Start your foodie journey in Tbilisi by discovering traditional Georgian cuisine. Visit Shavnabada, a restaurant that serves authentic cuisine and wine with folklore performances. Don't forget to try khinkali, khachapuri, and other Georgian dishes.
Georgia is one of the oldest wine regions globally, with a winemaking tradition dating back 8,000 years. Visit Wine Tunnel, taste a variety of wines, and learn about the winemaking process. Enjoy Georgian delicacies along with wine in the vineyard restaurant.
Around Rustaveli Avenue, you can find several popular food streets where food vendors would offer various local cuisines such as fruits, salads, eggplants, and beans. The Blue Lagoon is among the finest restaurants in Tbilisi that serve delicious Georgian and international foods.
Visit the Dry Bridge Market, a must-see bazaar where rare collectibles, clothes, and antique items are available at reasonable prices. In the market, you can also try local delicacies such as Churchkhela, Churchkhela, and Gozinaki.
Take the cable car to the Funicular Complex on top of Mtatsminda and taste the delicious desserts at Hotel Funicular Restaurant Complex. The restaurant also offers magnificent panoramic views of Tbilisi city.
End your Tbilisi food journey with an aromatic experience at Dezerter Bazaar. There are several shops and restaurants where you can buy various spices, sweets, and other local delicacies. Visit the bazaar's famous restaurant, Barbarestan, for an authentic taste of Georgian cuisine.
To reach the food locations, you can take a taxi, the metro, bus or walk. Tbilisi Municipal Transport operates a metro and bus network. A taxi ride would cost around GEL 10 to GEL 20 for an average distance of 5-10km, taking around 15 to 30 minutes.
If you have an extra day, you could visit the Georgian House of Vine and Wine, where you can explore the history of Georgian winemaking and taste various wines. Or take a cooking class to learn the secrets of preparing mouth-watering Georgian dishes. If you have limited time, you could skip the Dezerter Bazar stop.
The airport serving Tbilisi is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), located 17 km southeast of Tbilisi city center. Buses route 37 and 137 connect the airport to different city locations. Taxis and rental cars are also available, costing GEL 20 - GEL 40, taking around 25 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.