From traditional Georgian dukanis to world-class fine dining — our curated list of the best restaurants in Tbilisi, hand-picked by the GT Tours team. Each venue has been selected for quality, atmosphere, and authentic Georgian flavors.
10 Restaurants à Tbilisi
Milieu de gammeOld Town
Vejineli
Consistently rated as the best traditional Georgian restaurant in Tbilisi. Vejineli serves textbook khinkali, perfectly golden Adjarian khachapuri, and charcoal-grilled mtsvadi in a warm, unpretentious setting in the old town.
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Consistently rated #1 for traditional Georgian food
Perfect Adjarian khachapuri — golden, buttery, and loaded with cheese
Warm, unpretentious atmosphere popular with locals and visitors alike
À goûter absolument : Khinkali and Adjarian khachapuri
Idéal pour : First traditional Georgian meal in Tbilisi
Haut de gammeMtatsminda
Barbarestan
Named after 19th-century chef Barbare Jorjadze, whose rediscovered cookbook inspires the entire menu. Listed in the World's 50 Best Discovery, Barbarestan revives forgotten Georgian recipes with fine-dining precision in an elegant, candlelit dining room.
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World's 50 Best Discovery listed
Recipes from a rediscovered 19th-century Georgian cookbook
Elegant, candlelit fine-dining atmosphere
À goûter absolument : Tasting menu with wine pairings
Idéal pour : Special occasion fine dining
Milieu de gammeVera
Shavi Lomi
The pioneer of modern Georgian cuisine in Tbilisi. Shavi Lomi ('Black Lion') serves a seasonal menu that reinterprets Georgian classics with fresh, local ingredients. The hidden courtyard in Vera is one of the city's most magical dining spaces.
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Pioneer of modern Georgian cuisine
Seasonal menu with fresh, local ingredients
Hidden courtyard in Vera — one of Tbilisi's most magical settings
À goûter absolument : Seasonal tasting plate and natural wine
Idéal pour : Modern take on Georgian classics
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Café Littera
Set in the courtyard of the historic Writers' House, Café Littera serves refined Georgian-European cuisine in a gorgeous garden setting. The menu changes seasonally, and the ambiance — under century-old trees with fairy lights — is unmatched.
Idéal pour : Romantic dinners in a historic garden
Haut de gammeOld Town
Keto and Kote
Named after characters from a classic Georgian operetta, Keto and Kote serves bright, locally sourced Georgian dishes with panoramic city views. The rooftop terrace overlooks Tbilisi's old town, making it perfect for sunset dining.
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Panoramic old town views from the rooftop terrace
Bright, locally sourced Georgian dishes
Named after classic Georgian operetta characters
À goûter absolument : Georgian tasting menu with city views
Idéal pour : Sunset dinner with old town views
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OtsY
Chef Giorgi Ninua's upscale Georgian restaurant reimagines classics with technical precision and artistic presentation. OtsY has quickly become one of Tbilisi's most talked-about dining destinations for its refined approach to Georgian flavors.
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Chef Giorgi Ninua's acclaimed kitchen
Georgian classics reimagined with fine-dining precision
One of Tbilisi's most talked-about restaurants
À goûter absolument : Chef's tasting menu
Idéal pour : High-end Georgian gastronomy
Milieu de gammeOld Town
Salobie Bia
A Tbilisi institution famous for two dishes done to perfection: lobio (bean stew served in a clay pot) and shkmeruli (garlic chicken in milk). Simple, rustic, and deeply satisfying Georgian comfort food in a cozy, central location.
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Legendary lobio (bean stew) served in clay pots
Perfect shkmeruli — garlic chicken in cream sauce
Rustic, cozy atmosphere loved by locals
À goûter absolument : Lobio in a clay pot and shkmeruli
Idéal pour : Authentic Georgian comfort food
Milieu de gammeSololaki
Dadi Wine Bar and Shop
Part wine shop, part restaurant, Dadi serves a tight seasonal menu alongside an exceptional selection of natural Georgian wines. The Sololaki neighborhood setting, with its vintage Tbilisi architecture, adds to the charm.
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Exceptional natural Georgian wine selection
Seasonal menu paired with wines by the glass
Beautiful Sololaki neighborhood setting
À goûter absolument : Seasonal menu with wine pairings
Idéal pour : Natural wine and seasonal small plates
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Machakhela
A reliable Georgian chain with multiple locations across Tbilisi. Machakhela offers consistent quality, English menus, and all the Georgian staples — khachapuri, khinkali, and grilled meats — at budget-friendly prices.
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Reliable chain with English menus
Consistent quality across all locations
Budget-friendly Georgian staples
À goûter absolument : Adjarian khachapuri and khinkali
Idéal pour : Quick, reliable Georgian meal
Milieu de gammeVera
Poliphonia
Named after Georgian polyphonic singing, Poliphonia revives lost Georgian dishes from historical texts and pairs them with carefully selected natural wines. A thoughtful, research-driven approach to Georgian gastronomy.
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Reviving lost Georgian dishes from historical research
Carefully curated natural wine pairings
Thoughtful, story-driven dining experience
À goûter absolument : Historical tasting menu with wine pairings
Idéal pour : Exploring forgotten Georgian cuisine
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of food can I expect in Tbilisi?
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. Tbilisi also has a growing international dining scene.
Do restaurants in Tbilisi accept credit cards?
Most mid-range and upscale restaurants in Tbilisi 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 Tbilisi?
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.