5 Italian Restaurants

Location: 31 Irakli Abashidze Street

Alfredo is located in Vake and offers a modern take on the classic Italian trattoria. There is no excessive formality here, making the restaurant equally suitable for a relaxed lunch, a gathering with friends, or a leisurely dinner with wine.

The main focus is on the food. The menu features pizza, pasta, risotto, and truffle dishes. The restaurant also receives high ratings for the quality of its food and friendly service.

What to Try

One of the most notable dishes on the menu, Burratina Pizza, combines a crisp base with creamy burrata. For those who prefer richer flavors, the truffle dishes are worth exploring.

The lemon risotto also deserves special attention. Unlike the more familiar mushroom or seafood versions, it stands out for its freshness and distinctive citrus note.

The menu also includes tagliatelle, parmigiana, focaccia, and carpaccio. Leave some room for the classic tiramisu for dessert.

The bar menu complements the Italian concept, with prosecco or limoncello being natural choices for an evening drink.

Prices

Alfredo falls into the above-average price category, although its format remains considerably more relaxed than fine dining restaurants.

Pizza costs approximately 40 to 50 GEL, while pasta is around 35 to 45 GEL. For a full meal with a starter, main course, and drink, expect to spend approximately 70 to 100 GEL per person. The final bill will be higher if you choose wine.

Who It Is For

Alfredo is a good choice for those looking for quality Italian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere and who particularly appreciate good pizza.

Location: 31 Shota Rustaveli Avenue

Philosophico Telegraph offers a completely different format. The restaurant is located in The Telegraph Hotel, housed in the historic former Telegraph building on Rustaveli Avenue, and feels more like a destination for a full gastronomic evening.

Every element of the experience matters here: the architecture, interior, open kitchen, table setting, and professional service. The gastronomic concept is led by Chef de Cuisine Paolo Amadori. The menu is built around Italian cuisine with a distinct influence from southern Italy and Sicily.

Its location makes the restaurant particularly interesting for those looking for a restaurant in central Tbilisi where dinner can be combined with a walk through the central part of the city.

What to Try

One of the most frequently recommended dishes is the truffle and mushroom pasta. The rich aroma of truffle works particularly well with the homemade texture of the pasta, making it one of the most expressive dishes on the menu.

Another interesting option is the lobster risotto, which combines a creamy base with the rich flavor of lobster.

For a more classic choice, consider lasagna, bruschetta, prawn pasta, pizza, and chicken parmigiana. Finish the meal with tiramisu.

Prices

Philosophico Telegraph is among the more expensive restaurants in our selection. It is better suited to a long, leisurely dinner than a quick plate of pasta between meetings.

The approximate cost is 80 to 130+ GEL per person, especially if you add wine to your dinner.

Who It Is For

The restaurant is well suited for a romantic dinner, business meeting, celebration, or an evening when gastronomy is just one part of the overall experience.

Location: 9 Alexander Chavchavadze Street

Casa Fiori is memorable primarily for its atmosphere. The interior is not simply a backdrop for dinner, but an important part of the restaurant’s concept.

The creation of the space took almost a year, and many of the decorative elements were handmade. The result is a romantic and carefully designed interior with a distinct Italian aesthetic.

The restaurant operates as a restaurant & bar, so you can come here either for a full dinner or an evening drink.

For those looking for a romantic restaurant in Tbilisi, Casa Fiori is particularly appealing thanks to its combination of cuisine, interior, and intimate atmosphere.

What to Try

One of the dishes worth trying is the homemade truffle ravioli. Truffle in general plays a prominent role on the restaurant’s menu.

Another interesting choice is the mortadella and pistachio pizza. This combination captures Casa Fiori’s contemporary approach to classic Italian ingredients.

Other options include cacio e pepe, lasagna, and beef tartare. Sea bass is a good choice for those who prefer fish.

For dessert, order the tiramisu, which regularly receives positive reviews from guests.

Prices

Casa Fiori falls into the high price category. A full dinner with wine can easily exceed 100 GEL per person, making the restaurant more suitable for a special evening than an everyday lunch.

Who It Is For

Casa Fiori is a good choice for a date, birthday, or another occasion where the atmosphere and visual experience are just as important as the food.

Location: 39 Irakli Abashidze Street

Il Ghiottone offers a more intimate take on Italian cuisine. The restaurant’s philosophy can be summed up in a simple phrase: “Unapologetic love for Italian food.”

In terms of atmosphere, the restaurant sits somewhere between a home-style trattoria and a contemporary urban restaurant. The interior is relatively understated, while the main focus remains on the food.

This is why Il Ghiottone is often chosen by those looking for where to try pasta in Tbilisi without necessarily wanting a formal restaurant experience.

What to Try

The main focus of the menu is, of course, pasta. Guests particularly appreciate the options with truffle, mushrooms, and Italian cheeses.

A particularly interesting combination is truffle with stracciatella. For a more traditional choice, try lasagna and other classic Italian dishes.

The restaurant also serves pizza, salads, and has a good wine list. Among the cocktails, guests particularly mention the Negroni, which is a natural choice before dinner.

Prices

Il Ghiottone is noticeably more affordable than Casa Fiori and Philosophico Telegraph. For a comfortable dinner with a drink, expect to spend approximately 60 to 90 GEL per person.

Who It Is For

This is a good choice for those who appreciate pasta, an intimate atmosphere, and a relaxed dinner without excessive formality.

Location: 9 Vukol Beridze Street

Ratto Bistró stands out from the other restaurants in this selection with its more relaxed atmosphere. It combines a bistro, pizzeria, and bar concept with a pleasant interior and an outdoor courtyard.

There is no attempt here to recreate a traditional Italian trattoria. Instead, the menu plays with familiar combinations and offers a more contemporary interpretation of Italian cuisine.

What to Try

Start with the pizza. The menu includes classics such as Margherita, Pepperoni, and Quattro Formaggi, as well as more distinctive signature options.

Mortadella combines mortadella, stracciatella, pesto, basil, and pistachios. Bianca with Truffle Honey brings together gorgonzola, pecorino, mozzarella, sage, and truffle honey. Brie & Onion Jam is built around brie, onion jam, arugula, and a creamy base.

There are also bolder options, including pizza with fermented pineapple and jalapeño.

For pasta, consider the Pasta alla Vodka with mafaldine, beef, alla vodka sauce, and pecorino. Truffle fries are a good choice for a starter.

Prices

Ratto remains one of the more affordable options in our selection. Main dishes cost approximately 27 to 44 GEL, while a full dinner without a large amount of alcohol can be around 50 to 70 GEL per person.

Who It Is For

Ratto is a good choice for meeting friends, a casual date, or a relaxed evening with pizza and cocktails. It is also a good option for those interested in a contemporary interpretation of Italian cuisine.