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Middle Eastern Restaurants in Yerevan

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rating 4.5+
12
Yerevan districts
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Lebanese Kunji Yerevan

Arabkir 3 42 Middle Eastern

Lebanese Kunji operates as a hybrid bakery-restaurant, focused on straightforward Middle Eastern fare without pretense.

family
~ 8 000 ֏
5.0
15 reviews
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Falafel Box

Kentron (Center) 12 Movses Khorenatsi Street Middle Eastern

Falafel Box sits on Movses Khorenatsi in central Yerevan, doing Lebanese fast-casual right.

top ratedhidden gem
~ 4 500 ֏
4.9
195 reviews
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Merhatsy.yvn

Kentron (Center) 11 Middle Eastern

Merhatsy.

family
~ 8 000 ֏
4.9
173 reviews
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Tsitron by Golden Bakery

Saryan 17 Proshyan Street Middle Eastern

Tsitron sits on Proshyan in the wine district, a Lebanese spot run by the Golden Bakery crew.

~ 3 500 ֏
4.9
71 reviews
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Khmorjik Bakery

Cascade 68A Teryan St Middle Eastern

Khmorjik is a Lebanese bakery on Teryan Street in the Cascade district, where locals queue for warm flatbreads and pastries.

~ 3 500 ֏
4.8
97 reviews
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Shirvan Persian Halal Restaurant

Kentron (Center) 32 Middle Eastern

Shirvan sits on central Tumanyan Street with the feel of a proper Persian halal kitchen—no shortcuts.

top rated
~ 4 500 ֏
4.7
3,552 reviews
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Pars

Arabkir 21 Middle Eastern

Pars occupies a straightforward dining space in Arabkir, focused on Persian fundamentals: chargrilled kebabs (lamb, chicken, ground meat), saffron-scented ba…

family
~ 8 000 ֏
4.7
134 reviews
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Phoenix Iranian Restaurant (رستوران فونیکس)

Kentron (Center) 7 Amiryan St Middle Eastern

Phoenix sits on Amiryan in central Yerevan, a serious Persian restaurant that's drawn steady crowds—over a thousand reviews at 4.

top rated
~ 4 500 ֏
4.6
1,090 reviews
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Yasmine Restaurant

Kentron (Center) 26 Ghazar Parpetsi St Middle Eastern

Yasmine anchors Ghazar Parpetsi Street as a reliable 24-hour Middle Eastern kitchen.

family
~ 8 000 ֏
4.6
309 reviews
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Jano

Republic Square 59 Tigran Mets Ave Middle Eastern

Jano sits on Tigran Mets facing Republic Square, serving Middle Eastern food to a mix of business lunch crowds and evening diners.

top rated
~ 4 500 ֏
4.6
303 reviews
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Luca Restaurant

Kentron (Center) 72/1 Hanrapetutyan St Middle Eastern

Luca occupies a straightforward spot on Hanrapetutyan Street, serving Middle Eastern dishes to a mixed crowd of locals and visitors.

family
~ 8 000 ֏
4.6
63 reviews
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Anteb Restaurant

Kentron (Center) 30 Yeznik Koghbatsi St Middle Eastern

Anteb occupies a corner of Yeznik Koghbatsi Street with warm, unpretentious energy.

family
~ 8 000 ֏
4.5
981 reviews
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Jaco Restaurant & More

Arabkir 38 Gyulbenkyan St Middle Eastern

Jaco sits on quiet Gyulbenkyan in Arabkir, a neighborhood spot where locals eat well without fuss.

top rated
~ 4 500 ֏
4.5
347 reviews
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Pandok Karas

Kentron (Center) 5GJ7+RVR Middle Eastern

Pandok Karas operates as a no-frills Middle Eastern grill house, anchored by quality shawarma.

family
~ 8 000 ֏
4.5
13 reviews
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Lagonid Լագոնիդ

Kentron (Center) 37 Nalbandyan St Middle Eastern

Lagonid sits on Nalbandyan in central Yerevan, serving straightforward Middle Eastern food at middle-budget prices.

~ 3 500 ֏
4.4
171 reviews
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Darchin ‌Restaurant

Kentron (Center) 8 Mesrop Mashtots Ave Middle Eastern

Darchin serves straightforward Iranian cuisine in a casual, unpretentious space near Republic Square.

family
~ 8 000 ֏
4.4
116 reviews
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Restaurant Arian رستوران ایرانی آرین

Kentron (Center) 06 Tigran Mets Ave Middle Eastern

Arian is a Persian restaurant on Tigran Mets in central Yerevan, serving straightforward Middle Eastern fare to a mixed crowd of locals and visitors.

~ 3 500 ֏
4.4
41 reviews
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Zeituna Home Of Food

Kentron (Center) 5GJ5+MXJ Middle Eastern

Zeituna occupies a compact corner on one of Yerevan's busiest cultural avenues.

family
~ 8 000 ֏
4.3
756 reviews
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Marilda Café & Restaurant

Kentron (Center) 43 Middle Eastern

Marilda is a straightforward Lebanese restaurant on Pushkin Street, serving the kind of mezze and grilled dishes you'd find in Beirut—hummus, fattoush, grill…

family
~ 8 000 ֏
4.3
125 reviews
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Mandaloun Restaurant

Kentron (Center) 6 Yervand Kochar St Middle Eastern

Mandaloun sits on Yervand Kochar Street in Kentron, offering straightforward Syrian and Lebanese cooking.

family
~ 8 000 ֏
4.3
58 reviews
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Yerevan's Middle Eastern scene splits into two lanes: Persian sit-down restaurants clustered in Kentron—Shirvan and Phoenix both run 4,500 ֏ for rice-and-kebab mains, both halal—and fast-casual falafel or shawarma counters scattered through Republic Square and Cascade. The 12 venues span Yerevan plus one resort in Dilijan. Expect Persian rice dishes with saffron and barberries, Levantine mezze spreads, and grilled meats. Many places cater to Iranian visitors and offer Farsi menus alongside Armenian and English.

FAQ — Middle Eastern in Yerevan

Which restaurants serve halal Middle Eastern food in Yerevan?
Shirvan Persian Halal Restaurant in Kentron states halal certification outright. Phoenix Iranian Restaurant and Restaurant Arian also follow halal preparation. All three serve Persian-style kebabs, rice dishes, and stews. Average mains run 4,000–5,000 dram.
Where can I get falafel or shawarma in Yerevan?
Falafel Box in Kentron (4.9 stars, 193 reviews) specializes in wraps and bowls around 4,500 ֏. Jano near Republic Square and Alo Yerevan also offer quick Levantine-style plates. Tsitron by Golden Bakery in Saryana adds Middle Eastern pastries and mezze alongside wraps.
What's the typical price for a meal at a Middle Eastern restaurant in Yerevan?
Sit-down Persian venues charge 4,000–5,000 ֏ for a kebab-and-rice main. Falafel counters and shawarma spots run 2,500–4,500 ֏ for wraps or bowls. Budget cafes like Alo Yerevan start closer to 2,000 ֏ for simple plates.
Are there Middle Eastern restaurants outside Yerevan?
Haleb Resort and Restaurant in Dilijan offers Middle Eastern dishes in a countryside setting, though reviews are mixed (3.6 stars). The concentration of Persian and Levantine kitchens stays firmly in Yerevan, especially Kentron and Arabkir.
What dishes should I try at a Persian restaurant in Yerevan?
Order kebab koobideh (minced meat skewers), gheymeh or ghormeh sabzi stews, and Persian rice with saffron and barberries. Shirvan and Phoenix both serve full mezze spreads—hummus, baba ghanoush, dolma—as starters. Pair with doogh, the salted yogurt drink.

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