Smile Restoran — Restaurant in Tartu linn

It's a small family business, just two rooms of a café, situated by a busy street with not that much pedestrian traffic or tourists. Thus, it is likely not to be noticed by every visitor in town. Yet it is definitely worth visiting for its authentic Armenian cuisine, where everything is fresh and made on the spot. Their menu is long enough to offer something for everyone: if you're a vegan, take a khachapuri pie or a hot eggplant salad, if you're LCHF, go for chicken-and-walnut satsivi, and if you're in just for a little refreshment, take an Armenian coffee, black and strong, and a little honey-and-walnut pastry called pahlava. I don't know any other place in Tartu which would serve Armenian dessert wines, so you might want to have a sip of a rare thing. They also have daily offers at discount and offer takeaway, which is quite popular.

Feb 2025: Still the absolutely best coffee in town. And excellent in everything else. Just dropped by to take a big khachapuri with me for a birthday gift. I hope it will bring new clients to one of my favourite places I would like to visit far more...

Ok if that's what you want I will justify why I gave a 2 rating for your business. Number one is when I came inside and asked your young lady up front at the counter (after I called and she told me to come because she couldn't answer my question on the phone). So I came there. I asked what food comes for a party of ten people if we don't order by the menu. She didn't know. 1st problem. 2nd issue was a man came out of the kitchen, coughing and grabbing his nose. I didn't think that was very sanitary. I'm sure he wouldn't cough after coming out from the kitchen grabbing his nose if the health inspector was there. And he grabbed a cigarette and went outside and smoked. 3rd issue. Basically that was a red flag for me. We went out the next day and had a great time in a different restaurant. I didn't eat at your restaurant, so I can't comment on the food. I only wish the best for your restaurant and hope you understand that customers always come first. You would shut down if nobody comes because of not training your staff properly. So I hope you got your...

This gem of a restauraunt, located a short walk from the main University of Tartu Campus, not only possesses a menu with delicious dishes even students can afford, but also is run by a family who show nothing but the utmost hospitality to all who enter it, reflecting the great heart of the Armenian people. The family running this restauraunt are polyglots, so you can communicate comfortably and fluently in many languages if necessary, including English. The interior is adorned with beautiful paintings of the Armenian landscape and culture, making one feel as if they've been transported to the breathtaking beauty of the Caucasus, and the tables are adorned with handcrafted cloths and other decorations. Every dish that I have tried has been extremely delicious, and my favourites include Khachapuri, and Khashlama. (The Khachapuri and this cafe are even popular among my Georgian colleagues!) To sum up, go!-- this restauraunt/cafe is worth the visit, and every customer leaves glad that they...