Taste of Tbilisi: 33 Best Restaurants, Bars, and Wineries to Try in Tbilisi, Georgia
Georgian food is unique, indulgent, and a must-have when visiting the country. In this blog, I help share the hidden gems and popular hotspots that define the essence of Tbilisi's culinary scene. Whether you're a connoisseur of traditional, authentic Georgian cuisine or craving international flavors, this curated list of the best places to eat and drink (all of which I have personally indulged in) promises a full and happy belly.
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Georgian Drinks to Try in Tbilisi
There are several drinks that Georgia is known for - some contain alcohol, some do not. But the pride of the country by far is Georgian wine. Let’s get into a list of drinks to try in Georgia.
GEORGIAN WINE | Georgia's most culturally significant drink is wine. Traditionally processed in underground clay vessels called qvevri using the native Saperavi grape, Georgian wine tastes unlike most other wines worldwide (in the best way).
CHACHA | Made from the leftover grapes from winemaking, chacha is a twice-distilled liquor with high potency - usually 50%+ but often 70%+ from home brews
GEORGIAN CRAFT BEER | Two of my favorite craft beers from Georgia are Black Lion IPA and Alkhanaidze beer
BORJOMI WATER | Naturally carbonated mineral water from the Borjomi Gorge in Central Georgia
LAGIDZE WATER | A fizzy drink made with natural syrups and flavors
Georgian Food to Try in Tbilisi
Georgian cuisine is heavy with bread, dairy, and DELICIOUSNESS. Full disclosure, if you have a dairy or gluten intolerance you may have difficulty navigating some of the traditional cuisine. Even so, there is a decent range of restaurants popping up around Tbilisi where you can find meals (not Georgian) within your dietary restrictions or that serve variations of these must-try Georgian foods. Everyone should try these key Georgian dishes if you can during their visit to Tbilisi, Georgia!
KHACHAPURI | Cheese-filled bread - some in a boat-shaped pastry with egg, some in a pizza shape (imeruli khachapuri)
KHINKALI | A Georgian version of the dumpling but much larger. Traditionally stuffed with meat, fish, or vegetables
PKHALI | Cooked vegetables ground in with walnut paste to create a spread (pkhali)
CHURCHKHELA | Georgian sweet that consists of nuts strung together and coated in a grape juice mixture and cured for days
KHARCHO | A hearty beef stew in a rich, spiced broth, sometimes served with rice
SHKMERULI | Chicken simmered in a bold garlic sauce
AJAPSANDALI | Vegetarian Georgian dish primarily consisting of roasted eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, etc in oil and herbs
SHOTIS PURI | A famous canoe-shaped Georgian bread, traditionally baked in a deep clay oven
GEORGIAN SALAD | Tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, and walnut paste - very similar to a Mediterranean salad
MEGRELIAN CUISINE | A cuisine from the North-Western region of Georgia (Samegrelo Region) best known for ghomi and sulguni cheese
33 Best Restaurants, Bars, & Wineries in Tbilisi
Georgian Restaurants
Ethno Tsiskvilia
One of the best places in Tbilisi to have a traditional Georgian dinner and a show is at Ethno Tsiskvilia. Georgian music and dance are performed in a cozy, ornate setting with a menu containing all of your favorite Georgian dishes.
It is recommended to make a reservation if you’d like to sit in the live entertainment section.
📍Location: 99 Akaki Beliashvili St, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Zala Restaurant and Cellar
Wow! Truly one of my favorite restaurants in Tbilisi. Not only for the food, but for the ambiance, staff, and occasional live music. Zala Restaurant and Cellar is an inviting restaurant near Rustaveli Station that has gone above and beyond with attention to detail, the priority of fresh ingredients, and an excellent selection of local wines and musicians.
📍Location: 2 Belinski St, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Shavi Lomi
A recommendation to us by several locals was Shavi Lomi. Beautiful restaurant with moody indoor and patio seating and some of the best service we had dining in Tbilisi. The menu is elevated Georgian style, a little pricier than most similar restaurants but worthwhile nonetheless for the delectable flavors and pleasant, intimate environment.
📍Location: 28 Zurab Kvlividze St, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Mravaljamieri
Another location to see Georgian folk dance in Tbilisi while you dine. Mravaljamieri is popular among tourists and boasts big dining rooms in a relaxed environment.
This dinner and show is more casual and touristy than at Ethno Tsiskvilia.
📍Location: PQPF+R8J, ნიკოლოზ ბარათაშვილის სახელობის მარცხენა სანაპირო, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Baoma
Baoma is a cozy Georgian restaurant with stunning views of the city and the fortress from its terrace. You can find all of the famous Georgian dishes here and they are delicious! I highly recommend their khinkali (pictured above) and khachapuri! Every day there are live music performances in the evenings. Good views, hospitable staff, and excellent Georgian food in a bustling location.
📍Location: 11 Erekle II St, Tbilisi - Get directions on Google Maps
Keto & Kote
A highlight of Keto & Kote is the terrace with beautiful views. Try to get a table out there if available! As for the food, you can expect a curated menu with elevated Georgian dishes consisting of high-quality, fresh ingredients.
📍Location: 3 მიხეილ ზანდუკელის ჩიხი, 3 თორაძის ჩიხი, Tbilisi 0179, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Chaduna
A yummy breakfast and brunch restaurant in Tbilisi is Chaduna! Not only do they serve great breakfast, but they are also a wine bar, and coffee shop, and stay open until 11 PM. While they have a fairly reserved menu consisting of a few breakfast dishes, bruschetta, and Chaduna specials, you are sure to find something delicious here. I highly recommend you try the Chizhi Bizhi (Georgian shakshuka), veggie quesadilla, and Syrniki (cottage cheese pancake).
📍Location: 18 Galaktion Tabidze Street T'bilisi, 0105 - Get directions on Google Maps
Puri Guliani
Well-known for its pastries and desserts, Puri Guliani also serves a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu consisting of a mix of traditional Georgian and Westernized dishes with stunning views of Kura River.
📍Location: Saarbrucken Square Tbilisi Tbilisi, 0102, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Veriko
Veriko could be argued as “not true Georgian” because its menu consists of a mix of traditional dishes with an international, modern twist, plus some plates that just fall out of the Georgian category altogether. However, I think this is appealing to many people as well, to change up the cuisine and enjoy truly delicious and complex flavors with a touch of authenticity.
The pan-fried cauliflower steak with truffle sauce and Georgian salad were astounding.
Bonus: Some sweet kitties joined us for dinner
📍Location: 1 Vasil Petriashvili Street, Tbilisi 0179, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Dadiani
Dadiani is an elegant and authentic restaurant with Megrelian cuisine. The cost is a bit higher here than many other Georgian restaurant options but was still highly recommended to us by locals and didn’t disappoint. Try the kebabs, elarji, and kharcho!
📍Location: 11b Bakhtrioni St, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
RadioCafe
RadioCafe is known for its variety of khachapuri, pastries, and drinks. Its focus is modern Georgian cuisine with a coffee-shop vibe, serving numerous specialty coffee drinks along savory plates. Located across the street from Leonidze Park, the cozy patio seating gives customers views of the beautiful trees and greenery across the road.
📍Location: 29 Atoneli St, Tbilisi 0100, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Caravanserai Bakery
Caravanserai Bakery is a. cute, hidden underground bakery in Old Town Tbilisi with fresh and heavenly-tasting Georgian pastries prepared by some lovely ladies. You will find bread goods stuffed with beans, potato, cheese, mushrooms, meat, etc, The entrance is unmarked. Follow the smell with your nose and you’ll find it!
📍Location: 13/40 Sioni St, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Other Restaurants (Not Georgian Cuisine)
The following are some of my tried, tested, and loved favorites for restaurants around Tbilisi that are NOT Georgian cuisine. You will see a wide mix of cuisines below - all of which I have eaten myself. For when you need to change up the routine of Georgian food 😉
Thai Royal Cuisine Tbilisi (Thai)
Authentic Thai restaurant that I returned to several times. I have been to Thailand 4 times and the dishes at Thai Royal Cuisine brought me back there immediately! They have an extensive menu with a range of meat-based or vegetarian dishes. Expect Thai hospitality and kindness from the staff/owners here too!
📍Location: 1 Ivane Machabeli St, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
The Kitchen (New American)
The Kitchen was one of the few new American restaurants that I found in Tbilisi with consistently exceptional quality and range of dishes that itched that desire for healthy modern dishes. The Kitchen is located in ROOMS Hotel Tbilisi, a beautiful 4-star hotel. The prices reflect this but a cozy dining room, good staff, and delicious food make it worth it.
📍Location: 14 Merab Kostava St, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Farina Tbilisi (Pizza)
For high-quality wood-fired pizza in Tbilisi, visit Farina - you won’t be disappointed. All orders are made to order and fresh so a short wait is made worthwhile for the quality pizza to share with friends. A small amount of seating is available indoors and standing tables outside.
Try the Diavola pizza… 👌
📍Location: 1 Vashlovani St, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Cheri Pasta Bar (Italian)
Located in a historical building is Cheri Pasta Bar - serving an excellent pasta menu that really sets the bar high for Italian food in Tbilisi. Authentic, homemade pasta, top-notch service, and vegetarian-friendly with a good selection of meat-free dishes. I highly recommend trying the risotto with roasted red pepper!
TIP: If the dining room on the 1st floor is full, head up to a cocktail bar called SNOBS on the top floor. SNOBS and Cheri are partnered so you can order the full Cheri food menu in this bar where we found it typically easier to grab a table than downstairs in the official Cheri dining location. Also, the vibe upstairs is better in my opinion with dim lighting and dark decor.
📍Location: 24 Galaktion Tabidze St, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Seoul (Korean)
Seoul, located in the neighborhood of Vake, has a menu of authentic Korean food including dishes like gimbap, bibimbap, kimchi fried rice, and Korean cold noodles. K-pop music playing in the restaurant, good portion sizes, and the kind staff all contribute to the memorable dining experience here.
📍Location: Vake-Saburtalo Budapest street, 7 Budapeshti St, Tbilisi 0160, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Ramekai / Orbeliani (Ramen & Sushi)
Ramekai located near Orbeliani Square is where you can find some of the best ramen and sushi rolls in Tbilisi. They have an extensive menu to choose from consisting of ramen, sushi, noodles, and rice dishes - including vegetarian options.
📍Location: 1 Pkhovi St, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Organique Josper (Grill)
For a great selection of grilled meat plates and sides, Organique Josper is a top choice. All steaks are local grass-fed cattle but Organique is more than just steak. You can also order salmon, pork, chicken, or trout and a number of sides and starters (yes, also grilled).
📍Location: 12 Bambis Rigi St, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Feed Me! (Burgers)
For late-night grub (and mouth-watering burgers), Feed Me serves a menu of beef and chicken burgers and fast food sides such as onion rings, fries, and milkshakes. There is nothing but a walk-up window where you can order and pick up your takeaway food.
📍Location: 4 Mikheil Lermontovi St, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Kiwi Vegan Cafe (Vegan)
Kiwi Vegan Cafe was opened in 2015 with the purpose of adding healthy vegan dining to the scene in Tbilisi and also being a progressive entity that proudly and loudly stands for animal rights, positive societal changes, and activism. Not only can you find some of the best tasting, HEALTHY, vegan dishes here, but you can also support Kiwi by purchasing their merchandise or making a clothing donation available to anyone in need.
Kiwi Vegan Cafe is also a laptop-friendly space.
📍Location: 6 Ivane Machabeli St, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Bars
41° Art of Drinks
41° Art of Drinks is a speakeasy-type basement cocktail bar with a hand-written and curated cocktail menu. Entering through the sliding metal door in a spooky-looking alleyway, you descend downstairs into an aesthetically pleasing, modern space with vibey music, low light, and awesome bartenders. Besides their trendy cocktail menu (which you can definitely order from), the staff likes to start off by asking you some questions to get an idea of what drink you may like best. Such as your mood that evening, if you’re feeling more sweet, sour, bitter, what your usual drink of choice is. They just may make some custom and special just for you! It’s a very intimate, unique cocktail experience and one of the best in Tbilisi.
📍Location: 19 Galaktion Tabidze St, Tbilisi - Get directions on Google Maps
BAR 22
Located just down the street from 41° Art of Drinks is BAR 22. This is another underground space with an eclectic interior and good music. You feel like you’ve stepped into someone’s maximalist living room from a few decades ago. The bartenders go above and beyond and are excited about being there and ensuring you have a good experience in their bar. Grab a drink and a seat on one of the comfortable couches and enjoy the night.
📍Location: Titsian Tabidze Street, Tbilisi - Get directions on Google Maps
Room 14
The bar in Tbilisi I frequented the most during my time here was Room 14. Because of its convenient location to where we were staying but mostly because of the staff, drinks, and rustic, simplicity of this place. We became lifelong friends with the staff that work here.
Right next door is a karaoke bar owned by the same people!
📍Location: Lermontov 14 Tbilisi, 0105 - Get directions on Google Maps
The Nali Pub
The Nali Pub was an Irish Pub recommendation given to us by some Georgian locals! You can find Western pub food, a selection of Irish and German beers (& more), and live music on Friday nights.
📍Location: 4/1, 4/1 Leo Kiacheli St, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Woland’s Speakeasy
This inconspicuous speakeasy in Tbilisi from the front looks like an empty diner, but through a bookcase doorway in the back and down some stairs is a cozy underground bar with different rooms to lounge, karaoke, beer pong, and play board games with friends.
📍Location: 2 Ivane Machabeli St, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Megobrebi Brewery/Tsota Tsota Craft Beer Pub
Megobrebi Brewery has been named a craft beer favorite of Tbilisi by many. Megobrebi has a brewery location and the bar Tsota Tsota Bar serves their beer.
📍Location (Brewery): 42 Gardabani Hwy, Tbilisi 0168, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
📍Location (Bar): 7/20 Geronti Kikodze St, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Soul Shisha Bar
For shisha (hookah) lovers, Soul is a vibey, low-key choice. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and kind, excited to give their recommendations on shisha flavors and signature cocktail drinks. They have board games too so come with a group of friends and you could spend hours here.
📍Location: 3 Tamar Chovelidze St, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Wineries
Karalashvili Wine Cellar
A family-crafted wine since the 1390s, Karalashvili Wine Cellar boasts a wide selection of wines, some which can only be found at this wine cellar, upholding Georgia's prestigious Karalashvili name and wine-making traditions.
There are 2 locations in Tbilisi:
📍Silver 19, 19 Vertskhli St, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
📍22 Kote Afkhazi St, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
8000 Vintages
8000 Vintages is one of the most popular and frequented wineries in Tbilisi known for its hundreds of individually taste-selected wines from local and small produced winemakers around Georgia - giving all Georgian winemakers a chance to enter this winery and have their tasteful wine shared with the world.
This practice of spotlighting a wide range of producers gives the exclusivity and uniqueness of 8000 Vintages. You can visit to do a wine tasting or simply book a table for a couple of glasses and a meal.
There are 4 locations in Tbilisi, 1 in Batumi, and 1 in Berlin.
Wine Not?
Wine Not? is a wine bar and restaurant nestled in Old Town Tbilisi serving a menu of delicious dishes, a perfect selection of over 300 local wines for a wine degustation, and jazz performances on select nights of the week.
I ran into a Wine Not to get a gift for my partner for his birthday. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable of the wines available on their shelves and their individual tastes. They helped me find the perfect wine for what my partner enjoys!
There are 2 locations in Tbilisi:
📍1/3 Beglar Akhospireli St, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
📍# 6 Vasil Petriashvili Street, Tbilisi 0179, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
Winery Khareba
Like 8000 Vintages, there are several Winery Khareba locations around Tbilisi and Georgia, plus, a wine cave in Khaketi. Winery Khareba is one of the country's largest wine producers of Georgian and European wines, with over 1,500 hectares of vineyards across Georgia. If you visit a winery you can expect to see a collection of qvevri and European-produced wines to try in a tasting.
I have visited the Khareba Wine Cave in Khaketi and a winery location in Tbilisi. I highly recommend both!
I took a guided tour through the Kakheti wine region, including a stop at the Khareba Wine Cave. You can book that tour here!
Pet-Nat Wine Shop
One of my favorite small and locally owned wine shops in this part of Tbilisi is Pet-Nat Wine Shop. This cozy shop offers a humble but mighty wine selection available for tasting and purchase. The owner and staff are very kind and helpful - recommending the best wine for your preferred taste.
📍Location: 3 Tamar Chovelidze St, Tbilisi, Georgia - Get directions on Google Maps
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