Kutaisi · Restaurants

Best Restaurants in Kutaisi

From traditional Georgian dukanis to world-class fine dining — our curated list of the best restaurants in Kutaisi, hand-picked by the GT Tours team. Each venue has been selected for quality, atmosphere, and authentic Georgian flavors.

8 Restaurants in Kutaisi

GehobenCity Center

Doli

Communal Hotel's restaurant serves the finest seasonal Imeretian cuisine on a beautiful river terrace. Doli's menu highlights the region's distinct flavors — Imeretian cheese, locally foraged herbs, and clay-pot cooking — in an elegant setting.

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Finest seasonal Imeretian cuisine in Kutaisi
Beautiful Rioni River terrace
Local ingredients and clay-pot cooking

Unbedingt probieren: Seasonal Imeretian tasting menu

Am besten für: Best fine dining in Kutaisi

GehobenHilltop

Sormoni

Perched on a hilltop overlooking Kutaisi, Sormoni offers panoramic sunset views alongside traditional Georgian cuisine. The setting is the star — dine under the open sky as the city lights twinkle below.

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Panoramic hilltop sunset views over Kutaisi
Traditional Georgian and Imeretian cuisine
Open-air dining with city lights below

Unbedingt probieren: Sunset dinner with panoramic views

Am besten für: Romantic sunset dining above Kutaisi

MittelklasseCity Center

Palaty

Live piano music accompanies meals of pelmeni served in clay pots and the best Imeretian lobiani in Kutaisi. Palaty's warm, cultured atmosphere feels like dining in a Georgian salon from another era.

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Live piano music during dinner
Best Imeretian lobiani in Kutaisi
Pelmeni served in clay pots

Unbedingt probieren: Imeretian lobiani and clay-pot pelmeni

Am besten für: Dinner with live piano in a cultural setting

MittelklasseRiverside

Story

A modern European-Georgian fusion restaurant with a lovely Rioni River terrace. Story blends Italian and Georgian influences in a sleek, contemporary space that feels both international and distinctly Kutaisian.

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Modern European-Georgian fusion cuisine
Lovely Rioni River terrace
Sleek, contemporary design

Unbedingt probieren: Fusion tasting plate

Am besten für: Contemporary fusion dining by the river

MittelklasseCity Center

Papavero

Italian-European cuisine with a Georgian accent, served in a charming courtyard with regular live music. Papavero's wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas draw a loyal local following.

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Italian-European cuisine in a courtyard
Regular live music performances
Wood-fired pizzas and homemade pasta

Unbedingt probieren: Wood-fired pizza and house wine

Am besten für: Italian courtyard dining with live music

MittelklasseCity Center

Paolo

Named after the chef, Paolo serves Georgian-European fusion inspired by Barbare Jorjadze's 19th-century recipes. The menu bridges Kutaisi's culinary heritage with European techniques in a stylish setting.

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Georgian-European fusion with historical recipes
Inspired by Barbare Jorjadze's 19th-century cookbook
Stylish, contemporary setting

Unbedingt probieren: Historical recipe tasting plate

Am besten für: Historical Georgian-European fusion

GünstigCity Center

ElDepo

The undisputed king of khinkali in Kutaisi, open 24/7. ElDepo serves massive, juicy dumplings at budget-friendly prices in a no-frills setting. The go-to spot for a late-night feast or a quick, satisfying meal any time of day.

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Best khinkali in Kutaisi — open 24/7
Massive, juicy dumplings at budget prices
No-frills local institution

Unbedingt probieren: Khinkali — as many as you can eat

Am besten für: Best khinkali in Kutaisi, anytime

MittelklasseCity Center

Café Newport

The Newport Hotel's restaurant serves reliable European comfort food — schnitzel, club sandwiches, and salads — in a polished setting. A solid choice for a break from Georgian cuisine or a business lunch.

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Reliable European comfort food
Polished hotel restaurant setting
Excellent schnitzel and club sandwiches

Unbedingt probieren: Schnitzel and club sandwich

Am besten für: Reliable European comfort food

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of food can I expect in Kutaisi?

Georgian cuisine is one of the world's oldest and most diverse. Expect khachapuri (cheese-filled bread), khinkali (dumplings), grilled meats, walnut-based sauces, and fresh local vegetables. Kutaisi also has a growing international dining scene.

Do restaurants in Kutaisi accept credit cards?

Most mid-range and upscale restaurants in Kutaisi accept credit cards. Smaller, traditional dukanis may be cash-only, so it's good to carry some Georgian Lari.

Should I make reservations at restaurants in Kutaisi?

For upscale restaurants like Barbarestan or Café Littera, reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends. Mid-range and casual spots usually have walk-in availability.

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