Pizza is one of those foods that you can find no matter where you go in the world, but it’s not always done right. During my travels, I’ve had some pretty horrible “pizza”, with Armenia and Georgia’s mayonnaise covered pizzas taking the cake for the worst rendition of pizza in the world. Luckily, in Amman, you can find some pretty good pizza. Here are some of the top pizzerias in the Kingdom, their must-try specialties and if they have a vegan option (meaning the dough does not contain dairy or eggs – as of yet, no pizzerias have vegan cheese on the menu).
4th Circle
Luigi’s
Location: 4th circle, Behind Metlife Alico Building, Salloum Street
Delivery: Yes – 07 8944 4648
Must try: Pesto Buffalo Mozzarella
Vegan option: No, the dough contains powdered milk. However, they do have a gluten-free option.
Tip: Read more about my visit to Luigi’s here
Abdali
Gusto
Location: Black Iris Street (Boulevard)
Delivery: No
facebook.com/Gusto-Amman-Rotana-Amman-965150020282366/
Abdoun
Il Pizzaiolo
Location: Mazen Seedo Al Kurdi Street – Near Jordan Bank
Delivery: Yes – (06) 593 8700
Must tries: Rania and Buffalo Mozzarella
Vegan option: Yes – dough is 100% vegan
facebook.com/pg/ILPIZZAIOLO.JO/
Little Italy Pizzeria
Location: Hisham Al Hijjawi Street
Delivery: Yes – (06) 593 3322
Tip: This is my favorite pizza place in Amman. The marinara pizza is exquisite. Pair it with a Mexican beer and you’re good to go!
Must tries: Margheritta, Salami e Rucola, Diavola, Grecca and Bianca Con Funghi.
Vegan option: Their sourdough pizza dough is 100% vegan. Order the marinara pizza for a tasty vegan option, or make your own by saying no cheese and adding the toppings of your choice.
facebook.com/pg/littleitalyjopizzeria/
Mafia Restaurant
Location: Shawkat As-Sati Street
Delivery: Yes – (06) 592 1116
Must tries: Mafia Zinger, Bresaola Altamura.
Vegan option: Not at the moment. They did say they’re working on making a vegan dough for the future.
facebook.com/mafia.restaurant/
NY Slice
Location: Suwaylem Al-Huwaytat Street
Delivery: Yes – (06) 592 2271
Special Discount: Mention this review and get 50% off an Original NY Pie with any purchase
Must tries: The Make Your Own – every slice can be different. Also, try the Buffalo Chicken. Carnivores try the Meat District. Vegetarians try the Central Park Pie.
Vegan option: No.
Pizza Lover
Location: 22 Al Umaweyeen Street
Delivery: Yes – (06) 500 5700
Must tries: Home of the Chicken Alfredo Pizza. Also, try the Fiesta Pizza (Mexican inspired).
Vegan option: No – Dough contains milk.
Dabouq
La Gemelle
Location: Ahl al Bayt Street (next to Cake Shop)
Delivery: Yes – (06) 541 1688
https://web.facebook.com/le.gemelle.jo/
Fuhais
Bellariva
Location: Baccalaureate Street
Delivery: Yes – 0777333399
Must tries: Bellariva Pizza and Pinota Pizza
Vegan option: Dough is 100% vegan.
Gardens
Cozy Pizza
Location 1: Wasfi Al Tal Street (Gardens)
Location 2: Abdoun Circle
Delivery: Yes – (06) 580 0222
Must tries: Their specialty “Indian” pizza. Also, all sauces are homemade in house.
Vegan option: Dough is 100% vegan.
Al Reef Pizzeria
Location: Al Madena Al Monawarrah Street
Delivery: Yes – 06 568 7087
Must tries: The Reef pizza. Also, worth noting, the olive oil is 100% organic and comes from the owners’ olive farm.
Vegan option: No – the dough contains milk. However, the milk is 100% organic and is derived from the owners’ cow farm.
Jabal Amman
Mar Yousef’s
Location: Amr Ben Mesadah Street
Delivery: No, this pizza joint is for Pizza al taglio (by the slice)
Must try: Verdure
Vegan option: Yes – the dough is 100% vegan.
Pizza Roma Cafe
Location: Ash Shabsough Street (adjacent to the Amman Pasha Hotel)
Delivery: No
facebook.com/pg/PizzaRomaCafe/
Khalda
Tre Pazzi Pizzeria
Location: Shawkat As-Sati St
Delivery: Yes – 06 592 1116
Must tries: Mafia Zinger and Bresaola Altamura.
Vegan option: No – dough contains eggs and dairy
facebook.com/pg/trepazzi.restaurant/
Rabieh
Pizza Oregano
Location: Khalil As Sukkar Street
Delivery: Yes – (06) 556 3939
facebook.com/pg/Pizza-Oregano-148271325291173/
Um Al Somaq
Pizza El Rais
Location: Mamdouh Al Sarayrah Street
Delivery: Yes – 07 9820 9994
Must tries: El Rais, Cips, Bufala, Diavola, Verdura, Fried Napoletana
Vegan option: Yes – dough is 100% vegan
Pizza Antichi
Location: Ahmad Mjalli Al N’aimat Street (near Mecca Mall)
Delivery: Yes – 07 9707 8181
Um Uthaina
Casereccio
Location: Mecca Street
Delivery: No
Must tries: Biancho, Mediterranean, Ortolana, Casareccio Special, Salami Piccante
Vegan option: No – dough contains milk
Ned’s Pizza
Location: 268 Arar Street
Delivery: Yes – 07 9552 4555
Vegan option: Yes – dough is 100% vegan
facebook.com/pg/Neds-Pizza-2100998166890374/
University of Jordan
Yellow Blaze Pizza
Location: 69 Yajouz Street
Delivery: Yes – 07 9060 6290
Must try: The classic Magherita. It’s the easiest to make, but the hardest to get to taste right.
Vegan option: Yes. Dough is 100% vegan. Also, try the whole wheat brown dough.
Weibdeh
Oliva
Location: Al Khadir Al Shanqiti Street
Delivery: No
https://www.facebook.com/olivajordan/
Am I missing any good pizza places in Amman? Comment below and let me know!
