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jwatson03
Boston13 contributions
Nov 2024 • friends
We enjoyed a fabulous culinary experience at the Petra Kitchen learning how to cook a traditional Jordanian meal and then eating the results of our labors. Amazing team of chefs and their support group. The food was fabulous. Definitely worth it!
Written 20 November 2024
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