Ayvan

Ayvan sells mostly continental cuisine. We had a great Christmas dinner here! The beef with mashed potatoes, fried beef and crispy eggplant salad were my favourites! Great service from the staff attending to us, helping to take off and put on our coats.

Absolutely fantastic restaurant in Bukhara! Everything we tried — the meat, fries, pasta, and desserts — was top tier. The staff were friendly, service was quick, and the prices were very reasonable. A truly delicious and memorable dining experience.

Absolutely stunning restaurant. The prices are good it's a continental menu stick chicken and pasta no Uzbekistan food. We love the restaurant in the food however we would've had a lot to gun in someplace that served a local cuisine. But if you want a good continental menu this is a place to go. I had the steak and it was amazing. Make sure you make reservations or you probably won't be able to get in.

We had a great first meal as we entered Bukhara. Beautiful and cozy spot and it was raining and cozy. Lovely classical music and good food. Neat n clean place and great service by Mr Aziz, a gentleman

The restaurant has a really nice atmosphere and beautiful decor. The staff are very friendly and speak English well. The menu offers a decent variety of dishes, including both local and international options. However, the food is a bit too sweet for my taste, although the desserts are absolutely delicious.

The very first thing I noticed at Ayvan — and what immediately impressed me — was the exceptional service from the restaurant manager. He was gracious, welcoming, and delivered service with a level of refinement and polish that set the tone for the entire experience. From the outset, it felt like a fine dining establishment. The atmosphere reinforced this impression: the dining room is adorned with colorful, intricate tilework that evokes a mihrab (the niche inside a mosque indicating the direction of prayer to Mecca), paired with crisp white tablecloths and neatly arranged silverware. Dining here truly feels like eating inside a mosque or even a madrassa, surrounded by elegant and traditional Uzbek architecture. The menu was surprisingly extensive and well-organized, featuring multiple sections: a full bar menu, a dedicated coffee and dessert list, and a comprehensive main menu with appetizers, soups, and entrees — offering a wide range of proteins, including seafood, fish, chicken, beef, and lamb. I dined here on more than one occasion and will remark on the food I ordered: The seafood soup was deeply satisfying — a generous, steaming bowl filled with fish, shrimp, and even a mussel, all steeped in a rich, fish-forward broth that was both rustic and refined. On a subsequent visit, I tried the chicken soup, which featured impossibly thin noodles that gave it a wonderful mouthfeel. The beef tongue was also well-executed, nicely complemented by a sharp horseradish sauce. The whole seabass was beautifully presented but unfortunately overcooked and a bit dry. The lamb shoulder was served tender and nestled among a vibrant medley of root vegetables. The portion was generous. While a few pieces were still a bit tough due to connective tissue, most were tender and flavorful enough to enjoy fully. The restaurant also offers freshly squeezed juices. I ordered two orange juices — they were that good. The manager even brought over a bucket of fresh ice so I could enjoy them perfectly chilled, a small but thoughtful gesture that summed up the attentive service throughout the meal. Note that during dinner hours, the restaurant gets very busy, and service can become frustratingly slow. Servers may be absent for extended periods, often leaving diners to get up and flag someone down for assistance.

Beautiful interior, delicious food, and very friendly staff. The only downside is that it’s located inside a hotel, which can be a bit confusing at first, but take your time finding it — the food is definitely worth it. It’s a bit pricey, but well worth the experience.

Beef ribs is very delicious, and this restaurant is inside a very beautiful hotel, where is a good place to take some photo, however, the price here is a little expensive. If you are a tourist for visiting Bukhara, here is a good place for one meal and photo. Important information: you need to pay extra 20% service fee in here.