Chveni Tbilisi

I’m a big foodie (and a former chef myself) so after seeing Chef Guram featured on Belgian television with Jeroen Meus, we were genuinely looking forward to visiting the restaurant. The welcome was very warm and gave us a great first impression. Unfortunately, from there, the experience became a little disappointing. We were initially somewhat confused by the menu, and our waitress struggled to explain it because her English was limited — which I absolutely don’t blame her for. Another waiter stepped in, spoke excellent English and helped us make our choices. The starters arrived quickly and were excellent. I particularly loved the way they were prepared and presented. However, we barely had the opportunity to finish them before the main courses suddenly arrived. My father and I had probably taken two sips of our drinks by that point. To be very clear: I have absolutely no criticism of the food. It was delicious, creative and clearly very well thought through by Chef Guram. The kitchen is doing an outstanding job. But I simply didn’t feel the restaurant experience. The previous evening, we had dinner at a Spanish restaurant where the approach was completely different. Our aperitif was served promptly, but afterwards we were actually encouraged to take some time between the starters and main courses. The result? We stayed much longer, ordered a bottle of wine, had desserts and coffee, and ultimately spent considerably more money, which we paid with great pleasure because the entire evening felt like an experience. That is where I believe there is a real opportunity here. With food of this quality, the service should complement the kitchen rather than rush the guest through it. Train the waiting staff to read the table, ask the right questions, manage the timing between courses and actively recommend wine, desserts and other additions. I would easily have spent €200 for a great, memorable evening here. Instead, the rushed service made me feel that spending more simply wasn’t worth it. Outstanding food and a very talented kitchen but the front-of-house experience needs to catch up with what Chef Guram is delivering on the plate. With better pacing and stronger service coaching, this could be a truly exceptional restaurant experience.

One of the best restaurants in Tbilisi. The food is great, a perfect mixture of traditional Georgian dishes with a modern touch. The atmosphere is great too. The price is a bit higher than generally in Tbilisi, but the quality is worth it. Specially recommend the Lobio balls. In total a strong recommendation.

I’m leaving this Google review to say that this is the best restaurant in Tbilisi. I highly recommend it. We ordered the lamb, the grill, and several grilled dishes, and everything was excellent. I especially recommend the lamb—it’s outstanding.

My friends recommended this place to me, and I have to agree that it’s a wonderful spot serving traditional Georgian cuisine with a modern twist. The staff were polite and really helped me choose what to order. Since the menu is so extensive, it was hard to decide. Everything was delicious! The portions are quite large, so keep that in mind when ordering. The atmosphere is cozy, as if you were sitting in a courtyard surrounded by pleasant, homey touches.

Great food and service. Everything was delicious. The decorations were very cool. It is a great place to visit for a lunch or a dinner.