Questo ristorante di cucina armena e georgiana è una vera scoperta per chi ama i sapori autentici e intensi del Caucaso. L’atmosfera è calda e accogliente, con un servizio attento che ti fa sentire come a casa fin dal primo momento. Il vero protagonista, però, è lo shashlik: carne incredibilmente tenera, perfettamente marinata e grigliata alla perfezione. Ogni boccone è succoso, profumato e ricco di sapore, con quel delicato aroma di brace che rende il piatto semplicemente irresistibile. Si sente chiaramente la qualità degli ingredienti e il rispetto per la tradizione. Un ringraziamento speciale va alle due cameriere, una ucraina e una armena, per la loro gentilezza, professionalità e attenzione ai dettagli. Hanno reso la nostra esperienza ancora più piacevole con il loro sorriso e la loro disponibilità. Un’esperienza gastronomica autentica che consiglio vivamente a tutti. Sicuramente un posto dove tornare ancora e ancora.

Ristorante caucasico con nuova gestione. Ho passato un ottima serata con la mia dolce metà. Sicuramente tornerò a provare tutte le specialità. Staff molto cordiale :) Il Kebab alla griglia è afrodisiaco. Elena la cameriera è molto ospitale. tornerò con i miei amici per concentrarci su una nuova degustazione di vini

Sono stato con la mia signora in questo locale a Sirmione. Posizione comoda da raggiungere e ristorante nuovo ed ordinato.Una scoperta molto interessante e gustosa! Ho scoperto sapori nuovi. Vino e carne preparati secondo ricette caucasiche sono i pezzi forti. Insalate superlative. Le pietanze sono preparate secondo le ricette originali in quanto le due ( belle ) signore che ci lavorano sono armene. Ci torneremo

Abbiamo cenato all’Ararat durante una serata a Sirmione e siamo rimasti molto soddisfatti. Il locale è curato e accogliente, il personale gentile e disponibile nel consigliare i piatti. Abbiamo provato alcune specialità armene, davvero particolari e gustose, preparate con attenzione e ben presentate. Ottimo anche il rapporto qualità-prezzo per la zona. Sicuramente un ristorante da consigliare a chi vuole provare qualcosa di diverso dal solito e vivere un’esperienza autentica.

Sono ritornato in questo stupendo luogo di puro piacere culinario. Si mangia in maniera superba. Assolutamente da provare. Fine cena con un cognac 5 stelle. Veramente unico. La proprietaria simpatica, professionale e preparatissima

Qualità fatta in casa! Ottimi piatti di cucina caucasica originale. Prezzo giusto conforme alla qualità. Ci torno ogni volta che posso.

Kimberley Neve

I wasn’t sure at first but this place is just so good - the food is delicious with really fresh flavours and lovely service! The menu/ descriptions don’t quite do the quality and taste of the food justice. Really recommend the trio of salads (they’re more like sides but each one very different and tasty), the kebab was perfectly cooked and we loved the baklava too - very nutty and not too syrupy. Really recommend trying this out!

Lara H

What an unexpected joy to find an Armenian restaurant tucked away in Sirmione! As an Armenian myself, it felt SO special to see our food represented here and done so beautifully. I ordered the pelmeni (a Russian-style dumpling) which was perfectly boiled, filled with turkey and cilantro, and full of comforting flavor. I also had the lamb chops and lule kabob, served with fresh greens, sumac spiced red onions, pomegranate seeds, and seasoned potato wedges. Having grown up with Armenian food, I can confidently say the entire order was OUTSTANDING. It reminded me of my mom’s and grandma’s cooking but with a refined, restaurant quality touch. For dessert, I tried the baklava, which was rich and hearty, with a more pie-like top crust instead of the typical thin filo. It was delicious and unique. One of the best parts of the meal was chatting in Armenian with the owner, who was so warm, kind, and welcoming. It truly felt like a little piece of home in an unexpected place. I highly recommend it to anyone, Armenian or not, who wants a comforting, flavorful, and authentic meal❤️

Yuri Kim

Very interesting to try Caucasian cuisine in Italy. Delicious kebab, khachapuri and dolma. Amazing experience, very kind owner and cozy atmosphere!

Maksim

Highly recommended. The food is awesome and staff is really friendly. The pork on skewers and khachapuri were delicious.

jacopo marai

Best Armenian experience so far! Away from the over touristic area, a must if you’re in the area!

Kseniia Shmeleva

Delicious! This place has been recently opened. The food was incredible. We took Lula kebab, Hashlama, Pelmeni, Khachapuri and Bakhlava for dessert. Everything was stunning! The staff was very friendly and gentle. We were offered a dessert as we had a birthday. We drank red wine, tarchun (national lemonade with a pear taste) and cognac Ararat (honey and coffee tastes). Delicious as well. We’ll definitely come back! 🫶

Elena Okhonko

Unfortunately food was so tasty and good that I even forgot to take pics as usual. I tried chicken salad - ararat and lamb soup- hashlama - both super tasty and lots of meat in both! The owner is great and welcoming too! If you are Russian/Ukranian and crave Georgian/Armenian food, this is the place!

Mark Semonian

Fresh, high quality ingredients, cooked in a healthy way and sophisticated interpretations of traditional Armenian recipes. All set in a tasteful modern chic setting. We loved it and will gladly return again and again whenever in the Lago de Giarda area.

Captain Scarlet

My first Armenian restaurant. And it was great. Had no idea as to what this place was. So glad I spotted it.. more people need to know about this place. Excellent meal of pork and lamb. The wine is also fantastic. Thank you.

Sayat Minasyan

Very good Armenian restaurant, good food nice owner and good service definitely recommended

Andrey Bordakov

it seems to be a small simple place from outside, but once inside you have a charming atmosphere, an excellent food (authentic, fresh), good choice of Caucasian wines (pay attention to your your choice, wines are special, so need to meet your taste). the bill is normal, average for a good restaurant in Sirmione. definitely recommend

Susanna Orebratt

The food is absolutely amazing. We had dumplings and grilled lamb. Would highly recommend! Staff is very friendly too

Роберт РТП

Excellent place!!! If chance and bad weather hadn't "brought" me into this restaurant, I probably would never have entered! My family and I WILL NOT REGRET IT FOR A MOMENT that we did it!!! Extremely tasty place with excellent service! I recommend: PELMENI, BAKLAVA (it's with honey, extraterrestrial!), vine tins and all kinds of meat. Good luck!

Naira Khananushyan

A great Armenian-owned, woman-owned restaurant me and my dad had the pleasure of dining in. The owner is absolutely lovely and prepares all the dishes herself. Everything tasted great, from starters to dessert, and the pricing policy was more than fair. We didn’t order alcohol, but the Armenian wine selection was very impressive. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious, and there is also a parking lot just across the street. We were told that there is also live music on occasion. Highly recommend!

Natalia Gonzalez

I went to Ararat with my husband to celebrate our anniversary and let me just say(WOW). Not only was the Food FANTASTIC but the staff was so helpful in every way. They helped us understand more about were there food came from and decide on what was best for what we wanted. The food was so fresh and there desserts were to die for. I will definitely give them a 100/10 and will be visiting again. I also want to thank everyone for making such a special day memorable for us.

Sergey Anisimov

Very small but very pleasant place. A bit small choose of food, but all what we tried was amazing and with original taste, so exactly what you expect. Portions in some cases are smaller vs expectations, but they are listening for feedbacks and improving. Prices, for such food, especially if you compare to Armenia or Georgia or Russia - are overpriced. But I think for Italy and especially Garda area this works, let see. Still, overall we liked it a lot and visited already few times. Daughter said it is her new most beloved place ;)

Ana Roman

The meat was good, but the meat-filled blintzes were the worst I’ve ever eaten. Perhaps for some tourists the food is acceptable, but not for me. I’m from Moldova, where this type of food is traditional, and I know how it should taste.It is simple not worth the money.

Prenotato per le 20.30 di lunedì sera. Entriamo in orario al ristorante e la persona che ci ha serviti ci dice subito con tono molto seccato "No, avete prenotato per le 20. Il lunedì chiudiamo alle 21, 21.30 massimo", insistendo che si era segnata l'orario al momento della prenotazione. Posto che magari posso anche aver sbagliato io a prenotare (anche se lo trovo difficile, vivendo a 1h di distanza e finendo di lavorare alle 19.30, non avrebbe avuto senso prenotare prima), sicuramente non lo trovo il modo corretto di accogliere dei clienti, intanto perché gli orari su google indicano che la chiusura è alle 22.00, e poi soprattutto perché alle 21.15 sono entrati altri clienti (l'unico altro coperto della serata) che sono stati fatti accomodare senza domande e senza prenotazione. Il cibo era mediamente buono ma diversi piatti del menù non erano disponibili e i prezzi sono piuttosto cari per la proposta. Consigliato solo a chi piace essere insultato gratuitamente e/o vuole una storia divertente da raccontare agli amici.

Pessima esperienza . Aparte i 4 € di coperto che mi sembra esagerato per un locale del genere, i bambini hanno aspettato circa un ora e mezza per mangiare nonostante abbiamo specificato alla cameriera di portare il cibo per loro insieme agli antipasti per gli adulti. Diversi piatti presenti nel menu non erano disponibili per l'ordinazione.La maggior parte delle portate che abbiamo ordinato sono arrivate fredde. Ma quello che ci ha fatto arrabbiare di più sono le 5 porzioni di carne di agnello e maiale che hanno messo su un singolo tagliere ma come si può vedere nella foto ci hanno fregato, perché 5 porzioni non lo erano. Non hanno fatto nemmeno un piccolo sconto per scusarsi per il loro pessimo servizio..Mai più.

Esperienza negativa: siamo arrivate ieri sera alle 20:10 circa e da subito abbiamo ricevuto pressione per fare tutto in fretta. Premettendo che nel locale c’era solo il nostro tavolo da 3 persone, la cameriera sembrava avesse fretta di servirci e mandarci a casa. Il cibo (4 portate) é arrivato tutto assieme e velocemente, perciò si presume che fosse già tutto precongelato e scaldato sul momento. Per finire, siamo state praticamente mandate via perché le persone in servizio avevano fretta di chiudere. Esperienza da non rifare, soprattutto se si conosce la vera qualità della cucina armena.

Antipasti freddi, involtini di melanzane e insalata di peperoni serviti direttamente dal frigorifero. Prezzi molto alti visto la quantità del cibo scarsa, amaro da 20€ Hanno aspettato che finissimo di mangiare per buttare la spazzatura e chiudere mentre eravamo ancora fuori a fumare una sigaretta.

mahsima azar

Definitely not worth it. Atmosphere felt more chaotic than cozy. I had high hopes but they let me down.

Paulina Bednarz

I have never left a review for any restaurant before, as I’ve always been either satisfied or at least moderately happy with the experience. However, in this case, I’m compelled to write my first one because Im in shock! The service staff didn’t understand a single word in English. They gestured that it wasn’t possible to order wine by the glass, only by the bottle. We ordered a bottle priced at 30 euros, but on the bill, it was listed as 37 euros. They charged an additional 8 euros for service, although, in my opinion, they didn’t deserve it due to their lack of customer friendliness. Another couple managed to order a glass of wine, but we were forced to buy a whole bottle and then even overcharged for it. We ended up paying 81 euros in total, and I left hungry. The photos don’t reflect the reality at all. The restaurant was filled with smoke, to the point where my eyes were burning. The cold appetizer plate was a joke—a sweet vanilla pancake, a few dry scraps of ham, a small amount of salty cheese (which was okay), but it’s shocking that they would serve such tiny shreds of meat to customers. And we didn’t get any olives!! We also ordered lulya kebab, which came with reheated, stale potatoes (likely microwaved) and a salad—just dry arugula with no dressing. Overall, it was a disaster—81 euros for nothing! I dont recommend this place at all. The photos don’t even match the actual dishes. Plus, please update the menu—the images are so dark and blurry that it’s impossible to see anything.

Tatyana Yudovin

This is the worst place I have been to and not only in Italy. Portions are tiny and overpriced. The food was not good at all. Drinks were $18. The most expensive aperole spritz I had in Italy was $7. Service was horrible. My daughter ordered a dish which wasn’t ready after almost two hours we were there. At the end we were told that the register is broken so we had to calculate by hand how much we owe. Stay away. I never felt that cheated in my life.