Tbilisi restaurants with live music and dancing. Restaurants and bars in Tbilisi

Georgia is a country with a long history, including with regard to national cuisine. Of course, there are chain McDonald's, Starback's, and other fast food establishments in Tbilisi (their number increased significantly during Saakashvili's presidency), but that's not what you're coming here for, right? 😉 This post is about those places in the Georgian capital, the names of which will not say much to people who have not been to Georgia, but they can rightfully be called national restaurants, where you should definitely go when you are in Tbilisi.

Well, do not forget that this is my personal selection, and, as you know, everyone has a different taste. Exactly like experience. For example, in the notorious Velyaminov restaurant (on Shalva Dadiani Street), which many of my friends praised me so much and about which many bloggers enthusiastically write, they tried to cheat us quite brazenly - the prices on the menu differed from those that were written by hand in the invoice. They probably thought that foreigners could be warmed up (I was with Italians and we spoke in English). I really don’t like such things, because this “legendary” restaurant did not make it to my list.

My collection of invoices from various establishments

In Velyaminov. We sit smiling - the moment before the bill was brought 🙂

The list will be constantly updated/adjusted as new experience and new establishments appear 🙂 All addresses, appearances and passwords can be found on the map at the very end of the article.

What is important to know about cafes and restaurants in Tbilisi

Almost all cafes and restaurants allow smoking;
- tips are already included in the bill almost everywhere (i.e. we add tips to the prices in the menu). Typically it is 10%. In popular with tourists Samikitno on Meydan Square - 15%;
- bills are brought exclusively in Georgian. Are you afraid to be counted? Then it’s better to take a picture of the price of what was ordered on your phone so that there are no questions later;
- accepted everywhere.

Have breakfast or a snack

Old Lagidze Waters on Rustaveli

I learned about the existence of this place purely by chance from the indigenous people of Tbilisi. “Water of Lagidze”, I’m not afraid of this word, is a real Georgian brand, which at one time made both American presidents and Soviet general secretaries admire. It is best to touch the history of the drink here - on Rustaveli (there is another Lagidze Water cafe, about it later). Legendary drinks (or rather syrups for them) were invented by Mitrofan Lagidze in 1887 and since then have been an integral part of Georgian history. They were so good that even at the historic Yalta Conference in 1945 there were bottles of Lagidze Water on the tables, and Franklin Roosevelt, who tasted this wonderful natural drink, took with him to America as many as two thousand bottles. In turn, Harry Truman was interested in whether it was possible to arrange supplies of lemonade directly to the United States. Ironically, many years later, the great-grandson of Mitrofan Lagidze, 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 creamy - it is the most delicious! Adjarian or Imeretian khachapuri is also well cooked here. The visitors are mostly locals, the interior is Soviet.

Prices are very affordable: a large Imeretian khachapuri 6.5 GEL, a small Adjarian khachapuri - 6.9 GEL, a glass of Lagidze water (300 ml) - 1 GEL. Opening hours from 10:00 to 22:00. Bank cards are also accepted for payment. Smoking in the cafe is prohibited, which is a big plus. It seems like there is Wi-Fi, but I could not connect.

Entrance to the cafe "Water Lagidze" on Rustaveli Ave.

The order is made at the checkout 🙂

Having made an order, you can sit down at any free table and wait for the food to be brought to you, drinking creamy lemonade. Number on the table for the waiter.

Creamy and chocolate lemonades in Lagidze Waters

Georgians like to drink Lagidze by mixing both lemonades in one glass. If you're here, take a look. You will see that many (if not all) locals do just that.

New "Lagidze Water" at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

It is located on the territory of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and therefore it is best to come here after visiting the cathedral. The food here is delicious. The legendary drink for my taste is somewhat different from what is poured in Lagidze on Rustaveli. As for me, it tastes better here. It is best to order creamy. Here you can also order lemonade to go - 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 khachapuri. Here he is one of the best that I have tried in Tbilisi.

Prices are higher than in Lagidze on Rustaveli, but I would not call them "biting" either. Small Imeretian khachapuri 5 GEL, small Adjarian khachapuri - 8.5 GEL (pictured), a glass of Lagidze water (250 ml) - 1.7 GEL, a liter bottle - 4.3 GEL. Opening hours from 10:00 to 22:00. Bank cards are also accepted for payment. Smoking in the cafe is prohibited, which is my personal plus. There is normal Wi-Fi. Delivery costs 5 GEL, call tel. 2-47-77-57.

"Water of Lagidze" - opposite the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

The most delicious Adjarian khachapuri in Lagidze Waters

"Water of Lagidze" - creamy and chocolate

Home bakery on the street. Abo Tbileli

Well? Have you missed McDonald's or Starbuck's yet? Not? Then we will continue our immersion in Georgian authenticity. Now I want to give you a very unusual point. Yes, yes, exactly the point ... Only some city crazy person would decide to call this place catering 🙂 And everything is very simple. If you suddenly want to taste real Georgian freshly baked street bread "", then you will definitely come here. In this basement from the time of the Georgian founding fathers, there is a bakery where you can buy the freshest Georgian bread and feel like a real indigenous Tbilisi! Believe me, it is in such semi-basement private bakeries that the inhabitants of the surrounding houses in old Tbilisi buy bread.

Prices: - 50 and 80 tetri (0.5 and 0.8 lari respectively). You can only pay in cash.

This is a Georgian bakery

Delivery window - you can see the entire production process

Drink coffee or eat dessert

Old Generation Cafe

This is an authentic place soaked in the love of its creators, which you will definitely meet when going down the Wine Rise from the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity to Metekhi. Do not go here - just a crime! A small room with stone walls hung with various ancient Georgian attributes of being, which almost made it to the time of Vakhtang Gorgasali. The owner of the Old generation managed to turn her offspring from an inconspicuous family cafe to a real place of worship. Although, until now you can only meet very experienced and sophisticated travelers there. Coffee is brewed in some way secret recipe and looks like Irish coffee. I was here with my Iranian friends and we were all delighted 🙂

To be honest, I don’t remember the price, because the Iranians treated me, flatly refused to take money from me 🙂 In my opinion, coffee cost something around 6 lari. Paid exactly in cash.

In general, I wrote about it in detail in a separate article - you can read and estimate how much you need to take with you now. Plus, I recently finished an interesting article, where I compared Moscow. Not everything is so simple, some goods in Georgia are even more expensive.

Entrance to Old Generation Cafe

Coffee according to a secret recipe from the owner of the cafe

Ice cream parlor Luca Polare

Desserts are not applicable here. I want to good coffee? - also in Luca Polare. My favorite set: espresso, a scoop of Coffee ice cream (this is one of the ice creams of your choice) and some water (not everywhere espresso is served with water, although this is how it should be served).

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

Luca Polare on the street. Kote Abkhazi

Large selection of ice cream at Luca Polare

Coffee is a kind of ice cream

The coffee at Luca Polare is one of the best

Fabrika Tbilisi

Full meal - lunch or dinner

Restaurant Samikitno

The first word that a traveler should remember when he is in Georgia is Samikitno (aka Machakhela). In general, this is a chain of several restaurants in Tbilisi, but there is also one in Batumi. I have been to several and I can say that I didn’t feel much difference in the quality of the prepared dishes (except that I strongly advise against going there). However, the flagship is the one on Meydan Square. If the weather is good, go up to the second floor and go out to the balcony, here are the coolest places. The second most popular restaurant can be found on Freedom Square. It's great to sit at a table that is set right on the street and watch the passers-by. The staff in both establishments mostly speaks Russian.

There are a lot of interesting and tasty things on the menu, but I always ordered platter from different ones here. You can arrange a real tasting by ordering one khinkali different kind. Khinkali should be at least five. My favorites are khinkali with mushrooms, cheese, beef and Kakhetian style (with pork). If you look here in the morning and have breakfast Imeruli khachapuri with cold coffee, then hunger will remind you again only in the evening.

UPD: To be honest, the quality of food in Samikinto has dipped noticeably lately. There are flows of tourists. Now I rarely go there.

Prices - you won't find cheaper! average price for one khinkali - 0.7-0.8 GEL, Khachapuri "Imeruli" - 3.5 GEL for a small portion (suitable for one or two) and 7 GEL for a large one (for a company of 4 people). A glass of wine - 1 GEL, except for Saperavi - 2 GEL. My favorite cold coffee here it costs 4 lari, and a double espresso - 6. Payment is possible by card. A tip of 15% will be added to the bill in addition to the order amount. By the way, in Samikitno on Pl. The size of the tip included in the bill is noticeably smaller - 10%.

View from the balcony of the Samikitno restaurant on Pl. Meydan

Entrance to the restaurant Samikitno on Pl. Freedom - the whole exposition

Tasting regular khinkali

Maspijelo

Khinkali house

Romantic dinner - "going out"

Cafe Linville

Cafe Linville is not like a restaurant in the usual sense. It is located in an apartment building with an inconspicuous entrance and consists of several separate rooms where you can sit together on a sofa or a whole company at a round table. It is better to come here in the evenings, because in the evening they sometimes play the old piano or arrange various kinds of exhibitions. The place is fashionable and atmospheric, because the contingent here is mostly youth. Hiding from tobacco smoke on a balcony entwined with vines, in good weather it can be nice to watch the busy Kote Abkhazi street.

By the way, on the next street was mine, where I lived in Tbilisi when I came here for the first time.

The piano that is played in the evenings

Khachapuri at Linville cafe - small portion

Restaurant Culinarium

Culinarium is not about "grab a quick bite and move on". This is an institution where you need to come for new culinary experiences and for the sake of the institution itself. During the day on weekdays, a culinary talk show with the participation of the owner of the restaurant Tekuna Gachechiladze is filmed here, and in the evenings, starting from Thursday and up to Sunday, they receive guests. Visitors to Culinarium are often employees of Western diplomatic missions and consulates, but the restaurant staff also speaks excellent Russian. Registration is possible on their page at

In Tbilisi incredible amount places to grab a bite to eat, meet up with friends or have a hearty dinner. Each visitor is faced with a difficult choice every time where it is better to have breakfast / lunch. The choice is eye-opening! No, really, there are few places in the world on one street where you can meet so many different options: restaurants, home cafes, khinkal, street eateries, etc. Everyone can find a place for themselves to their taste, regardless of price category institutions and requirements. , where you can have a bite to eat while exploring the city, we have already told. Of course, there are a lot of worthy places in the city, but today we will present to your attention the 3 best, in our opinion. We are talking about good quality restaurants in Tbilisi, where you can have lunch / dinner, meet friends, just have fun. It is these restaurants that our guides advise on as must-sees.

TSISKVILI

FUNICULAR

At the very top of Mount Mtasminda, which descends directly to the old city, you will find the FUNICULAR Restaurant Complex. This place with an absolutely stunning view of the entire city on any day of the week is very popular among tourists. Near the restaurant there is an amusement park "Bombora" with a lot of entertainment for the whole family. The building itself, in which the restaurant is located, begins its history in 1905.
Restaurant "FUNICULAR" includes 5 different establishments under one roof, each of which has its own veranda with stunning views of the city:

1. Chela is a traditional Georgian restaurant where you can try khinkali, kababs, shish kebabs, etc.
2. "Puri Guliani" is a delightful bakery where you can watch how various sweets and khachapuri are made, order Logidze's unique lemonade with coffee and cream flavor or have a cup of coffee
3. "The Lounge" - a bar with a crazy view of the whole city
4. "FUNICULAR Restaurant" - a top-level restaurant for the most selective visitors
5. Hall for special events (weddings, conferences, holidays, etc.)

Where else, if not at a rich feast, can a pleasant acquaintance with a person or the history of an entire nation take place. The cuisine of the people is able to reveal its rich inner world, satiate the stomach and satisfy the thirst for beauty.

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, its heart, which can most fully show the whole flavor of the nation. Many foreign visitors tend to visit the best restaurants in Tbilisi in order to get a complete picture of local dishes.

History reference

Only experienced gourmets know that the composition of Georgian dishes differs in the two parts of the country. This fact is due to the fact that for a long time Georgia was divided into several kingdoms: some of them were located in the east, and others in the west. Due to the territorial difference, the filling of the feasts was different. In the eastern part of the country, preference was given to meat dishes, including shish kebab, kharcho soup, tobacco chicken, khinkali and many others. The Western Georgian menu is dominated by plant food, here they prepare lobio, badrijani, mchadi and various types of vegetables under various treatments.

The history of modern Georgian restaurants originates in dukhans of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Local residents liked to gather in these small taverns and taverns to discuss exciting issues or just spend time in a pleasant company.

Modern Tbilisi, and not only, restaurateurs often use this style to create a cozy atmosphere in their premises. Small establishments with long tables for a friendly company have won a place of honor in many other countries.


Best Restaurants Tbilisi (Tbilisi) offer an extensive menu that includes the most famous Georgian dishes from any region of the country.

Restaurant service in Tbilisi

Distinctive features restaurant business in Georgia and in Tbilisi are:

• Portion sizes are quite impressive.
• Live music
• The staff is courteous and friendly
• Polyglots often work in restaurants, so you can easily reach mutual understanding
• Tips are immediately included in the bill, their size can be from 10 to 20%
• And, most importantly, cooking in Georgian restaurants equates to art, cooks work conscientiously and no one will be left hungry.
• The average check in restaurants in Tbilisi is about 1000 rubles. Price fluctuations are insignificant, exceptions may be in establishments located in the city center above the Kura River.

Famous restaurants in Tbilisi

The leading positions in the ranking of restaurants in Tbilisi are occupied by establishments built near the Old City. The historical center is a connecting point for many tourist excursions, and therefore, the pricing policy of catering establishments is aimed at wealthy guests of the capital.

Translated from Georgian name sounds like "Mill". There is a small garden in front of the restaurant, so before going to a meal, visitors can take a walk in the shade of the trees, admire the trout in the mini-pool and get some fresh air.

The interior hall has an unusual finish that combines elements of modernity and history. The designers did a great job and the usual meal in the "Mill" becomes a mini excursion into history.

For lovers of fresh air, seats are offered on the terrace above the river. The picturesque view is recognized as one of the best in the city. By the way, you will have to get there by taxi or bus, and even walk a little on foot. The place is away from the center and located in a less noisy area.

Like many other restaurants, Tsiskvili has a musical program that takes place in the evening and includes performances by singers and dancers.

The menu offers traditional dishes Georgian cuisine: fried trout with nuts and suluguni, chicken satsivi, kupaty, veal shish kebab, cheese dishes.

Since the place is very famous and maintains its reputation, the prices here are higher than in other establishments. The average check is about 1200 rubles.

FUNICULAR (Funicular)

The name comes from the fact that you can get to the restaurant by funicular from the Old Town to enjoy the stunning view of the capital of Georgia from the top of Mount Mtatsminda.

In the same area there is an amusement park that can be visited by the whole family.

The roof of the restaurant accommodates several establishments of different directions. When visiting, you can choose what you like.

1. Chela is an institution with a Georgian menu, which includes barbecue, khinkali, kebabs and other dishes.
2. Puri Guliani is a cafe-bakery offering traditional desserts, hot drinks and local Logidze lemonade.
3. The Lounge - one of the bars in Tbilisi, differs from others with a fabulous view of the city.
4. Funicular Restaurant is a gourmet restaurant.
5. Banqueting hall.

The average check in the institution is about 1200 rubles.

With its location and views from the balconies, the institution resembles the one described above (Funicular). The cafe was built in the area of ​​​​the historical Narikala fortress, to get into it you will have to overcome a couple of hundred steps and get lost in the streets of the Old City. The reward for patient tourists will be a stunning view of the city.

The institution has its own history. Initially, it was an art gallery where contemporary Georgian authors were exhibited. Gradually, the restaurant acquired its present significance.

Expositions of paintings still occupy their place on the walls of the "Steps", only gourmets and connoisseurs of hookah still gather at the tables.

The restaurant's cuisine offers both Georgian and traditional European dishes. Fans of local food will appreciate pan-fried dishes (shkmeruli, ojakhuri) and ketsi. A special menu item for which many overcome the vertical path more than once, gupta lobio - bean balls seasoned with walnut sauce and Georgian spices.

The average bill is 800 rubles.

BARBARESTAN (Barbarestan)

One of the most expensive restaurants Tbilisi, due to its history. Owners and chefs carefully store original recipes national cuisine from Princess Barbara Jorjadze. This woman possessed not only culinary talents, but also wrote poetry and articles for magazines. Professionals have managed to adapt historical dishes to modern realities without compromising their taste.

The check is an average of 2000 rubles.

An uninformed tourist may bypass this establishment due to its outlying location and unpresentable appearance. Located on the outskirts of the airport in a modest building, this restaurant hosts world-famous people: politicians and artists.

• Book a table in advance
• Waiters, like professional doctors, will establish your taste preferences on several issues.
• Wine drinks are brought according to the ordered dishes and produced independently
• The restaurant has its own farm, from where food is delivered to the kitchen

If you still want to explore the menu yourself, you can choose a special dish: goat stew with tomato sauce and khachapuri, which uses three cheeses.

natural sweets complement hot drinks and will be an excellent final chord of lunch or dinner.

The average invoice is issued for 2000 rubles.

Finding a cafe is conducive to a fun pastime, because there are many Tbilisi bars located nearby.

The pricing policy is above average, for a meal you will have to pay about 1200 rubles.

Tbilisi "fast food"

No, this is not an offer to try a hamburger with fries. The fact is that Georgia has its own concept of food hastily. Such dishes include khachapuri, khinkali, pasties, kebabs.

In the tourist capital, there are many cafes and eateries that offer very delicious food at moderate prices.

Network establishments in Tbilisi

Restaurant chains in the capital are distinguished by a natural combination of Eastern and Western cultures. Positioning themselves as multiple establishments, they refuse originality. This is not a sign of their facelessness at all. Most of the buildings have a national flavor and distinctive features from each other and similar cafes. The interior is decorated in oriental style, specialties remain popular options.

This network includes 4 establishments located in different parts of the city.

A serving of 5-6 khinkali will cost about 70 rubles.

These are two networks, united by one owner. Here you can join the national Adjarian cuisine. Therefore, if there is no opportunity to visit Batumi, tourists go there for the most delicious khachapuri.

Cafe STRADA

Visitors casually dropping into one of these two establishments in search of local flavor may hastily retreat from the kingdom, reminiscent of European cuisine. The proposed dishes from the American and Asian menus can confuse gourmets. Jumping to conclusions could deprive them of the local hummus with vegetable sticks and pita, as well as a mixture of red cabbage, dates and feta.

On average, a check is 1200 Russian rubles.

Drinking establishments in Tbilisi

You can talk and try national cuisine, talk about its diversity, but none Georgian feast does not do without plentiful wine libations.

The number of wine bars, tasting establishments, shops and cellars is the envy of any drinking capital. Getting around even more than half of these rooms is simply unrealistic. And if we talk about the assortment, then it differs little in medium-sized establishments. Some bars aim to attract tourists, putting effort and imagination into creating a unique reputation.

LAGIDZE WATER (Lagidze Waters)

To visit Tbilisi and ignore this cafe means to miss unique opportunity taste the wonderful lemonade, which is widely known. The cafe offers not only drinks, but excellent khachapuri and lobiani are prepared here.

Except classic flavors, such as Tarragon, Citro or Pear, they offer products of the Tikhvin plant with aromas of chocolate, coffee, cream, mint, orange, feijoa and even rose.

Since the institution specializes in wines and fusion menus, it is difficult to single out any special Georgian dishes.

Accommodation allows you to combine an excursion program with a meal.

VINO

Bar feature - natural wines and cheeses. For tasting by the glass, it is quite an expensive pleasure; it is better to choose a whole bottle in advance.

It is unlikely that you will be able to have a hearty dinner here; in extreme cases, you can order a salad and hot.

Cozy and modern atmosphere will make the evening unforgettable.

It is better to visit this bar at the beginning of your acquaintance with the city, so that later you will feel confident when choosing wine drinks in other institutions.

GEORGIAN TAPAS

The bar-restaurant is located in the Old Town. The restaurant offers traditional Georgian cuisine and European dishes. It differs from many other bars with a wide range of wines for every taste.

Modern tourists are very demanding people. visiting new country, they strive not only to learn as much as possible about its traditions and customs, not only to see the most famous sights, but also to try authentic dishes and drinks. Many in advance study tons of information about the most famous restaurants in the city, choose establishments where locals go to compare and form an individual opinion.

The proposed establishments are only options that you can follow or not. The choice always remains with the person. Try new things and look for your establishments, where you want to return more than once!

I found some of these places on my own, others were the advice of local friends, and I came across others by chance while walking along 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 "courtyard", the place is hard to find if you don't know. Located at: st. GerontiKikodze, house 16 (in the yard). The peculiarity of the place is that the owners of the restaurant make all the products themselves or buy them from small private farms. The best are served here Georgian snacks– pkhali and incredibly tasty mushroom chakapuli – mushrooms are stewed with spices and tarragon. In the spring, be sure to try young lamb chakapuli.

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

Matsoni and mchadi at Cafe Gabriadze (Gabriadze "s)

Matsoni- this is Georgian yogurt, and mchadi - cakes from cornmeal which are submitted to Cafe Gabriadze in the form of bagels with pkhali stuffed spinach. I also advise ice cream with condensed milk. Real fusion, prices are average for 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 at Tbilisi Hilltop

In Georgia, people like to sleep, so you can have breakfast at least until noon. Freshest matsoni with fruits and chocolate cake - the best option in the cafe Tbilisi Hilltop. It is located not far from the Narikala fortress.

Address: st. Betlemi, 27

Best khinkal Tbilisi

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

Dogwood Soup and Lamb Ribs at Barberestan Restaurant

Restaurant Barberestan- it's intimate, cozy and tasty. In addition to traditional and incredible ribs and chicken with spinach, they cook here unusual dishes, for example, dogwood soup according to old noble recipes of the 19th century. This restaurant started from a book of recipes found by a noble family.

Address: st.D. Aghmashenebeli ,132

Ukrainian and Georgian cuisine at the Famous Restaurant

Borscht, chicken Kiev, potato pancakes in sour cream, dumplings with meat, syrniki with caramel sauce, chashoshuli, chakhokhbili, chicken tabaka, chicken kharcho soup, shkmeruli - all this can be tasted in Tbilisi famous restaurant, st. Abo Tbileli, 1 – Gudiashvili square.

A good trip to combine two cuisines, and Ukrainian pancakes and Georgian shkmeruli - chicken in garlic sauce can be called favorites ..

Address: st. Abo Tbileli, 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 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 enough, 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

AT Tbilisi from Ukraine several airlines fly, including UIA, Georgian Airlines, YanAir, SkyUp. You can buy a ticket on the website of the airlines or use the aggregator www.aviasales.ru- here it is very often cheaper than directly on the site.

Budget hotels in Tbilisi

Choose suitable hotel in tbilisi , better in advance, on the site HotelsCombined (Room Guru)- a kind of "skyscanner", but for hotels. Choose a hotel, the site offers best price among all popular booking systems.

Cafes and restaurants in Tbilisi are an integral part of the atmosphere of the cozy Georgian capital. In the new post - 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 take a walk around the others, you will definitely get hungry, then our small guide to delicious places cities.

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

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

Here's what you need to know:

• In all Georgian cafes and restaurants, we were billed and added a mandatory 10% service fee to it. Tbilisi cafes are no exception.
• The quality and taste of food does 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 tourist ones. Many establishments with prices above average, but to find a budget option no problem.

1. Dukhan "Racha"

Entrance to the dukhan "Racha"

A cult place and at the same time quite authentic. Located in a basement with brick walls, a showcase and stern aunts, as if transported by a time machine from Soviet Union. This is a traditional place - this was the look of many Tbilisi cafes. Quite tasty, but without frills, but located in the very center. The prices are quite low.

Address: intersection of Lermontov and Dadiani streets

The waters of Lagidze are, one might say, a feature of Tbilisi, a place with amazing lemonades of all tastes and delicious khachapuri. Especially cool chocolate lemonade ;-)

Address: on the territory of the temple of Tsminda Sameba

3. Chain of restaurants "Machakhela"

This is a popular chain of restaurants in Tbilisi (about 8-9 in the city) with air conditioning and wi-fi. Here the main thing is adjarian cuisine, so you must try Adjarian khachapuri here if you are not going to Batumi (there is the most delicious in our opinion). One of the central restaurants of this chain is located just 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 is located in the center. Just after seeing the magnificent ones, you can drop by.

Address: st. Tumaniani, 23

5. Khinkalnaya "At Velyaminov"

In the khinkal room at Velyaminov

One of the oldest khinkali in Tbilisi, here you can try khinkali, take 5-6 things to start with. By the way, you need to eat them correctly like this: bite off a piece of dough from the edge, drink the broth, and only then eat up. 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 it is also 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 go here. Plus, it's open 24/7. Prices are above average.

Address: st. Gorgasali, 7

9. Khinkali House

The institution 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 a bite to eat something cheap and cheerful, run into this cheburek. Simple environment but very tasty. Next to the sulfur baths.

Address: st. Grishashvili, 8

11. "Warszawa"

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

Address: st. Pushkin, 19

12. "PurPur"

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

Address: st. Abo Tbileli, 1

These are far from all the restaurants in Tbilisi where you can eat deliciously. Indeed, in Georgia, the cult of food, and cafes are found at every step in the city center. Lots of art and pseudo-art places, hipster coffee shops, restaurants healthy eating and so on.