You could easily come to Georgia for food alone. Here, cuisine is not just a part of culture—it’s a language of hospitality, a way to show love and respect.
Georgians adore cooking, they love hosting guests, and they protect traditions, turning every table into a small celebration. And when this passion meets the concepts of contemporary restaurants and wine-driven gastrotecas, the experience becomes truly unforgettable.
So if you find yourself in Tbilisi and want to eat remarkably well (which is not difficult here), we’ve rounded up a selection of restaurants with different concepts—but the same unmistakable Georgian hospitality.
Barbarestan — A Restaurant in a Historic House Inspired by the First Georgian Feminist Chef of the 19th Century
Address: 132 Agmashenebeli Avenue
Phone: +995 32 294 37 79
Instagram: @barbarestan
Facebook: barbarestan
On Agmashenebeli Avenue, surrounded by the historic facades of a former German district, hides a restaurant that has become a symbol of Tbilisi’s new gastronomic movement.
Barbarestan is a family-run project inspired by the legacy of Barbare Eristavi-Jorjadze—19th-century writer, feminist, and author of the legendary The Complete Cuisine, the first Georgian cookbook written by a woman.
The Makaradze family, who own the restaurant, carefully revived forgotten recipes from her book and reinterpreted them through a contemporary lens. The interior preserves the spirit of the 19th century: brick walls, folk-patterned ceramics, candles, vintage mirrors, and Barbare’s portrait glowing under warm lamps.
What to order: chicken chakhokhbili in creamy garlic sauce, eggplant with walnut paste, beet and spinach pkhali, veal in rich pomegranate sauce, and for dessert—pear tart with honey and walnuts.
Poliphonia — The Stylish Natural-Wine Gastroteca of “New Tbilisi”
Adress: 29 Chonkadze St
Phone: +995 577 78 62 68
Web: poliphoniatbilisi.com
Hours: среда–воскресенье 12:00–00:00
A centerpiece of Tbilisi’s new culinary wave and a must-visit for wine lovers and curious foodies.
Poliphonia follows a clear philosophy: “to reinterpret forgotten rural recipes and create new ones.” The kitchen brings back rare regional dishes of Georgia using wild, seasonal, local ingredients. The wine list focuses on natural Georgian wine, including rare qvevri selections.
The menu is intentionally short and changes often: jonjoli tempura, wild-greens pkhali, lobio in ketsi, fermented appetizers. Average bill: $25–40 per person.
Café Littera — A Restaurant Housed in the Historic Writers’ House
Adress: 13 Ivane Machabeli St
Phone: +995 577 14 63 92
Web: littera.ge
Facebook: littera.cheftekuna
Set inside the iconic Writers’ House in the Sololaki district, Café Littera opened in 2015 under the direction of chef Tekuna Gachechiladze—one of the leading figures of modern Georgian cuisine. Here, traditional Georgian flavors meet contemporary techniques and an artistic approach.
For example, the classic elarji (corn and cheese porridge) is transformed into suluguni croquettes with almond sauce.
The restaurant’s ambiance deserves special mention: a lush garden tucked behind the mansion, high ceilings, antique decor. Average check: around $40 per person.
The Kitchen — A Contemporary Gastronomic Restaurant
Adress: 14 Merab Kostava St, Tbilisi, Georgia
Phone: +995 32 202 00 02
Web: roomshotels.com/hotel/tbilisi
Located inside Rooms Hotel Tbilisi, this restaurant has become one of the city’s most recognizable dining spots.
The space stands out for Tbilisi: industrial brick walls, vintage lighting, large windows, and an open kitchen. The vibe feels closer to Berlin or New York.
Chef Levan Buadze builds the menu around Georgian flavors with modern accents: classic chicken chakhokhbili becomes lighter and creamier, while khinkali are served with original sauces and herbs.
A great breakfast spot, too: yogurt, porridge, and khachapuri in the morning. The wine list is compact but smart, focusing on natural wines from small Georgian estates. Average check with wine: $30–40 per person.
Tsiskvili Terrace — A City-View Restaurant with a Wide Open Terrace
Adress: 80 Zviad Gamsakhurdia Embankment, Tbilisi, Georgia
Phone: +995 32 2 888 555
Web: tsiskvili.ge
Opened in summer 2024, Tsiskvili Terrace is the newest concept from renowned restaurant group Tsiskvili.
Located high above the river embankment, it offers panoramic views over the city. There is a large terrace, a bar, and an open show-kitchen where guests can watch dishes being prepared.
What to try: grilled mtsvadi (Georgian barbecue), signature mushroom appetizers, gomi and adjika served in clay ketsi bowls. A perfect spot for lunch on the terrace or a sunset dinner overlooking Tbilisi.
Veriko — Modern Georgian Cuisine Inside an Old Wine Factory
Adress: 1 Vasil Petriashvili Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
Phone: +995 591 332 277
Facebook: verikorestaurant
An intriguing restaurant located inside the historic Wine Factory N1 in the lively, creative Vera district.
The interior blends the industrial character of the old winery with warm minimalism: brick, wood, soft lighting, wine racks, and an open layout that fills with jazz and conversations at night.
The chef focuses on local products and authentic flavors served with subtle finesse. The compact menu highlights vegetables, grilled meats, and expressive Georgian tastes.
Try the veal in red-wine and tkemali sauce, and from desserts, churchela in chocolate.
Oro — A Contemporary Interpretation of Megrelian Cuisine
Adress: 5 Kote Marjanishvili Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
Phone: +995 599 66 22 88
Web: orotbilisi.ge
In the heart of Tbilisi, Oro reimagines Megrelian cuisine—one of the most aromatic and flavor-rich branches of Georgian gastronomy. The concept was created by the team behind the popular Strada chain.
The interior is unexpectedly minimalist for Georgia: soft lighting, natural wood, and an intimate atmosphere.
The menu centers around Megrelian classics: elarji, chicken in bazhe, seasonal-vegetable pkhali, crispy mchadi, and fiery homemade sauces. Average check: $25–35 with a glass of wine.
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