Gamarjoba, Genatsvale: top Georgian restaurants

The name says it all — people come here for khinkali. Large and springy, with thin, elastic dough, hot broth inside, and a generous pinch of pepper on top — they turn out exactly as they should be. Pair them with homemade sauces, Georgian salads with walnut dressing that are impossible not to fall in love with, and aromatic kharcho soup. It’s the perfect spot when you’re craving something quick, hearty, and authentically Georgian.

Pro. Хинкали is featured in Ultima Guide — the first tech-driven gastronomic guide to Tashkent by Yandex Uzbekistan.

At TKH, Georgian cuisine steps away from its traditional image and turns into a trendsetter: here they serve Adjarian khachapuri with truffle, black khinkali with red caviar, and satsivi with shrimp. The menu is finely tuned, blending tradition with neo-classical touches, the presentation is stylish, and the service makes you want to smile. It’s a great place for a dinner with friends — always lively, delicious, and fun, just like in a real Tbilisi courtyard.

Manana is all about coziness. Soft lighting, home-style dishes, and the feeling that they’ve been waiting for you. The cooking here emphasizes tradition: fragrant chanakhi in clay pots, spinach pkhali, plenty of fresh herbs, and, of course, Imeretian khachapuri (best shared between two). A place you’ll want to return to for warmth and flavor. They also regularly host festivals dedicated to khinkali, khachapuri and other gems of Georgian cuisine.

At Gruzin, it’s always bustling, lively, and wonderfully aromatic: waiters carry sizzling plates of ojakhuri, tables are adorned with vibrant sauces and herbs, and the clinking of glasses filled with Kindzmarauli and Saperavi fills the air. The cooking is generous, the portions are big, and the atmosphere feels like visiting an old friend in Tbilisi. Be sure to try ajapsandali and khachapuri — stretchy dough, melted cheese, a bit of butter, and you won’t even need a plane ticket.

If you’re a seasoned home cook or simply want to recreate all of the above at home, check out the Tbilisi Bazaar online store. Here, you’ll find the very Svanetian salt that’s great not just in Georgian dishes but also in any omelet or even bruschetta. Green adjika, tkemali, utskho-suneli, feijoa jam — everything you need to give your dishes the true flavor of Sakartvelo.

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