There are small problems - the coffee menu does not shine with its originality, consider yourself lucky if you stumbled upon a good cappuccino or raf (probably only 1-2 coffee shops serve it here). Georgians mainly drink Turkish or instant coffee, so Jacobs and Nescafe have launched some cool marketing activities here. And the well-being of the population has an impact: most people have no time for coffee in cafes. Don't look for Starbucks, it's not here and doesn't plan to appear, according to their official statement. But no, information update from March 2017 - they are planning to open! Moreover, Starbucks plans to create a “regional hub” in Tbilisi and open a coffee processing plant, and even a museum.

If Georgian cuisine is delicious almost everywhere, then it is better to choose places for coffee time in advance. There are coffee shops that are expensive and not worth it. However, compared to the fairly low prices for basic food, the price of coffee is not reduced. We have compiled a list of coffee shops for you so that you can drink your invigorating cup of cappuccino and be satisfied.

Most likely you will want to rest after walks around the center and have a cup or two when you are in the center of Tbilisi, for this case we recommend the following coffee shops:

Skola Coffee & Wine bar- a new establishment at the end of 2017 in the very center of Tbilisi, on Rustaveli Street 17. An excellent place with good coffee in a historical building, next to the famous theater. Well, we are in Georgia! What's coffee without wine? Therefore, the wine bar is at your disposal. The range of food is small, but you can have a snack on European cuisine.
Pleasant minimalist interior - wood (like beech) and white color. It would have been possible to make white dishes, but the owners decided to buy black ones. Great place, normal prices - we publish the menu in the photo. There are only a few such places in Tbilisi. Recommended for coffee lovers.

Prospero's Books- the most cozy place next to the bookstore on the street. Rustaveli, there is a terrace on the street. Books in a store and people in a cafe speak all kinds of languages ​​of the world. Expats living in Tbilisi often come here to chat and work. Address: Rustaveli St., 34 in a quiet side street, from 9:30 to 21:00.

Entrée- French-Georgian chain of coffee shops. Addresses: st. David Agmashenebeli, 86; Pekini St., 7; Chavchavadze Avenue, 76; Kote Abkhazi, 47 (formerly Leselidze) - there are more, but these are the most “central”. Open from early morning - from 8:00 to 22:00

Double B- a recently opened branch of cool Russian coffee shops that position themselves as innovators in the world of coffee. Very advantageous location, center-center - next to Freedom Square, on the street. Galaktion Tabidze, 9 (if you stand with your back to Rustaveli Street, then on the right in the alley of the building with boutiques and next to the beginning of the tourist street Kote Abkhazi, also known as Leselidze). The price tag is above average. Opening hours from 11 to 22.

Dinehall— the staff gets confused with orders, the food is delicious and the interior is nice and glamorous. Cappuccino at an average price for Tbilisi is 6 GEL, everything else is expensive - too sweet cheesecake 16 GEL, good schnitzel with tartar sauce and fries. Advantageous location on Rustaveli 28, from 7.30 to 2.00.

Respublika Espresso Bar- a small and cute place next to the Carrefour supermarket. Stopping by for a cup of coffee to go is a nice thing, the prices for desserts and coffee are very encouraging. Located next to the Metro bus office, 3 Vekua St. from 9 to 22.

Donkin Donuts- the world's largest chain of coffee shops with donuts, pastries and sandwiches. You can take your coffee with you. There are several of them in Tbilisi, including on Freedom Square.

MADO- the dream of any blogger, enchanting serving of coffee and food. They are located on Freedom Square, opening hours from 7:30 to 23:45.

Gourmet— French coffee shop and bakery with excellent eclairs and coffee, reasonable prices. Located on the tourist street David Agmashenebeli, 47.

Luca Polare- a chain of cafes with a delicious and rich assortment ice cream, there is also coffee. A couple of cafes are located in the most tourist places - on David Agmashenebeli St., 125 and Kote Abkhazi, 34 (Leselidze). Open from 8 to 2:00.

Pur-Pur— cool interior, French vintage with Georgian flavor 20s. The cuisine is European, prices are above average. Have a cup of coffee and dessert here and that's enough. Center, address st. Abo Tbileli St 1, opening hours from 12 to 02:00.

Room's Hotel Tbilisi— the coffee is delicious and the prices are reasonable, the rest of the menu is very tasty, but expensive. Address st. Merab Kostava, 14 (Merab Kostava Street, 14).

Lolita— bar-club, good atmosphere, very tasty. Located opposite Rooms Hotel Tbilisi. Open from 11 to 1:00, on Fridays and weekends until 02:00.

Away from the center:

Cantina by Bontempi— the coffee and food are delicious, the cheesecakes are tender, you can buy real Italian pasta and all sorts of crispbreads, coffee and chocolate. Saburtalo district, st. Tsintsadze 12, open from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Paul- an international French chain of coffee shops, there is only one in Tbilisi so far. St. Ilya Abashidze, 26, from 9:00 to 23:00.

Brotmeister- a chain of Austrian bakeries, you can snack on sandwiches and salads. 7/9 Otar Taktakishvili str, I.Abashidze str 69; V. dolidze 38; R.Eristavi 16; Pekini 16. Opening hours from 8 to 22.

PinPon Cafe— a tiny and cute cafe, homemade creme brulee, delicious muffins, healthy sandwiches, seasonal smoothies. Address st. Ilya Chavchavadze, 22, from 10 to 22.

Coffee Lab— excellent coffee and desserts, a great place to work. Alexandra Kazbegi Street, 27, from 9:00 to 23:00.

Gardenia Shevardnadze— a cafe-garden where you can drink coffee, eat dessert and buy or admire plants for the garden. Entrance to the garden is paid separately and costs 2 GEL. The coffee and menu are average, but the beauty around is worth a visit. Far from the center.

Restaurants with stunning panoramic views & romantic places in Tbilisi

Restaurant "Funicular", restaurant "Chela" and confectionery "Puri Guliani"- all these places are located in one place on Mount Mtatsminda. You can get here by funicular. At Chela, it’s better to drink wine and chocolate-cream lemonade - it’s very tasty! You can also eat something more substantial here. The pastry shop prepares delicious donuts in the oven. Everyone in Tbilisi and beyond knows about these donuts. They are prepared after ordering, delicious, fresh and large. Good coffee. The views of the entire city are amazing!

Tiffany Bar & Terrace- a romantic place on the map of Tbilisi at the RiverSide Hotel. Delicious coffee and sweet treats for the girls in the form of beautiful cocktails and cakes. Prices are one and a half times more expensive than in most restaurants in the city, but it's worth it. Located in the center - within walking distance from the street. Rustaveli. Brose Street turn, Right side of Riv. Mtkvari, from 12:00 to 23:45.

Restaurant Kopala— a restaurant with an unusually beautiful evening view of the city, pleasant calm music, delicious cuisine and romantic atmosphere. Prices are above average. Address st. Chekhova, 8/9, from 11 to 00:00.

In The Shadow of Metekhi— beautiful view of the Mtkvari River, delicious food, fast service, show programs. You have to pay extra for a beautiful view - prices are above average, but acceptable. Be careful - there is a dress code; shorts are not allowed. Directions address Tsamebuli, 29A, from 12 to 01:00. True, some guests said that the food in Georgian roadside cafes tastes better.

This post is about those places whose names will mean little to people who have not been to Tbilisi. However, they are the ones who can safely claim the title of restaurants, which are definitely worth a look when you are a guest of the Georgian capital. This is not just a list of restaurants where I have eaten. This is a list of restaurants that, in comparison with other establishments, turned out to be somehow better than their competitors. The list is constantly updated/corrected as new experiences and new establishments emerge. Bookmark this post.

It is important to know

• Now, if you want to try real Georgian cuisine and not be disappointed, you will have to go further from the center. And pay more;
• First they bring an empty plate with cutlery, and then the dishes themselves;
• Tips here are called a “service fee”, which is already included in the bill almost everywhere (i.e., we add it additionally to the prices on the menu). Typically this is 10%. In Samikitno, popular among tourists, on Meydan Square 15%;
• Many fashionable establishments (Cafe Stamba, Shavi Lomi) have gone even further by introducing the practice of adding the so-called. “VAT” of 18%, which visitors learn about only at the payment stage;
• Bills are presented exclusively in Georgian. Are you afraid of being shortchanged? Then it’s better to take a picture on your phone of the prices of what was ordered, so that there are no questions later;
• Accepted everywhere.

Account from Shavi Lomi

Have breakfast or a snack

“Waters of Lagidze” on Rustaveli

“Lagidze Waters” is a real Georgian brand, which at one time made both American presidents and Soviet general secretaries admire it. The best place to touch the history of the drink is here, on Rustaveli. Legendary drinks (or rather, syrups for them) were invented by Mitrofan Lagidze in 1887 and have been an integral part of Georgian history since then. Moreover, at the Yalta conference in 1945, there were bottles of Lagidze Waters on the tables, and Franklin Roosevelt, who tasted the Georgian miracle soda, took with him as many as two thousand bottles. In turn, Harry Truman wondered whether it was possible to arrange supplies of lemonade directly to the USA? Ironically, many years later, M. Lagidze’s great-grandson Vakhtang became the chief technologist and vice president at one of the lemonade factories in Tbilisi, where Coca-Cola production was established.

I advise you to order the creamy one - it’s the most delicious! Khachapuri in Adzharian or Imeretian style should be fine too. The visitors are mostly local, the interior is Soviet.

The prices are very reasonable: large Imeretian-style khachapuri 7.5 GEL, small Adjarian-style khachapuri - 7.9 GEL, a glass of Lagidze water (300 ml) - 1.5 GEL. Opening hours are from 10:00 to 22:00. Payments accepted include: bank cards. It seems like there is Wi-Fi, but I couldn’t connect.

Entrance to the Lagidze Waters cafe on Rustaveli Avenue

The order is made at the checkout

After placing an order, you can sit at any free table and wait for your food to be brought to you while drinking creamy lemonade. Number on the table for the waiter.

Georgians like to drink Lagidze by mixing both lemonades into one glass. If you're here, take a closer look. Many (if not all) locals do just that. A local resident I found on Tripster once told me about this.

“Waters of Lagidze” at the Holy Trinity Cathedral

It is located on the territory of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, and therefore it makes sense to come here after visiting the cathedral. The food here is delicious. The legendary drink, to my taste, is somewhat different from what is poured in Lagidze on Rustaveli. It tastes better here. It's best to order creamy. You can order it to take away - it will be poured into a plastic liter bottle. It's pretty cool to walk around and drink lemonade while hiking. Children should especially like it. It is in the new Lagidze that you should definitely try Adjarian-style khachapuri. Here it is one of the best that I tried in Tbilisi.

The prices are higher than in Lagidze on Rustaveli, but I wouldn’t call them outrageous either. Small Imeretian khachapuri 4 GEL, small Adjarian khachapuri 8.5 GEL (pictured), glass of Lagidze water (250 ml) 2 GEL, liter bottle 5 GEL. Opening hours are from 10:00 to 22:00. Bank cards are also accepted for payment. There is normal Wi-Fi. Delivery costs 5 GEL, call tel. 2-47-77-57.

"Waters of Lagidze" in front of the Holy Trinity Cathedral

Perfect khachapuri in Adjarian style

Creamy and chocolate lemonades

Eat a full meal

RadioCafe

Stylish cafe with an online radio station. Specializes in gastro-khachapuri and modern Georgian cuisine. Twenty types (!) of khachapuri, including the largest with a triple portion, which is important, of Georgian cheese. I strongly recommend adjaruli-chashashuli from veal in wine with herbs and suluguni. For dessert, two balls of the so-called. "craft ice cream": one with chocolate and adjika, the other - vanilla with tea and brownie. The space inside is divided into 4 zones. Ground floor with fireplace, terrace, eastern hall and cozy loft. All this is located in tourist place near the Dry Bridge on Atoneli, 29 (in the same place as Swap meet), and therefore taxiing here will not be difficult. A bonus is the new residence of the President of Georgia, which is nearby.

Prices are below the city average. The average price of classic khachapuri is about 7 lari. My account: 22 lari including 10 percent service charge. Payment by card is possible.

Veal adjaruli-chashashuli with wine

Interior with a twist

Restaurant Samikitno

It’s not in my rules to openly criticize an establishment. Anything can happen, and this “stuff” does not always depend on the establishment itself. But Samikitno is a complete failure. And full. But it was once a good restaurant. The time on the phone is the time I spent waiting for my tasteless khinkali. And this despite the fact that it was daytime, the restaurant was about 60% filled, and khinkali in such establishments have not been made by hand for a long time. Draw conclusions.

Why is it on my list? It's simple. This is the largest chain of restaurants in Tbilisi, which every now and then will come across on the way and where, ultimately, every traveler will go. Well, or almost everyone. It’s just that now your expectations won’t be too high.

Prices are among the lowest in the city. The average price for one khinkali is 0.7-0.8 lari. Payment by card is possible. A tip of 10% (and on Meydan Square 15%) will be included in the bill in addition to the order amount.

Tasteless khinkali

Exactly opposite in price and quality to the above-mentioned Samikitno is the Keto & Kote restaurant. A very cozy place, the entrance to which will be found every time. For readers of my blog, everything is much simpler - on the map at the end of the article, there is a route that will lead you directly to the place. If it’s a nice day, feel free to sit on the summer veranda, where it’s so nice to admire the view of the city and the magnolias blooming here. I would venture to recommend cheese khinkali. I liked it.

Prices are above average. For a serving of khinkali (pictured) you will have to pay 17 lari. Tipping is at the discretion of visitors. "Fashionable" tax, so-called. "VAT" is not here yet.

Cheese khinkali

Pasanauri

I would call this a kind of golden mean. Firstly, it is located in the very center, a stone's throw from Meydan Square. Secondly, they still cook well. Thirdly, the prices are quite reasonable. Fourthly, the staff is normal and quite friendly. And finally, fifthly, I came here on the advice of one of the coolest - Aishat. As you understand, my expectations were met.

Prices are average. They accept cards. The main thing is that it works around the clock.

Entrance to Pasanauri

With guide Aishat at the entrance to Pasanauri

If you walk along the street. Agmashenebeli, then Shavi lomi is the first place you should look in search of a place where you can properly eat. Shavi lomi means "black lion" in Georgian. Many people already know about it, but the flow of tourists is not yet enough to turn the black lion from a cozy family cafe into a mangy cat. Try ordering chikhiritma. It seemed delicious to me.

Prices are average. Tipping is at the discretion of visitors. However, it is here that the same notorious 18% is added to the cost of dishes, about which I don’t even say a word on the menu.

Entrance to Shavi lomi

Delicious chihirtma

Drink coffee or eat dessert

Cafe "Old Generation"

This is an authentic place, imbued with the love of its creators, which you will definitely encounter while walking along the Wine Descent. Not coming here is simply a crime! A small room with stone walls hung with various ancient Georgian attributes of life, dating back almost to the times of Vakhtang Gorgasali. The owner managed to transform her brainchild from an inconspicuous family cafe into a real cult place. Although you can still meet only very experienced and sophisticated travelers there. The coffee is brewed according to some “secret” recipe and looks like Irish coffee. I was here with my Iranian friends and everyone was absolutely delighted.

To be honest, I don’t remember the prices. I was treated to Iranians who flatly refused to take money from me. In my opinion, the coffee cost something like 6 lari. We definitely paid in cash.

Entrance to the "Old Generation" cafe

Coffee with a "secret" recipe

Ice cream parlour Luca Polare

This is the place to go for desserts. Craving traditional coffee? - also in Luca Polare. My favorite set: espresso, a scoop of Coffee ice cream (this is one of the types of ice cream to choose from) and some water (not everywhere espresso is served with water, although that is how it should be served).

Prices: espresso 3.5 GEL, cappuccino 4.9 GEL, Americano 4.3 GEL. Ice cream scoop 3 GEL. Opening hours: from 08:00 to 02:00. Cards are also accepted for payment.

Luca Polare on st. Kote Abkhazi

Good selection of ice cream

Ice cream Coffee

"Correct" set

PurPur

Many people know and quite rightly write laudatory reviews about this establishment. It's called PurPur. But not many people know what exactly is worth ordering here. It is in this place that you should try a cool and not trivial dessert - baked quince.

Baked quince

Tbilisi enchants from the first crispy piece of hot shoti bread. Tradition and renewal with an eye to the West collide in this “gastronomic Mecca” of Georgia. Georgians themselves increasingly prefer European dishes in restaurants, and the classics of the genre are becoming entertainment for guests.

City market "Deserter"

Address: Station Square station

The Tbilisi city market welcomes you with scatterings of spices, towers of cheese and stalactites of churchkhela hanging from the rungs or neatly gathered into bundles that look more like dynamite. Smiling sellers sing praises of their goods, juggling prices and descriptions. Here's saperavi, here's rkatsetelli, pomegranate juice, sweet honey. Whole nut, chopped nut or round hazelnut. Fresh churchkhela should be viscous and soft, and the nut should remain hard. Over time, it hardens and sugar begins to be released in the form of a white coating. An old churchkhela is a delicacy for everyone with a spare jaw in your pocket. Ask to cut it as a sample so as not to throw it away later. Take a few sticks from the kind, talkative old man at the beginning of the market and get another glass of homemade wine as a gift. And a harmful granny can force you to buy a hard stick for 1 lari, because she cut it for testing. Mimosa makes the most delicious churchkhela. Her stall is located in the back hall of the Deserter Market and immediately attracts attention with its beauty and variety of tastes.

Traders offer dozens of types of homemade young cheeses. At first glance they are all the same, but in reality they are completely different in texture and degree of salinity. Add a lot of salt, this way the cheese is stored better. At home you need to soak it in water, the excess salt will go away. Traders do not have refrigerators; by evening, many cheeses already spoil and become sour.

On "Deserter" the most low prices in the city. They weigh and deceive with ease, but without fanaticism. You can even try to bargain for fun, although no one makes significant discounts. You need to choose the products yourself, otherwise there is a high chance of getting unripe or rotten fruits. Sellers reserve the best for regular customers.

Kakhelebi

Address: Saknavtobi #2 Kakheti Hwy

A 30-minute ride in a tin can minibus, and the car stopped at a nondescript building right on the side of the road. There was a long line at the “to-go” window for fresh pastries: traditional pies, breads, cookies and unexpected chocolate muffins lay appetizingly on display. For many years there was a grocery store here, and then a small cafe Kakhelebi opened. There were only a couple of tables in the cramped room. Guests were offered three dishes: shish kebab, khashlama (stewed parts of veal. - Note author) and tatariakhni (beef soup. - Note author). The food was cooked deliciously and with soul. Over the course of 10 years of operation, the restaurant grew to eight tables and became known throughout the world for its honest food. Politicians and artists come here, as well as drivers and passengers of any passing transport. No pomposity or “inflated” price tags. The owner's hospitality is evident in everything.

The owner, the famous businessman Chichiko Goletiani, can often be found here. The restaurant is a hobby for him, or rather a beloved child. He comes up with and tastes dishes himself, knows all the kitchen staff and their stories. There are no professional chefs here, they are entirely self-taught enthusiasts who have brought their daily work to perfection. The baker, for example, is a professional flutist. Sometimes he plays for guests, but in everyday life he bakes delicious bread with intoxicated sourdough with an appetizing crispy crust.

The restaurant provides products from its own farm a couple of hours drive from Tbilisi. Vegetables, fruits, and even nuts are grown on a vast territory of 60 hectares. Endless rows of perfectly groomed vineyards in the fall produce a rich harvest of Georgian and European varieties, from which wine is made especially for Kakhelebi: refreshing Chardonnay, heady ruby ​​Saperavi or pink Mary - an original blend of Merlot and Rkatsiteli.

Kakhelebi is translated as “Kakhetians” - after the name of the region whose dishes are prepared here, and with clear seasonality rules. The menu is constantly updated. As they say, what grows, grows. This is not a tribute to a trend, but reality. Georgian cuisine is based on fresh products; nothing is stored or frozen here.

They offer a lot of meat. Depending on the season, for example, veal, goat, turkey or quail may appear. First of all, when ordering, you need to decide on the method of preparing the main dish: either fried, stewed, or boiled. You can't mix them. This can lead to heaviness in the stomach after a pleasant meal. Next, the waiters will help you choose suitable appetizers and salads. At the height of summer, they brought us a fabulous green salad with strawberry marshmallows, tomato salad and young cheeses. Braised goat in tomato sauce according to the traditional recipe was so tender that you didn’t even need to chew it.

It’s better to eat the signature khachapuri next time: this dish doesn’t go well with anything else. And it’s unrealistic to eat it with lunch: 400 grams of three types of cheese, a thin layer of golden brown dough and 30 centimeters in diameter - a portion for a whole company.

Try to wait until afternoon tea with refreshing mountain thyme and be sure to try the sweets: watermelon rind jam and whole walnuts in syrup.

The dishes at Kakhelebi are simple, even peasant, but so tasty that the gourmet cuisine of Michelin-starred restaurants will seem like stupid child's play. This is a celebration of the belly, here you just want to enjoy the food.

Cafe Littera

Address: 13 Ivane Machabeli St

An inconspicuous, dim flag near the Writers' House contained some letters. Only after several reading attempts did my brain put them together: Littera. Through the arch you find yourself in a huge fabulous courtyard with a winding path and an abundance of greenery. Tall trees hide cozy tables, and stone walls protect them from the outside world.

Littera - cafe with restaurant prices. In other words, very fashionable. Tekuna Gachechiladze, chef No. 1 in Georgia, is in charge here. This title was awarded not along with the prestigious award, but by the visitors themselves.

The menu fits on one sheet. It is different for lunch and dinner. The waiting time for main courses should be brightened up with appetizers. An assortment of dips is perfect: baked eggplant with a subtle smoky aroma, beetroot with nuts and yogurt. Take a piece of pita bread, spread it with a thick paste and forget about time, this action can be repeated endlessly.

You should come to the Littera cafe for tartare with adjika or river trout carpaccio in Asian dressing. Previously, eating raw fish was wild for a Georgian, but daredevils are slowly getting involved. The trout here is prepared impeccably: almost transparent pieces of tender fish melt in your mouth, and the slightly sweet and spicy sauce adds piquancy. The pride of the restaurant is a warm salad of Kakhetian greens. The stems are stewed in sauce, fresh watercress and pumpkin seeds are added. They taste like Asian pak choy, only harder.

For your main course, order a cover version of the famous chakapuli stew; here it is prepared with mussels. Another interesting twist: kharcho with shrimp and polenta instead of rice.

Waiters will insist on offering buffalo yogurt panna cotta for dessert. Tell them a resounding no: she's pretty boring. Naduga cheese cheesecake is another matter.

Gardenia

Address: Khudadovi Street, Dead-end

A visit to Gardenia is an event primarily of an entertainment and aesthetic rather than a gastronomic nature. The cafe should be included in the list of must-see attractions before visiting Botanical Garden or instead of it. The place is located outside the city, a taxi ride will take 15-20 minutes from the center of Tbilisi and will cost about 5 GEL.

Only after crossing the threshold do you enter the plant kingdom. The gravel path goes down through a dense, lush blanket of dozens of fluffy bushes, pots with perfect succulents and small colorful flowers. The idyllic veranda of the white house is covered with curtains fluttering in the wind. The path from the gate to the cafe would take a matter of seconds, but it is impossible to pass by pomegranate bushes or hanging antique utensils.

When the first test of the splendor of the garden has been passed and full of delight you finally get into the cafe, order a carafe of seasonal compote, snacks and “Lunch from Zura” of Gurian mchadi, cheese, eggplant salad or other seasonal dishes. The menu is short and simple, featuring only owner Zura Shevardnadze’s favorite foods.

Drink a glass of compote and go for a walk: you have free time while dinner is being prepared.

Actually, Gardenia is a nursery that sells hundreds of types of flowers and plants, seeds and seedlings. Pragmatics is hidden behind absolutely pastoral pictures of the Garden of Eden, surrounded by greenery, antiques, and towers of vintage plates that can cause waves of emotion. Zura Shevardnadze lived in Europe for a long time and brought home the German love of order combined with French village charm.

The cafe was opened just a few years ago as a recreational area for the nursery's clients. The bright veranda with Provençal flowered armchairs alone has already won love local residents. People come here to take a break from the bustle of the city and enjoy a mug of tea - linden, chamomile or mint - with a piece of walnut muffin or pie.

Vino / Vino Underground

Address: 6 Erekle II St. / 15 Galaktion Tabidze St.

Please forget about Soviet khvanchkara and kindzmarauli. Firstly, in Georgia they drink only dry wines. Secondly, the trend is for natural wines made using the traditional qvevri method, when grape juice is placed in ceramic containers and stored in the ground for at least a couple of months. With this treatment, the true taste of the grapes and the terroir, that is, the land, is preserved. Differences in soil and temperatures, amount of sun and even plants growing nearby create unique flavors, so no two natural wines are the same. They are rarely exported. Take the opportunity to try them in Tbilisi without factory compromises.

Places for fans of natural winemaking have already become cult favorites and are included in dozens of guidebooks. Vino Underground - the main thing in Tbilisi a gathering place for wine enthusiasts from all over the world. The wine list and menu are hastily written with a felt-tip pen on a sheet of paper. The assortment changes by leaps and bounds.

Here you can get acquainted not only with the wines, but also with their creators. Those who are simply interested and novices will most likely feel uncomfortable under the brick vaults, surrounded by people discussing the dependence of tannin on the amount of pulp. Choose an alternative option.

Bar G. Vino on tourist street Erekle is living, breathing and modern. It is deprived of both the academic lecture and educational function and the consumer-grade meaninglessness of the surrounding institutions. G. Vino was made by wine lovers for wine lovers. Outside there are always busy tables, inside there is an open kitchen and two cozy rooms decorated with cute wine paraphernalia.

The menu includes only natural wines, the menu includes snacks and even hot dishes. Be prepared to grab a bottle right away: side items are much more expensive, and there is less choice. Be sure to try amber wines, also known as orange ones, which have almost become business card modern Georgian winemaking. For them, white grapes are aged on pulp (skin, seeds, twigs), the wine acquires a rich, unique taste and a dense body. The sommelier will lead you on a fascinating short tour through several pages of the map. To avoid confusion, remember just a couple of names: Nika Bakhia and Bek Gotsadze. These are the ones you should pay attention to first.

Pair your wines with appetizers or mains, because G. Vino really tastes good. Even the presentation is pleasing to the eye. The board of three or five types of local signature cheeses is narcotically original, and by far the most beautiful in the city. The manufacturer of these cheeses develops both his own recipes and looks for ancient Georgian technologies. We were lucky enough to try suluguni aged in saperavi, viscous young tenili cheese and a la Georgian Camembert. And their cheese, aged in chacha, is already legendary.

Cafes and restaurants in Tbilisi are an integral part of the atmosphere of the cozy Georgian capital. The new post contains a list of places where to eat tasty and inexpensive in Tbilisi. Or expensive, but still delicious :)

When you look into the courtyards of the old city, climb the Narikala fortress and stroll around others, you will definitely get hungry, and this is where our small guide to the delicious places of the city will come to the rescue.

Georgian cuisine is one of the reasons why you should come to Georgia. We gained a few kilograms upon our return, but the main national dishes I wrote in .

Basically, Georgian food is quite hearty, sometimes spicy, and the most famous dishes are khinkali, khachapuri, kharcho, lobio, tkemali sauce...

Here's what you need to know:

• In all Georgian cafes and restaurants they gave us a bill and added the obligatory 10% for service. Tbilisi cafes are no exception.
• The quality and taste of food do not depend on the “coolness” of the restaurant and its appearance.
• Prices in cafes in Tbilisi are not much different from other cities in Georgia, at least for tourists. There are many establishments with prices above average, but finding a budget option is not a problem.

1. Dukhan “Racha”

Entrance to the Racha dukhan

A cult place and at the same time quite authentic. It is located in a basement with brick walls, a display case and stern aunties, as if transported by a time machine from the Soviet Union. This is a traditional place - this is exactly what many Tbilisi cafes looked like. Quite tasty, but without any frills, but it is located in the very center. The prices are quite low.

Address: intersection of Lermontov and Dadiani streets

Lagidze Waters is, one might say, the specialty of Tbilisi, a place with amazing lemonades of all flavors and delicious khachapuri. Especially great chocolate lemonade ;-)

Address: on the territory of the Tsminda Sameba temple

3. Restaurant chain “Machakhela”

This is a popular chain of restaurants in Tbilisi (about 8-9 in the city) with air conditioning and wi-fi. The main cuisine here is primarily Adjarian cuisine, so you should definitely try Adjarian khachapuri here if you are not going to Batumi (the most delicious there, in our opinion). One of the central restaurants of this chain is located right on the Maidan opposite the Metekhi Bridge and the rock. Prices are above average.

4. "Samikitno"

Restaurants of the same owners as Machakhela. Large selection and average prices, a big plus that it is located in the center. Just after visiting the magnificent ones you can drop in.

Address: st. Tumaniani, 23

5. Khinkalnaya “At Velyaminov’s”

In Velyaminov’s khinkalnaya

One of the oldest khinkali in Tbilisi, here you can try khinkali, take 5-6 pieces to start. By the way, this is how you should eat them correctly: you bite off a piece of dough from the edge, drink the broth, and only then finish it. Leave the top piece of dough on the plate;-) The interior is somewhat reminiscent of the Racha dukhan.

Address: st. Dadiani, 8

6. "Shemoikhede Genatsvale"

The name translates as “Come in, dear” - also a small chain of restaurants in the capital of Georgia. And here, too, it is recommended to try khinkali.

7. "Zahar Zaharich"

A large restaurant not far from the Dry Bridge (there is also an antique market there). There are several types of khinkali, shish kebab, kharcho, khachapuri and other dishes to choose from. Moderate prices.

Address: Wright Bank, 3

8. "Maspindzelo"

A modern restaurant near the Sulfur Baths, a good wine list, the locals themselves come here. Plus, it works 24 hours a day. Prices are above average.

Address: st. Gorgasali, 7

9. House of Khinkali

The establishment is located on Rustaveli Avenue near the metro station of the same name. Simple interior and low prices, fast service.

Address: st. Rustaveli, 37

10. Cheburechnaya on Abanotubani

If you decide to have something cheap and cheerful, stop by this cheburek shop. Simple atmosphere, but very tasty. Next to the sulfur baths.

Address: st. Grishashvili, 8

11. "Warszawa"

A small bar with a counter on the street, very popular among Poles. which is logical;-) and other Europeans. All drinks are 2 GEL, and food is 5 GEL.

Address: st. Pushkina, 19

12. "PurPur"

A very popular and cozy establishment, with a cute interior and vintage items, located on three floors in old Tbilisi. Large selection of wines, live music, expensive.

Address: st. Abo Tbileleli, 1

These are not all the restaurants in Tbilisi where you can eat delicious food. After all, in Georgia there is a cult of food and cafes are found at every step in the city center. Lots of art and pseudo-art places, hipster coffee shops, healthy food restaurants and so on.

I found some of these places on my own, others through the advice of local friends, and still others I came across by chance while walking around Tbilisi. I am happy to share information that will not be superfluous.

Assorted pkhali and chakapuli with mushrooms at Ezo restaurant

Ezo is Georgian for “yard”, the place is difficult to find if you don’t know. Located at: st. GerontiKikodze, house 16 (in the courtyard). The peculiarity of the place is that the restaurant owners make all the products themselves or buy them from small private farms. The best Georgian snacks are served here - pkhali and incredibly tasty mushroom chakapuli - mushrooms stewed with spices and tarragon. In spring, be sure to try chakapuli made from young lamb.

Address: st. GerontiKikodze, house 16 (in the courtyard)

Matsoni and mchadi at Gabriadze's Cafe

Matsoni- this is Georgian yogurt, and mchadi are flatbreads made from corn flour that are served in Cafe Gabriadze in the form of bagels with pkhali stuffed with spinach. I also recommend ice cream with condensed milk. A real delight, prices are average Tbilisi, 40-70 GEL for two.

Gabriadze is a cult Georgian screenwriter, director, author of many films, in particular Mimino and Kin Dza Dza, founder of the theater in Tbilisi. Cafe Gabriadze is located right in the theater building, and besides the food, you will definitely like the interior.

Address: 12 Shavteli Street, adjacent to the theater building

Georgian breakfast in Tbilisi Hilltop

In Georgia, people like to sleep, so you can have breakfast even before noon. Fresh matsoni with fruit and chocolate cake - the best option in the cafe Tbilisi Hilltop. It is located not far from the Narikala fortress.

Address: st. Betlemi, 27

The best khinkali in Tbilisi

The list of khinkal dishes is far from complete, I will name the most the best khinkali in Tbilisi which I visited on the advice of local friends:

• "Zakhar Zakharych", Sanapiro st., 3a– the best traditional khinkal according to many locals.
• “The Fantastic Spirit of Sofia Melnikova”(Sofia Melnikova's Fantastic Douqan), Tabukashvili St., 9. Hidden in the courtyard of the Literary Museum. A must-visit place because of the stunningly cozy courtyard and delicious khinkali with mushrooms.
• "Pasanauri", Griboedovi st., 37/46, open from 10:00 to 02:00 (nights)
• "At Velyaminov's", Dadiani St., 8 - Svoboda Square metro station - the most inexpensive of those offered, very tasty

Dogwood soup and lamb ribs at the Barberestan restaurant

Barberstan Restaurant– it’s intimate, cozy and tasty. In addition to traditional and incredible ribs and chicken with spinach, unusual dishes are prepared here, for example, dogwood soup according to old noble recipes of the 19th century. This restaurant began with a recipe book once found by a noble family.

Address: st. D. Aghmashenebeli, 132

Ukrainian and Georgian cuisine at Famous restaurant

Borscht, cutlet Kiev, potato pancakes in sour cream, dumplings with meat, cheese pancakes with caramel sauce, chashoshuli, chakhokhbili, chicken tabaka, chicken kharcho soup, shkmeruli - you can try all this in Tbilisi Famous restaurant, st. Abo Tbileleli, 1 – Gudiashvili Square.

A good way to combine two cuisines, and favorites include Ukrainian potato pancakes and Georgian shkmeruli - chicken in garlic sauce..

Address: st. Abo Tbileleli, 1

Car rental in Georgia

Now in Georgia you can rent a car in all major cities and airports. We rented a car upon arrival in the city of Kutaisi on that website. Prices for car rental in Georgia are slightly higher than in Europe, 50-70 dollars per day, but significantly lower than 5 years ago - then they were around 100 dollars. In most cases, an ordinary passenger car is sufficient; where an SUV is needed, you can always use the services of local residents - it’s inexpensive, from 10 to 50 dollars, depending on time and distance. You can read more about car rental in Georgia.

How to buy a flight to Tbilisi

IN Tbilisi from Ukraine Several airlines fly, including UIA, Georgian Airlines, YanAir, SkyUp. You can buy a ticket on the airline website or use an aggregator aviasales.ru– it’s often cheaper here than directly on the website.

Budget hotels in Tbilisi

Choose suitable hotel in Tbilisi , better in advance, on the website HotelsCombined (Room Guru)– a kind of “Skyscanner”, but for hotels. Choose a hotel, the website suggests best price among all popular booking systems.