Cafe Daphna
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A popular Khinkali spot near the Dry Bridge, offering a variety of freshly made and boiled dumplings, open until the early hours on weekends.
Cafe Daphna is ranked among the top ten on Wander-Lush's 2026 Tbilisi list. Featuring pink walls and black-and-white illustrations, it attracts a young crowd. The specialty is freshly rolled and boiled Khinkali. In addition to traditional meat fillings, they offer cheese, mushroom, and aged Dambalkhacho cheese fillings, as well as vegetarian options. Pairing them with an Imeruli khachapuri is highly recommended. Individual Khinkali cost about 2.5 GEL, with an average spend of 25–40 GEL per person. The space is small and often has a wait, and since everything is made to order, it takes some time to serve. Located at 29 Atoneli Street near the Dry Bridge, it is open until early morning on weekends, making it a rare late-night dining option in Tbilisi.
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 11:00–02:00 the next day, Fri–Sat 11:00–06:00 the next day
Nearby sights
- Dry Bridge Market
- Georgian National Museum (Simon Janashia Museum)
- Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater
- Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Rustaveli Avenue
- Anchiskhati Basilica
- Freedom Square
- Fabrika