Chinar Restaurant

Chinar is a Mediterranean grill restaurant positioned between casual and fine dining, housed in the Cascade area. The space balances approachability with polish—straightforward plates, no unnecessary ceremony. Menu centers on charcoal-grilled proteins: chicken, lamb, veal, and seafood souvlaki (3800–7200֏). Mains include moussaka, lamb shank with orzo, gnocchi with beef cheeks, and shrimp orzo. Meze starters cover familiar ground—tzatziki, hummus, muhammara, babaganoush—alongside less common offerings like red pepper mousse and eggplant with goat cheese. Wood-fired section features cheese and herb flatbreads, shrimp with red pesto, and stracciatella pizza. Deserts lean Mediterranean: baklava variations, tiramisu, bomboloni. Average check ~8000 AMD including meze, main, and drink. Suits: expats seeking consistent grilled fare, travellers wanting straightforward Mediterranean cooking, groups ordering shared meze. Less suited to those seeking hyper-local Armenian focus.

Things to note: Menu is Mediterranean with Greek inflection, not Armenian-focused despite slug. Pricing mid-range for Yerevan; not budget dining. Souvlaki quality depends on daily sourcing.