Best places to try authentic Georgian cuisine in Moscow

Average check: about 1000 rubles

Khinkal house is a real gem for true connoisseurs of Georgian cuisine. In this cozy place, you can always eat delicious food at affordable prices. A team of Georgian chefs will prepare incredibly juicy khinkali, khachapuri on the grill, ojakhuri, kebabs and Georgian salad for you. In addition to traditional dishes of Caucasian cuisine, be sure to try beef stroganoff at the Khinkal House, which is cooked here especially tasty. A central role in establishing an incredibly warm and welcoming atmosphere in the restaurant play responsive and attentive waiters and the owner of the establishment, Nazí, who always greets guests with a smile. She also keeps a close eye on the quality of the food prepared there.

Average check: about 1200 rubles

Sam Prishel is aimed at people who are in love with authentic Georgian cuisine. The creators pamper guests with mouth-watering traditional dishes from a rather varied menu. We especially recommend tasting delicious homemade pork kebabs, khachapuri, khinkali, as well as salads, especially a magnificent Georgian salad with walnuts. You can sit and chat over a good meal with friends or the whole family in the spacious, cozy hall or on the green veranda, while the attentive staff is here to respond to any request.

Average check: about 1700 rubles

Tkemali has the atmosphere that disposes to relax and forget about your problems for a while. Beautiful carpets and bright paintings on the walls, the sounds of pleasant national music and delicious smells coming from the kitchen will make you enjoy your moments at Tkemali as much as possible. The restaurant lets you admire huge antique chandeliers from Spain hanging from the ceiling, while pleasant chamber light, skillfully aged wood and numerous plants add to the cozy atmosphere. Come to Tkemali to enjoy traditional Georgian and European cuisine. We especially advise you to try assorted shish kebabs, Batumi khachapuri, kebab in pita bread, eggplant salad, and baklava for dessert.

Average check: about 1500 rubles

Named after one of cozy Georgian villages, the Natakhtari restaurant offers visitors to try the most quintessential Caucasian dishes: khinkali, kebab, chashushuli, chicken Tabaka, as well as various types of Georgian wine, including Kindzmarauli and Saperavi. The Georgian style in the interior of the restaurant is emphasized by wooden barrels of wine, earthenware jugs, and handmade napkins. In Natakhtari, you can order incredibly delicious meat cooked on coals, freshly baked khachapuri, excellent yoghurt with honey and nuts and other national dishes to feel the authentic atmosphere of traditional Georgian cuisine.

Average check: about 2500 rubles

The Elarji restaurant is located on Gagarinsky Lane. In this cozy restaurant, you can order a range of homemade Georgian dishes, including khachapuri, dolma, adzhabsandal, lobio. The establishment has a refined and light interior design in which every detail is thought out. Besides sitting comfortably, indulging in a conversation with your friends and relatives, you can also play chess, checkers, or backgammon. Furthermore, the restaurant is an ideal place to take your whole family: the youngest visitors will enjoy a special children's menu, a spacious playground, animation, and cooking master classes.

Average bill: about 2300 rubles

The Georgian word “sakhli” means “house” in English, and the concept fully corresponds to the name of the restaurant. An old piano, handmade carpets, earthenware jugs and paintings made by Georgian artists create a homely atmosphere, while the cooks prepare traditional Georgian meals with heart and classic flavor. Gourmets should absolutely visit the restaurant for khachapuri with cheese and tarragon, chicken satsivi and lobiani with beans. Sakhli also serves the most delicious khinkali in Moscow. The restaurant often hosts exhibitions and offers live music entertainment.

Average check: about 2000 rubles

Opened by the owner of Sakhli, Darbazi appeared as an extension to the popular restaurant that could no longer cope with the influx of visitors. The menu of Darbazi includes numerous well-known dishes of Georgian cuisine, which were too many to fit on the already extensive menu of Sakhli. We especially recommend you try duck kharcho, eggplant seasoned with nut paste, and corn flatbread. One of the most distinctive features of the interior is a tiled stove, where they cook different dishes on coals: shish kebab, kebab, vegetables. Decorative porcelain plates, national Georgian carpets and massive furniture create an atmosphere of hospitality and cordiality.

Average check: about 1300 rubles

Odzhakhuri will meet fans of Georgian cuisine with delicious homemade food and a cozy atmosphere. After all, it is not for nothing that the restaurant is called Odzhakhuri – in Georgian the word means “family, home”. In the spacious and bright rooms of the restaurant, you can find various items of Georgian life: wooden barrels, earthenware and wicker baskets. The menu features authentic Georgian dishes: kharcho, chakhokhbili, satsivi, mchadi, as well as fragrant Georgian pastries, which are cooked in a wood-fired oven in an open kitchen. Excellent homemade wine or lemonade will be a wonderful addition to a hearty lunch.

Average check: about 1900 rubles

The word “Didi” is translated from Georgian as “big” and the interior of the restaurant corresponds to this concept. The bright and spacious hall is decorated with trees and flowers in wooden tubs, and the green courtyard turns into a real oasis with an open kitchen in the middle of Moscow in summer. The restaurant presents all the hits of Georgian cuisine: kebabs, pkhali, lamb bozbash and ayran. Be sure to try Adjarian khachapuri and juicy shish kebab, as well as the traditional Georgian dessert made from pelamushi grape juice.

Average bill: about 2300 rubles

Kuvshin is one of the best Georgian restaurants in Moscow. It is well lit and decorated with numerous plants while the aroma of freshly cooked chicken Tabaka and ojahuri fills the air. In addition to traditional Georgian soups, cheeses and snacks, the restaurant offers homemade cakes and grilled meat. Dolma, ajapsandal and chkmeruli deserve special attention. Visitors with children will appreciate a huge play space with a two-story maze and a dry pool. On the roof of the building, there is a veranda surrounded by greenery with a magnificent view of the city.

Average bill: about 2300 rubles

The restaurant of excellent Georgian cuisine, Kazbek, will delight gourmets with its author's menu and cozy atmosphere. In the restaurant hall, there are artfully aged walls and spacious windows allowing for natural light. The central element in Kazbek is an authentic wood-fired oven, in which a variety of pastries are prepared in front of visitors. Fans of Georgian cuisine will admire spicy spinach pkhali, tender lobio, unusual khachapuri with black truffle, an impressive assortment of monastery cheeses and ruddy and juicy Chicken Tabaka.

Average check: about 2800 rubles

Qartuli creates an atmosphere of a real Georgian feast: generous portions, rich taste of national cuisine and a wide variety of traditional Georgian wines. A fireplace, shelves with books traditionally wrapped in newspaper, carved panels and other pleasant details give a feeling of coziness and comfort. The restaurant offers a wide range of classic Georgian dishes, including traditional khachapuri, hearty kharcho, and the most delicate chakhokhbili. For dessert, you may ask for hot pelamushi or yoghurt ice cream.

Average check: about 1500 rubles

In Venakhi, you can taste unique dishes of Georgian cuisine prepared according to authentic recipes and drink homemade draft Georgian wine from their own vineyards. There you can try several types of khinkali, the most famous Georgian snack. The hallmark of the restaurant is “Pregnant” khinkali: five standard-sized khinkali inside one large bag of dough. For dessert, guests can order spoon sweets - a traditional Georgian sweet dish with a delicate taste and exquisite aroma. In the spacious hall with a hand-painted wall and panoramic windows, visitors can relax with friends or family. In the evenings, you can often listen to live music, and on weekends, young visitors can enjoy entertainment programs with animators in the children's room.

Everyone knows the traditional Georgian feast, where tables are bursting with delicious food and wine flows like water. Every restaurant of Georgian cuisine in Moscow strives to create this atmosphere of celebration and hospitality. On this list, you will find the best restaurants in Moscow, where gourmets can taste spicy and savory dishes cooked according to the best traditions of Caucasian cuisine and feel the spirit of authentic Georgian hospitality.

Where do you generally go to pamper yourself with Georgian food? Share your favorite Georgian restaurant in Moscow. If you did not find your option in our selection, drop it in the comments, and we will add it to the list.