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Where can you eat well and cheaply in Kutaisi?

Imeretian cuisine, central cafes and the market.

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Short answer

In Kutaisi you can eat well at Georgian cafes and family restaurants in the centre, near the main square with the Colchis Fountain. Try Imeretian cuisine: Imeretian khachapuri, lobio in a clay pot and pkhali, for example made from ekala. Compare prices on the menu before ordering.

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Why

  1. Imeretian khachapuri is called the "mother of khachapuri" and is made with Imeretian cheese.
  2. The Green Bazaar sells fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, dried fruit, churchkhela, tklapi and homemade sauces.
  3. Ekala for pkhali is picked only in April and May, before the shoots harden.

Details

If heading to Kutaisi Airport, it is convenient to have a meal in town first. Our rating lists tried-and-tested Kutaisi restaurants. In Imereti, lobio is also made with leeks.

Tip

In Kutaisi, be sure to try Imeretian khachapuri and pkhali, local classics.

What may differ

Prices and menus in the centre and in residential areas can differ, and many places are packed in season, so book a table if you can.

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Information checked on November 13, 2026.

Where to eat in Kutaisi: TOP 16 places from locals (map, prices, what to order)

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