The Willage Guide to Georgian Epicureanism
Neighborhoods
With striking views of the 4th-century Narikala fortress, the Tabor Monastery of Transformation, and the hulking Sameba Cathedral, You will find yourself in the place where Tbilisi was founded based on the legend of King Vaktang Gorgasali who discovered the warm waters of Tbilisi’s sulfur baths while bird hunting.
235 locals recommend
Abanotubani
With striking views of the 4th-century Narikala fortress, the Tabor Monastery of Transformation, and the hulking Sameba Cathedral, You will find yourself in the place where Tbilisi was founded based on the legend of King Vaktang Gorgasali who discovered the warm waters of Tbilisi’s sulfur baths while bird hunting.
Food scene
These are our favorite restaurants. Each one has something unique to offer. And many are within walking distance of The Willage.
This lovely place behind the literary museum has a courtyard with a remarkable atmosphere. It is especially good on a warm day when you can sit outside and dine under a canopy of grape vines. Also it has great vegetarian dishes.
53 locals recommend
Sofia Melnikovas Fantastiuri Duqani
Stamba Dead EndThis lovely place behind the literary museum has a courtyard with a remarkable atmosphere. It is especially good on a warm day when you can sit outside and dine under a canopy of grape vines. Also it has great vegetarian dishes.
This place has stunning views and delicious food. Great for large parties and nice dinners, but reserve your table in advance.
203 locals recommend
Keto & Kote
3 თორაძის ჩიხიThis place has stunning views and delicious food. Great for large parties and nice dinners, but reserve your table in advance.
Mafshalia (მაფშალია)
137 Davit Aghmashenebeli AvenueThis beautiful restaurant behind the Writer House has fantastic food and a stunning outside decor. Best in warm weather so you can sit outside. Also make reservations in advance.
91 locals recommend
Café Littera
13 Ivane Machabeli StThis beautiful restaurant behind the Writer House has fantastic food and a stunning outside decor. Best in warm weather so you can sit outside. Also make reservations in advance.
Great farm to table Georgian food. Great vegetarian dishes. And within walking distance.
Pastorali Kala Group
6 Erekle II StGreat farm to table Georgian food. Great vegetarian dishes. And within walking distance.
This is your go-to spot for khinkali. In fact it's all they serve!
15 locals recommend
Klike's Khinkali
#1 Shio Chitadze StThis is your go-to spot for khinkali. In fact it's all they serve!
Kiwi Vegan Cafe
6 Ivane Machabeli StYour go-to spot for vegan food.
Maspindzelo
7 Mirza Fatali AkhudoviTaqueria Teko’s Tacos
1 Vasil Petriashvili StreetChveni
8 Davit Aghmashenebeli AveRIGI • რიგი
For a change from Georgian cuisine, this delightful restaurant offers delicious authentic Japanese food in a mesmerizing environment. Try the pork dumplings and ginger lemonade!
Akura San
2 Ivane Tarkhnishvili StreetFor a change from Georgian cuisine, this delightful restaurant offers delicious authentic Japanese food in a mesmerizing environment. Try the pork dumplings and ginger lemonade!
2 Ivane Tarkhnishvili St
2 Ivane Tarkhnishvili StreetBazari Orbeliani
Stamba Hotel
0108 Merab Kostava StGreat restaurant, interior design
Funicular Complex
9 ქაქუცა ჩოლოყაშვილის ქუჩაLolita
7 Tamar Chovelidze StSightseeing
Tbilisi's beautiful botanical garden is a short walk from The Willage. Check out the zipline!
546 locals recommend
National Botanical Garden of Tbilisi city
12 Bambis Rigi StreetTbilisi's beautiful botanical garden is a short walk from The Willage. Check out the zipline!
Ride the funicular to the top of the city at sunset. Take in the view and watch the lights of the city come alive.
280 locals recommend
Funicular Complex
9 ქაქუცა ჩოლოყაშვილის ქუჩაRide the funicular to the top of the city at sunset. Take in the view and watch the lights of the city come alive.
Great Bars
These are the bars we recommend most.
This beautiful bar is hidden below an American diner. Tuesday pub quiz is a blast, and it's a great place to get a fine cocktail.
10 locals recommend
Woland's Speakeasy
2 Ivane Machabeli StThis beautiful bar is hidden below an American diner. Tuesday pub quiz is a blast, and it's a great place to get a fine cocktail.
Make the climb up to this sweet little bar/restaurant to enjoy one of the best views in town.
26 locals recommend
Amodi
6 Gomi II TurnMake the climb up to this sweet little bar/restaurant to enjoy one of the best views in town.
Deda Ena bar has a great crowd for a wild night. Their Tuesday night jam session is perfection.
7 locals recommend
დედაენის ბარი
Deda Ena bar has a great crowd for a wild night. Their Tuesday night jam session is perfection.
Black Dog Bar
33 Lado Asatiani StFabrika Tbilisi
8 Egnate Ninoshvili StGhvinis Karkhana Wine Factory
1 Vasil Petriashvili StreetFabrika Tbilisi
8 Egnate Ninoshvili StLots of great bars and restaurants in one area
Hotel
Check out the massive cocktail lounge inside Stamba Hotel. It's an elegant experience.
205 locals recommend
Stamba Hotel
0108 Merab Kostava StCheck out the massive cocktail lounge inside Stamba Hotel. It's an elegant experience.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Tsinandali Estate Georgia
Chateau Mere. შატო მერე
Vardisubani 15 StreetNeptun
E70Hotel shaori
Bars
Tipsy Bee Bar
Great little spot. On Tuesdays it has the best pub quiz night in town
Local Park
This is a beautiful park along the river. Near the river and to the right is a fun hipster bar called Deda Ena bar.
91 locals recommend
Dedaena Park
This is a beautiful park along the river. Near the river and to the right is a fun hipster bar called Deda Ena bar.