Ezwitti Restaurant in Amman: Eat Your Meal, Leave an Invite, Feed a Stranger!

In the city of Amman, a restaurant is rewriting the rules of dining by combining food, community, and dignity into one powerful initiative. Ezwitti, whose name translates to “my support system” in Arabic, is more than just a restaurant in Amman; it’s a social movement.

Mahmoud Nabulsi founded Ezwitti restaurant in Amman with a simple but radical idea. He wanted to help people in need without taking away their dignity. The model is both innovative and heartfelt. Diners order their own meals as usual. They can also buy an “invite.” Each invite carries a personal note or message. Anyone in need can walk in, pick up an invite, and exchange it for a hot meal—no questions asked.

The mission is remarkable, but the menu makes Ezwitti even more special. The restaurant serves hearty Jordanian comfort food at prices anyone can afford. Most dishes cost just one dinar or less. Guests dig into classics like Tomato Gallayeh, Potato Mufarakeh, Shakshouka, and Eggplant Makdous. Lighter staples include foul, hummus, musabaha, and labaneh. For something sweet, there’s jam and halawa. Olive oil with za’atar and tahini with molasses round out the spread, bringing the flavors of a true Jordanian breakfast to the table.

The project has grown into a hub of generosity. Run entirely by young volunteers, Ezwitti is fueled by community spirit, with the added mission of supporting rural women by offering them employment.

Visitors to Amman are encouraged not only to dine at Ezwitti restaurant but to take part in its mission: buy a meal, leave an invite, or even volunteer alongside the team. In doing so, you become part of a movement that’s feeding people with both nourishment and respect.

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