Restaurants in Georgia

Barbarestan is a Tbilisi restaurant that recreates recipes from the 1874 Georgian cookbook written by Barbare Jorjadze, one of the first Georgian female public figures. The menu features historically researched dishes that are no longer commonly found in modern Georgian restaurants, presented with period-appropriate techniques and ingredients. The restaurant occupies a restored 19th-century building on Aghmashenebeli Avenue and has been recognized internationally for its unique approach to culinary heritage preservation.

Cafe Stamba occupies the stunning lobby of Stamba Hotel, a converted Soviet publishing house. The industrial-chic space serves contemporary international cuisine with Georgian touches, artisan coffee, and craft cocktails.

Shavi Lomi (Black Lion) is a beloved Tbilisi restaurant offering refined Georgian cuisine in a cozy, art-filled setting. Known for innovative takes on traditional dishes, local wine pairings, and warm hospitality that makes every guest feel at home.