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Cafe Italia

Restaurant Italian restaurant

😠 1. Ordered a pasta. Found several pieces of Aluminum foil in it. 2. Unprofessional and rude staff. Kept giving us attitude (Whiffing, dusting hands gesture, pointing fingers). Not sure how this restaurant stays in business with this quality & price. People often mention good, service, staff, great, restaurant, Italian, order, worst, pizza, asked,


Address

Rafiq Al Hariri Avenue The Boulevard Abdali Area JO, Jordan

Website

www.rotana.com

Contact

+962 6 520 4445

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (524 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (20) service (19) staff (16) great (12) restaurant (9) Italian (9) order (9) worst (8) pizza (8) asked (8)
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  • 1/5 J “Joon” K. 11 months ago on Google
    1. Ordered a pasta. Found several pieces of Aluminum foil in it. 2. Unprofessional and rude staff. Kept giving us attitude (Whiffing, dusting hands gesture, pointing fingers). Not sure how this restaurant stays in business with this quality & price.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Diala B. 2 years ago on Google
    My family has always visited this place, this time though was terrible. It took them forever to get us the food, the lasagna was the worst I’ve ever had. However, the staff was friendly and very polite. I wouldn’t recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ismail R. 6 months ago on Google • 542 reviews
    This restaurant is a real joke. They claim to be genuine Italian, but they serve pizza like backyard store. Firstly, they don't even offer pizza on their menu, as we got up to walk out, they tell us they do offer pizza, just not on the menu 🙄 Secondly, the waitress was so incompetent that she couldn't talk English nor have any idea how to offer service. We called the supervisor, and he could talk a little, and we asked him about the type of pizza, and he told us it's proper Italian pizza. They deceived us because when it was served, we could see it wasn't even from the clay oven and tasted nothing like a proper Italian pizza. The other meal my daughter ordered, however, was fine, but the purpose of the visit was pizza! Terrible!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 amir d. 2 years ago on Google
    To start off I usually don’t write google reviews but this is bad. First off all I ordered the Vanilla cafe cold drink and it was a big cup, I would say about only 25% was the coffee and the rest of the cup was foam. We waited for an hour and the food was cold. I usually don’t complain about food as I work at a restaurant and I understand that sometimes stuff happens. Food was disgusting with no flavor whatsoever and came out cold as no one one my table finished there plate. Super overpriced. I don’t recommended this to anyone.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 H S. 4 years ago on Google
    Don't judge a book by its cover, food was terrible. Unwelcoming waitress. Paid almost 40 JOD and left the food as seen in pictures couldn't take another bite. Wouldn't even feed it to an animal. Bad experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alia B. 4 months ago on Google • 96 reviews
    The Cafe Italia at Rotana Arjan Hotel, located in the boulevard, offers a diverse menu featuring Italian dishes such as pizza, pasta, and salads. A personal favorite among the starters is the burrata cheese. For a unique winter experience, the cafe provides to-go options like chestnut, sweet corn, sweet potato, Sahlab, lentil soup, and more. What sets it apart is the ability to grab these treats and enjoy a leisurely stroll down the boulevard. The prices may be slightly on the higher side.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dina A. 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    The weekend buffet was amazing. The place was super clean. The food very tasty! Presented very well and kept fresh! Lots of choices, and the staff were prompt, friendly and very courteous. Especially our two servers, Dalia and Motei. Will definitely go again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Yara Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a small cup of mulled wine for 6 jds and exactly 10 pieces of chestnuts for 3 jds... Super expensive but nice in winter... Seats were missing outside though... They have seats only for their restaurant next by
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Bayan B. 1 year ago on Google
    We order the steak and the veal. The veal dish looked and tasted inedible. We asked for the side dishes with them like the mashed and spaghetti for things instead of them and the waiter said it’s okay, but they added them as separate orders. We asked the waiter to take back the untouched veal and they put it down on the bill. I payed 60 jd for a small steak not enough for one person and spaghetti and French fries. I didn’t feel that they even tried. Went home hungry and disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 lara a. 1 year ago on Google
    The experience of visiting Café Italia is the worst experience I’ve ever seen . We entered at 9:30 they said that the kitchen is out of service and that we can’t get order any food i was okay with that since they closed the kitchen as they said,while being on the table i saw that in the corner they had like an open area with corn,chestnuts,potatoes So i asked if i can order anything from there they said that its not possible and they didn’t even bother to tell me that i can order from out and I didn’t mind that either and decided to enjoy my time instead Until they brought everything corn,potatoes,chestnuts and TWO LARGE PIZZA at 10;44 to the next table This is the worst experience and the most unprofessional place I’ve ever visited What a shame I also took pictures for evidence
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Karina B. 1 year ago on Google
    I would like to try the food in this restaurant but me and my husband were just ignored there. We were waiting someone to serve us for more then 10 mins, then stopped a waiter and asked for menu, but no one brought it to us and no one was trying to serve, so we just left the place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dana N. 5 years ago on Google
    Sieht von außen gut aus. Und auch innen sehr ansprechend eingerichtet. Jedoch sind die Kellner nicht sehr aufmerksam oder freundlich, obwohl das Restaurant nicht voll war. Cappuccino hat lange gedauert und nicht besonders gut. Wir hatten einen Beefburger, der ok war. Pommes schlapprig. Essen hätte bei der Wartezeit wärmer sein können.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 G Coccia (. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a very good supper here, terrific welcoming service, food and drinks were very good for vegans and vegetarians too. A lovely way to spend an evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tarek 3. 6 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    This is a good choice, I didn’t feel the genuine Italian test though … however they offer quite few dishes and drinks . Wine is served here

  • 5/5 Aws a. 3 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    My best breakfast buffet in Amman the Boulevard every Friday. Special thanks to the service of Youssif and HerzAllah.

  • 4/5 Moh'd B. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. Special thanks to Nadir who always wears such a genuine smile and take extreme good care of all guests equally.

  • 5/5 Lara Q. 9 months ago on Google
    The Italian restaurant was fantastic, our server was very good (Ahmad Issawi). The food was great!

  • 5/5 Hayat Y. 9 months ago on Google
    great food , great experience . Our server jehad was amazing ! Will definitely be back !

  • 2/5 Ed M. 9 months ago on Google
    Food was awful and overpriced. Cold pasta, overcooked seafood and no flavour. Our waiter continued to get our orders wrong, took over 30mins to get some drinks and then expected a decent tip. Outrageous. I'd recommend eating somewhere else.

  • 1/5 Sami A. 9 months ago on Google
    Very poor service, the staff were unfriendly and unwelcoming. We didn’t try any food or beverages because we waited for more than 15 minutes and no one came to us to ask what we want to order, so we left the place and they didn’t even care.

  • 4/5 Farah M. 2 years ago on Google
    I find it the best place for coffee and tea in the boulevard . They also have a variety of good food 👌

  • 2/5 Zuzu M. 8 months ago on Google
    I'm not even sure where to start with this place. Keep in mind, the place is empty. There may be 3 other tables with people on them. First, they never asked us for a drink order when we sat down and never came back. Granted, there was about 10-15 staff members talking to each other or walking around.. Then I finally walk up to someone and order a drink and it comes out looking like a shot glass and was warm. Then we order the food. They come back and tell us that they didn't have the mushroom risotto my wife ordered and so we switched it. They bring the food out after over 30 minutes and they don't have my order. They said they thought I told them I didn't want it. Then they said mushroom risotto was fast and easy to make if I wanted it. I was so confused... I asked how they have it now and not when we ordered and he said they always had it. I don't know how they are still open.

  • 2/5 Khalil M. 7 months ago on Google
    Those people can’t get it together, takes forever for a simple coffee to arrive, keeps forgetting bits of the orders on the table and you need to keep reminding them more than just twice.

  • 1/5 hüseyin b. 7 months ago on Google
    This is the worst experience in my life. I’m living in Amman like 10 month, here is the worst service and attitude what I experienced.

  • 1/5 Ahmad A. 6 months ago on Google
    This cafe must be awarded the worst cafe in Amman . The café manager receiving us with unpleasant and unprofessional statements that we are Italian restaurants you must eat and drink and not only having Shaisha !!! What kind of service this ! Shishai 14JD plus tax 🤑most expensive Shiasha in Amman

  • 5/5 Damiano R. 3 months ago on Google New
    Best morning in Amman. Mr. You set saved my life multiple times serving me the best cappuccino in town. Beside jokes... All the staff members were super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Abinaya T. 3 months ago on Google New
    Very good service from Dalia, Yousef, Herallah, Motei and Majed in Cafe Italia. Manager Ramzi and Ahmad were welcoming us with a smile. Food varieties were good. Sorry for missing other people but everyone were kind and polite to address the customers. Keep up the good work team Italia.

  • 5/5 EHTESHAM K. 3 months ago on Google New
    At Cafe Italia, our dining experience was elevated by the welcoming atmosphere and a menu that caters to diverse tastes. Yousef and Herzallah stood out with their impeccable service, offering insightful recommendations and ensuring our satisfaction throughout the meal. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee lingered, enhancing the flavors of the authentic Italian dishes. From delectable pastas to indulgent desserts, each dish showcased the culinary expertise of the kitchen. Yousef and Herzallah's attentiveness added a personal touch to our visit, making Cafe Italia a standout choice for those craving a taste of Italy paired with exceptional service.

  • 4/5 jean-pierre bou j. 10 months ago on Google
    The pasta was tasty, and the staff were friendly but a little bit slow cause the place was packed. In general, everything was great. Very good place.

  • 5/5 layla a. 2 years ago on Google
    I wasnt staying at the hotel, I came only for the open buffet breakfast, it was really delicious and had many varieties, the staff were friendly and welcoming

  • 4/5 Khaled K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good Italian restaurant in great location and warm atmosphere.

  • 3/5 E D. 2 years ago on Google
    Generally, food and drinks in this restaurant are either hit or miss. Their Ramadan buffets are usually good, their salads, burgers and juices are fine not their panini though. I should mention that their iced coffee is definitely the worst coffee I ever had, way too diluted and seems to be of cheap quality.

  • 4/5 John G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great spot in the boulevard for italian food. Service staff are kind and ready to help though experienced some forgetfulness on their part. Salad option and mozzarella were fresh and a good start, my baby chicken was a bit dry and the cannelloni was great and creamy. Nice chilled vibe at cafe italia great for couples and groups either for small bites and drinks or good hearty meals.

  • 1/5 Ashraf E. 2 years ago on Google
    Worst service. Extremely slow. They brought the main course before appetisers. The salad never came and yet they thought they can charge me for it

  • 5/5 Mustafa g. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice location, good food and excellent service

  • 3/5 Razan N. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and beautiful restaurant but on the expensive side and the food wasn’t the best

  • 3/5 Abdulaziz N. 2 years ago on Google
    First time we visited was ok. Food was good but a little cold. 2nd time we visited no one provided a menu and we had to leave

  • 1/5 Sandra R. 2 years ago on Google
    If I could put no stars I would. What a terrible entrance. The door man was one of the rudest I have seen, he stepped way too close to us to take our temperature when he should be observing social distancing. He scanned my husband and also stood way too close. I felt like we had entered immigration at an airport, not needed at all. Then one of the staff members asked us to speak properly, when all we did was voice our concerns in a reasonable way, after that we decided to leave. It's the only cafe in the entire abdali boulevard that is empty, we found out the hard way, why. Never bother yourself to go here.

  • 2/5 Dima I. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was great but the food wasn’t as expected. Their caesar salad dressing taste almost like ranch and the carbonara spaghetti was basically white cream with chopped smoked sausage. It was expensive due to the quality of food.

  • 4/5 rocky j. 1 year ago on Google
    Good ambience and good service Presentation is awesome Very neat and clean

  • 2/5 Sooriyah7urrieh 1 year ago on Google
    The service was good and the staff were very friendly however, the food was a big disappointment. I don’t know what happened as the food was good when I last came in December however, yesterday apart from the starter the food lacked flavour. I think it is only good to come here for a drink!

  • 5/5 Khanur W. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent! Had the best service from staff Lama! I was lost and she helped with everything!

  • 1/5 Majd G. 1 year ago on Google
    The waiters are very rude and impolite, the food was served very late and arrived freezing. However thanks for Shadi for trying to solve the situation when everyone else failed because they kept mocking us and joking about us when we sent the food back.

  • 1/5 leen z. 1 year ago on Google
    The customer service was horrible, the waiter acted as if he was forced to be there. The food was inedible and absolutely horrible we couldn’t eat any of it. The rice and the chicken were both undercooked. Would not recommend at all

  • 2/5 Sos 9. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff were really polite and provided great service. However, the food was not that great especially the chicken; it was undercooked which the Chief did not seem happy about and even showed unpleasant attitude.

  • 1/5 Adriana V. 10 months ago on Google
    Probably the worst meal in Jordan. Servers had no idea that Cabernet and Shiraz are different. The pasta was tasteless and lukewarm. Then we had to wait for Parmesan cheese to arrive.

  • 5/5 Shahid L. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    Excellent food and service. Abdur Rehman has taken very good care of us each day at the breakfast. Hot tea and coffee was served promptly. Many thanks to him and all the great staff l.

  • 5/5 Andrew D. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    The amazing #YousefKingOfService took the delicious food and ambiance to the highest level with his outstanding customer service. Mr. Ramzey deserves credit, too, for leading this great team to deliver every time. This kind of excellence makes me a happy and repeat customer.


Call +962 6 520 4445 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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