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 à Kutaisi

Haut de gammeCity 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

À goûter absolument : Seasonal Imeretian tasting menu

Idéal pour : Best fine dining in Kutaisi

Haut de gammeHilltop

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

À goûter absolument : Sunset dinner with panoramic views

Idéal pour : Romantic sunset dining above Kutaisi

Milieu de gammeCity 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

À goûter absolument : Imeretian lobiani and clay-pot pelmeni

Idéal pour : Dinner with live piano in a cultural setting

Milieu de gammeRiverside

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

À goûter absolument : Fusion tasting plate

Idéal pour : Contemporary fusion dining by the river

Milieu de gammeCity 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

À goûter absolument : Wood-fired pizza and house wine

Idéal pour : Italian courtyard dining with live music

Milieu de gammeCity 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

À goûter absolument : Historical recipe tasting plate

Idéal pour : Historical Georgian-European fusion

ÉconomiqueCity 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

À goûter absolument : Khinkali — as many as you can eat

Idéal pour : Best khinkali in Kutaisi, anytime

Milieu de gammeCity 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

À goûter absolument : Schnitzel and club sandwich

Idéal pour : 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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