{"id":125168,"date":"2022-10-13T14:26:04","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T10:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forbes.ge\/?p=125168"},"modified":"2022-10-13T14:26:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T10:26:04","slug":"the-12-best-georgian-restaurants-in-tbilisi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/en\/the-12-best-georgian-restaurants-in-tbilisi\/","title":{"rendered":"The 12 Best Georgian Restaurants In Tbilisi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Georgian food is having a moment. It\u2019s apparent from the moment I tell someone I live in this fascinating, if not often forgotten and overlooked country in the Caucasus.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Oh, I love\u00a0<em>khachapuri<\/em>!\u2019 And \u2018I could eat my weight in\u00a0<em>khinkali\u2019<\/em>\u00a0(who couldn\u2019t?) are the usual declarations. But that\u2019s usually where the conversation ends. No mention of kharcho, a traditional beef stew from Samegrelo, or ghomi, Georgia\u2019s answer to polenta. No waxing poetic about sinori, an Adjarian dish rich and filling made from puff pastry, cheese, melted butter, and garlic, or ojakhuri, a dish almost as simple and delicious as it comes where pork, potatoes, onion, and garlic are all roasted together.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s okay. It proves that it isn\u2019t just the ingredients and care that go into these dishes that make these dishes so memorable. Georgian food is so much more than something you taste \u2013 it\u2019s something you experience. And, even if you\u2019re just beginning to eat your way through the deep traditions of this rich and welcoming cuisine, these moments are hard to forget.<\/p>\n<p>Especially if you\u2019re experiencing Georgian food for the first time in the country.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s when you really\u00a0<em>taste\u00a0<\/em>a Georgian tomato for the first time. When you discover the seasonality of Georgia\u2019s bounty \u2013 mushrooms, mulberries, and all. When you begin to wish the ladies at Deserters Bazar selling you adjika and every other spice you could imagine would just adopt you and share their knowledge with you forever. It\u2019s when the homemade wine and chacha appear out of nowhere. That\u2019s the real heart and soul of Georgian food. That\u2019s why people connect and adore this cuisine in unexplainable ways and why they continue to be drawn to Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why these 12 Georgian restaurants in Tbilisi shine.<\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/niniasgarden.restaurant\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/niniasgarden.restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/niniasgarden.restaurant\/\" aria-label=\"Ninia\u2019s Garden\"><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/niniasgarden.restaurant\/\">Ninia\u2019s Garden<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em>97 Dimitri Uznadze Street, Tbilisi, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>At 97 Uznadze Street and inside the rehabilitated bones of an old Tbilisi house, Ninia\u2019s Garden is an oasis in the city from founder and Chef Meriko Gubeladze. As the sister restaurant to\u00a0<a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlackLionRestaurant\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlackLionRestaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlackLionRestaurant\/\" aria-label=\"Shavi Lomi\">Shavi Lomi<\/a>, another favorite among locals and tourists, it\u2019s the homey feel, consistently delicious dishes, and great outdoor spaces at both restaurants that have people coming back for more. Simply put, Ninia\u2019s Garden is an elegant and thoughtfully curated introduction to Georgian cuisine, and hospitality.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1002px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/6343960ae7969525e7de06ad\/Ninias-Garden-Best-Restaurants-Tbilisi\/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=960\" width=\"1002\" height=\"839\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u10e4\u10dd\u10e2\u10dd: NINIA\u2019S GARDEN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100085382413476\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100085382413476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100085382413476\" aria-label=\"Elegia\"><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100085382413476\">Elegia<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em>7 Ivane Javakhishvili Street, Tbilisi, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Located in the courtyard of the\u00a0<a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/tbilisimuseumsunion.ge\/en\/museums\/ilia-chavchavadzis-literaturul-memorialuri-muzeumi\/\" href=\"https:\/\/tbilisimuseumsunion.ge\/en\/museums\/ilia-chavchavadzis-literaturul-memorialuri-muzeumi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/tbilisimuseumsunion.ge\/en\/museums\/ilia-chavchavadzis-literaturul-memorialuri-muzeumi\/\" aria-label=\"Ilia Chavchvadze Literary-Memorial Museum\">Ilia Chavchvadze Literary-Memorial Museum<\/a>, a museum dedicated to the life and work of the famous Georgian writer and political figure, Elegia is a sophisticated and uncomplicated addition to the space. Focusing on seasonal products and wild ingredients, the dishes at Elegia reflect deep layered traditions of Georgian cuisine in a way that mesmerize you from the first bite. Enjoy an afternoon in the courtyard with a bottle of natural wine shared between friends old and new, soaking in the literary inspiration that is sure to come from visiting the museum before or after this masterclass in Georgian cuisine.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1004px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/6343965ccde58f6b1dde06a9\/Elegia-Best-Restaurants-Tbilisi\/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=960\" width=\"1004\" height=\"668\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u10e4\u10dd\u10e2\u10dd: ELEGIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.culinarium.ge\/emenu\/littera\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.culinarium.ge\/emenu\/littera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.culinarium.ge\/emenu\/littera\/\" aria-label=\"Caf\u00e9 Littera\"><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.culinarium.ge\/emenu\/littera\/\">Caf\u00e9 Littera<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em>13 Ivane Machabeli Street, Tbilisi, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Another nod to Georgia\u2019s literary-rich history, Caf\u00e9 Littera\u2019s European meets Georgian cuisine embraces the country\u2019s past while looking towards its future. Just like the\u00a0<a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.writershouse.ge\/index.php?m=2&amp;lng=eng\" href=\"https:\/\/www.writershouse.ge\/index.php?m=2&amp;lng=eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.writershouse.ge\/index.php?m=2&amp;lng=eng\" aria-label=\"Writer\u2019s House of Georgia\">Writer\u2019s House of Georgia<\/a>, where the restaurant calls home. Spend hours feasting on phkali, trout carpaccio, baked mussels, beautiful pink tomato salads topped with homemade sulguni, forest mushrooms, whole seabass, or filet mignon in the restaurant\u2019s sprawling back garden, the atmosphere doesn\u2019t get any better than this. One of only two restaurants to get a mention on the\u00a0<a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.theworlds50best.com\/discovery\/Establishments\/Georgia\/Tbilisi\/Caf%C3%A9-Littera.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theworlds50best.com\/discovery\/Establishments\/Georgia\/Tbilisi\/Caf%C3%A9-Littera.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.theworlds50best.com\/discovery\/Establishments\/Georgia\/Tbilisi\/Caf%C3%A9-Littera.html\" aria-label=\"World\u2019s 50 Best\">World\u2019s 50 Best<\/a>\u00a0list, Caf\u00e9 Littera is an institution in the city for good reason.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 996px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/6343968be7969525e7de06af\/Cafe-Littera-Best-Restaurants-Tbilisi\/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=960\" width=\"996\" height=\"747\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u10e4\u10dd\u10e2\u10dd: CAF\u00c9 LITTERA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/barbarestan\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/barbarestan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/barbarestan\/\" aria-label=\"Barbarestan\"><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/barbarestan\/\">Barbarestan<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em>132 Davit Aghmashenebeli Avenue, Tbilisi, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The only other restaurant in Georgia to get a\u00a0<a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.theworlds50best.com\/discovery\/Establishments\/Georgia\/Tbilisi\/Barbarestan.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theworlds50best.com\/discovery\/Establishments\/Georgia\/Tbilisi\/Barbarestan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.theworlds50best.com\/discovery\/Establishments\/Georgia\/Tbilisi\/Barbarestan.html\" aria-label=\"World\u2019s 50 Best\">World\u2019s 50 Best<\/a>\u00a0acknowledgement, Barbarestan has been a force on the Tbilisi dining scene since opening its doors. Housed in an old butcher shop with meat hooks and caged singing canaries as part of the d\u00e9cor, the restaurant is family-owned and run with an energy and enthusiasm that\u2019s undeniable as soon as you walk through the doors. Named after the 19th-century cookbook author Barbare Jorjadze, the food at Barbarestan is anything but antiquated. Ice cloud desserts and duck breast with chocolate sauce are just the beginning of the playful touches that set this eclectic Georgian restaurant apart from its peers.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1002px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/634396aacde58f6b1dde06ab\/Barbarestan-Best-Restaurants-Tbilisi\/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=960\" width=\"1002\" height=\"668\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u10e4\u10dd\u10e2\u10dd: BARBARESTAN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ketodakote\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ketodakote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ketodakote\/\" aria-label=\"Keto and Kote\"><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ketodakote\/\">Keto and Kote<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em>3 Mikheil Zandukeli Dead End, Tbilisi, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the attention to detail paired with phenomenal locally sourced products that make Keto and Kote a standout in the city. Bright and delicate flavors lighten the bold and hearty notes Georgian cuisine can too often get carried away with \u2013 experiencing your favorite Georgian dishes at Keto and Kote can be like eating them for the first time. The restaurant\u2019s white tablecloths, knowledgeable staff, and views overlooking the city make it one of the most memorable places to have a meal in Tbilisi, and not just for the food.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 999px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/634396ca211b4e929c646333\/Keto-and-Kote-Best-Restaurants-Tbilisi\/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=960\" width=\"999\" height=\"1201\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u10e4\u10dd\u10e2\u10dd: KETO AND KOTE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OtsY20\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OtsY20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OtsY20\/\" aria-label=\"OtsY\"><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OtsY20\/\">OtsY<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em>20 Ioane Shavteli Street, Tbilisi, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The latest restaurant to cause a buzz in Tbilisi, Chef Giorgi Ninua is defining what it means to serve Tbilisi cuisine. An upscale approach to the Georgian classics, the restaurant\u2019s sense of self comes through in its dishes, where combinations such as chacha cured salmon, chicken ala shkmeruli with a garlic caramel sauce, and beef cheeks braised in Saperavi wine shine.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1004px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/634396e87233002b57d6632e\/OtsY-Best-Restaurants-Tbilisi\/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=960\" width=\"1004\" height=\"666\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u10e4\u10dd\u10e2\u10dd: OTSY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cafedaphna\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cafedaphna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cafedaphna\/\" aria-label=\"Cafe Daphna\"><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cafedaphna\/\">Cafe Daphna<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em>29 Atoneli Street, Tbilisi, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A self-proclaimed artisan khinkali house, these ethereal soup dumplings are the main reason to get here. Go with a group so you can taste your way through as many variations of khinkali as they have on hand, particularly the mtiuluri beef and pork boiled dumplings without herbs. Pair your khinkali with a bowl of chikhirtma, Georgian chicken soup, on a cold day and don\u2019t forget a bottle of wine \u2013 your waiter, like all Georgians, will know what pairs best.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 997px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/63439705fe115deb5961f5c2\/Cafe-Daphna-Best-Restaurants-Tbilisi\/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=960\" width=\"997\" height=\"692\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u10e4\u10dd\u10e2\u10dd: CAFE DAPHNA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.poliphoniatbilisi.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.poliphoniatbilisi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.poliphoniatbilisi.com\/\" aria-label=\"Poliphonia\"><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.poliphoniatbilisi.com\/\">Poliphonia<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em>29 Chonkadze Street, Tbilisi, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With a new location that embodies the same casual but cool atmosphere the team behind Poliphonia is known for, the restaurant\u2019s new iteration is as strongly rooted in reviving lost Georgian dishes as it is in making their own mark on the future of the fare. Using local and seasonal ingredients and pairing with some of the best natural wines from across the country, Poliphonia\u2019s place as one of the city\u2019s best restaurants is as solidified \u2013 and as harmonic as the polyphonic singing the restaurant\u2019s name comes from \u2013 as ever.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.ftbs2-2.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/307038497_767118328039655_2275797760223399721_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=730e14&amp;_nc_ohc=zeVuNBQao0AAX8ZKeAp&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.ftbs2-2.fna&amp;oh=00_AT_yFuwYdMR7iCpcltKRR1LvyP-8QeXtoOpozuPgTkA29Q&amp;oe=634CD6F4\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1364\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u10e4\u10dd\u10e2\u10dd: POLIPHONIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KlikesKhinkali\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KlikesKhinkali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KlikesKhinkali\/\" aria-label=\"Klike's Khinkali\"><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KlikesKhinkali\/\">Klike&#8217;s Khinkali<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em>1 Shio Chitadze Street, Tbilisi, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t come to Tbilisi and\u00a0<em>not\u00a0<\/em>experience one of the country&#8217;s famous dumpling houses. Located up the hill from Rustaveli Avenue, Klike\u2019s Khinkali is a must-stop for it\u2019s no frills but best-in-town khinkali. Throw the hand-written menu scrolled in Georgian aside and ask the waiter what you should order, and how many of these pillowy delights you should go for. Halve the number they recommend \u2013 Georgians can eat an impressive amount of these things that most mere mortals can\u2019t \u2013 and don\u2019t blow it by not ordering a Lagidze Water, or cold draft beer, on the side.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1007px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/63439796cde58f6b1dde06ad\/Klikes-Khinkali-Best-Restaurants-Tbilisi\/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=960\" width=\"1007\" height=\"673\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u10e4\u10dd\u10e2\u10dd: KLIKE\u2019S KHINKALI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/salobiebia\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/salobiebia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/salobiebia\/\" aria-label=\"Salobie Bia\"><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/salobiebia\/\">Salobie Bia<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em>17 Shota Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Down the steps from Rustaveli Theater, Salobie Bia\u2019s commitment to serving simple Georgian food is what continues to make it a staple in the city\u2019s culinary scene. Centrally located and perfect for a quick lunch or unpretentious dinner while exploring the city, the shkmeruli (garlic chicken smothered in a divine walnut sauce) and lobiani (bean pastry) are a must order.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1008px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/634397b430f94eb36c4bef7e\/Salobie-Bia-Best-Restaurants-Tbilisi\/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=960\" width=\"1008\" height=\"925\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u10e4\u10dd\u10e2\u10dd: SALOBIE BIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dadi.wine\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dadi.wine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.dadi.wine\/\" aria-label=\"Dadi Wine, Bar and Shop\"><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.dadi.wine\/\">Dadi Wine, Bar and Shop<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em>4 Shalva Dadiani Street, Tbilisi, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In Tbilisi\u2019s vibrant Sololaki neighborhood, Dadi Wine, Bar and Shop is a welcomed hideaway from the bustle of Freedom Square just steps away. A place to try the funky, unconventional wines Georgia is quickly becoming known for, stop in for a glass but stay for a meal is the motto here. The seasonal a-la-cart menu is served all day and outside tables on Dadiani Street make for a great side of people watching.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/check24.ge\/storage\/gastronomy\/126\/JGXeOJUDGbLi9FZHVBqig54GGLtC9HBn0bz6vEa9.jpeg\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u10e4\u10dd\u10e2\u10dd: DADI WINE, BAR AND SHOP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><a class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/maphshalia\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/maphshalia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/maphshalia\/\" aria-label=\"Mapshalia\"><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/maphshalia\/\">Mapshalia<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em>137 Davit Aghmashenebeli Avenue, Tbilisi, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A place where you\u2019re more likely to sit next to a neighborhood local than an out-of-town foreigner, Mapshalia is one of the few restaurants that really give you a feel for the\u00a0<em>real<\/em>\u00a0Georgia, and its people. And its menu prices reflect that. Order the ostri, a slow-cooked beef stew for five Georgian lari ($2) or the khachapuri megruli for seven Georgian lari ($2.50) and wash it down with a cold Kazbegi lager, this is exactly that kind of place.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 991px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/fastly.4sqi.net\/img\/general\/width960\/41367168_DxwS0ARb0P_KNOCZOSzLF9ecRzewvzQklet42MHZBRA.jpg\" width=\"991\" height=\"743\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u10e4\u10dd\u10e2\u10dd: Mapshalia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Originally published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/breannawilson\/2022\/10\/10\/the-12-best-georgian-restaurants-in-tbilisi-georgia-the-country\/?sh=3d8186923221&amp;fbclid=IwAR3H72aHWa3yWo6s40A4_3h5n3e-h9DZnO__W4HUkIizTB9LbE-5FvtVTS0\">forbes.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Georgian food is having a moment. It\u2019s apparent from the moment I tell someone I live in this fascinating, if not often forgotten and overlooked country in the Caucasus. \u2018Oh, I love\u00a0khachapuri!\u2019 And \u2018I could eat my weight in\u00a0khinkali\u2019\u00a0(who couldn\u2019t?) are the usual declarations. But that\u2019s usually where the conversation ends. 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