Try Local Cuisine in Tbilisi

Exploring Tbilisi's culinary scene is a delightful journey into Georgia’s rich food culture. For a full Georgian dining experience, visit local restaurants like Asi Khinkali, Cafe Daphna, Sasadilo Zeche or Kaklebi, where you can sample traditional dishes. These venues not only serve delicious food but also offer an authentic glimpse into Georgian hospitality and culinary traditions.

Start with khachapuri, a cheese-filled bread that is a staple of Georgian cuisine. The Adjaruli khachapuri, shaped like a boat and topped with melted cheese, an egg yolk, and butter, is particularly iconic. Complement this with khinkali, juicy dumplings filled with spiced meat and herbs, which are a favorite local treat. Mtsvadi, skewered and grilled meat is often enjoyed with traditional bread and a side of pkhali, a walnut and herb spread.

The country’s winemaking heritage, using the qvevri method of fermentation in clay vessels, produces distinctive wines such as Saperavi and Rkatsiteli.