As the āMoscow Armeniansā say, itās not an easy task to find a dolma or kuft prepared in accordance with grandmotherās recipe in the capital. Although over the past few years the number of restaurants specializing in Armenian cuisine has increased, but the choice, as it turned out, is still small.
Best armenian restaurants in Moscow
Of all the restaurants in the capital, in Armenian and very tasty, you can only eat at Dolmam, as they donāt know the word "perfectionism". Although some dishes in "Dolmam" are changed - this does not deprive them of Armenian origin. Of special recognition among the visitors were khashlama, ishli kufta, as well as fish seasoned with dill sauce.
A good restaurant of Armenian cuisine in Moscow is located on Novoslobodskaya, it is called "Mush". The only drawback, according to customers, was the interior, which, at first glance, seemed to be created from improvised means, but otherwise everything is purely Armenian. Great food, delicious coffee, mouth-watering kebab. A separate word deserves meat and bread. According to visitors, they have a real Armenian flavor, but, unfortunately, the pleasure is not cheap.
"Ararat"
Finding Armenian restaurants in Moscow with live music will not be difficult, and the most miraculous of them is considered to be "Ararat".
Speaking about this institution, we must pay tribute to the chef, perhaps the only one in the capital who is able to cook traditional dishes according to thousand-year-old recipes. In addition, no recipe used in a restaurant can be found in cookbooks. As you approach the restaurant, your head is spinning from the scents of greens, gourmet cognac, fried fish and, of course, barbecue in the air.
Thanks to the music played in the evenings in "Ararat", the place acquires a special atmosphere that other Armenian restaurants in Moscow do not possess. On weekdays during the day, the rhythmic and incendiary melodies of modern Armenian singers mainly play, on weekends and in the evenings they are replaced by folk music in live performance. This gives visitors the opportunity not only to enjoy delicious food, but also high-quality, close to the heart music.
Sayat Nova
Interesting Armenian restaurants in Moscow can be found not only in the city center, but also on the outskirts. For example, in Kapotnya a good institution "Sayat-Nova" was opened, named after the folk storyteller and singer.
The walls are decorated with frescoes depicting Armenian folk poets and cultural figures. Strange, but the interior is more like an oriental palace, there is too much gold (curtains, napkins), but if you turn your head towards the bar, everything immediately falls into place: a mini copy of the sacred Mount Ararat, and next to it is a small sized marble chapel.
They say that in order for the day to turn out well, you need to see the majestic beauty of Ararat, fortunately, now you do not need to leave Moscow for this, just visit the Sayat-Nova restaurant.
Noyan Tong
First of all, Armenian restaurants in Moscow for a wedding should accommodate at least 400 people, because a traditional Caucasian wedding is celebrated in a big way. Having visited the Noyan Tun establishment, you will be transported to ancient Ayastan for several hours. The restaurant opened 15 years ago, but despite the constant development and life of the metropolis, it was able to preserve the traditions of the great people. And believe me, this task is not an easy one.
It is impossible to find "crystal clear" Armenian restaurants in Moscow, they all have European cuisine on the menu, this is due to the "merit" of marketing and fierce competition, but despite this, Noyan Tun has repeatedly won the title of the best institution of national cuisine. This is the only place in the capital where you can try shkhan - a dish made from sterlet that lives in Lake Sevan.
Cozy atmosphere and delicious food - this unites people, maybe that's why the Armenian diaspora prefers to celebrate weddings in the restaurant "Noyan Tun".
Like at home
Our Yard and Vyatka Yard are Armenian restaurants in Moscow whose main focus is on food rather than interior design. Of these, the restaurant at the embassy "Our yard" is considered the most budgetary, and cheap - it does not mean tasteless. But according to the Armenians, being in this institution, you feel like at home, since the restaurant is located in the Lazarevs house.
The real Caucasian flavor can be felt in the Vyatka Yard. True, it is advisable to visit this place with a person who knows the national cuisine, since the waiters are mostly Armenians. But be sure to try beef kebab, they say it is the best in Moscow.
Gayane`s and the Falcon
The hospitality and good naturedness blows from the Gayane`s restaurant, and all this thanks to its owner Gayane Breiova. The variety of dishes attracts many Russian stars.
And the Sokol restaurant completes the review. According to visitors, the same delicious zhengyal haz can be tasted only in Karabakh. By the way, greens for decoration and cooking are brought from Artsakh.
Be sure to check out these Armenian restaurants in Moscow, as each of them fights for the title of the best in the capital and will delight in its unique atmosphere.
An observation that I want to share in the end. Many restaurants sometimes have such names that you canāt immediately understand which national culinary institution specializes in. The same is true with the kitchen, what kind of fashion went to dissolve traditional Armenian dishes among European ones? Maybe this is a marketing ploy, but in any case, judging by the numerous reviews, people donāt like it.