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Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead More41° Art of Drinks
For those seeking a speakeasy-style bar, 41° is the answer. It is the best mixology bar in Tbilisi, with a handwritten menu and a story told in every cocktail. The bar can get crowded, so be prepared for a wait...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreElegia
Elegia is in the Ilia Chavchavadze Literary-Memorial Museum, a stately 19th century house-turned-museum with a tree-filled courtyard dating back to the time of its namesake, a famous Georgian poet. Elegia serves Georgian cuisine with an excellent selection of natural wines,...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreGunda Bakery
Gunda Bakery has become one of the most famous stops in Tbilisi for Georgia’s famous dish, khachapuri, a delicious baked cheese-filled bread. Gunda serves different types of khachapuri, and visitors should be prepared for a line—the wait is well worth...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreKakhelebi
Kakhelebi is a traditional restaurant in Tbilisi specializing in cuisine from the Kakheti region, especially Georgia’s famous khinkali, soup dumplings (often filled with meat) considered a national dish. Kakhelebi is a bit out of the way from downtown Tbilisi—it is...
Read MoreNinia’s Garden
Ninia’s Garden in the Old Tbilisi District is the fourth restaurant of local chef Neriko Gubeladze. Named after Ninia Zaridza, a famous 20th-century merchant known for her garden, the restaurant is set in the garden of an old house.Dishes are...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MorePoliphonia
Across the street from Tbilisi’s funicular, Poliphonia is one of painter and restaurateur John Wurdeman’s restaurants, serving seasonal Georgian fusion dishes. Vegetables feature prominently on the rotating menu, which highlights the freshest produce on the market that day. Though the...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreSaamuri Natural Wine Bar & Shop
Saamuri Natural Wine Bar & Shop is inside Tbilisi’s cultural center and gathering place, Fabrika. It is a great place to stop for a glass of natural wine. Wines can also be purchased by the bottle.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreSalobie Bia
Salobie Bia literally means “bean house” in Georgian. This restaurant is consistently considered a must-eat in Tbilisi, serving all of the traditional Georgian dishes—and it is an excellent place to try each of them. The authentic restaurant presents a wonderful...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreShavi Lomi
Shavi Lomi (Black Lion) is a staple in the Tbilisi restaurant scene. It serves eclectic Georgian cuisine with an emphasis on organic and seasonal ingredients. The menu has many traditional dishes crafted in a slightly elevated fashion by local celebrity...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreVino Underground
Tbilisi’s first natural wine bar, Vino Underground is great for those who want to experience Georgia’s blossoming natural wine scene. Many bottles on the menu are unique to the restaurant’s cellar, and the brick-lined bar oscillates between being cozy and...
