Shavi Lomi
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Set in the courtyard of an old house, this Georgian restaurant features a market-driven seasonal menu and is considered a pioneer of modern local cuisine.
Shavi Lomi, meaning "Black Lion," was founded in 2011 by Chef Meriko Gubeladze and is widely regarded as the starting point for modern Georgian cuisine in Tbilisi. The restaurant is housed in an old residence on Zurab Kvlividze Street, where antique furniture, lace curtains, and a lush courtyard create a cozy, homey atmosphere. The menu changes with the seasons, commonly featuring Chikhirtma (chicken soup), Lobio (stewed beans in a clay pot), Shkmeruli (garlic chicken in cream sauce), and Gobi (a large vegetable and dip platter), with plenty of vegetarian options. The average cost is about 30–65 GEL per person. Reservations are recommended on weekends, and arriving by taxi is the most convenient option.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 13:00–01:00 the next day (hours may vary slightly, subject to the venue)
Nearby sights
- Fabrika
- Dry Bridge Market
- Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater
- Anchiskhati Basilica
- Georgian National Museum (Simon Janashia Museum)
- Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi (Sameba)
- Rustaveli Avenue