PIZZA DI ROMA

While local pizzas, lahmadjune, are still popular, Armenians have readily converted to Italian pizza, which was virtually unknown in Soviet times. This establishment, conveniently located at the beginning of Abovian Street, a stone's throw from Republic Square, was one of the first to introduce it to Yerevan, and it has since withstood stiff competition, including takeaway pizzas. It is part of a chain that also includes two establishments in the opera district, at 32 rue Toumanian and 31/2 rue Khorenatsi.