TOP 20 Survey by Metronome: Citizens Reveal Best Tbilisi Restaurants 2017

Social and political newspaper “Metronome” continues surveying the population, the most recent of which was a poll concerning restaurant chains, according to which the TOP 20 best restaurants operating in Georgia were revealed. The study was implemented over one month with English language newspaper FINANCIAL providing informational support to Metronome throughout.

Metronome hired a special department to poll over 5,000 customers in Tbilisi city and its outskirts. Citizens had to answer the following question: “Which restaurant do you prefer and why?”

The list of TOP 20 restaurants was then compiled.

Metronome has a special group on Facebook consisting of a million members who receive regular updates about surveys and results, meaning a guarantee that a million Georgian citizens will be informed about the TOP 20 restaurants.

Within the project, the first 10 restaurants revealed by the Metronome survey on the basis of the evaluation of customers, were awarded with special certificates.

TOP 20 Restaurants in and around Tbilisi:

1 – Funicular: This three-storey building was constructed in 1936-38. It is a historical and architectural monument in Tbilisi which for decades has been the favorite place of local citizens and foreign guests. Unique and distinguished by delicious cuisine, exquisite interior and environment.

2 - At Barbare’s- An unusual restaurant of Georgian cuisine for Tbilisi. The menu was elaborated by famous Georgian chef Levan Kobiashvili in accordance with modern standards. All dishes are prepared as they used to be in the kitchen of great Georgian families and in the way they were made by the writer Barbare herself.

3 - Tsiskvili – The business, which started with one restaurant, 14 years later became the Tsiskvili Group and today consists of several restaurants. These restaurants are: Ethno-Tsiskvili, Tsiskvili in Vake, Ludis Moedani (Beer Square) and Tsiskvili in Tskneti.

4 - Monopole – This place is one of the main arteries in the city. The territory was undeveloped years ago but now, owing to an exquisite environment and delicious dishes, Monopole became one of the favorite meeting spots for locals.

5 - Phaeton – This high-class Georgian restaurant in Tbilisi is located in a row of restaurants in Dighomi Massive, on Beliashvili Street. It is a Georgian restaurant, offering service to its customers based on fast service and healthy and natural products. One of the main factors of the restaurant is its appearance. The tables, arranged in a green open space, bring comfort and tranquility to guests. The main hall of the restaurant (Georgian hall) is arranged in the traditional Georgian style.

6 – Cruise – This multifunctional complex was established in October 2008. As a result of hard work and special attitude towards each person, the complex successfully found its place on the Georgian market and today represents one of the most important restaurants in the country. The building has an original form of a ship overlooking the River Mtkvari.

7 - Kolkheti – This chain of restaurants was established in 2000 and has been sucessfully operating on the Georgian market since. The chain comprises three branches: Kolkheti, Kolkheti Okrokana, and Pub Kolkheti.

8 - Astoria – The restaurant opened in 2012 and since then has aimed to maintain high class service and cuisine. A fairy-tale world where you will feel maximum comfort, and be able to enjoy delicious dishes and drinks.

9 - Tiger and a Young Man – This restaurant opened on May 12, 2016, and its name is connected to the poem “Knight in the Panther’s Skin” by Shota Rustaveli. The logo of the restaurant contains an illustration depicting the battle between Tariel and the tiger.

10 - Krtsanisi – This restaurant partially intrudes into the River Mtkvari, and is located in Ortachala. The restaurant consists of one large hall with tiers and balconies, and a VIP compartment for 30 people. From the balconies guests overlook the River Mtkvari, Old Tbilisi and Sameba Holy Trinity Cathedral.

11 - Three centuries – For over 10 years the restaurant has been successfully operating on the Georgian market. Located in the beautiful district of Tbilisi city, Ortachala, it always attracts the attention of tourists.

12 - Tavaduri – Located on the territory of Mushtaid Park, the restaurant deviates from the classical, European style with details from various epochs and a Georgian soul.

13 - Tetri Sakhli (White House) – Located in Tbilisi on the left bank of the River Mtkvari, on Mirtskhulava Street, the impression comes most from the incredible interior.

14 - Keria – This Tbilisi restaurant is famous for its delicious Georgian-European cuisine. It offers a unique design, created on the basis of hard work over years.

15 - Ortachala – Located on Kheivani Str. II, 2a, for the past nine years the restaurant has been offering guests a fresh interior and famous Georgian cuisine, pleasant environment and live music every evening.

16 - Babilo – This restaurant complies with the highest standards and is adapted to customers of different tastes. Even the most demanding guests leave the restaurant feeling satisfied.

17 - Old City – Opened in 2010, it quickly established its place in Georgian restaurant sphere.

18 - Keto da Kote - Located in Tbilisi, on Zandukeli Street, Toradze Turn #3.

19 - Kopala – This restaurant is located in the center of the city, on Chekhov Street #8/10 and has the best view over old historical Tbilisi, which preconditions its uniqueness in the capital.

20 - Royal District – Find it on Erekle II Square #3.