Laila Cafe
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The most popular restaurant on Sveti Square in central Mestia, serving Svan dishes, with traditional Georgian folk singing most summer evenings.
Located in the town center on Sveti Square, this is Mestia's best-known restaurant and the one with the most TripAdvisor reviews. It specializes in Svan dishes. The kubdari (spiced meat pie) and tashmijabi (mashed potatoes with cheese) are well regarded, and there is a range of khachapuri. In summer, traditional polyphonic folk singing usually starts around 8:30 pm, which is its biggest draw. It gets very crowded during ski season and summer dinner hours, so book ahead. Many diners report slow service in peak season, with main courses taking nearly an hour. Prices are mid-range by local standards, around 15-40 lari per person. Any accommodation in town is within walking distance.
Opening hours
Daily about 10:00-24:00 (may close earlier in the off-season)
Nearby sights
- Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
- Svan Towers of Mestia
- Margiani House Museum
- Mikheil Khergiani House Museum
- Hatsvali Ski Resort
- Koruldi Lakes
- Zuruldi Ridge
- Chalaadi Glacier