Caucasus Tavern (Kavkaz)      Printable Version

The Caucasus Tavern is our favorite, everyday restaurant in Yerevan. The food is combination of Armenian and Georgian cuisine. The restaurant is located on Hanrapetutian Street, not far from Sayat Nova Avenue.

Restaurant Design - Excellent

From outside there is nothing special about Caucasus Tavern, but once inside you notice very well executed old style design. It has two levels, basement and the street level. The large wooden columns and rock walls create a cave atmosphere. In the middle of basement level you will find a small creek and wooden bridge that complements to the design theme. The last interesting detail is clay glasses that make even standard wine taste better.

Service - Good

The service in Caucasus Tavern is good. The staff is courteous and helpful, but nothing special. Live music on some days with the Partapzuk (Bagpipe) adds Caucasian flavor the great food.

Food and Drinks - Excellent

Caucasus Tavern has the best homemade style food in the Yerevan. The images of dishes in the menu make it easy to choose from huge variety of offerings. We could not resist the temptation and ordered many appetizers and few main courses. From the main courses we liked the Harisa (Chicken gruel), Chkrtma (The chicken soup), Fried potato and Fried mushrooms. Appetizers were all perfect, especially Jonjoli (marinated acacia flowers) and pickled vegetables. The Areni red dry wine was perfect, but semi-sweet Vernashen did not go well with the food.

Prices - Moderate $$$

We rate Caucasus Tavern moderately priced restaurant a good dinner with wine and appetizers will cost you under $10 per person. Almost all their dishes are moderately priced.