Kakhelebi
Tbilisi
Restaurant in Tbilisi, Georgia
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Kakhelebi is a practical Tbilisi pick when the plan calls for Georgian dining with less ceremony than a central occasion restaurant. It suits lunch or early dinner especially well, particularly if the day already points east of the city center or toward Kakheti Highway logistics.
About Kakhelebi
Kakhelebi is a venue in Tbilisi with a simple planning profile: it is open daily from 9:30 AM to 9 PM, and the dress code is casual.
Choose it for an easygoing visit, not a dressed-up night out
The clearest reason to consider Kakhelebi is practical: daily hours and casual dress make it easy to fit into a Tbilisi day without formal planning. Plan around convenience rather than chef names, awards, signature dishes, or a particular service format.
For an explorer-style itinerary, pair this with a broader look at the city rather than treating it as the only stop to anchor the day. Readers comparing options can scan the Tbilisi restaurants guide, then cross-check related city guides such as the Tbilisi hotels guide, the Tbilisi bars guide, the Tbilisi wineries guide, and the Tbilisi experiences guide.
Best timing: daytime or early evening keeps planning easier
Kakhelebi is open every day from 9:30 AM to 9 PM, which gives travelers a wide planning window.
If you are comparing Tbilisi options, consider Kakhelebi alongside ATI, Coffee & Co, Old Town, TITA Restaurant, and Tiflis Veranda, depending on what best fits your route and occasion.
Verdict: consider Kakhelebi when its Tbilisi location, daily 9:30 AM to 9 PM hours, and casual dress code fit your plans.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 9:30 AM–9 PM · Tuesday: 9:30 AM–9 PM
- Location
- 2 Saknavtobi Kakheti Hwy, Tbilisi, Georgia
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- kakhelebi.ge
- Phone
- +995 32 294 33 00
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kakhelebi sits where city pavement gives way to the road toward Kakheti, and its personality is shaped by that in-between geography and by a single cultural logic: the supra. The restaurant arranges its rooms and rhythms around communal rites rather than tasting menus, so the energy feels expansive and purposefully social. Meals unfold as accumulations of plates and poured wine, driven by a tamada whose toasts are central. Visitors encounter a deliberate, ceremonial dining environment that foregrounds collective conviviality and the performative pleasure of Georgian hospitality more than individual courses or plated restraint.
Best For
This is a place for groups and gatherings: families, visiting parties, and anyone who wants to experience a supra in its intended form. Because dishes arrive continuously and toasts structure the evening, Kakhelebi suits celebrations and communal meals where conversation, ritual, and shared plates are the focus. It also appeals to travelers moving between Tbilisi and Kakheti who want a hearty, culturally rooted stop rather than a tasting-menu interlude. The format rewards participation: arrive as a group and come ready to be part of the rite of toasts and shared courses.
Ordering Tips
Treat a visit to Kakhelebi less like ordering a la carte and more like joining a banquet: expect plates to arrive in sequence and wine to circulate under the guidance of a tamada. Lean into communal dishes: khachapuri, khinkali, mtsvadi (kebab), and regional cheeses such as sulguni are signatures that fit the supra format. Allow the table and the toastmaster to set the pace rather than timing courses yourself, and plan to share broadly so everyone can sample the procession of flavors that defines a Georgian feast.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and traditional with Georgian soul, warm hospitality, and rustic charm.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- House wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- khachapuri
- kebab
- sulguni
- mtsvadi
- khinkali
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Saknavtobi Kakheti Hwy, Tbilisi, Georgia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM–9 PM
Location
2 Saknavtobi Kakheti Hwy, Tbilisi, Georgia · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- ATI, Notable alternative
- Coffee & Co, Notable alternative
- TITA Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Old Town, Notable alternative
- Tiflis Veranda, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Kakhelebi compares in Tbilisi
Choose Kakhelebi when ease and route convenience matter more than a polished central setting. ATI is the better cross-shop for readers who want a more intentional city dinner, while Kakhelebi makes more sense when the meal needs to fit around daytime movement or travel east of the center.
Tiflis Veranda is the stronger choice if ambiance is the main brief, especially for visitors who want a Tbilisi setting to carry the evening. Old Town works better for a classic central itinerary. Kakhelebi is the more functional pick when the priority is a Georgian meal without building the whole night around location or view.
If the group is split, TITA Restaurant is worth checking as an alternative dinner option, while Coffee & Co fits a lighter, lower-commitment stop. For a full meal, Kakhelebi is the stronger choice than Coffee & Co; for a casual break rather than a sit-down Georgian meal, Coffee & Co is easier to slot into the day.
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Compare Kakhelebi
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kakhelebi | Tbilisi | No published awards |
| ATI | Tbilisi | No published awards |
| Coffee & Co | Tbilisi | No published awards |
| TITA Restaurant | Tbilisi | No published awards |
| Old Town | Tbilisi | No published awards |
| Tiflis Veranda | Tbilisi | No published awards |
How Kakhelebi Tbilisi compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Kakhelebi?
Kakhelebi is open daily from 9:30 AM to 9 PM, so both daytime and evening visits may fit a schedule.
What should I wear to Kakhelebi?
Keep it casual. The dress code for Kakhelebi is casual, and its daily 9:30 AM to 9 PM hours make it straightforward to plan without formal attire.
What should a first-timer know about Kakhelebi?
Treat Kakhelebi as a Tbilisi venue with daily 9:30 AM to 9 PM hours and a casual dress code.
Is Kakhelebi good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, so Kakhelebi is best considered when a relaxed plan suits the occasion.
What are alternatives to Kakhelebi in Tbilisi?
Other Tbilisi options to compare include ATI, Coffee & Co, Old Town, TITA Restaurant, and Tiflis Veranda.
Can Kakhelebi accommodate groups?
Kakhelebi is open daily from 9:30 AM to 9 PM.
