Old House Cafe
Hotel Restaurant Old House
A family-run guesthouse restaurant in the old Lanchvali district, serving authentic Svan pies, with a terrace overlooking the towers and snow-capped peaks.
This family-run guesthouse in the Lanchvali district north of town has wooden interiors and a terrace with views of Mestia and the Caucasus mountains. The food blog Food Fun Travel ranks it first in Mestia for food and atmosphere. Kubdari, millet cheese bread and corn cheese bread have crisp exteriors and chewy interiors, and there is also a mushroom and tomato stew served with homemade cheese, honey and jam. The owners also offer cooking classes. Seating is limited, so in peak season let them know in advance if you plan to come for dinner. There is no public menu price; the estimate is about 20-35 lari per person. It is about a 10-minute uphill walk north from Sveti Square.
Opening hours
Three meals served all day; exact hours not published, so please confirm in person or by phone
Nearby sights
- Svan Towers of Mestia
- Margiani House Museum
- Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
- Mikheil Khergiani House Museum
- Hatsvali Ski Resort
- Koruldi Lakes
- Zuruldi Ridge
- Chalaadi Glacier