Shemomechama
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An affordable, classic Georgian eatery recommended by local guides as the perfect spot for your first Georgian dinner in Tbilisi.
Located at 8 Mtskheta Street, this local eatery is recommended by The Georgian Guide as the ideal spot for a "first Georgian dinner." The extensive menu covers everything from Shkmeruli (garlic chicken) and Pkhali (walnut-vegetable pates) to Chakapuli (tarragon stew). The restaurant is also famous for its Khinkali (dumplings), as well as grilled meats and takeout. Reservations are generally not required, but you might have to wait for a table on weekend evenings. The average cost is about 30–40 GEL per person, placing it in the mid-range. This entry covers the original branch on Mtskheta Street; there is another branch on Samghebro Street in the Old Town.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 11:00–24:00 (some sources state until 22:00)
Nearby sights
- Mtatsminda Park & Funicular
- Mtatsminda Pantheon
- Turtle Lake
- Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Dezerter Bazaar
- Georgian National Museum (Simon Janashia Museum)
- Rustaveli Avenue
- Fabrika