My husband and I are making it a mission to try new cultural cuisines/restaurants and I have always wanted to try Georgian food - however the only thing I really only knew about it was that they had big dumplings. Seeing those was enough for me to want to try! We went with two of our friends who have also never tried before. We went on a Sunday afternoon and arrived to a fairly empty plaza. There was one other table full besides ours and they seemed to be of Georgian background so that was already an indication that this restaurant was going to be authentic. We told our waiter that we have never had any kind of Georgian food before and to please give us recommendations. He was very kind and gave us great recommendations for newbies. We ordered: * eggplant rolls (fried eggplant with walnut-garlic paste) * khachapuri adjaruli (boat-shaped bread filled with cheese, butter, and an egg yolk) * veal khinkali (Georgian soup dumplings) * pork kebab * chkmeruli (chicken in creamy garlic sauce) We enjoyed - every - single dish. Oftentimes, eggplant can be a bit slimy, but however they prepared this eggplant, it was perfect. This is a cold dish. The khachapuri adjaruli was very rich. It was a bit messy to eat as there's no way to cut into this without the mixture oozing out. We saw the table next to us had ordered a different version of this (just with cheese alone) and they had no issue with a mess so I think it's because we had the one with the addition of butter and an egg yolk. Even though it was messy to eat, it was DELICIOUS. Honestly, this could've just been a full meal itself as it's incredibly filling. Just a suggestion to the restaurant to perhaps use a serving dish with edges for this particular khachapuri though to prevent spilling! The khinkali was our favorite of everything ordered. It was 5 very large dumplings in one order. Being of East/Southeast Asian and used to smaller sized dumplings, seeing how big these were was a treat! The waiter kindly taught us how to properly eat these (hold the stem, flip it upside down, take a nibble of the skin, sip out the soup, then fully eat these whole thing). Next we had the pork kebab. We originally wanted lamb, but they had run out so we opted for pork instead. Usually a lot of places tend to overcook pork so it is dry, but these were cooked so well! It was served with some kind of tomato sauce that paired great with it. The chkmeruli was ordered by our friend who absolutely loved and obliterated the dish. I don't think I need to say more. Overall, we had such a wonderful meal and experience and definitely recommend this place! read more

Cafe Tbilisi - Khachapuri adjaruli (cheese, butter, egg yolk) - Georgian Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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So I am not new to Georgian cuisine, we have a great place back home in Mt. Kisco, but my mother had never had Georgian before so we gave it a go. Restaurant itself is in a bit off the beaten track in a strip mall with mostly non-food businesses. We were there on a Thursday evening which was not busy time. Clearly a family run business with one person cooking (the husband?) and one person serving (the wife?). When we arrived around 730 there was only one other table occupied and no one minding the front of the house so we seated ourselves. It was over 5 minutes before the server appeared from the kitchen but once we got her attention we were given menus. Had to remind her to bring us water. The restaurant itself was very homey and pleasant. On the food side of things we were very satisfied, absolutely delicious . We had the Eggplant Rolls and a Khachapuri Adjaruli (the one that looks like a boat with the egg yolk on top), both were very tasty. I had the Lula Kebab (land and beef kinda like a Kofta Kabab) and my mom had the Chicken Kebab. Both were delicious. I give the waitress credit because when I was ordering I almost ordered the fried potatoes as a side, but she made a face which I correctly intercepted to mean it was gonna be too much food for the 2 of us, which would have been true. Def too one leftovers. Would def recommend checking out this place, food is really good. read more

This was a unique experience with a very different type of cuisine for us. I'd had this restaurant booked for some time, but was hesitant to try it although we are a bit adventurous. Tblisi is the main city of the country of Georgia. We knew it was located not far from Turkey in the Caucasus mountain area, but not much else about the region or its food. The Cafe is located in a strip of stores, but it wasn't easy to find as the outside top marquee did not have a sign on it. I had to call and ask what they were near. The day was cool and rainy and we were in the mood for soup. We found a couple choices in their menu. The menu had items that reminded us of Turkish/Greek food and some Russian dishes. We were the only diners when we stopped by for lunch. Inside the room is darkened. Lots of interesting paintings and objects line the walls. We started with a rolled eggplant appetizer. I thought it would be served hot, but it was cold. The thin slices of eggplant were wrapped around a filling with walnut paste. I'm not sure what else was in it, but we both liked it. My husband had their meaty borscht soup. It had beets, cabbage, and potatoes, too. It came with a side of sour cream. He said it was quite good. I had their spicy veal soup. It was only slightly peppery and filled with lots of shredded meat. If you want to experience a cuisine you don't find a lot in south Florida , then venture here for a cultural exploration. read more

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On a cold rainy day, this place beckoned us to stop in and try one of their hearty Georgian soups. Located midway in this strip plaza, (directly across from the new Ahbitz location), this small restaurant is welcoming and cozy. Our pleasant Georgian server greeted and seated us with menus and gave us time to make our choices. We decided to share a rolled Eggplant appetizer. Served cold with cheese and minced walnuts inside, with just a kiss of garlic, this was delicious. I chose a bowl of Georgian Borscht which was filled generously with delicious red cabbage and tender chunks of beef, was deliciously warming! A small ramekin of sour cream accompanied the borscht and went well with my meal. A great lunch and wide variety of full sized dinner options offered, invites one back for more Georgian hospitality! read more

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It was a dark and stormy night (which is very relevant to my experience)... the tinted windows made it look like it was closed, but the hours said that it was open, so I walked in. I was the only diner, which is surprising as I would find out how good the food was! I'd only had Georgian food once - an amazing kachapuri, and even though it's something I would order anywhere, I wanted to try something new. I settled on the chkmeruli - chicken in a garlic cream sauce and mixed meat khinkali. The chicken (on the bone) was moist, meaty, and perfectly tender in a very light sauce. Although I'm a huge fan of garlic, the garlic flavor was very light and worth spooning over every bite of chicken. It was a fairly large portion - I wasn't able to finish because the khinkali was on its way. I have never met a dumpling I didn't like. This was no exception. The wrapper was thick and bouncy, and contained delicious veal and pork mixture with a very flavorful liquid, almost like a soup dumpling. They were gigantic and I could only finish two. The server (owner?) was so nice and explained how nothing was frozen, and everything was made fresh. I believe it. The meal wasn't cheap and included a service charge on the bill. I think it was worth it, though. Making dishes from scratch and with high quality ingredients isn't cheap either. So... if you see a restaurant that looks closed but is supposed to be open, don't drive away - you never know what you might miss! read more

Cafe Tbilisi - Georgian Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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Finally!!!! We have Georgian restaurant! Food is really good! and actually some of them very healthy. Great vegan selection. Suggestion: It will be great to create sample platter, so people who never experienced Georgian food , can taste different type of dishes. The only thing I would change is interior wall colore, way too dark. White color wall will make place look bigger. Thank you for delicious food! read more

What an amazing place to spend a nice Mother's day evening! They had live music, super friendly staff and delicious wine/food. We had salad, eggplant roll, creamy garlic chicken and the cheesy item in the picture (hard to remember the name). That was the best part of our dinner. Having an egg yolk was such a great addition! Salad was delicious! We were not a big fan off the eggplant roll, it was pretty simple. The creamy garlic chicken was very unique, the sauce tasted like something I haven't tried before and I loved it! Tiramisu was great as well. We had Georgian wine and it was semi-sweet and super easy to drink. We will definitely come back to try other things on the menu. read more

Cafe Tbilisi - Georgian Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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Delicious food, borsch was amazing, every item that we got was excellent, this place was lacking cleanliness, also they didn't have some items on the menu. We ordered some spread and we didn't get any bread to spread it on and when asked the server - she said we should've order it separately, which I found odd. Overall - food quality overpowered the poor service that we experienced. But I'm taking some stars off for cleanliness and communication read more

Cafe Tbilisi - Khachapuri - Georgian Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Growing up on Georgian food in Central Asia, I was floored to see a top-rated Georgian restaurant in South Florida while on vacation. On a Friday in March, my eight-year-old daughter and I enjoyed the dining room to ourselves around 2:30pm for a late lunch. Staff are very friendly, but it did take a while to get their attention. (They were in the back preparing food.) Our server didn't know English very well, but we got by. The food was good! It's pricey, but portions are large and it's very filling. Dining with empty stomachs, we got the trio of vegetable dips, khachapuri, and the veal and beef dumplings. It was way too much food! We wish we went without the dumplings even though they were delicious. To drinks, I got a glass of the semi-sweet white Georgian wine and my daughter got the Georgian lemonade, which is more like pear soda. It was a great experience, but our lunch was over $100 for the two of us! read more

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Our server was so friendly. You can tell they really love babies at this establishment.. The food was delicious and definitely hit the spot. read more

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Gave this place another chance, but after a second visit, bringing sizable parties both times, we won't be returning. The food--particularly the Kachapuri-- is well-executed, but the poor service far outweighs it. - Waited 15 mins for menus (both visits) -Had to find and clean high chair ourselves after waiting 10-15 mins. - Attempting to order bottles of wine, the owner/server was clueless and would leave to supposedly investigate availability only never to return. THIS HAPPENED 3-4 TIMES IN A ROW! Felt like the Twilight Zone. - After finally getting the bottles, rinse and repeat the SAME ISSUE FOR WINE GLASSES 3 TIMES! - 90 mins into the meal we were only served some drinks and one appetizer - Add many other instances of inattentiveness and unresponsiveness, and seemingly preferential service to others We were the largest table in the restaurant by far. It is inexplicable how we could feel so overlooked. Additional issues: * Overwhelming live music (too loud, not reading the room), though some tables seemed okay with it * Uncomfortably hot; AC definitely not working - Our guests kept leaving the table to cool down outside * The bill was passive aggressively left on a far away table for us to retrieve rather than brought to us * 18% gratuity was automatically added, despite the owner/server knowing it was terrible service read more

Cafe Tbilisi - Georgian Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Food is delicious but very heavy so be prepared. The owner cooks and serves as well and refuses tips which was shocking to me down here. Try the kapachuri and many of the appetizers which were delish! Small storefront with paneling but white tablecloths. Kind of charming in an old fashioned way. Been twice and will def be back read more

Sat down at an empty table because nobody was in the dining area. Was told someone went to their car so they seated us somewhere else. I can't say anything about the food because we left after 15 minutes of no service, no water, no nothing. So now we are going to get some burgers. Which was too bad because this was our second time trying to eat here and we failed on both occasions. I don't think there will be a third try. read more

love the cheesy bread there. Super home family feel. the dips and the stew were good too, but the bread was amazing.

The food was OUTSTANDING and the service was top notch with the sweetest lady serving us. Ambiance inside looks a bit old school but is clean and feels like you're at your grandmothers house for a delicious home cooked meal. My wife and I had khinkali (dumplings), kharcho soup with beef and khachapuri megruli (cheesy bread) and all were absolutely fantastic. I hope more people give this place a try because it was a really a delight. Looking forward to our next meal here so I can try more items on the menu! Only item to note is service charge (tip) is included by default but I honestly don't mind that considering I was going to tip 18% (or more) anyways read more

Refuse to serve me when I arrived at 9:30 even though the hours say they're open till 11:00 p.m.

I had never been to a Georgian restaurant before so I did not know what to expect. It is situated in a plaza near an arcade and very difficult to find with poor signage. Once we found it there was live music and even some dancing. The food was amazing- we started off with the khachapuri and Georgian salad. I wanted to try the branzino but they were out so I will have to come back another time! We also sampled a Georgian beverage which was quite tasty. If you are in the mood to try something new- thus quaint spot is perfect!! read more

The food was amazing as was the service!! We loved it so much we came back a second time 2 days later. read more

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This place is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the service was very welcoming. Even more important the food is beyond delicious!Everything was rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with love and tradition. Their khinkali are an absolute must have! Juicy and flavorful, and the grilled meats are tender and seasoned to perfection. The atmosphere is cozy and charming. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and more than happy to explain dishes to those unfamiliar with Georgian food. Whether you're a longtime fan of Georgian cuisine or trying it for the first time, they truly deliver a memorable dining experience. Highly recommend! read more

Just had an amazing meal here! We had a group of 6 and shared a lot of meals all of which were fantastic! The mixed meat khinkali was amazing and very fresh and tasty! The kachapurri was loved by everyone at the table. The rolled eggplant with garlic appetizer was a surprising favorite as well. Amazing food and service from start to finish. Definitely will be returning. read more

Another patron reported a 20% tip was automatically added for the kitchen staff!!??? This was separate and apart from any tip to the waiter.

We walked in and everyone was super friendly And we had a bit of a language barrier but that did not matter we all understood Now the food omg! The food was super delicious It was FRESH FRESH We had the grilled veggies, chicken kabob & pork kabab the mixed meat khinkali and the khachapuri adjaruli And it did take some time but they even came to the table to let us know it was going to take a little since everything is fresh and not frozen! And she was not lying everything tasted fresh like if my mom had just made it and not only that it was delicious! Can't wait to come back to try the lamb! read more

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Very disappointing. Stopped by. One table with 4 people at a table. No one came to seat us. No one in the kitchen. No one in the office. We left. read more

Georgian food is said to be delicious and spicy. Unfortunately, this restaurant.'s dishes were neither. In every dish, the ingredients were clearly low quality. Nothing was spicy or tasty. I feel sorry for the people trying to make a living from this restaurant, but it is only fair to warn people that they will be disappointed. read more

Very good service great food clean place I was very surprised with the spices of the food that was very good all dishes came very hot and fresh read more

Cafe Tbilisi - Huge Khcahapuri very good - Georgian Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

We got there at 12:30 on Wednesday for lunch. We were the only patrons. The owner came to take our order. We wanted the fried eggplant appetizer and we decided to share the huge cheesy bread with the egg on top. When the food was delivered the eggplant appetizer wasn't the one we ordered. She stated the other was unavailable anyway. The cheesy bread was delicious and the cold eggplant salad was ok. At about 2:30, we still were only ones there and we ordered Turkish coffee and a napoleon. The napoleon was not available so we ordered tiramisu which was the only other dessert. Neither the coffee nor the dessert were good. Coffee was very weak and tiramisu was soggy. We stayed another 30 minutes and then requested the check. Beware they added almost $11.00 to a $60 check as a service charge. When we questioned that, we were told that included the tip. We paid the bill and left. Only as we were getting up, did another couple come in. Would I go there again? Probably not as only the main dish was good and it was very similar to a white pizza. So I don't need to go there for that. I should add that the restaurant itself was small and simple in decor Also hard to spot in the strip mall. Went around twice before I saw it. Maybe dinner draws more of a crowd and dinner offerings looked interesting. Price for lunch was high considering we had no meat and shared a dessert. read more

The Kachipuri is one of the best things you'll eat. A must try. Owners are kind and hospitable read more

Cafe Tbilisi - Khachipuri - Georgian Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Some of the best Georgian food I've had in the US. Friendly staff and expertly prepared food, in a really nice space. Our new favorite place in Delray read more

American guy here, but this food was out of the world! The owner is the cook and you feel like you are eating at her home. Can't say enough about the food. The soup was like a meal. The ambience was authentic and everything was great. I had a little sticker shock when I saw the bill- not outrageous but not inexpensive. They also added the tip which I didn't care for. I would have probably given them the same amount if r maybe more, but that is my decision great food and ambiance makes this a strong 4+ read more

. . , . . . Very cozy coffee. You are completely immersed in the atmosphere of Georgia. The first place in America, where it is really very tasty and made with love. The service staff is very polite and pleasant. Thank you for your work. read more

We had the creamy garlic chicken and khachapuri both were absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and full of flavor, and the khachapuri was rich, cheesy, and perfectly baked. We also tried this amazing house drink (can't remember the name!) super refreshing and unlike anything we've had before. Great experience overall, highly recommend! read more

By far the best Georgian restaurant in South Florida and we've been to many, considering my husband is Georgian. Great service, clean place, and decor feels like you are in Georgia. The food was delicious, my favorite was the khachapuri and khinkali. BUT everything is amazing! Definitely recommend this to anyone that has not tried Georgian food. It's a MUST read more

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Warm and welcoming service, like coming home for a home cooked meal. If you crave amazing Georgian including khinkali, hot buttery Kapachuri, eggplant roll all made fresh when you order, this cafe does not disappoint. We came from Orlando to eat here for my husband's birthday and we can't wait to come back. This place is special. read more

This place is amazing, it's a tad small but all the food is incredible. We had a party of 20 for a birthday and they went above and beyond for us. read more

Fantastic approach to Russian and Ukrainian food. Plenty of attention to detail. The staff seemed to be all related. We love family businesses. read more

Amazing food and a lovely atmosphere! Every dish was full of flavor and beautifully served. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Definitely a place we'd love to visit again! read more

The Phali Trio was really pleasant in terms of presentation and overall taste. The bread is light, fluffy, and crisp all at the same time. Great blend of spices! read more

awesome! We had never tried food from Georgia but we love novel experiences and this place did not disappoint. It's a small hidden gem with soul and attentive service. We felt immersed in their rich culture. They should go on DoorDash and seed oil scout for promotion. 10/10 read more

Cafe Tbilisi - Chashushuli (a lamb dish- think bolognese meets curry) & their signature cheese bread with egg yolk (nothing to compare it to, so good) - Georgian Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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Food is yummy! Ambiance is warm, not super fancy but nice. Service is excellent. Hope more people find it.

The place is hard to find, partic. at night. No neon sign; it's dark and looks empty. The portions were small, haphazardly prepared, and mediocre at best. Someone in our party told us that they were not authentic. The service is non-existent, and the presentation is more like a fast-food place, not a restaurant. The drinks were expensive and weak. The server never showed us the bottle, so we had no idea where they came from. Our server would disappear for 10 minutes, then show up again as if seeing us the first time, every time, taking the same order again. In the end, she brought everything (appetizers, salads, main dish, etc.) at once. The bill was outrageously high, plus 20% for service (already included in the bill), plus 6% for paying with a credit card (!). When we questioned, the response was: Hey, they charge more in the restaurants in West Palm Beach (??) ... Actually, they don't, certainly not in dingy coffee shops in strip malls. Don't go there, not worth it. read more