Methodology of the "Where to Eat" ratings

The “Where to Eat” category ranking is formed taking into account the specifics of the restaurant segment: high dynamics of reviews, seasonality, and differences between local and tourist audiences. The methodology is based on the general principles of the Madloba system, but adapted to the specifics of the gastronomic sector.

Which establishments are included in the “Where to Eat” category

The category includes food service establishments presented in open sources and meeting the requirements for completeness and accuracy of information.

Within the category, the following are taken into account:

• restaurants of various formats (author’s cuisine, national cuisine, family restaurants, etc.);
• cafés and coffee shops;
• bars and gastro bars;
• bakeries and pastry shops;
• local gastro projects and concept venues.

To participate in the rankings, the establishment listing must contain up-to-date contact details, working hours, and a description that allows the format of the venue to be correctly identified. The presence of photos and accurate information improves the quality of the venue’s presentation in the catalog.

Temporary projects, pop-up formats, and establishments without confirmed public information may not be included in the ranking until consistent data becomes available.

Which rankings are included in the category

Separate rankings are formed by cities and venue formats. Each of them is built on the basis of the general methodology, taking into account the specifics of the segment.

Below are the main ranking directions within the category.

Main data sources

Public sources and external signals

Only open and publicly available data is used when forming rankings in the “Where to Eat” category. The primary source of reviews is Google Maps. Additionally, data from TripAdvisor, Restaurant Guru, and other specialized aggregators is analyzed.

Reviews are taken into account in different languages (RU / EN / KA), which makes it possible to form a more complete and balanced picture of establishments’ ratings.

Only public sources of information are used, with no access to closed or partner data.

Key indicators for restaurants

Which signals are taken into account in the restaurant category

The restaurant category is characterized by high dynamics of user activity. Below are the key indicators that are considered when forming the rankings.

This approach makes it possible to take into account both the venue’s current popularity and the stability of its reputation over time.

Features of the gastronomic category

Specifics of the restaurant segment

The restaurant segment is characterized by high dynamics of user activity and sensitivity to external factors. When forming the rankings, the specifics of audience behavior and the characteristics of Georgia’s tourist cities are taken into account.

This approach makes it possible to take into account both the current popularity of establishments and the long-term stability of their reputation in the gastronomic environment.

Working with conflicting data

How discrepancies in ratings are handled

In the restaurant sphere, ratings across different platforms may differ. This is due to differences in audience, the format of reviews, and the period of user activity.

When forming the rankings, not a single source is taken into account, but a combination of independent signals, which makes it possible to reduce the impact of isolated fluctuations.

This approach makes it possible to account for differences between platforms and maintain the stability of the ranking over time.

New restaurants in the ranking

How new venues are included

The restaurant market is dynamic: new projects open regularly, and formats and concepts change. The ranking system takes this specificity into account and provides a transparent procedure for including new venues.

Having reviews within the catalog is not the only condition for participating in the ranking.

This approach makes it possible to promptly reflect the emergence of new gastronomic projects while maintaining the stability and objectivity of the rankings.

Updates to the “Where to Eat” ranking

How often the restaurant ranking is updated

The restaurant category is characterized by high dynamics of user activity. The update system takes this specificity into account and ensures regular verification of data relevance.

Establishments’ positions may change as new reviews appear and user interest changes.

This update format makes it possible to promptly reflect changes in the gastronomic segment and maintain the transparency of the system for users and venue owners.

The methodology of the “Where to Eat” category is part of Madloba’s overall rating formation system. You can return to the general principles or proceed to view the current rankings.