ALBERT SQUARE

Manchester

0161 834 9025

THE RESTAURATEUR’S

Discover what makes us special

Arman & Arusyak from Armenia are the third restaurateurs to run the restaurant which is said to be the oldest restaurant business in Manchester being formed in 1968.

One of Manchester’s most beloved restaurants, Armenian Tavern has welcomed guests to enjoy its traditional Armenian food, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service for nearly five decades.

Discover our story

Arman from Armenian Taverna & Restaurant

TASTE AND INNOVATION

Our chef

Chef Yianni pelekanos, menu consists of mouth watering dishes with a rustic influence that showcase the restaurant’s relationship with its traditional home cooked food.

Head chef Pelekanos has been cooking for over 20 years and has previously been cooking within the USA and Canada, his signature dish being with fish. Just like traditional Armenian food which is “seasonal”, Pelekanos uses the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, herbs and spices available at that time and locally sourced.

Our Menu

MAIN MENU ❄️ FESTIVE MENU (from 22nd Nov)

STARTER

TTU – ASSORTED PICKLES

Mushrooms & mixed vegetables

SMOKED SALMON SALAD

A tasty combination of smoked salmon, red caviar, lentils & fresh herbs.

BLACK CAVIAR 5g

Served on a boiled egg with special llings and asparagus

MAIN

LCONAC SMBUK

Spiced minced lamb stuffed with aubergine served with spicy carrot salad

SHASHLIK

Marinated lamb chops grilled with onion, mash, garnished with grilled vegetables

SEA BASS WITH SPINACH

Fillet of sea bass, with spinach and lemon dressing

DESSERT

BAKED APPLE IN SYRUP

Served with yoghurt

HONEY CAKE

Honey and milk mixture to create this multi-layered honey delicacy

CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE

Served hot with ice cream

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Our Specialities

ARMENIAN FOOD CHARACTERISTIC

Complicated Cooking Techniques

Armenians love dishes cooked over a barbeque mainly of meat, fish and vegetables.

The traditional cooking techniques we use can be very complicated as we put alot of time and effort into the preperation which involves, whipping, stuffing and making puree and adding our spices and greens.

Good food and hospitality!

We had a fabulous meal and the service was second to none. A lovely atmosphere in this Armenian restaurant.

TRIP ADVISOR REVIEW

Amazing!!!

We had the most wonderful time here. The food was absolutely delicious, brilliant service and a very stylish interior. Well worth the drive from Liverpool, we look forward to the next visit.

TRIP ADVISOR REVIEW

What a find!

Just sat in the Armenian Taverna, had an amazing meal. I think it was the best lamb meal I have ever had. So tasty and tender.
What a find, we always try to eat in different places and I think it has beaten anywhere else we have tried. Very friendly staff who know all the dishes and can answer your questions. Has to be visited when in Manchester.

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OUR SECRET

Spices & Greens

We use around 300 types of wild-growing greens and flowers, which are used for stuffing items seasonings or basic dishes.

The types of fragrant spices that we use while making our dishes,can be: black pepper, mint, pepper, basil, coriander, fenugreek, tarragon, thyme, onion and garlic. For sweet dishes, cinnamon, cardamom, saffron, vanilla and clove are mostly in use.

ARMENIAN FOOD CHARACTERISTIC

Complicated Cooking Techniques

Armenians love dishes cooked over a barbeque mainly of meat, fish and vegetables.

The traditional cooking techniques we use can be very complicated as we put alot of time and effort into the preperation which involves, whipping, stuffing and making puree and adding our spices and greens.

Good food and hospitality!

We had a fabulous meal and the service was second to none. A lovely atmosphere in this Armenian restaurant.

TRIP ADVISOR REVIEW

What a find!

Just sat in the Armenian Taverna, had an amazing meal. I think it was the best lamb meal I have ever had. So tasty and tender.
What a find, we always try to eat in different places and I think it has beaten anywhere else we have tried. Very friendly staff who know all the dishes and can answer your questions. Has to be visited when in Manchester.

TRIP ADVISOR REVIEW

OUR SECRET

Spices & Greens

We use around 300 types of wild-growing greens and flowers, which are used for stuffing items seasonings or basic dishes.

The types of fragrant spices that we use while making our dishes,can be: black pepper, mint, pepper, basil, coriander, fenugreek, tarragon, thyme, onion and garlic. For sweet dishes, cinnamon, cardamom, saffron, vanilla and clove are mostly in use.