Tavern Yerevan (Kentron)

Tavern Yerevan sits on Paronyan Street in Kentron and runs an a la carte Armenian menu with a long drinks list. Starters range from a mixed meat platter (6800֏) and kavurma (6200֏) to cheese assortments and an Armenian fish platter (7500֏). Soups include spas (1100֏), lagman (2200֏) and nrane (2200֏). Mains cover veal loin and lamb shoulder with tarragon sold by the kilo (21000–22000֏), plus Erzurum khapama, Korona and Karaunj. The fish section has steamed Jermuk trout, sturgeon shashlik and Sevan sig shashlik (4800–17000֏). Khorovats options run from pork ribs and tenderloin to beef fillet and lamb (2400–6200֏). Khachapuri (imeretian, megrelian, adjarian, spinach) and pizza are served 11:30–21:30, priced 1600–3800֏. Desserts include tandoor-baked gata and Gavar pakhlava. The bar covers cocktails, Ararat cognacs, whiskies, and a long Armenian wine section split into red, white, rosé and sparkling, with several by-the-glass options. With an average check around 9500 AMD, it suits groups sharing platters and khorovats, travellers wanting a full Armenian meal with wine, and anyone wanting to compare Armenian reds and whites by the glass.

Things to note: Khachapuri and pizza are only served 11:30–21:30.