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What to order
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Ossobuco
Recommended multiple times as delicious and especially worth trying; several reviewers specifically called it out as a standout dish.
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Manti
Mentioned as a must-try dish, with one reviewer saying to definitely get it and another saying they had no words after eating it.
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Trout
Praised as amazing by a reviewer who returned three times in three days, making it one of the most strongly recommended items.
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Barbecue
Highlighted as especially good local food, with a reviewer specifically recommending it among the restaurant’s standout dishes.
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Pork Dilijan Style
Called out as excellent and memorable, with a reviewer saying they had no words after trying it.
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Guacamole
Described as delicious in a review that paired it with Ossobuco as one of the meal highlights.
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Steaks
Specifically recommended alongside Ossobuco and burgers as a dish to taste.
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Burgers
Mentioned as one of the dishes especially worth trying, alongside Ossobuco and steaks.
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Bone Marrow
Listed as one of the top-notch dishes in a review praising the meal as exquisite.
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Mushroom
Also singled out as top-notch in a review that highlighted several standout dishes.
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Prosciutto And Pear Salad
Specifically recommended as incredibly delicious, with the reviewer explicitly saying they recommend it.
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Eskimo
Mentioned as a particularly delicious sweet dish and described as super nice.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
About Papanino House
Papanino House is a fusion restaurant in Dilijan, Armenia, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert with dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating. Reviewers consistently praise the manti, pork Dilijan style, pork a la diligence, bone marrow, burgers, and local dishes, along with the service and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant also gets positive mentions for its wine list, including Armenian wines, and for generous portions and fair prices. It is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and romantic, with a garden or terrace setting.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Papanino House known for?
Papanino House is best known for manti and local Armenian-style dishes, especially pork Dilijan style and pork a la diligence. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the bone marrow, barbecue, and house wines as standouts, with many saying the food quality and service are excellent.
What dishes are most recommended at Papanino House?
The most frequently recommended dishes are manti, pork Dilijan style, pork a la diligence, and bone marrow. Reviewers also call out the trout, brisket burger, osso buco, steaks, mushroom dishes, and prosciutto-and-pear salad as especially good.
What is the atmosphere like at Papanino House?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, and romantic, with an open-air hall, inner terrace, and garden seating. It seems to suit couples, groups, and solo diners who want a calm meal in Dilijan rather than a loud dining room.
Is Papanino House good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is ֏4,000–10,000, and reviewers say the prices are fair or correct for the quality and portion size. Several note that portions are generous, especially after hiking in the Dilijan forests and mountains, though one review said some dishes felt smaller than expected.
What drinks or desserts are worth trying at Papanino House?
Reviewers specifically mention the Armenian wines, including a pomegranate wine, as well as the great wine list and good coffee and tea selection. For dessert, the sweet dishes are praised, especially the Eskimo, and the restaurant is also noted for having great dessert overall.
Is parking available at Papanino House?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Papanino House kid-friendly?
Yes, Papanino House is good for kids.
