Ararat Tavern — Restaurant in Yerevan

It was unfortunately a bit of a miss for me. I ordered the Arishta with kavurma, and it was not the best. The only flavour was salt and buttery oil, to the point where the arishta was just sitting in a pool of oil. The kavurma was also gamey and a bit tough, which, coupled with the oiliness of the rest of the dish, was off-putting. I was only able to eat half of it before I gave up. The wine was the only saving grace of my meal.

The service was also quite mediocre - I was seated in the corner behind a wall, and I had to go up to the counter to get the attention of waitstaff because no one came to check in on me. I had to get the attention of 3 different people to ask for the check because the waiters passing by were already busy with something, and would forget about my check by the time they were finished with what they were doing.

For the price I paid, I don't think it was worth it. The restaurant itself was quite clean, and there was a live performance on the other side of the restaurant, but I wasn't particularly wowed by the food or...

We had the pleasure of dining at this wonderful restaurant as a large group, and everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The food was simply delicious – every dish was beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and served at just the right time. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, making sure that everyone in our group felt welcomed and well taken care of. A very special thank you goes to our waiter, Artiom. He truly went above and beyond – precise in everything he did, always present without being intrusive, and exceptionally sensitive to all our needs and requests. His professionalism and warmth made our evening even more enjoyable. We’re truly grateful for such a lovely experience and would happily return anytime. Highly...

How many times can you ask for the dessert menu before you get? How long do you wait to receive your dessert once you order it? Yup. And why did we not get the bread basket? Had to finally ask for it! So, the service was atrocious. The food - the Baklava seemed very old, hard, tired and dried up. No taste. The GATTA was OK. Rest of the meal was mediocre. The live music was pathetic. The musicians were like zombies - playing without expression or gusto. The overall ambiance is average. If you use the toilet please wear ear protection - the music is so loud in the small toilet that it can stop you from urinating. This is a typical tourist trap restaurant. Find another...