Where can you eat well and cheaply in Kutaisi?
Imeretian cuisine, central cafes and the market.
Short answer
In Kutaisi you can eat well and cheaply at family-run Georgian restaurants and cafes in the centre, around the Colchis Fountain and the Green Bazaar. Try Imeretian cuisine: Imeretian khachapuri, pkhali, lobio in a clay pot and chicken in sauce. Prices in Kutaisi are usually lower than in Tbilisi and Batumi.
Why
- Imeretian cheese and khachapuri are the region's calling cards.
- At the Green Bazaar you can buy cheese, spices, churchkhela and fruit.
- Many central cafes stay open late.
Details
If heading to Kutaisi Airport, eat in town first, as the airport has less choice and higher prices. Our rating lists tried-and-tested Kutaisi restaurants.
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Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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