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 в Tbilisi
СреднийOld 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
Обязательно попробовать: Khinkali and Adjarian khachapuri
Лучше всего для: First traditional Georgian meal in Tbilisi
ПремиумMtatsminda
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
Обязательно попробовать: Tasting menu with wine pairings
Лучше всего для: Special occasion fine dining
СреднийVera
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
Обязательно попробовать: Seasonal tasting plate and natural wine
Лучше всего для: Modern take on Georgian classics
ПремиумMtatsminda
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.
Обязательно попробовать: Seasonal degustation menu
Лучше всего для: Romantic dinners in a historic garden
ПремиумOld 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
Обязательно попробовать: Georgian tasting menu with city views
Лучше всего для: Sunset dinner with old town views
ПремиумVake
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
Обязательно попробовать: Chef's tasting menu
Лучше всего для: High-end Georgian gastronomy
СреднийOld 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
Обязательно попробовать: Lobio in a clay pot and shkmeruli
Лучше всего для: Authentic Georgian comfort food
СреднийSololaki
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
Обязательно попробовать: Seasonal menu with wine pairings
Лучше всего для: Natural wine and seasonal small plates
БюджетноMultiple locations
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
Обязательно попробовать: Adjarian khachapuri and khinkali
Лучше всего для: Quick, reliable Georgian meal
СреднийVera
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
Обязательно попробовать: Historical tasting menu with wine pairings
Лучше всего для: 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.