Vayots Dzor & SyunikRestaurants

Restaurants in Vayots Dzor & Syunik

  1. Edem Café

    If you have your own transport there are several riverside restaurants along the main highway which set a good Armenian table with kebabs, khoravats (including venison, fish and, more controversially, bear meat khoravats), salads and drinks. Open 08:00 until late outside winter. Edem Café, on the road to Noravank, is another excellent choice, it has live music from 21:00 on weekends.

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  2. Gandevank Restaurant

    Of the many khoravats places we tried around Armenia this one seems to stand out for its succulent grilled meats. The fresh-fruit dessert also deserves a special mention. Coming across the main bridge, turn right (away from the centre); it’s about 400m straight ahead in a wood-fronted building.

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  3. Café

    The uninspiring name doesn’t quite capture the beauty of this ­lush garden‑cum-café that overlooks Old Goris. It’s a popular place for drinks but snacks are also served, including shwarma and boiled crayfish.

    reviewed

  4. Khach Meruk Café

    The Khach Meruk Café, serves salads and pizzas. It’s a pleasant place to hang out if you don’t mind loud accordion music. The Caravan Restaurant is also recommended.

    reviewed

  5. Sks Restaurant

    If you don’t mind loud music this place is fine for dinner, offering the usual array of khoravats, kebabs and salads. The clean bathroom is a bonus.

    reviewed

  6. Jira Hars

    Nestled by the river just next to the bridge, this local khoravats joint serves up grilled meat, soups and salads.

    reviewed

  7. Roadside Stalls

    In the various seasons there are roadside stalls selling watermelons, fruit, honey, nuts and home-made wines and conserves.

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  8. Karitak

    A popular place for vehicles to stop for Armenian fare is Karitak, about 5km west of town on the road to Yeghegnadzor.

    reviewed

  9. Shuka

    Self-caterers may want to poke around the shuka.

    reviewed