Restaurants in Georgia

Pasanauri is Tbilisi's most recognised khinkali chain, named after the village in the Mtiuleti highlands where khinkali originated. The restaurant has perfected the Georgian dumpling — thin pastry cases hand-pleated with 19-21 folds, filled with spiced meat and broth and eaten by hand. Multiple central Tbilisi locations serve khinkali alongside mushroom, cheese, and potato variations. The no-frills communal format replicates the mountain village tradition.

The Pheasant's Tears restaurant in Sighnaghi is the dining companion to one of Georgia's most celebrated natural wineries. American winemaker John Wurdeman and his Georgian partner founded Pheasant's Tears in Sighnaghi in 2007, and the restaurant has become one of the most important destinations on Georgia's wine trail. The menu is built around dishes that showcase the winery's qvevri-made amber and red wines, featuring Kakhetian regional cooking with local cheeses, cured meats, and walnut pastes.

Piazza Restaurant sits within Batumi's Piazza Europa development — a neo-baroque square that has become one of the city's most visited spaces. Despite the incongruous European-themed architecture, the restaurant serves authentic Georgian cuisine: Adjarian khachapuri, grilled meats, and Kakhetian wines. The square's fountains and evening illuminations create a festive atmosphere that suits the communal nature of Georgian dining.

Porto Franco brings the best of Black Sea seafood to Batumi with daily fresh catches, Mediterranean influences, and stunning coastal views. Our waterfront terrace offers the perfect setting for sunset dinners.

Puri Guliani (Bread with Heart) is one of Tbilisi's most beloved bakery-restaurants, famous for tone-baked breads and all regional khachapuri styles prepared in a visible open hearth. Shoti, Adjarian khachapuri, Imeretian khachapuri, and lobiani are served daily. The casual communal atmosphere makes it a preferred stop for Tbilisi locals on their morning commute.

Rachis Ubani (Racha's Neighbourhood) is Tbilisi's foremost destination for Rachan cuisine from Georgia's mountainous northwest. The menu features Rachan kubdari (meat-stuffed flatbread), Rachan lobio with walnuts, and locally produced Racha wines including Khvanchkara — the naturally semi-sweet red wine famously favoured by Stalin. Smoked and cured meats including lori (smoked ham) are signature items.

Restaurant Bodbe serves visitors to the Bodbe Monastery — the 9th-century nunnery housing the tomb of St. Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia in 337 AD, and one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the country. The restaurant focuses on simple, hearty Georgian food suited to a meal before or after the monastery visit: fresh-baked khachapuri, grilled chicken, bean dishes, and local Kakhetian wine.

Restaurant Kakheti is Telavi's most reliable traditional restaurant, serving Kakhetian regional cuisine in the centre of the wine region's capital city. The menu offers vine-wood mtsvadi, walnut-stuffed peppers, churchkhela, and the full range of Kakhetian wines including family-produced bottles from surrounding villages. The garden terrace is shaded by mature walnut trees, reflecting the central role of the walnut in Kakhetian cuisine.

Retro Restaurant Batumi is a seafront dining landmark serving generous portions of Adjarian and Georgian cuisine in a nostalgic setting near the Black Sea coast, celebrated for its fresh seafood, khachapuri Adjarian-style, and panoramic sea views.

Salobie Bia is a Tbilisi institution dedicated to lobiani (bean-stuffed bread) and Georgian bean and walnut dishes. It celebrates a side of Georgian cuisine overshadowed by khinkali, serving slow-cooked kidney beans with smoked pork, sulguni-topped bean soups, and seasonal herb salads. The natural wine list features small Kakhetian and Kartlian producers.

Shalauri is a family-run wine estate in the Shalauri valley between Sighnaghi and Gurjaani, producing qvevri wines from estate-grown Rkatsiteli and Saperavi vines. The estate restaurant serves traditional Kakhetian hospitality dining paired with the family's own wine. Visits can be arranged for winery tours, qvevri cellar visits, and harvest participation in September-October.

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.