Georgia is a paradise for food lovers, offering everything from cozy traditional taverns to trendy modern cafes.
Tbilisi - Best Restaurants & Cafes
Traditional Georgian Cuisine
Barbarestan - Gourmet takes on old Georgian recipes from a 19th-century cookbook
Shavi Lomi - Creative Georgian fusion in a hip garden setting
Shemomechama - Authentic home-style cooking (try the jonjoli salad)
Keto and Kote - Elegant dishes in a charming old Tbilisi house
Modern & International
Cafe Littera - Fine dining in Writers' House garden
Poliphonia - Georgian ingredients meet European techniques
Kiwi Vegan Cafe - Excellent plant-based Georgian dishes
Famous Bakeries & Cafes
Lagidze Water - Historic lemonade house since 1902
Cafe Linville - Best breakfast spot with balcony views
Puri Guliani - Artisan bread bakery with amazing khachapuri
Batumi - Black Sea Dining
Heart of Batumi - Seafood with stunning sea views
FanFan - Upscale Adjarian cuisine (must-try Batumi-style khachapuri)
Cafe Adjara - Local favorite for traditional meals
Black Sea Grill - Fresh seafood and steaks
Kakheti - Wine Country Eateries
Okro's Wines (Sighnaghi) - Farm-to-table with qvevri wines
Pheasant's Tears - Famous wine restaurant with organic dishes
Vinotel (Telavi) - Hotel restaurant with excellent local cuisine
Kazbegi & Mountain Regions
Cafe 5047m (Stepantsminda) - Cozy spot with killer mountain views
Restaurant Rooms (Kazbegi) - Upscale dining at Rooms Hotel
Sno (Gudauri) - Best apres-ski cafe
Unique Dining Experiences
Sulfur Baths Restaurant District - Eat khinkali after your bath
Vino Underground (Tbilisi) - Wine bar with natural Georgian wines
Wine Factory N1 - Huge venue with multiple dining options
What to Try
Khinkali (dumplings) - Best at Zakhar Zakharich (Tbilisi)
Khachapuri - Especially Adjarian (boat-shaped with egg)
Badrijani - Eggplant rolls with walnut paste
Churchkhela - Georgian "snickers" (grape and nuts)
Price Ranges
Budget meal: 15-30 GEL
Mid-range: 30-70 GEL
Fine dining: 70-150+ GEL
