From Creamy Sauces to Perfectly Cooked Noodles in Gyumri

You didn’t come to Gyumri expecting pasta perfection—but here it is. Amid the hearty khorovats and steaming soups, the city hides a quietly impressive pasta scene. Creamy, peppery, garlicky, silky, spicy—however you love your noodles, Gyumri has mastered the mood.

This isn’t just pasta. This is a comforting pause between cobblestones and galleries. A slow twirl of fork. A glass of wine beside it. A reminder that good food knows no borders.

Lemon Café

Cozy, airy, and always consistent, Lemon Café knows what comfort tastes like. Their quattro formaggi pasta is rich, bold, and unapologetically cheesy—like a warm hug in a bowl. If you prefer something greener, the pesto penne is aromatic and satisfying, balancing creaminess with fresh herb bite. It's a go-to for locals who want simple flavors done very well.

Sheeraz

Known mostly for its Armenian menu, Sheeraz quietly serves up some of the most interesting pasta in town. Try the carbonara with rshta—a local twist using handmade Armenian noodles that give the dish an irresistible chew and character. Or go for the spaghetti with stracciatella, where delicate cream meets soft cheese and peppery olive oil. It’s not Italian—it’s Gyumri with a soft accent.

Tomus

Trendy, casual, and always packed with locals, Tomus is where pasta goes playful. Their crowd-favorite udon with chicken or pork is a fusion comfort dish that blends East and West in a cozy, saucy, satisfying way. Add a good playlist, shared plates, and some laughter—and you’ve got dinner handled.

Manifest

Gyumri’s artsiest food space? Probably. Manifest offers a minimalist menu with maximum flavor—and when they do pasta, they do it with soul. Their ravioli with spinach and ricotta is a quiet masterpiece: delicate pockets of filling dressed in butter or cream, plated like poetry. It’s light, flavorful, and quietly unforgettable.

Well, you didn’t expect this much pasta in a city full of dolma—and that’s the fun of it. Because comfort food is universal. Because a bowl of well-cooked noodles, paired with Gyumri’s slow rhythm, is the kind of surprise that stays with you.