Middle Eastern Restaurants in Yerevan
Persian rice platters, falafel wraps, and halal kebabs across Kentron and Arabkir
Yerevan's Middle Eastern scene splits into two lanes: Persian sit-down restaurants clustered in Kentron—Shirvan and Phoenix both run 4,500 ֏ for rice-and-kebab mains, both halal—and fast-casual falafel or shawarma counters scattered through Republic Square and Cascade. The 12 venues span Yerevan plus one resort in Dilijan. Expect Persian rice dishes with saffron and barberries, Levantine mezze spreads, and grilled meats. Many places cater to Iranian visitors and offer Farsi menus alongside Armenian and English.
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Falafel Box
Falafel Box sits on Movses Khorenatsi in central Yerevan, doing Lebanese fast-casual right.
Tsitron by Golden Bakery
Tsitron sits on Proshyan in the wine district, a Lebanese spot run by the Golden Bakery crew.
Khmorjik Bakery
Khmorjik is a Lebanese bakery on Teryan Street in the Cascade district, where locals queue for warm flatbreads and pastries.
Shirvan Persian Halal Restaurant
Shirvan sits on central Tumanyan Street with the feel of a proper Persian halal kitchen—no shortcuts.
Phoenix Iranian Restaurant (رستوران فونیکس)
Phoenix sits on Amiryan in central Yerevan, a serious Persian restaurant that's drawn steady crowds—over a thousand reviews at 4.
Jano
Jano sits on Tigran Mets facing Republic Square, serving Middle Eastern food to a mix of business lunch crowds and evening diners.
Jaco Restaurant & More
Jaco sits on quiet Gyulbenkyan in Arabkir, a neighborhood spot where locals eat well without fuss.
Lagonid Լագոնիդ
Lagonid sits on Nalbandyan in central Yerevan, serving straightforward Middle Eastern food at middle-budget prices.
Restaurant Arian رستوران ایرانی آرین
Arian is a Persian restaurant on Tigran Mets in central Yerevan, serving straightforward Middle Eastern fare to a mixed crowd of locals and visitors.
Alo yerevan
Alo Yerevan sits on Pushkin Street in central Yerevan, serving Lebanese food to the mixed crowd that flows through Kentron.