We arrived in Yerevan for a winter trip at the end of December 2025 to enjoy Christmas in the city, and we truly loved it. We ate at quite a few restaurants around the city, and honestly? We were pleasantly surprised, big time. We didn’t expect to find such a large number of good, high-quality restaurants. Every place we chose (after checking Google reviews, of course) was successful and delicious. On top of that, prices were low to very cheap, which made it genuinely fun to order whatever we wanted without calculating the price of every dish.
We stayed in two hotels: a 3-star hotel called Erebuni, located on Republic Square,a basic hotel with good value for money, and a 4-star Best Western hotel, about a 5-minute walk from the square, which we really loved and will definitely return to when we’re back in Yerevan. Modern Armenian Restaurant
Sherep – A restaurant located right next to Republic Square. Yes, it’s touristy, but don’t let that discourage you; it’s genuinely very good. Our taxi driver recommended it, and he was absolutely right. We ordered pumpkin soup, two portions of khinkali, fried khinkali, grilled vegetables, spinach dumplings, khachapuri, and soft drinks. Everything was very tasty, but for me, the khinkali and dumplings were the highlight of the meal. The girls, unsurprisingly, fell in love with the khachapuri. In total, we paid about €35 for everything,an excellent price for such a meal. 
Japanese Restaurant
Ramen Ten – A restaurant we especially loved, both for the food and the excellent service. The ramen soups here are really good; Roman and the girls had pork ramen and were very happy with it. We also ordered a sushi roll for Maya, perfectly seasoned edamame, a grilled fish dish that I really enjoyed, and beef udon that we all devoured. A small, cozy place with an authentic feel, highly recommended. 
Breakfast Restaurant
Syrovarnya – A restaurant located near both hotels we stayed at. At the first hotel (Erebuni), the breakfast was basic, and the girls didn’t really find much to eat, so on our second morning, we decided to come here instead. In hindsight, it’s also a great place for lunch or dinner. The place is modern and beautiful, offering wood-fired pizzas, excellent coffee, and top-notch bread. We ordered shakshuka (very tasty, though I felt it could have used a bit more tomatoes) and several portions of syrniki, Russian ricotta pancakes served with sour cream and berries. This dish was a hit with everyone. 
Italian Restaurant
Mozzarella – Also located near Republic Square. One evening, we were craving pasta, and this turned out to be a good choice. We ordered an eggplant with feta dish that was tasty. Roman had mint soup with seafood (the girls and I didn’t love it, but he did). The girls had a bolognese pasta that they really enjoyed, and we also ordered mushroom fettuccine. Only afterwards did we notice it also comes with chicken breast; if you’re not a fan, you can ask for it without. The service was excellent, and the prices were reasonable. A nice touch was being able to watch the chefs prepare the pasta sauces, which became an attraction for the girls, who stood there watching until the food was ready.
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Vietnamese Restaurant
PhoBo – We really love Vietnamese food, and when we saw this place had good reviews, we decided to try it. From the moment we walked in, the smells took us straight back to our trip to Vietnam. We ordered pho soup, which Roman and the girls really loved. I ordered an especially good beef salad, and we also had fried rice with chicken that Sophie liked (Maya less so). The flavors were authentic, and the food arrived quickly. 
Local Lahmajoun Restaurant
Elie’s Lahmajun – A small, local, simple restaurant within short walking distance of the Best Western hotel. An inexpensive place with a quiet, homey atmosphere. We ordered several types of lahmajoun. The za’atar version was my favorite, the girls loved the “lahmajoun pizza,” and Roman preferred the meat version. We also ordered a Ful dish (fava bean dish) that was especially tasty and a fattoush salad so good that I ordered it twice.
Local Grill Restaurant
Ker U Sus – We discovered this place by chance, right next to the local market, and it was the perfect ending to our trip in Yerevan. We ordered chicken skewers, kebabs, cabbage salad, grape leaves stuffed with meat, and baby potatoes ,everything was excellent. It was just the locals and us; there was no English menu, so we translated it using Google Translate. I saw there are also great reviews for their soups, but we simply had no room left. The bill? Ridiculously cheap, about €18 for all of us. 
Coffee Shop with Excellent Coffee
Nero Bean Coffee Roastery – Not a restaurant, but the coffee here was so good that I have to recommend it to coffee lovers. It’s located on the first floor of a building. There are actually several restaurants and cafés on that floor that I didn’t get to try, but this place stood out with truly excellent coffee. They also have healthy desserts we really liked, such as date balls. 
In summary, Yerevan completely surprised us when it comes to food. The city offers a wide variety of great restaurants, local and international, at a high level and at prices that are hard to believe. From simple, authentic lahmajoun, through modern Armenian cuisine, to excellent Japanese, Italian, and Vietnamese food, every meal felt successful and uncompromising. The combination of tasty food, pleasant service, and affordable prices makes it easy to truly enjoy yourself, and that’s a big part of Yerevan’s charm. If you’re planning a trip to the city, it’s worth arriving hungry, trying as many places as possible, and leaving room for surprises, because when it comes to food, Yerevan definitely delivers.
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