Tavern Yerevan (Kentron)

Tavern Yerevan sits on Amiryan Street in Kentron, serving an Armenian menu built around khorovats and grilled fish. Starters include a mixed meat assortment (6800֏), kavurma (6200֏), cheese platters and a fish assortment (8800֏) or an Armenian fish assortment (7500֏). Salads range from Kovsakan (2900֏) and Arcakh (2800֏) to Caesar with salmon (4500֏). Soups cover chicken broth (1300֏), spas (1100֏), lagman (2200֏), kharcho (1800֏) and nrane (2200֏). Main courses include veal loin with young potatoes (22000֏/kg), lamb shoulder with tarragon (21000֏/kg), khapama (18000֏) and khurjin (8100֏). Fish options run from steamed Jermuk mountain trout (6200֏) to salmon steak in rockfor or soy sauce (8500֏). The shashlik list covers pork loin, tenderloin, neck and ribs (3800-4200֏), beef fillet (6200֏) and beef liver (2400֏). Khachapuri (Imeretian, Megrelian, Adjarian, spinach) and pizza are served 11:30-21:20, priced 1600-3800֏. Desserts include tandoor-baked gata (2400֏) and Gavar pakhlava (1700֏). The drinks list is extensive: Armenian brandy from Ararat and V&M, whiskies up to Macallan 18yo, tequila, rum, gin, vodka including Beluga and Nalbandyan, and a wine section covering Armenian red, white and rose dry and semi-sweet bottles from Tariri, Hin Areni, Koor and Karas, plus sparkling wines and wines by glass. Homemade lemonades, compotes, fresh juices, milkshakes, coffee and tea round out the menu. Average check runs about 9500 AMD, suiting groups wanting a full Armenian meal with grill and wine.

Things to note: Khachapuri and pizza are only served 11:30-21:20.