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.