Dolmama     Printable Version

Dolmama is an interesting restaurant that serves traditional, ancient Armenian food.
It is very popular with Westerners, so we decided to experience it ourselves. Dolmama's advertisement is "Dolmama the Armenia's Restaurant". We think that there are so many great restaurants in Yerevan that are much more interesting and deserve that catchphrase. What we found is a good food, great interior design, and very high prices. The restaurant is located on the Pushkin Street, just few feet from the Abovian Street.

Restaurant Design - Very Good

Dolmama's building is an old Yerevan's house, nicely transformed into the small restaurant with the great sitting area in the balcony. Overall, we liked the design it stands out among other restaurants and executed in modest way.

Service - Good

Service in Dolmama was good and the waiter was polite and courteous. The air was clean and not contaminated with the cigarette smoke. The only problem we found, was the design of the menu, it was not easy to reed and understand.

Food and Drinks - Good

The food was good. We ordered their famous dolma, it was interesting dish, but different from the traditional dolma dishes that common in Armenia. The menu selection was also limited to just a few main dishes. We recommend trying their bread; it is something unique with caraway seeds. Overall Dolmama is worth the visit, but do not forget that there are other great restaurants in Yerevan.

Prices - Very Expensive $$$$$

Dolmama is a very expensive restaurant. A dolma dish costs something around $20 per person. It is out or reach for most locals. Although we are accustomed to the restaurant prices in the US, we have found the Dolmama is the most overpriced restaurant in Yerevan.