La Cucina

La Cucina sits on Teryan in central Yerevan, serving straightforward Italian food to the downtown crowd. Pasta, risotto, and wood-fired pizzas make up the core menu—the kind of dishes you order because they're done right, not because they're fashionable. The space fills with office workers at lunch and couples in the evening; it's the sort of place where regulars know the staff by name. At 11,000 dram for two you're paying mid-range for the district, reasonable for this part of town. The 4.7 rating across 113 reviews suggests consistent execution. Not trying to reinvent Italian food, just deliver it properly.

Things to note: Friday and Saturday evenings can get crowded; book ahead if you want a table without waiting.