Barbarestan – 132 Davit Aghmashenebeli Ave, Tbilisi
A traditional family restaurant with recipes based on those in legendary writer and chef Barbare Jorjadze’s original cookbook of 19th-century Georgian classics. A real chance to discover forgotten but authentic Georgian food in an interior matched to those times: an eclectic mix of soft lampshades, lace tablecloths and vintage crockery. Try rabbit wrapped in ham, pumpkin patties and cherry soup with mint, all made from local ingredients. A wide selection of Qvevri (traditional Georgian wines) aged on site completes a very special experience.
Tel +995 551 121 176
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Keto & Kote – Zandukeli Dead End 3, Tbilisi
Keto & Kote is named after a Georgian opera by composer Victor Dolidze, and the restaurant too demonstrates some serious artistic flair. The setting is enchanting, offering outdoor dining on a leafy terrace or indoor seating in a brightly-painted candlelit space. The cooking is an accomplished rendition of Georgian classics, from traditional breads and pastries like khachapuri – a boat-shaped bread stuffed with cheese – or lobiana, which is filled with red beans. To lighten things up there's also a great choice of salads making the most of local, seasonal produce, like cucumber and tomato salad either with or without Georgian sulguni cheese (but who's going without?), alongside hearty meat and fish dishes with an assortment finished over the barbecue. As for dessert, the cherry pie is one not to be missed.
Tel +995 555 530 126 - Reservation required
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Ninia’s Garden 97 - Dimitri Uznadze St, Tbilisi
In the Old Tbilisi district, at 97 Uznadze Street, in an Old Tbilisi house, there is a restaurant called ‘Ninia’s Garden,’ distinguished by its atmosphere, delicious food, and beautiful garden. Cuisine there revolves around Georgian dishes, but you will also find a touch of the Middle East.
Tel +995 322 196 669
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Black Lion (Shavi Lomi) – 28 Zurab Kvlividze St, Tbilisi
The restaurant is an homage to Georgia’s favorite artist, Niko Pirosmani, a naive painter whose favorite subjects were animals, a singer named Margarita and feast scenes. The flea-market furniture, tablecloths and china make the Black Lion an ideal setting for anybody hankering to create a one-of-a-kind, laid-back feast scene of his own, with hearty original takes on traditional Georgian cooking.
The restaurant is the brainchild of local celebrity chef Meriko Gubeladze, who opened Shavi Lomi in May 2011 with three of her friends: interior designer Guga Kotetishvili, film director Levan Koguashvili and Tazo Kipshidze. Word quickly spread about a new mouthwatering place serving never-before-seen dishes like green grits (ghomi, a western Georgia staple, is white); khachapuritos, which are chicken or beef quesadillas with thin Armenian lavash substituting for tortillas; and Ghobi, an enormous wooden bowl packed with appetizers – jonjoli, a cheese assortment, phkali (beet, walnut and spinach paste), pickles, beans, cornbread and other delights – that everyone dips into communally.
Tel +995 322 960 956
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Craft Wine Restaurant - 54, Egnate Ninoshvili St Tbilisi 0112
Relaxed, low-lit restaurant and wine bar, serving georgian dishes and natural wines.
Set in the charming garden, Craft found its home in the heritage building once the residence of prominent French writer Alexandre Dumas. Guests are treated with Georgian comfort dishes paired with a variety of local wines gathered from all around the country.
Tel: +995 599 66 33 00
email: gamarjoba@craftwinerestaurant.com
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Kopala Restaurant - 58/10 Chekhov St Tbilisi
Built on the walls of the Old City, the restaurant has a beautiful view. You can see the ancient Orthodox churches of Old Tbilisi, the Metekhi Bridge over the Mtkvari River, the mosque, the synagogue, and the traditional Georgian sulfur baths. In fact, the restaurant is exactly where the residences of the kings were located.
Tel: +995 322 77 55 20
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Sofiko - 8 Dzmebi Zdanevichebi St Tbilisi
A lot has been said and written about bohemian life of Tbilisi in the19th century. Old Meidan was one of the most popular and outstanding districts with its many inns. More than century has passed, but in this beautiful district you can still enjoy a pleasant atmosphere with dishes that revive the stories of OldTbilisi and awaken nostalgia. Meama, on a cozy cobbled street, brings to life unique Georgian meals with the taste of old-time flavours.
Tel: +995 558 31 11 33
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Alubali - 6 G. Akhvlediani St Tbilisi
Just off Ahkvladeli Street, a one-way lane of Irish style pubs and massage parlors locals still call Perovskaya, there is a little hidden courtyard behind a metal mesh entrance. It’s more like a homey botanical patio with bamboo, lilacs, irises, various colorful florets and a half-dozen wooden tables where some of the freshest, lightest and most delectable Georgian food in Tbilisi is served. There is no sign above the entrance, but the name of the oasis is Alubali – “Cherry” in Georgian.
The menu is minimalistic for a Georgian restaurant, with a strong focus on Megrelian, west Georgian cuisine known for its spiciness, gutsiness and for its grits.
Tel: +995 599 36 27 49
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Rigi - Saarbrucken Square, Tbilisi
At “Rigi” you will be served the Tbilisi-style and traditional Georgian dishes created in a simple but peculiar way. The authentic Old Town Tbilisi recipes have been adapted to satisfy the tastes of the modern day customers.
Tel +995 577 332 122
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Café Lelia - Vegetarian Café - 18 Ioane Shavteli St Tbilisi
The beautiful interior is preserved from Soviet times. The Place was built for ART Gallery, then transformed Middle-Eastern sweet shop with beautiful Oriental style, loved and well-remembered by many locals. There’s also a small outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your meal while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
Tel: + 995 593 28 10 85
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Oro Tbilisi - 5 Marjanishvili St Tbilisi
You will savour the ingredients of Mingrelian cuisine in practically every dish on the menu. “I was mainly inspired by the combination of the retro and modern styles typical of Georgia. The Mingrelia region, which is famous for its diverse cuisine and local decorative elements, was also a source of inspiration. In Mingrelian, “ORO” means shadow, and the ornaments on the walls come from precisely this region.
Tel: + 995 593 28 10 85
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Muse - 52 Vertskhli street Tbilisi
Set in a tiny street of old Tbilisi, with special vibes and vintage athmosphere. Live Jazz music, here you can taste wines and cool off in the evenings.
This place will be appreciated by any connoisseur of natural wines.
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Bazar Orbeliani - V. Vekua St 3A Tbilisi
“Bazari Orbelianze” is the oldest building in Tbilisi, which has been one of the important historical sites of Tbilisi since 1886 – the bazari. The history of “Bazari Orbeliani” starts from the 19th century, which we restored, updated and adapted to today’s modernity. For a quick snack at breakfast, lunch, dinner or a drink “Bazari Orbeliani” includes more than 70 food outlets and is the first food mall in Georgia. On the spot you can taste: Georgian, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese, Italian dishes, which makes the facility more interesting and also responds to its diverse concept, which suits guests of all ages and interests.
Tel: + 995 591 505 752
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Cafè Stamba -14 Merab Kostava St Tbilisi
A tangible celebration of Georgia’s culinary heritage, the cafe offers an avant-garde take on the country’s classic dishes and flavors alongside with modern international cuisine, making it a major player in the evolving foodie scene surfacing across the capital. Breakfast is also a global affair that is sure to become a firm fixture on Tbilisi society’s brunch circuit and, like the all-day menu, is crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients produced in collaboration with the Georgian Farmers’ Association for assured, farm-to-table quality.
Tel: + 995 32 202 19 99
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Pink Bar -14 Merab Kostava St Tbilisi
Pink Bar caters to every sort of urban adventurer. It’s relaxed and dynamic during the daytime, perfect for winding down, and boozy yet sophisticated upon sunset. With the character of its design and an authenticity that permeates the place, it is a hard to beat hideout in the city.
Tel: + 995 32 202 19 99
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Just outside Tbilisi:

Gardenia Shevardnadze - Nikoloz Khudadovi Street 138, Tbilisi
Gardenia Shevardnadze is one of the most rejuvenating places in Tbilisi. With its Villa Gardenia, Little Café, flower shop and German-style garden replete with diverse plants and colorful flowers, it is a magical spot for gardeners and anyone with an appreciation for beauty and nature.
Five years after the garden opened, Gardenia Shevardnadze Little Café was added to the site. Most of its products are brought in from Guria, the childhood home of the garden’s founder. Highlights on the Gardenia cafe menu include natural tea from Guria (grown on site at the Gardenia plantation) and cakes and pastries which are baked according to family recipes. Please note that this is a small but popular café which is usually booked, so we advise you to make a reservation in advance so as to avoid a long wait time.
Tel +995 599 181 634
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