A well-established restaurant complex at the bottom of the Kasagh River gorge, a short drive from the town centre. Ashtaraki Dzor is popular with locals from across the region and with Yerevan families who come out for Sunday lunch or evening entertainment. The setting in the gorge, with the rocky cliff faces on both sides and the river nearby, is genuinely attractive.
The menu is traditional Armenian — khorovats (barbecue), dolma, lavash, fresh salads, local brandy and wine. The food is hearty and well-prepared rather than refined. At weekends there is often live music and dancing. Go in the evening for the full atmosphere. Booking ahead at weekends is sensible.