Georgia is a very special country, located halfway between Europe and Asia. That’s why his cuisine draws its inspiration from these two continents. There are also Middle Eastern influences, with flavors reminiscent of turkish dishes or Persian. China and more broadly Asia have also inspired Georgian cuisine, giving its specialties a multitude of flavors and diversity. Here are the best Georgian restaurants in Paris for you to try!
Colchis one of the best-known Georgian restaurants in Paris
Nestled in the heart of the 18ᵉ arrondissement, Colchide is a traditional Georgian restaurant where all your senses will be awakened. Here, you’ll enjoy tasty cuisine and local specialties such as guptas, meatballs flavored with spices. A real treat!
📍79R. des Martyrs, 75018 Paris
Tamada a cosy Georgian restaurant
Tamada means “head of the table” in Georgian. It’s the rhythm of the evening at traditional Caucasian meals. A name that suits this restaurant perfectly, where you feel like an honored guest. Here, you’ll taste nothing but local dishes, like the country’s star dish: khachapuri. A kind of pizza, filled with sulguni, the Georgian cheese par excellence. The restaurant’s khachapuri require a 20-minute wait, but they’re well worth it!
📍143Bd Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris
Pirosmani georgia in Paris
You won’t want to miss this little red-fronted restaurant! In this cozy setting, the flavors of Georgia take center stage. It features local wines and, of course, a few must-try dishes. Special mention should be made of the khinkalis, which are large ravioli filled with meat or mushrooms: a real treat!
📍 6 Rue Boutebrie, 75005 Paris
Chez Magda the chef’s restaurant
This restaurant, lovingly run by chef Magda Gegenava, has restored Georgian cuisine to its former glory. The chef draws her inspiration from childhood memories, to offer you dishes that are gourmet, regressive and generous. Go for chashushuli, a typical dish of veal simmered for hours in a delicious tomato sauce. Your taste buds will thank you!
📍 5 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris
Supra the trendy Georgian restaurant in Paris
This trendy, friendly restaurant blows the dust off any preconceptions about Georgian cuisine. Here, dishes are revisited and modernized, without losing taste or effectiveness. A great address for enjoy excellent wine terrace and sharing good food with friends.
📍12Rue Jouye-Rouve, 75020 Paris
Qvevri, one of the most authentic Georgian restaurants in Paris
In this family-run restaurant with its green décor, come and taste the dishes for which Georgia is famous. We love the grilled eggplant with walnuts as a starter, and salivate with pleasure at the mint cheese rolls. A little bonus: many vegetarian options are available. A feast for your eyes!
📍137 Rue de Crimée, 75019 Paris
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