Location: Khankendi
Top Restaurants in Khankendi
Top Things to do in Khankendi
Khankendi Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Khankendi
Stepanakert (Armenian: Ստեփանակերտ Step'anakert; Eastern Armenian pronunciation: [əstɛpʰanaˈkɛɾt]), Khankendi (Azerbaijani: Xankəndi) and originally called Vararakn (Armenian: Վարարակն), is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Artsakh, a de facto independent republic, recognized as de jure part of Azerbaijan. As of 2015, the population of Stepanakert is 55,200.
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1. Tashir Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By qualitywork1 - Bristol
We had a pizza and much needed coffee here. The pizza was really tasty and the coffee good. The place was quite busy with soldiers and there was a convivial atmosphere.
One of the staff was very helpful ,he is Lebanese and speaks good English . He gave us some good and accurate advice.
The restaurant is very clean, as are the toilets.
recommended !!
2. Russia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Oksana G - Ufa, Russia
i just love it! picturesque scenery, friendly ppl. the place cities to visit: St Petersburg, Moscow, Sochi. The unique parts to c - Kamchatka (the land of vulcanoes, geysers, caviar, bears and wild nature) !!! has an acient history this country, saint places, churches, mosques ^) a lot to c
3. Restaurant Viaggio
Overall Ratings
3 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By d o - Siem Reap, Cambodia
This was the second pizza I had for the day - and I should have thought twice. though after setting out for food after 9pm I found only a few options. I was recommended the restaurant by a few locals so went alonG. I settled join a pizza as the other food seemed even more over priced than the pizza.
I was wrong to have thought it might be good. It appears as though the pizza was reheated - notice the mazzarella had been melted earlier and then reheated without the mozzarelle melting again.
The dough wasn't fresh and appeared to be frozen dough.
So after all this I requested some salt and chilli sauce as the pizza was so tasteless. They borough me a rameken with two thimbles worth of.... Ketchup.
The kind which doesn't actually taste like ketchup.
So the bill arrived and I had been charged for ketchup, when I ordered chili sauce and didn't use the ketchup.
After explaining this they said I still had to pay.
I'm happy to I said. What is the next item on the bill - a discretionary tip.
Please remove the tip I requested - to which the response was to soften - hey don't worry about the ketchup - its all good - we will take it off just pay the tip.
Well we did pay the service charge in the end though I definitely won't be going back.
Cold pizza and over priced
4. Florence Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Florence Garden is an Armenian restaurant in the hart of Stepanakert ,great service , warm atmosphere , live music , cafe lounge , bar , banquet hall , open sky bar restaurant , Terrace , the most valuable experience you will ever have in Artsakh .
Reviewed By Sebo A
Its the best. you cant even imagine! The atmoaphere is magical. The perfect cafe restaurant with the perfect staff. The interior design is a sophisticated combination of armenian, middle eastern and shabby chic styles. Very nice place with good prices and good management. I would recommend it to anyone
5. Renaissance Tea House & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
A classic style tea house and restaurant is located in the historical center of Stepanakert, has a wonderful staff and warm atmosphere. For the first you will like our interior decor and ambience. In our place you can find a large variety of dishes from starters and main courses to Deserts. The pricing is hospitable too. Find this little gem nestled in a quiet street near to the main Renaissance square. Enjoy your time in Renaissance Tea House and Restaurant!
Reviewed By gautammasand - Mumbai
We had read alot about another restaurant (wont take the name here) and we informed our hotel assistant that we wish to visit that place for dinner as it was almost 10 pm.
We were recommended to visit Renaissance Tea House and Restaurant instead, so indeed we did.
We were pleasantly surprised by the amazing decor and warm vibe of this restaurant. Unfortunately the food menu was in Armenian and our hotel assistant who was so kind to get us here, also called out to the chef who spoke English. The chef took time out to actually explain most dish (mostly ingredients...as I avoid beef and not fond of sea-food and my wife is vegetarian), so we dont accidently get any of it.
I had an amazing pork rice meal and my wife enjoyed her vegetarian sizzler and recommended white wine. They also serve bread basket with the meals.
The waitress was always smiling as she passed-by and inquired if we were ok or wanted something as my wife was famished after the long night drive from Yerevan.
It had rained in the evening, so the outside section was closed and we sat indoors which was non-smoking (surprising as most places indoors are smoking as well)
Our hotel assistant had waited for us and was busy with other work...till we actually realised that he owned the place...Mr Armaan :)
He even called for a cabbie for us back to our hotel and waited 10 minutes till it came ...unfortunately he didnt speak much English but we did tell him we loved the place and our bursting bellies proved we loved the food..
Great hospitality and great food...
A good place indeed to visit in Karabakh
Thanks Armaan
6. Muklimandil Coffee & Wine
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Muklimandil Coffee&Wine We are a new open cafe-wine house, during day you can have different kind of tasty food of different cuisine, and after 19:00 just have a nice time, have a party time and to get the best of your memories from Artsakh. Also in our wine house we have big map of the world on the wall where you can pin and bring line and connect Nagorno Karabagh with your country
Reviewed By gautammasand - Mumbai
Muklimandi Coffee and Wine is indeed the best place in NKR....the amazing food. The excellent service. The friendly staff and the lovely wine
Spent the whole evening at Muklimandi Coffee & Wine ..mingling with locals and other Tourists. Now we are all friends and regularly chat on social media.
Good music playing-Retro English, new English as well as modern Armenian and folk songs...Good cheese platter and white wine.
The co-owner Naira is a wonderful person...very hospitable and helpful...running from pillar to post just to see her guests comfortable. She spend good time with us and we talked and talked like we know each other forever...
Amazing desert to end our meal
Strongly recommended if you visit Karabakh and be sure to see smiling Naira to ensure you have a memorable visit
Not to forget......pin your location on the world map....as we did :)
7. Art Cafe "Remark"
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Remark is the perfect place to spend evening with a glass of wine or a bottle of beer and snacks. Interior design is made in Raw & Modern style. The atmosphere is relaxing and cool, with some retro vynil music, live guitar playing and weekly events. Attended both by the locals and tourists. Remark is easy to find and to access, located in the city center, on one of the main streets in Stepanakert.
Reviewed By bosun s
Immediately after arriving in Karabakh capital, Stepanakert, my partner and I stumbled across this wonderful gem of a cafe, now on day four, we have visited as many times. Wooden tables are scattered around a large, airy, downstairs room filled with classic vinyl and an eclectic mix of tunes from Armenian pop to 80's electro...from Sirusho to Depeche Mode.
The food is really well priced and tasty and Karo and his crew are always bubbly and welcoming.
Whether you are in a coffee in the corner mood, local wine and food or gin and a dance, this is the place. Most days it seems you can do all three.
I know we will be back very soon!
8. Bardak Pub
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By JGDynamo - Halifax Region, Canada
Stepanakerts best pub according to most people we encountered there, Bardak Pub apparently was long needed and seems to be a popular spot with lively patrons, fun staff and some strong drink. Language was not a huge problem and we met some hilarious people there. It was a pretty fun stop for us.
9. The Roots
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
'The Roots' is a space which aims to promote life, culture and happiness in Artsakh, which has been in conflict with Azerbaijan for over 25 years now. Youngsters will be proactive in the creation of this space, bringing it alive by meeting, sharing, debating, eating, drinking and coming together to build a better world. Everyone is welcome to come and discover The Roots. We can't wait to meet u!
Reviewed By Anahit G - Yerevan, Armenia
I wasn't expecting to find waffles in Stepanakert, but that's not the best part. This place is a gem in the city. Located 5 minutes from the main square, it was a lovely patio area where they had a "nardi" tournament the evening I was there. A friend and I enjoyed tea and waffles in the patio and I'd definitely go back to try more of their food. I'd heard their pizza was good, and they had recently introduced a burger onto their menu. Definitely worth visiting.
10. Charlie
This is an open-air Jazz café in the heart of the city. A wonderful place where you can have a rest with your family and friends. Enjoy the high-level service in a warm atmosphere, tasting various dishes and drinks under Jazz music.
