Anteb

Anteb is a Western Armenian restaurant at 30 Yeznik Koghbatsi Street in the Kentron district of Yerevan. The name refers to Aintab, today the Turkish city of Gaziantep, historically home to a large Armenian community, and the menu follows the spicy cooking of that tradition, which was carried across the diaspora and back to Armenia. The cuisine is Western Armenian and Mediterranean, which differs noticeably from the Eastern Armenian dishes common in Yerevan, with more chili, spice and use of pastry. The restaurant has no Michelin listing and no named chef. Signature dishes include manti, small meat dumplings baked and served with yoghurt; lahmajun, thin spiced meat flatbread; shish taouk, grilled marinated chicken skewers; and baklava with extra honey. The restaurant also has a good vegetarian selection, a convenience for visitors avoiding meat in a meat-centred dining culture. The dining room is relaxed and casual, with moderate noise and no dress code, popular with locals and visitors who want something different from standard tavern menus. Drinks include Armenian wine, tea and coffee that pair with the baklava. The restaurant is open daily from 11AM to midnight, though sources differ slightly on the exact closing time, so visitors planning a late meal should phone ahead on +374 10 530988. Price information is not listed; mid-range pricing is typical. Reservations can be made by phone on the same number, and booking is mainly useful for groups and weekend evenings, since walk-in tables are normally available at other times. The location is close to the central sights, making it simple to reach on foot from the city centre. The spicier profile of the food suits visitors who find standard Armenian dishes mild.