The best restaurants Georgia

Here is a very good specialist of Russian and Ukrainian cuisine, to remind us of the time, not so ancient, when Batumi was a cosmopolitan city of the great Russian-Soviet empire. They serve excellent pelmenis, a kind of Russian-style ravioli (but they have their own particularity and only tasting them will allow you to see it). Don't hesitate to try other specialties that you want to try, or let yourself be surprised by an unknown name. The service is successful, adapting to the crowds, the atmosphere is warm. Diving into the "empire" is undeniable.

It is one of the most authentic gastronomic restaurants on the left bank, a highly recommended address. Installed in the basement of the building, the decoration is worth a look. An excellent house white wine accompanies a rather spicy cuisine such as koupatis (sausages) and mtsvadis as well. Taste the succulent "Odjakhouri", a pan-fried meat and potato dish. The place has no street side but is well worth a visit.

A folk and chic restaurant that wants to revive the Laze cuisine (these cousins of the Georgians, now Muslims of Turkey) alongside the Mingrelian cuisine. An original concept, in an expensive but very good restaurant. Such a culinary experience is not given every day, so the price is worth it to taste, even if only once, the specialities mentioned. Let's not forget the excellent Georgian wines offered à la carte, which we will be able to advise you, and the high standard service. Pleasant atmosphere and smiling welcome.

Slavic restaurant unmissable at night: the white walls and furniture are like a full moon in the dark street! The decoration is very well thought out, the soft music and the subdued lighting are pleasant and the whole is perfect for a quiet dinner between lovers. Russian meals, salads, kebabs, ravioli or large assortments of meat and fish. You can also enjoy a hearty brunch or take a break between two visits, savour a good cake and drink a cup of tea, especially in autumn or winter. Good atmosphere.

Just a stone's throw from the old town, this café offers salads, brunches and snacks all day long concocted with very good products. Friendly service and quality, even if there are no authentic Georgian recipes on the plates. On the other hand, the walls are lined with photos and paintings sold by local artists. The place is a pleasant break between two explorations, the atmosphere is pleasant. Nice place to recharge your batteries! In the evening, in the summer, you can give some jazz concerts there.

On the avenue of the new seaside resort, the Adjarouli Sakhli is a huge restaurant, modern and folklore at the same time, specializing in Adjar cuisine. It is a good synthesis of the new Batoumi, which is modern and traditional at the same time. Many rooms, superb sea views (it is directly on the beach); 2 km from the center. The cuisine is succulent and the specialities numerous. Everyone will find his or her favourite dish, not forgetting the varied wine list, which we will be able to advise you on. Successful service.

Directly on the seafront, this restaurant opened less than five years ago and specialises in fish - something that had been missing in the port city until then. Inside, there is room for folklore and design decoration. The dishes are a little expensive, but the excellent service, the very good fish accompanied by the best Georgian wines are a definite justification. Warm atmosphere, diverse population. A good meal in perspective.

A "European bistro", founded by a Bavarian adventurer. It is a haven where the western Humanitarian of Tbilisi are found, in the area of Vera where many of them live. But some Georgians also go there to taste cheap, cheap European cuisine. Far from an elite restaurant, there are good South German, French (pancakes) and Italian dishes. It also serves the best Georgian wines, and one can eat a khatchapouri. The atmosphere is family, and you can simply drink a beer.

A warm and lively place, in a small courtyard on Rue Lessélidzé. Local cuisine at low rates in a quiet atmosphere during the day, more lively in the evening. Live music occasionally. Fast service. Ideal for a break when visiting old Tbilisi and soaking up the atmosphere of the local youth. Here you can enjoy fresh salads and Georgian cuisine. An excellent place to relax at the end of the day with a glass of wine and good music.

This restaurant in the seaside pavilion right on the old port, with its idyllic terrace in summer is a highlight of Batoumi! Typically, people come here to enjoy a khatchapouri adjare while watching the sea and the port, drinking a beer or coffee. There is space directly on the quay, on the upper terrace, inside ... This is the café-restaurant of the Batoumian tout-venant! Good food, thirst-quenching or comforting drinks, quality service, a varied and rhythmic atmosphere. In short, a good place.

If you're looking for the specialist of khatchapouri adjarouli, this bun filled with cheese, this is the place to come! The Saradjakhama is an authentic address, more for natives than for tourists, but still one of the most famous in the city for its speciality. So it's a good place to meet the locals, and exchange (if there's no language barrier) on the mutual love for the khatchapouri of the place that you will feel from the first bite. Friendly atmosphere and smiling staff.

Historical places: in the 19th century, it was already one of the favourite Dukanis of Tbilisi. Nothing has changed, or almost, the name is the same, like the configuration of the restaurant (separate tables, possibility to hold banquets, separate rooms, etc.). It is a spacious and pleasant doukani of high standing. A stage regularly welcomes music groups. The khinkalis are also very good. The best Georgian wines are served there. The prices are quite high.

The «canteen» of the Goethe Institute (the German International Institute) is a very nice cafe led by a Georgian chef who lived in South Germany and offers excellent Swabian cuisine. Daily dishes (Spätzle, Maultaschen), salads, Wi-fi and a pleasant atmosphere. 

The "Old Boat" in French. However here is a brand new boat put ashore a few years ago which is on the edge of the "Boulevard" (right side when you go towards the beach). Here is a rather kitschy idea but full of charm in the end. The interior is surprising, with good quality Georgian food and well prepared fish. A rather original experience that has found its success, more among tourists than locals. Good drinks as well. Attentive and available service. Warm atmosphere.

The Tea House is a rather prestigious tea room in Batoumi. Its standing is equal to the delicious hot drinks it serves; it is indeed the best place to taste adjare tea, or a tasty Turkish coffee - the one in Batumi is the best in all of Georgia. The Tea House offers excellent Uzbek plovs (rice dishes) for your meals. The place is very popular because it is almost an institution here. You will quickly understand why, both for its service and for the atmosphere that emerges from it.

This beautiful typical house is just waiting for you. While many people claim the difficulties of finding it, it is worth the effort of persevering geographical research. The house is beautiful, its decoration even more, you will have the choice between a veranda or a beautiful terrace opening on a beautiful view of Tbilisi. In the summer, you will be able to enjoy a very refined local gastronomy, accompanied by a superb wine list. Make a reservation as the restaurant attracts crowds from both Georgia and abroad. Excellent atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.

A Turkish fast-food restaurant where you can eat delicious plates of meat or vegetable gratins, or spicy sauces, much loved by the Turkish and Azeri communities in Tbilisi (the Azerbaijani ambassador can often be seen there!). No menu, we look at the dishes in the window and tell the waiter what we think is appetizing. For dessert, delicious baklavas and succulent Turkish tea. Georgians like to put aquariums in their restaurants; here Digitürk projects the modern version: we see aquarium films, in a fixed shot!

Genuine Tbilisi gastronomic place, cheap and quality, specialist of khinkalis. It is the largest sakhinklé of the city, and one of the favourites of Tbilisians. Huge space in the basement, on several levels, several large common rooms and individual rooms to be reserved for holding dinners. The aquariums are the only decoration - typical. In addition to the kinkhalis, you can enjoy delicious salads. A very wide range of dishes.

If you suddenly have a craving for pizza, head for this pizzeria, it's one of the best in Tbilisi. The restaurant is not especially cheap by local standards, but its cuisine is good. It is located in the most modern and "westernized" district of the city, Vaké. It is a Georgian version of pizza. The Georgians have their own way of preparing them but they are really good. You can also try salads, pasta, steaks or beef stroganoff.

Here is a new and pleasant café in town where you can come at any time of the day to drink a coffee or a beer, all accompanied by sweet or salty sweets. Possibility to taste khatchapouris or quick snacks such as sandwiches like croque-monsieur, but also small pizzas, plates of skewers, trays of chips. Interesting cocktail menu (with or without alcohol). Good local and tourist atmosphere at the same time. Attentive and smiling service. A café where it is good to settle down and enjoy the moment.

The restaurant can be a good stopover between two visits on Roustaveli Avenue. The establishment offers good value for money. The atmosphere and service are good. It offers an interesting mix of Georgian, oriental and European cuisine. Their trout in pomegranate or nut/cheese sauce is succulent. You can enjoy traditional basic dishes such as katchapuri and kinkhalis. It is a favourite place for locals. Good dishes that you can share with several people, enough to recharge your batteries to go back home!

Here is a rather unusual place by its name, but whose concept is that of a literary café as we can imagine. Here you can find a typical Georgian "litératourouli" café, pleasant to have a drink and enjoy cakes in the central street of the old town. Not forgetting the books available (most of them in Georgian or English). At the same time modern, intimate, and in the heart of the Batoumian outings, one spends a pleasant moment there.

It's a fabulous place, right in the heart of Tbilisi. You will enjoy excellent Georgian fusion cuisine, very refined and delicate. The chef is very well known in the city. His reputation is well established among the business elite. One particularly appreciates these carefully prepared dishes in their presentation and flavour in a very elegant setting. The terrace opens up to a splendid view of Tbilisi. You can also admire it in winter through the large bay windows. In the evening, everything becomes magical, with a jazz concert as a backdrop. We recommend it.

A good typical Caucasian restaurant (we prepare the skewers on the field) on the road to Akhalkalaki.

Its name comes from the ceremony of serving wine directly from the famous qvreri, the buried amphora. Azarpesha is an elegant wine restaurant decorated with old photos and huge clay wine amphoras. The atmosphere is very warm. The restaurant offers Georgian and oriental specialities in generous portions and an assortment of quality wines. Keep your appetite to discover the flavours of the country! The music can be on the rendezvous, through polyphonic songs absolutely magnificent to hear, on request.

In Vaké, this restaurant is a very popular place among the Vakélis, known for its khatchapouris which are delicious as well as being cheap: with cheese, egg, yoghurt... We strongly advise you to make a detour to find this address, which has a very good reputation in the neighbourhood - good and fast food, very affordable, something to win on all fronts. Moreover, the restaurant is open quite late in the evening, which allows you to take a break to get full at any time.

In an alley perpendicular to the main street, this basement restaurant offers in its warm setting made of old stones (not really authentic, but hey, let's pretend...), woods and old pictures of the fortress, a roborative and cheap cuisine. The khatchapouris (a kind of bread stuffed with cheese) are delicious, and the menu offers some assortments of local cuisine that will satisfy every appetite. Good drinks are also available. You can come here at any time of the day. Warm atmosphere and good service.

Set in beautiful brick cellars, Poliphonia refers to the superb Georgian polyphonic songs. Chef Zuka Shonia revisits Georgian cuisine, offering both traditional dishes to share and modern Georgian dishes. The wine list is carefully selected: all wines are organic (produced without the use of fertilizers and other chemical additives). The atmosphere here is cosmopolitan, relaxed and the service flawless. A cuisine rich in aromas, flavors and spices, a must-try.

Café where you can eat simply next to the beach; the place is a curiosity, with mosaics and open air; it was designed by the sculptor Zourab Tsérétéli. The menu is basic, but people come to eat here mainly because the Octopus Cafe is superbly located. In the end, a beer and a khatchapouri adjarouli (this cheesy bread that can only be melted) should be enough. Warm and friendly atmosphere, varied population. Dynamic and smiling service. In short, a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the scenery.

It's one of Tbilisi's must-sees, one of the best restaurants. Treat yourself, crown a day of exploration with a delicious dinner! Excellent Georgian cuisine, by one of the best Georgian chefs. You will taste these dishes in a sumptuous setting, admiring a superb panorama of the city. The establishment really deserves its reputation, it wins almost all the votes. When the weather is nice, choose the terrace to enjoy the dishes. Excellent service, a must to appreciate the best of the country's gastronomy.

A real crush. This is a unique, almost exceptional setting, a little removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. In the summer, you can settle down in a shady inner courtyard to enjoy delicious Georgian or Western cuisine. Time stands still, time to taste your dish, to open a book and put yourself in brackets for a moment, and to take the pulse of the country. In winter, the restaurant takes its quarters indoors. Book your table, the place is very popular!

Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner? Whichever option you choose, you won't be disappointed between a sumptuous breakfast or an excellent dinner. At the Rooms Hotel, the setting, all wooden with its open space kitchen and copper pots and pans (from which we get the best of the aromas), has been designed with great style. The service is very professional and fast. The preparation of the dishes is original, the cuisine is fine, we can find Western cuisine or oriental influence. Excellent reception.

The establishment is well worth a visit, if only for a drink or a break to admire the absolutely fantastic view of the city below. The decoration is quite original, a large bay window opens onto the city and the walls are decorated with paint. In the summer, you will enjoy the garden; it would be a shame not to honour its name translated into English... Good atmosphere all day long with a population that changes as the hours go by. Good service with a smile.

The best restaurant in Mtskheta is deserved. It's not easy to get to. In times of rush, the sorrowful spirits will say that the service is a bit slow. Bring cash, credit cards are not accepted. Located 5 km out of town, on the main road, you can get there by taxi. The marchroutky stop in front. This popular local family restaurant serves excellent Georgian cuisine, which you can enjoy on the terrace when the weather is fine, offering kinkhaly and katchapury. Order from the bar.

For its decoration, the establishment, in a beautiful house, is a tribute to the naive painter Niko Pirosmani. In terms of gastronomy, we are completely off the beaten track. This restaurant, "the black lion", makes it a point of honour to welcome its "guests of God", as the tradition of hospitality dictates. To define her cuisine, the chef, Meriko Gubeladze, says: "It's not so much fusion cuisine as a surprise from the Frigidaire! "Jazz Festival Musicians' HQ. Very original menu, excellent, very successful. Superb service.

This restaurant serves excellent traditional Georgian cuisine, including the inevitable and delicious kinkhali and katchapuri, not forgetting the basic dishes of Western cuisine such as pizzas, salads. simple sandwiches, or vegetarian dishes. Good wines accompany the dishes. On sunny days, you will enjoy the terrace, but the sorrowful spirits will say that, close to the road, it is noisy. The welcome is excellent and you will benefit from good service. The establishment therefore wins all the votes.

Situated on the shores of the Tortue lake, this restaurant offers a beautiful view and a very relaxing setting after a good walk. You can also stop there after a visit to the nearby Ethnographic Museum. Here you can taste pizzas, hamburgers, grilled meat, the essential dishes of Georgian gastronomy. Good cocktails are also served here. In May, you can admire the famous and magnificent Dragon Boat Race, which originated in China.