Mingrelien und Oberswanetien

Regionale Küche in Mingrelien und Oberswanetien

Georgian Regional Flavors

This collection features authentic dining spots across the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region, highlighting the distinct culinary traditions of the Georgian highlands and lowlands. In Svaneti, eateries in Mestia serve mountain specialties like Kubdari (meat-filled bread) and Tashmijabi (cheesy mashed potatoes). Toward the coastal and lowland areas of Samegrelo, including Poti and Senaki, the focus shifts to spicy Megrelian dishes such as Elarji (cornmeal with sulguni cheese) and Gebzhalia (cheese rolls in mint sauce).

Georgian Regional Flavors — Karte

A

Cafe-Bar Riho (Wschód Słońca)

Central Mestia cafe and bar featuring a terrace and a dedicated smoking area.

B

New Cafe Daeli

Mestia eatery featuring an on-site wine cellar and traditional Svanetian breakfast options.

C

Trattoria Svaneti

Mestia-based cafe blending regional Svanetian elements with Asian culinary influences.

D

Shota

Poti restaurant specializing in traditional Megrelian dishes and regional hospitality.

E

Lakada

Regional restaurant located in the Jvari area, serving authentic Western Georgian cuisine.

F

Batu Restaurant

Traditional eatery in Jvari focusing on Megrelian culinary heritage.

G

Dioskuria

Poti-based restaurant named after the ancient Greek colony, featuring coastal and regional flavors.

H

El barco

Ship-themed restaurant in Poti providing regional cuisine and Wi-Fi access.

I

Barja

Traditional restaurant near Senaki featuring classic Western Georgian architecture and local recipes.

J

Diaroni

Renowned Poti establishment specializing in Megrelian staples like Elarji and Gebzhalia.

K

Samepo

Regional restaurant near Senaki often utilized for traditional Georgian feasts and celebrations.

L

Ushba

Mestia cafe offering mountain views and traditional Svanetian dishes like Kubdari.

M

Didebuli

Poti restaurant focused on regional Megrelian meat and cheese specialties.

N

Tavaduri

24-hour restaurant in Poti serving a comprehensive menu of traditional Georgian and regional dishes.

O

Monopoli (Monopoli)

Large 24-hour dining complex in Poti featuring regional cuisine and traditional interior design.

P

Egrisi

Named after the ancient kingdom of Egrisi, this restaurant specializes in authentic Megrelian recipes.

Q

Patska

Traditional dining venue built in the patskha style, a wattle-and-daub structure unique to Western Georgia.

R

Jikha

Regional restaurant in the Senaki district serving traditional dishes in a setting inspired by local fortresses.

S

Niza

Fast-food style establishment in Poti offering quick-service versions of regional Georgian staples.