Kutaisi is the gateway to Imereti with its greenery, spices, and cheese. Simple, vivid local cuisine and vetted places not far from the center.
Imeretian cuisine is one of the most expressive in Georgia: Imeretian khachapuri, pkhali, spicy sauces, and cheese. Kutaisi has many family-run places with home-style serving, and at the central market — cheese, spices, and churchkhela.
Below are our vetted places in Kutaisi. What to try first is in the guide to the cuisine; each venue lists the check date.
An atmospheric Imeretian restaurant in central Kutaisi: regional dishes, Imeretian wine and live Georgian music in the evenings. A good base for getting to know the west of the country.
Opening hours: 11:00–23:00 (please confirm)
A popular bar-restaurant in the center of Kutaisi set in a historic building: Georgian cuisine, wine and cocktails, live music and a bohemian vibe. A great spot for an evening out.
A popular bar-restaurant in the center of Kutaisi: Georgian and European cuisine, a bar and a relaxed atmosphere. A handy spot for dinner and an evening out in town.
Opening hours: 10:00–00:00 (please confirm)
A family wine cellar serving homemade qvevri wine and Imeretian home cooking. One of the warmest and most highly rated spots in Kutaisi — it's small, so booking ahead is best.
Opening hours: 15:00–23:00, closed Tue (please confirm)
