Buono La Cucina Italiana Restaurant, Yerevans

Buono La Cucina Italiana Restaurant 

Do you love good Italian food?  Well, you may want to try Buono Restaurant, which provides delicious traditional Italian food from all corners of Italy in a clean, simple, chic and classic surroundings.  Arthur Yesayan, the Head Chef of this eatery, believes that everyone can cook, as long as they have the correct skills.  Therefore, he uses his skills to ensure that the individual tastes of his guests are met with visually pleasing and exceptionally tasty dishes.  And with dishes varying in price between just over £3 to just under £7, this makes it extremely good value!

Location and Opening Times
Buono La Cucina Italiana Restaurant is based at Cascade, Tamanyan 1/1, Yerevan 0052, Armenia and the staff will welcome you every day between 11:00 and 24:00.

Food and Beverages
As previously stated, this establishment serves you Italian food – everything from an array of starters, soups, hot snacks, cold snacks, pasta, risottos, grilled dishes, side dishes, a variety of main dishes and puddings. These dishes include fish (salmon, prawns, trout and shrimp), meat (duck, lamb, beef steak, T-bone steak, pork, ham and chicken) and even cater for the vegetarian (although, this is more limited) – therefore, there is something to suit everybody’s tastes. However, their most recommended dishes are: Milaneze Spinach Soup with Beef; Lamb Carre served with Polenta and Asparagus; A Piece of Beef with Grilled Oyster Mushrooms; Mixed Salad with Mutton and Carpaccio; Ricotta Semifredo; and Chef’s Sweet Ravioli served with Honey Ice Cream. It all sounds so appetising, doesn’t it? I don’t know about you, but my mouth is watering, already!

Other Services

You must ring and book a table in advance.

This establishment also offers catering services anywhere in Armenia, for a price.  If you would like to discuss this with the restaurant, then give them a ring on 91307800.

Trip Adviser Ratings and Testimonials

Buono Restaurant is ranked 17^th out of 199 places to eat in Armenia on Trip Adviser, awarded  5 out of 5 stars overall – 5 out of 5 independent reviewers giving it 5 out of 5.  Some of the guests said the following:

                ‘Buono is a very good place...’

                ‘We discovered a new tasty kitchen.’

                ‘This is one of the best places I have ever been to...’

                ‘Great restaurant, great cuisine!’

Overall, if you love Italian food then this is a great place to visit for a tasty lunch or a special dinner!

Cactus Restaurant, Yerevan

You may well ask why you would want to eat Mexican food whilst visiting Armenia, especially when Armenian food is so yummy.  However, you probably won’t want to eat Armenian food every night and, if you love Mexican food, you may just want to give the Cactus Restaurant a try.  Established in 2000, as the first Mexican restaurant in Yerevan, Cactus soon became very popular.  Its owners spent time in Mexico and cherished everything about it so much that they decided to launch their own Mexican experience in the heart of their home country.  High quality service combined with a cordial welcome, congenial atmosphere and live music has ensured that this restaurant has hosted a variety of festivals, won several contests and is a great place for families. 

Cactus Restaurant, Yerevan

Location and Opening Times
Cactus Restaurant is based at Cascade Mashtots Avenue 42, Yerevan, Armenia; it is open for lunch and dinner, every day.

Food and Beverages
As previously stated, this establishment serves you a huge selection of Mexican food from starters such as nachos, calamari, soups or filled potato skins through to mains such as a variety of salads, burgers, chilli con carne, ribs, steak, salmon steak, burritos, enchiladas, tacos or fajitas. They also cater for all tastes with options of shrimps, pork, chicken, beef or vegetables on most main dishes. Also, if you have your little one(s) with you, there is a special menu for cater for your children’s needs. To finish, there is also a wide range of deserts from ice cream to cheesecake.

In terms of drinks, they have one of the biggest bars in Armenia and stock a huge range of spirits, alongside a wide range of soft drinks. The barmen here have won worldwide competitions for their skills, so you may want to test their skills by ordering one of their exclusive cocktails while you are there.

Other Services

There are free parking facilities and free Wi-Fi, on site.

The restaurant offers a takeaway service with free delivery and a full catering service.  If you would like to take advantage of these services, you may want to contact the restaurant on 37410 53 99 39.

If you would like to take a closer look at what they offer, there is also a Facebook page available for you to join.

Trip Adviser Ratings and Testimonials

Buono Restaurant is ranked 18^th out of 199 places to eat in Armenia on Trip Adviser, awarded  4.5 out of 5 stars overall – 14 out of 26 independent reviewers giving it 5 out of 5 and 11 more giving it 4 out 5.  Some of the guests said the following:

                ‘As authentic as any Mexican restaurant east of the Black Sea.’

                ‘Best Mexican in Yerevan.’

                ‘A must-be place for everyone!’

                ‘Best Mexican food!’

Ultimately, this is a great place to go for a fun night out with the family!

Dolmama Restaurant, Yerevan

Dolmama Restaurant, Yerevan

Launched in 1998, Dolmama Restaurant in Yereven took on the uncertain task of reviving Eastern Armenian cooking, which had suffered through its area of origin having been part of The Soviet Union. It is a cuisine that the world is not particularly familiar with, unlike the fare of Western Armenia – therefore, if you decide to pay this restaurant a visit, you will be getting a truly unique gastronomic experience. The chefs in the restaurant use local organic produce to rejuvinate this indigenous style of cooking; also, they have made some small changes to the original recipes to ensure that what you are served is of the ultimate quality. A more upmarket experience to most Armenian restaurants, it is unlikely that you will be dissatisfied and it is not difficult to understand why this is yet another restaurant that received a Certificate of Excellence in 2013. Courses range in price from £3.70 - £16.40, which definitely makes it one of the more expensive restaurants in Armenia.

Location and Opening Times
Dolmama is located on 10 Pushkin Street (a few feet from Abovian Street), Yervan 0010, Armenia; unfortunately, no opening times are available.

Food and Beverages
This establishment is named after the traditional Eastern Armenian dish of Dolma, which is the restaurant’s signature dish with a modern twist (instead of being made with ground meat, it is made with a slice of sirloin). If this doesn’t tempt you, they also serve delicious soups; tasty salads; a wide range of appetisers; stews from rabbit and goat to beef and lamb; and mouth watering main courses including trout, quail, sturgeon, Cornish hen, steak and veal, as well as vegetarian options. There is also a tasting menu for those of you who can’t decide between these delectable offerings. Once you have finished your savoury courses, why not finish with a sweet treat from the dessert menu?

As for drinks, Dolmama offers everything from water and soft drinks, to tea and coffee, to beer, to Armenian wines or wine of the world, to spirits and liquors – it just depends what you are in the mood for!

Other Services
Dolmama has both a website for you to browse and a Facebook page, which is a little more intimate and allows you to peruse special menus and observe videos of recipes being prepared by the restaurant’s chef.

Trip Adviser Ratings and Testimonials
Cafe Central is ranked 14th out of 199 places to eat in Armenia on Trip Adviser, awarded 4.5 out of 5 stars overall – 66 out of 117 independent reviewers giving it 5 out of 5 and 32 more giving it 4 stars out of 5. Some of the guests said the following:

‘Armenian delights!’

‘One of the best restaurants ever tried!’

‘Excellent restaurant with a very nice setting.’

‘Excellent food and good atmosphere.’

Tempted? If you want a special night out whilst visiting the capital, then this jewel offers you everything you could possibly want.

Liban Restaurant, Yerevan

If you would like an authentic experience of Asian regional food, then why not try Liban Restaurant?

Launched in 2003 and serving a menu of Lebanese and Syrian dishes alongside Armenian and Mediterranean cuisine, this family-run business is led by husband and wife team Arzive and Manoush Hajinians. This couple’s grandparents were survivors of the Turkish genocide and they dreamt of returning to their ancestor’s homeland to establish this restaurant; therefore, a lot of passion has been poured in to this restaurant, which ensures a great deal of care and attention to detail to make your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. No wonder that this is another restaurant that received a Certificate of Excellence in 2013.

Liban Restaurant, Yerevan

Location and Opening Times
Liban Restaurant is based at Sayat Nova 23, Yerevan, Armenia; unfortunately, no opening times are available.

Food and Beverages
As previously stated, this establishment serves you exotic Arabic cuisine, alongside Armenian and Mediterranean cuisine – spicy meats (chicken, lamb, ham and beef) and fish (trout, crab and salmon), soups, a range of salads, pickles, cheeses and speciality kebabs, including a unique and delicious cherry kebab that has been seasoned with cedar nuts. All of this delicious food is prepared and served fresh, daily.

Together with its food, the restaurant offers you a wide range of Eastern alcoholic drinks and a natural non-refined Armenian beer.

Other Services

For your entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, the restaurant employs musicians to play whilst you are eating.  They also employ a belly dancer called Mira to dance for your entertainment.  You never know, you may also be asked to partake in a little dancing with her!

Trip Adviser Ratings and Testimonials

Cafe Central is ranked 12^th out of 199 places to eat in Armenia on Trip Adviser, awarded  4.5 out of 5 stars overall – 35 out of 46 independent reviewers giving it 5 out of 5 and 5 more giving it 4 stars out of 5.  Some of the guests said the following:

                ‘One of the best Lebanese restaurants in the world!’

                ‘Lovely Lebanese food...’

                ‘Excellence, literally!’

                ‘True authentic Lebanese food...’

If you enjoy travelling and sampling food from different cultures, then it seems that this restaurant will certainly add to those experiences!

Cafe Central, Yerevan

Would you like to enjoy coffee or dinner in Armenia’s capital in more formal surroundings? Then, why not try Central Cafe with its continental cuisine, plus a spacious and extremely tastefully decorated dining room? This is a place that is popular not only with locals but also with tourists - there is fine music whilst you dine coupled with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, making it ideal for family dinners or a party during your visit.

Cafe Central, Yerevan

Location and Opening Times
Cafe Central is based at 30 Abovyan Poghots, Yerevan, Armenia; unfortunately, no opening times are available, but the fact that they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner probably means that they are open from early in the morning to late in the evening.

Food and Beverages
This establishment serves all sorts of coffees for you to sample, from the classics (eastern, espresso and cappuccino) to a plethora of coffee cocktails made from beans roasted on the premises using the newest technology.

However, Central Cafe is most well-known for its scrumptious pastries and ice creams, which are made fresh on the premises, daily. These treats are a must try – they not only look visually stunning, but they are carefully crafted using unique recipes to ensure they stimulate your taste buds to the maximum, also!

Don’t fancy something sweet? Sweet treats are not the only thing on the menu. Why not try some of their delicious savoury European food, instead? All dishes on the menu have been created in collaboration with European chefs and prepared from the freshest ingredients. You could choose a light option, such as a pancake or omelette, or a three course gourmet meal – the choice is yours.

Other Services
Central cafe is just as comfortable catering for a business lunch as a large-scale celebration.

A shop at the front of the property, serves you with coffee you can purchase to take home with you.

Trip Adviser Ratings and Testimonials
Cafe Central is ranked 9th out of 199 places to eat in Armenia on Trip Adviser, awarded 4.5 out of 5 stars overall – 14 out of 29 independent reviewers giving it 5 out of 5 and 13 more giving it 4 stars out of 5. Some of the guests said the following:

‘Tasty food, excellent service...’

‘A real French brasserie atmosphere.’

‘Best service in Armenia [with] good food [and] a warm atmosphere.’

‘Like it!’

A definite must-try for delicious food in a great setting!

The Club Yerevan

The Club Yerevan

If you want an eatery which provides a completely different and unique experience, then why not visit The Club Yerevan, where gastronomy meets art meets culture!  It won a Certificate of Excellence in 2013 and offers a tea room, a cafe and a restaurant, which serve Armenian, French, Continental or Contemporary food – you can take your pick!  Whilst you are there, why not also browse the integral market place or gallery, or drop in to the concert hall for a spot of music, or take an amble around the vineyard?  And all of this for between £3 and £17 per head per visit (depending on whether you are visiting the tea room, cafe or restaurant) – fantastic value for money!

Location and Opening Times

The Club Yerevan is based at 40 Tumanyan Poghots, Yerevan, Armenia; unfortunately, no opening times are available.

Food and Beverages

The tea room is an ultimately comfortable space, where you can lounge in comfort whilst sampling its superb range of teas supplied from a Buddhist family in China or soft drinks alongside scrumptious light snacks or desserts.

The cafe is a slightly more formal retro-styled space, where you will be served with a selection of spirits and cocktails alongside authentic French desserts.

The restaurant is a welcoming and understated space, which will serve you Western Armenian food with a French feel alongside an impressive menu of world wines.

Other Services

The cafe contains a library of books, music and films for you to browse whilst you are savouring the food and drink you have ordered.  This space also hosts a film screening every Tuesday at 20:00 and a Bard Club every Friday at 21:00.

There is a marketplace which sells books, music, local crafts, magazines, films, etc. for you to browse at your leisure.

New in 2014, you will also be able to browse a gallery of work from aspiring, young Armenian artists.

The Concert Hall is the residence of the renowned Midnight Concerts.  However, it also offers you film screenings, plays, performances and new creations by visiting or Armenian-born artistes.

Trip Advisor Ratings and Testimonials

The Club Yerevan is ranked as 5^th out of 199 places to eat in Armenia on Trip Adviser, awarded  4.5 out of 5 stars overall – 105 out of 157 independent reviewers giving it 5 out of 5 and 31 more giving it 4 stars out of 5.  Some of the guests said the following:

                ‘Every big city should have at least one place like the club!’

                ‘Beautiful space in Yerevan.’

                ‘A truly gourmet experience.’

                ‘The best food!’

It seems that this is a must-visit whilst in Armenia – with so much to offer, I can’t see you being disappointed!

The Green Bean Coffee Shop, Yerevan

As a tourist from America or Europe, are you looking for a cosy and welcoming eatery that is a home-from-home or something that reflects the cuisine of the continent you are on?  Well, at The Green Bean Cafe and Restaurant, in Armenia’s capital, you get the best of both worlds.  Plus, as an added bonus, if you are passionate about being eco-friendly, this coffee shop was both designed and constructed to be eco-friendly and also works hard to source suppliers with progressive ecological production methods and distribution chains.  At between £2 and £4 per head per visit, it is also extremely good value for money.

The Green Bean Coffee Shop, Yerevan

Location and Opening Times

The Green Bean is based at Amiryan 10, Yerevan 0010, Armenia; it is open from 8:30 until 23:00 every day.

Food and Beverages

The Green Bean serves coffee made from Caffe Moak coffee beans, ensures that these beans are no more than 4 months old and make a fresh pot of coffee every 45 mins; thereby, they ensure that the coffee they serve you is as fresh and tasty as it possibly can be.  There is a wide range of coffees on offer, from filtered coffee and espresso to a marocchino or a frappuccino.  Not a fan of coffee?  How about a mug of organic tea, or an Armenian beer, or a glass of wine, or a soft drink?  The Green Bean caters to all!

Food is served on the premises during opening hours, but a take away service is also offered and they ensure all of the products used in their food are organic and fresh, daily.  They serve a selection of daily sandwiches and soups; daily baked bagels, with delicious fillings; various delicious salads; breads, muffins and cakes of the day; and a range of ‘nibbles’.

Other Services

If you bring your own mug with you, a 10% discount is offered – after all, it is environmentally-friendly! 

Fast internet is offered, free of charge.

It is also one of the few eateries in Yerevan that is completely smoke free – so, healthy for you, but also healthy for your children.

If you want to take a look at The Green Bean’s foods or daily specials before you swing by to try, take a look at their Facebook page – packed with delicious photos of food they serve and upcoming projects.

Trip Advisor Ratings and Testimonials

The Green Bean is ranked as 2^nd out of 199 places to eat in Armenia on Trip Adviser, awarded  4.5 out of 5 stars overall - 48 out of 62 independent reviewers giving it 5 out of 5 and 12 more giving it 4 stars out of 5.  Some of the guests said the following:

                ‘The best...’

                ‘A little heaven in Amiryan Street.’

                ‘My favourite restaurant in Yerevan.’

                ‘Great place for a good coffee and a light meal.’

Overall, this little eatery seems to be a gem in the heart of Yerevan.