Where to eat in Transcaucasian Trail, Armenia

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Yerevan's modern Armenian tables and Dilijan's old-town restaurants are the base for the trail.

National Geographic Best of the World 2027: Trail-based travel on the Transcaucasian Trail (confirmed on the list in Travel Extra roundup; reason not read). (Nat Geo Best of the World 2027)

The dish: Dolma

Stuffed leaves at Dolmama (dish not confirmed in 2026 sources). The best one is at Dolmama.

Where to eat in Yerevan and Dilijan

Restaurant

Sherep

Yerevan

Get: Armenian classics

2026 editorial pick of Armenia Discovery.

Source: Armenia Discovery

Restaurant

Lavash

Yerevan

Get: Lavash bread with a spread

Runner-up in the same guide.

Source: Armenia Discovery

Restaurant · the best dolma

Dolmama

Yerevan

Get: Dolma

Upmarket Yerevan classic, also in Dilijan.

Source: Armenia Discovery

When to goLate spring to autumn for trail season.

Good to knowThin research; the dish and Dilijan picks need checking.

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