Tiflis Meidani: a Gastronomic Journey at the Crossroads
Right in the heart of Old Tbilisi, at 6, Rkinis Rigi Street, you’ll find the Wine Restaurant Tiflis Meidani, situated on a spot where, centuries ago, merchants arriving from Europe and Asia traded goods brought along the Silk Road; and where caravans arriving from north and south met, leading to a blend of European and Asian cultures, traditions and history. It was here, on Meidani Square, that the city felt richest and most vibrant, considered one of the ancient business centers as early as the IV –V centuries.
The building of Tiflis Mediani Wine Restaurant itself is deeply rooted in the history of the capital city as it was its main protective fortress.
Tiflis Meidani Wine Restaurant today offers a unique atmosphere to drink and dine in. Rediscovered in 2003, as the territory was completely buried underground, many of the exponents revealed the initial function of the area, and the major trade center that it was throughout the centuries. XIX century coins were found displaying the old Tbilisi fortress united with a crown on one side, later used as inspiration for the concept of the rebranded Tiflis Meidani Wine Restaurant: a crossroads of Europe and Asia, a blend of old Tiflis and modern Tbilisi, with its unforgettable hospitality, Georgian folk dance, live music and, above all, rich diversity of authentic Georgian cuisine.
In the red-brick arched dining area of the Tiflis Meidani, you’ll have a chance to experience a true gourmet adventure packed with traditional Georgian recipes from various regions of the country, offering fresh, natural, and ecological products. The restaurant menu aims to preserve the distinctiveness of the Georgian recipes, its tastes and spicy flavors, creating a fusion of a contemporary approach and breathing new life into often ancient Georgian dishes.
The ingredients for each dish are chosen carefully, having been brought from the Georgian villages, with a particular focus on seasonal products. That, plus the diverse assortment of Georgian dishes, will surely suit the tastes of anyone willing to take a gastronomical adventure, paired with a wide range of Georgian wines from local wine companies as well as organic wines from the small wine cellars!
At Tiflis Meidani you can also enjoy selected French wine brands from France’s Bordeaux, Sancerre and Burgundy regions, including St. Georges, Pomerol and Sancerre Rose, or wines from the smaller French producers. Wine tastings are available both for corporate and individual clients.
Although Tiflis Meidani restaurant can accommodate from 120 up to 300 guests, it is equally able to offer a cozy dining experience for a small group of friends. There are nightly Georgian song performances every day and traditional Georgian dance shows five days a week from Tuesday to Saturday.
Tel: +995 599 25 06 25; +995 32 2 75 10 38
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