Anteb

Anteb is a Western Armenian restaurant at 30 Yeznik Koghbatsi Street in the Kentron district of Yerevan, Armenia. The cuisine is Western Armenian and Mediterranean, and the cooking follows the spicy Aintab style, named for the city now known as Gaziantep in southern Turkey, which was home to a large Armenian community before 1915. Many descendants of that community brought the recipes to Armenia and the diaspora, and the food is distinct from the Eastern Armenian grills that dominate most Yerevan menus. It is generally spicier, with more use of pepper paste, sumac and lemon, and a stronger Levantine character. Signature dishes include manti, small dumplings baked or boiled and served with yoghurt and spice; lahmajun, the thin flatbread topped with spiced minced meat; shish taouk, grilled marinated chicken skewers; and baklava with extra honey, which makes a rich finish to the meal. The menu also has a good vegetarian selection, which makes the restaurant a helpful option for mixed groups. The dining room is casual and welcoming, with a mood that suits friends and families, and the pace picks up at lunch and dinner. Dress is informal. Hours are daily from 11 AM to midnight, although sources differ slightly on the closing time, so visitors planning a late dinner should confirm by phone. Reservations are taken on +374 10 530988. A price band is not listed here. Booking ahead is advisable for groups and for weekend evenings, while small parties can often walk in at lunch. Yeznik Koghbatsi Street is in the centre of Yerevan, near the Opera and the Cascade area, so the restaurant is a convenient stop for a meal before or after an evening performance or a walk around the city centre.