The best restaurants North

Situated in a green setting north of Dilidjan, along the river on the road to Idjevan, this restaurant, decorated in a rustic style, offers a wide variety of Armenian specialities, but in the Syrian style, as the sign points out, dedicated to the city of Aleppo, from which Armenia has taken in many refugees. There are Caucasian-style chachliks (skewers) and other khorovadz, but also khach and other local dishes in a friendly atmosphere and often to the sound of traditional music

The food here is inspired by Jirair Avanian, famous for his work at Dolmama, Yerevan's famous restaurant. Flying Ostrich serves traditional Armenian dishes, often barbecued, or khorovadz, but with nuances inspired by international cuisines. You can enjoy your meal outside on the terrace and inner garden overlooking the wooded hills, or inside the restaurant decorated with Armenian arts and crafts.

A good address for local gourmets! The sign rightly states "...and more", because the establishment is much more than just a café and all Armenian specialities - or almost! - Not only are all the Armenian specialities on the menu, but also good pizzas, both Italian and Armenian, and other so-called European dishes, accompanied by wines, especially Armenian wines, which are on the menu, in a rustic setting with colourful wood panelling, between the chalet and the tavern. The competition is not fierce and the restaurant is often full.

Located just before the junction leading to the monastery, a pleasant stopover. In a bucolic setting, on the banks of the torrent where a farmyard is lined up, guests are welcomed with warmth and kindness. In the "coupés", these private compartments have all the comforts (sofa to lie on, washbasin, toilet), a wide variety of national dishes, including khach. From the terrace, or from some of the rooms in the small chalets, there is a breathtaking view over the valley.

Originally a modest guinguette, this restaurant with terraces has grown to accommodate tourists passing through the region and accommodate them in small chalets. Located north of Dilidjan, near the Haghartsin monastery, in a bucolic setting, it serves traditional Armenian dishes, including khorovadz and other chachliks, which are served copiously, but people come here mainly to taste the khach,.calf's or pig's trotters in their broth with a vinaigrette.