If you’re hunting for scrumptious Georgian fare and the best places to eat in Tbilisi, you’ve come to the right place. Freshly updated for this year, my bumper guide shows you exactly where to eat and what to order. I’ve been eating my way around Georgia for a while now. Food is one of the things that keeps bringing me back to the Caucasus, and one of the big reasons I decided to move to Tbilisi. What’s so good about Georgian cuisine? Traditional Georgian food is full of delicious contrasts and contradictions. While red meat, dairy and carbs do feature heavily on the menu, it is always offset by a liberal use of spices, aromatics and fresh herbs. Georgian cooking is a product of the country’s diverse climate, varied topography and incredible ethnic and regional diversity (every corner of the country has its own specialties), with centuries of Middle Eastern, Asian and European influences baked in. There’s something about Georgian hospitality and culture that gives every bite of food th...
