La Fogata

Top choice in Armenia


This is one of Armenia's finest restaurants and with good reason. Its strengths lie in the carnivore-pleasing, American-style steaks, the melt-in-your-mouth cordero patagonico (Patagonia-style slow-cooked lamb), and the crispy beef intestines with guacamole. It also has a good selection of wines and a fantastic choice of locally grown coffee.


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