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Restaurants in Bukhara

Hospitable Bukhara graciously welcomes every traveler, inviting all who are drawn to the rich history and culture of this ancient city. One of the clearest signs of this warm reception can be found in the city’s many cafes, restaurants, and teahouses. Here, you can savor the famous pilaf (plov) prepared using time-honored recipes, along with fragrant kebabs, manti, samsa, and freshly baked flatbread from the traditional tandoor oven.

Yet the culinary scene in Bukhara is far from limited to classic Uzbek dishes. The city’s top restaurants also serve refined offerings from European, Mediterranean, Japanese, Russian, and other global cuisines. Join us on a flavorful journey and explore Bukhara through the distinctive tastes and aromas that define its gastronomy.

Zaytoon is a refined Mediterranean restaurant known for its exceptional presentation of both dishes and drinks. Its stylish interior complements the ambiance of sophistication and impeccable taste. For several consecutive years, Zaytoon has been recognized as the best restaurant in Bukhara.

  • Address: 11, Zulfiya Street
  • Phone: +998 90 416 15 15
  • Working hours: 9:00 to 23:00
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Popular dishes: Fatoush salad, arancini, ribeye steak, mutabal

Ayvan is a European restaurant infused with a distinctive oriental charm. Its vibrant interior design pairs beautifully with a varied and thoughtfully curated menu. Attentive staff are on hand to guide your selection, while gentle live music adds to the relaxed dining atmosphere. During the warmer months, guests can enjoy the inviting terrace overlooking a courtyard of enchanting beauty.

  • Address: 7, Khusainova Street
  • Phone: +998 50 706 22 44
  • Working hours: 12:00-22:30
  • Cuisine: European
  • Popular dishes: veal with vegetables, medallions in a creamy mushroom sauce, fettuccine with shrimp

JAM is a characterful restaurant known for its excellent Uzbek national cuisine. Guests are welcomed into a spacious dining hall adorned with traditional Uzbek décor and ample comfortable seating. The attentive staff speaks both Russian and English, ensuring a smooth and pleasant experience for international visitors.

  • Address: 4, Khoja Kuchkor Street
  • Phone: +998 93 657 93 39
  • Working hours: 10:00 – 00:00
  • Cuisine: Uzbek
  • Popular dishes: shashlik, beef with vegetables, achik-chuchuk salad

Andara is a restaurant that artfully blends European and Asian cuisine. Guests can enjoy a light meal of cream soup, fresh salad, and crispy bruschetta, or opt for a satisfying dinner featuring tender, perfectly cooked steak. A wide selection of sushi and rolls caters to enthusiasts of Japanese flavors, while elegant desserts provide a delightful finish to the dining experience.

  • Address: 162, Bakhouddin Naqshbandi Street
  • Phone: +998 91 406 00 71
  • Working hours: 10:00-22:00
  • Cuisine: European, Asian
  • Popular dishes: German lamb sausages, charcoal-grilled sea bream, Andara's signature steak

Old Bukhara is an Uzbek restaurant located in the heart of Bukhara, close to the city's main attractions. The thoughtful decor with national accents is designed to immerse guests in the unique atmosphere of the mysterious East. The impressive menu offers something for everyone, so you can visit the restaurant every day and try new dishes regularly.

  • Address: 3, Samarkand Street
  • Phone: +998 90 185 70 77
  • Working hours: 11:00-00:00
  • Cuisine: Uzbek
  • Popular dishes: chuchvara, lamb chalagach, kavurma (fried) lagman

Doston House is an authentic Uzbek restaurant featuring intricately decorated interiors and a charming veranda surrounded by greenery. Alongside hearty and flavorful meals, guests can participate in master classes on preparing traditional pilaf (plov) and samsa - a hands-on way to deepen their experience of the cultural richness of ancient Bukhara.

  • Address: 5, Kokil Kalon Street
  • Phone: +998 91 445 27 55
  • Working hours: 12:00-21:00 (Advance reservation is required)
  • Cuisine: Uzbek
  • Popular dishes: pilaf (plov), samsa

Laziz House is an atmospheric restaurant located in the center of Bukhara, next to the historic architectural ensemble of Lyabi-Hauz. An extensive menu, oriental-style interior design, and sincere hospitality allow you to enjoy lunch or dinner in the peaceful atmosphere of a welcoming Uzbek home. You can sit in air-conditioned rooms or at a table on the summer terrace next to century-old plane trees. You can also try your hand at making manti and pilaf at master classes organized by the restaurant.

  • Address: Khoja Porso Street
  • Phone: +998 98 774 47 47
  • Working hours: 12:00-22:00 (Advance reservation is required)
  • Cuisine: Uzbek
  • Popular dishes: lagman, samsa, pilaf (plov), shashlik

Minzifa is a cozy restaurant serving traditional Uzbek cuisine with spacious halls and a terrace offering excellent views of the trading domes of Bukhara and other attractions. The menu offers a variety of options for both meat-lovers and vegetarians. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are also available.

  • Address: 6 Khoja Rusnoi Street
  • Phone: +998 93 960 23 26
  • Working hours: 11:00 – 23:00.
  • Cuisine: Uzbek
  • Popular dishes: manti, Uygur jiz-biz, pilaf (plov)

Shafran is a family restaurant specializing in halal dishes. Menu offers a wide variety of desserts and drinks, as well as numerous types of pizza and hamburgers. The cozy interior of the restaurant is perfect for hearty dinners with family and friends, as well as for celebrating important events. Guests can be seated in the main hall or on the spacious open-air veranda.

  • Address: Navoi Avenue (landmark – Bukhara State University, opposite the Presidential School)
  • Phone: +998 65 223 65 00
  • Working hours: 09:00-23:00
  • Cuisine: Uzbek, European
  • Popular dishes: shashlik, pizza

Chinor is a large restaurant offering Uzbek cuisine. Chinor can host large-scale events, but there are also private areas for two, four, or six guests. Menu includes meat dishes, soups, vegetable and fruit platters, as well as hot and cold drinks. On the second floor of the building, there is a terrace with a view of the city.

  • Address: 4th microdistrict, Kayuma Murtazaeva Street (landmark – Piri-Dastgir Mosque)
  • Phone: +998 93 105 99 01
  • Working hours: 10:00 – 23:00
  • Cuisine: Uzbek
  • Popular dishes: bon-file jiz and shashlik

Lyabi House is one of the most popular restaurants in Bukhara, located in the city center. Tables are located both inside the hall and on the shore of a pond, in the shade of majestic plane trees. Menu offers visitors an extensive list of Uzbek dishes: from shashlik and lagman to minced beef steak. The restaurant often invites musicians and dancers who perform in traditional Uzbek costumes.

  • Address:Bakhouddin Naqshbandi Street (landmark – Lyabi-Hauz ensemble)
  • Phone: +998 93 383 30 23
  • Working hours: 07:00-23:00
  • Cuisine: Uzbek
  • Popular dishes: Uyghur lagman, lamb vaguri, assorted kebabs

Nadir Divan-Begi is a restaurant located in the courtyard of the Nadir Divan-Begi madrasah, where you can fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of an oriental fairy tale.

The menu features Uzbek national dishes and non-alcoholic beverages. During the tourist season, restaurant guests can often witness colorful performances and dance numbers accompanied by Uzbek national music.

  • Address: Lyabi-Hauz ensemble, Nadir Divan-Begi madrasah
  • Working hours: after 17:00 (Advance reservation is required, which can be made at the madrasah)
  • Cuisine: Uzbek
  • Popular dishes: dimlama, mastava, manti, pilaf (plov)

Mavrigi is a vibrant restaurant housed in a historic madrasah. A towering plane tree in the courtyard offers cooling shade and adds a distinctive charm to the setting. The menu includes a mix of Uzbek and European cuisine, with alcoholic beverages and hookah also available upon request.

  • Address: 25, Gaukushon Street
  • Phone: +998 90 612 88 08
  • Working hours: 09:00-23:30
  • Cuisine: Uzbek, European
  • Popular dishes: lyulya kebab, beef jiz-biz with vegetables, chicken fillet with french fries

Osh Mo Salah is a place where you can enjoy delicious pilaf (plov). The restaurant is very popular with locals, which speaks to the high quality of the chefs' culinary skills and the reasonable prices on the menu. The restaurant offers delivery in Bukhara.

  • Address: 92, Suleiman Muradov street
  • Phone: +998 97 300 00 20 / +998 97 306 00 00
  • Working hours: 11:00 –16:00
  • Cuisine: Uzbek
  • Popular dishes: pilaf (plov)

Kofteci Ramiz is a Turkish restaurant with rich and varied menu, predominantly featuring halal meat dishes. Guests can also order traditional Turkish soups, fresh herbs, stewed vegetables, delicious desserts, and aromatic black tea. Alcoholic beverages are not available on the menu.

  • Address: 8, Alisher Navoi street
  • Phone: +998 93 935 44 44
  • Working hours: 11:00 – 22:30
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Popular dishes: lamb on a skewer, pide, grilled beef