FUNICULAR
Read moreOne of the best restaurants in the city is located at the arrival of the funicular at the top of Mtatsminda. In Soviet times it was one of the most prestigious restaurants in Tbilisi. You can admire the panorama from behind the glass window or on the terrace, while enjoying fine cuisine. At night, the city lights make the panorama magical. During the day, you can enjoy a four-hour break in the nearby tea room. Don't hesitate to climb the stairs leading to the top to admire the superb view...
IN THE SHADOW OF METEKHI
Read moreHigh quality Georgian cuisine, slightly less luxurious atmosphere than in Meidan (which belongs to the same group), but still select. The restaurant is superbly located in Avlabari, at the top of the cliffs overlooking the Koura River. The bay window allows a dinner with a splendid panorama. High prices. There are often music or dance groups. The noise level can be a little too high. Superb view of the fortress and the river. The dishes are varied, and you will enjoy good service. At the end of the day and at night, the panorama is magical.
77 RUE KOSTAVA
Read moreThis is a good address at the entrance to Sabourtalo, a large building just after the Place des Des on the right when you come from Roustavéli (second part of Kostava Street). Several restaurants are located there:
Matchakhéla
Phone phone (8) 99 60 70 87
Who is a form of improved sakhatchapouré; There are excellent adzharians khatchapouris (perhaps the best in the city). Other Georgian dishes are also available for low prices (10-15 lari per person).
Taghlaoura Mobile phone (8) 99 60 70 87
A good restaurant at average prices and a brasserie; The house beer is very good.
There is also a French restaurant Paris (see below) and a billiard room.
BARAKA MODI (BARAQUE « VIENS ! »)
Read moreMéidan (at the corner of Léssélidzé and Toumanian streets, when they lead to Méidan).
Above the entrance, a sculpture of big cook in tchokha. Quality doukani on the old Square Square, in the heart of the old Tbilisi. The menu is varied; if these are not the first prices, food is delicious. The folklorist decoration is not unpleasant.
CHINA TOWN
Read moreThe most chic and largest of the Chinese restaurants in Tbilisi. Very good kitchen, not so expensive that this (dishes for 6 lari). Located on the plot at the beginning of Chardin Street (the stairs have to be lowered from Lésselidzé).
LAGHIDZE
Read moreIt is one of the favourite Sakhatchapourés of the Tbilissiens, especially those nostalgic for the past. It was its founder, Mitrophane Laghidzé, who invented a kind of syrup served here, a mixture of different fruity syrups, sugar and water, called Laghidzé water. You can still drink here. Laghidzé was the first facility to serve adzharians adzharians in Tbilisi, and the cook of the 1950 s, which introduces a commercialized form of the Georgian doughnut, still works here! The garden is in the very style of 1960 and the prices of the khatchapouris are derisory: It's also a mission of the place to feed not very rich mouths. The place is threatened by the project to renovate the avenue, it may have to close its doors for a while.
MATRIOCHKA
Read moreThe best Russian restaurant in Tbilisi, opened in 2003. The whole garden that goes with - matriochkas are the theme of choice! Delicious Russian cuisine. Very Soviet building, on the Place des Des (when you go down the Kostava street from the Philharmonie, right side, you have to cross the square (always right side) and it's opposite.
PIZZERIA PREGO
Read moreOne of the best pizza in the city, one more intimate in the Sabourtalo district. It attracts modern youth in Tbilisi. These are not first prices (from 10-15 lari), but the service is appreciable and the atmosphere warm, especially in Sabourtalo.
A new address to Vaké: 14 rue Paliachvili.
SUPRA
Read moreDon't be fooled by appearances, contrary to its name, this restaurant serves Turkish, not Georgian, cuisine. Indeed, in Georgia, the above refers to the banquet, but this word is also used in the languages of neighbouring countries. It originally comes from a Turkish word, nadimi. You will enjoy Turkish dishes with a very fast and efficient service - it seems that Turkish restaurateurs invest a lot in its quality. According to tradition, one orders his dishes in the window, as in popular restaurants in Turkey.
PASSANAOURI
Read moreAn excellent little restaurant, reminiscent of the village of Mtiouletie where the khinkalis are supposed to be the best. Indeed, they are excellent here, as well as the mtsvadis and kababis. Fun little wooden folk decorations with the tables glued to the ceiling. Many expats have spotted it, but with good reason: pleasant service, reasonable prices. The atmosphere is very pleasant, the places attract the locals, it is always a guarantee of good food, dishes with excellent value for money, and good service. In conclusion, a very good address
DZVELI SARDAPHI (« À LA VIEILLE CAVE »)
Read moreIt 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.
KALINA
Read moreSlavic 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.
ART CAFE TIFLIS BRUNCH
Read moreJust 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.
RESTAURANT ZANDUKELI
Read moreA "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.
MOULIN ÉLECTRIQUE
Read moreA 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.
SOLOLAKIS KARI (LA PORTE DE SOLOLAKI)
Read moreHistorical 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.
GOETHE CAFE
Read moreThe «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.