Tbilisi Restaurants with Outdoor Seating: The Best for the Summer
With the summer in full swing, more and more people face the challenge of finding comfortable places for meet-ups and hangouts.
Not everyone has the opportunity to leave the city on weekends, so they look for cozy and cool spaces in Tbilisi - or at least nearby - which is not always the easiest considering how hot it can get in here in summer.
Restaurants with outdoor seating, where you can enjoy cool air and have a pleasant time, can be an ideal solution - if you know the right places to visit. “Tsiskvili Group" restaurants offer the guests a choice of several distinct spaces with interesting interiors and appealing open spaces, covered in greenery, trees, and in one memorable case, with a natural waterfall on site. Guests can easily find their desired patio, terrace, or semi-open space - there’s wide enough a choice to appease everyone.
Best Tbilisi Restaurants with Outdoor Seating from “Tsiskvili Group”:
Since 2002, "Tsiskvili" has been a favorite among Georgians, as well as tourists. Every space has its own individual character, architecture, and style. Different concepts allow visitors to choose the space that best suits their needs.
Ethno Tsiskvili
For two decades now, "Tsiskvili Group’s" most famous restaurant has charmed both native Georgians and our country's foreign guests who visit to learn about our culture and cuisine.
Restaurant Ethno Tsiskvili is a kind of merger between a restaurant and a museum, where historical Georgian architecture, rich culture, and authentic Georgian cuisine (with the best wine) come together. The restaurant also offers guests an entertainment program that combines Georgian dance and folklore, and creates unforgettable experiences.
As soon as you enter Ethno Tsiskvili, you leave behind the noise and the chaos of the city. The old-school stone buildings are connected via cobbled paths. The area is covered in greenery, providing plenty of shade and fresh air, and a carefully preserved natural waterfall adds a touch of uniqueness. Ethno Tsiskvili is located on Mtkvari bank, meaning visitors can enjoy amazing views of the river from the veranda, as well as the indoor seating area.
Beer Square
Ethno Tsiskvili is only one establishment among many that make up the unique gastro-complex on Beliashvili Street. The complex includes several restaurants of different formats, one of which is a Beer Square.
The square is surrounded by brick walls built to resemble historic Tbilisi architecture. The front side is open and leads to the green complex courtyard. The atmosphere here is casual and laid-back
It should be noted that the square is covered from above, so the guests don’t have to leave the area if it rains.
Wine Yard
In the Beliashvili gastro-complex, you’ll find another interesting restaurant (somewhat) fitting the description - Wine Yard.
The restaurant is located in a semi-open space decorated with historical Tbilisi architectural elements. It offers guests authentic Georgian cuisine, musical and choreographic programs, and high-quality service.
Wine Yard often hosts various events during the spring-summer season. The pavilion, where the restaurant is located, is easily recognizable via its round-arched entrance decorated with flowers and a glass bridge.
Tsiskvili in Vake
If one is looking for a restaurant with an outdoor seating area right at the center of the city - Tsiskvili in Vake might just be the best option.
The restaurant is an optimal choice for those who need an easily accessible space, where guests can gather quickly and without much logistical trouble. It is located in Bagebi, on Chavchavadze Ave. Despite its central location, it has a comfortable cool outdoor sitting area surrounded by trees, where guests can enjoy Tsiskvili’s famous menu in peace.
Tsiskvili Terrace
The newest restaurant in the "Tsiskvili Group" portfolio is located on Zviad Gamsakhurdia Named Right Bank 80,
Tsiskvili Terrace adds two interesting outdoor seating spaces to Tbilisi. One is a small glass hall, and the other is a large completely open green terrace. Both spaces offer the best views of Tbilisi. An open terrace accommodates a summer bar and a stage.
The terrace guests will be able to try both well-known dishes that Tsiskvili restaurants have become known for over the years, as well as the Brand Chef's original creations and seasonal dishes. The restaurant has an open kitchen, with the dishes being prepared right in front of the guests.
Tsiskvili in Tskneti
Those who want to take a break from the city bustle don't need to go far from Tbilisi to find a tranquil and comfortable space to do so - Tsiskvili in Tskneti is the perfect spot for it.
Located on the outskirts of Tbilisi, the restaurant is surrounded by a beautiful forest that looks mesmerizing year-round. But it’s particularly important in summer, creating a cool, fresh, and green environment. The visitors can taste real Georgian cuisine, as well as grill and oven dishes from the vast menu. A family-friendly place, a terrace hidden in nature, distinctive flavors from different Georgian regions, and live music create the best ambiance, while the Tsiskvili team provides outstanding hospitality.
Tsiskvili in Mtskheta
If you’re set on leaving Tbilisi behind if only for one day, you can visit Tsiskvili in Mtskheta.
It takes about a 20-30 minute drive from the center of Tbilisi. The restaurant has several open spaces spread across two floors overlooking the river Mtkvari and the Jvari Monastery.
Visitors who want to have extra fun while being out of town can participate in one of the master classes organized by our Chefs to learn about gastronomic traditions and culture, book a wine cellar tour that houses our unique collection, and take a boat ride down the river Mtkvari enjoying the mountain views (the cost of a trip for a group of up to 5 people is 50 GEL, the ride lasts approximately 30 minutes).
What to Order When Visiting Tsiskvili?
"Tsiskvili Group" has been offering customers a wide selection of traditional and original Georgian dishes for more than 20 years now.
On our menu, you’ll find traditional Georgian dishes like khinkali, kebab, and pkhali; regional specialties like Svanetian chvishtari with millet and Megrelian kvari (dumplings), as well as the Chef's specials like crispy wood mushroom salad, nadughi salad with couscous, or duck breast with elarji, etc. - dishes you can't taste anywhere else.
Visit “Tsiskvili Group’s" outdoor spaces and spend hot summer days relaxing with your loved ones.
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