No Rusiko, no. First of all, the place was hot. The decor had promise, but the heat inside was…read morestraight-up sauna-level. I was just trying to enjoy my meal without sweating like I was training for a marathon. Maybe it was the section we were seating at?
We ordered a few dishes: the Khachapuri was good, but I've definitely had better--even right here in the same city. The sage lemonade was an interesting twist; I'll give them points for trying something new. The Chanakhi, on the other hand, was tough and loaded with connective tissue--trying to break it apart was a battle. We also asked for a side of grilled vegetables, which were... fine, but let's just say they didn't leave a lasting impression.
Auntie Lali's Harcho and Kharcho soups were decent; the soup itself was enjoyable, but nothing to write home about. By the end of dinner, we were a little disappointed, so we figured we'd give dessert a go. We ordered the Millefeuille. It arrived, and before I could even blink, my husband had somehow inhaled the entire thing in one bite. His bites aren't 'that' big, but the dessert was 'that' small. He liked it though.
Overall, I wouldn't return. It was a bit overhyped, and there are other Georgian spots in town where you'll leave feeling genuinely satisfied. Take a detour and check them out instead!