Dolma exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Dolma made with real commitment to madzoon yoghurt and technique. The subtly tangy result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Armenia claims the world's oldest winery dating to 4100 BC and has a deep wine-making heritage. The a Yerevan restaurant was exactly right for this kind of eating. Armenian cognac was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.