Good to know
Good to Know
- Most Georgian meals are hearty and shareable; many dishes (like khachapuri and borano) are designed for sharing between 2+ people
- Meal prices are genuinely affordable: budget meals typically run 15–25 GEL (~$6–$10 USD), mid-range 40–60 GEL (~$15–$23 USD), high-end rarely exceeding 80–100 GEL (~$31–$38 USD)
- Georgian cuisine uses generous amounts of walnuts, garlic, cheese (suluguni, imeruli), and spices; ask servers about allergens if you have sensitivities
- Khachapuri and khinkali are found at every tier—budget bakeries (thone) offer quick versions; restaurants serve elevated versions
- Fresh Black Sea seafood is abundant and worth seeking out, particularly in late spring through early autumn; harbour-adjacent restaurants often offer fish straight from local markets
- Wine is local, inexpensive, and often homemade; homemade wine is a signature feature of many Georgian restaurants and is safe to drink
- Wolt is the most reliable delivery app for coverage and selection; central Batumi areas (Khimshiashvili, Old Town, beach strip) have fastest delivery times
- Traditional Georgian dining culture emphasizes communal meals (supra) with multiple toasts and generous portions; solo diners may find set menus more economical
Supermarkets
Carrefour
- Location
- Alexander Pushkin Street 37a / Revaz Komakhidze Street 8
- Notes
- Large international chain with wide product range
Goodwill
- Location
- Zurab Gorgiladze Street 90B (Batumi Mall)
- Notes
- Georgian hypermarket chain; ground floor of shopping center
Nikora
- Location
- Multiple locations throughout central Batumi
- Notes
- Georgian supermarket chain; 9 locations in Batumi with bakery, frozen, dairy, and fresh produce
Europroduct
- Location
- Central Batumi
- Notes
- Supermarket with 3000+ items
SPAR Gorgiladze
- Location
- Gorgiladze Street area
- Notes
- European supermarket chain
Budget
Puri Shen
- Price Range
- GEL 15
- Neighborhood
- Old Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Khachapuri and traditional Georgian comfort food
Chacha Time & Cafe Adjara
- Price Range
- GEL 18
- Neighborhood
- Central Batumi
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Khachapuri varieties and traditional comfort foods
Magari Food Batumi
- Price Range
- GEL 20
- Neighborhood
- Central Batumi
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Georgian kebabs and grilled meats
High End
Khinklis Gemo +
- Price Range
- GEL 70
- Neighborhood
- Central Batumi (Giorgi Mazniashvili St)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Georgian cuisine; khinkali, khachapuri, borano, shkmeruli; homemade wine
Panorama Restaurant
- Price Range
- GEL 80
- Neighborhood
- Coastline (Sherif Khimshiashvili St)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Georgian-European fusion with seasonal locally-sourced ingredients; Black Sea views
Black Sea Restaurant
- Price Range
- GEL 85
- Neighborhood
- Harbour District
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fresh seafood and Black Sea fish, grilled or pan-fried
Mid Range
Pirosmani Express
- Price Range
- GEL 45
- Neighborhood
- Sherif Khimshiashvili Street (Central)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Georgian cuisine with khachapuri, khinkali, and grilled meats
Retro
- Price Range
- GEL 40
- Neighborhood
- Central Batumi
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Adjarian khachapuri (boat-shaped cheese bread with egg)
Heart of Batumi
- Price Range
- GEL 50
- Neighborhood
- Old Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Georgian dishes with wine
Tavaduri
- Price Range
- GEL 55
- Neighborhood
- Central Batumi
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Georgian cuisine; specialty: mama khinkali (giant khinkali with ten mini khinkali inside)
Delivery Services
Wolt
- Notes
- Largest food delivery platform in Batumi; widest restaurant and supermarket selection; offers grocery delivery from supermarkets
Glovo
- Notes
- Second largest platform in central Batumi; covers food, groceries, and non-food items (pharmacy, shops)
Bolt Food
- Notes
- Re-entered Georgia 2024; growing platform with delivery driver overlap from Bolt ride service
BBSH (Batumi)
- Notes
- Local food delivery app specific to Batumi
Sushiman.ge
- Notes
- Specialized sushi and roll delivery app; operates in Batumi and Tbilisi
Taximaximum Delivery
- Notes
- Grocery and pharmacy delivery service; operates 06:00–21:00 daily in Batumi
Local Must Try Dishes
Adjarian Khachapuri
- Description
- Boat-shaped cheese bread filled with melted cheese, butter, and a raw egg yolk added at the table; the defining dish of Batumi and Adjara region
Borano
- Description
- Adjarian fondue-style dish made from melted suluguni cheese combined with hot butter; often includes eggs and corn flour; rich and shareable
Khinkali
- Description
- Georgian dumplings filled with spiced meat (pork and beef blend) and flavorful broth; traditionally eaten by holding the top knot and eating from the bottom
Sinori
- Description
- Adjarian specialty made from thin baked lavash bread layered with cottage cheese and butter, pleated and baked until golden
Black Sea Fresh Fish
- Description
- Grilled or pan-fried fresh Black Sea catch, often simply prepared to showcase the quality and flavor of the fish
Shkmeruli
- Description
- Chicken cooked in a creamy garlic sauce; traditional Georgian comfort food
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- Batumi has a small but dedicated vegan scene with at least one fully vegan restaurant and several vegetarian-friendly options. Many traditional Georgian dishes naturally accommodate vegetarian diets.
Venues
Go Vegan Cafe Batumi
- Location
- N. Jordania Street 9, Central Batumi
- Description
- 100% vegan restaurant; only fully vegan venue in Batumi; serves vegan burgers, falafel wraps, hummus, syrniki, vegan desserts, and smoothies
Vegan Bro
- Location
- Central Batumi
- Description
- Vegan-friendly cafe with Georgian cuisine featuring plant-based versions of khachapuri and walnut spreads; creative Georgian-vegan fusion
Frieduchio
- Location
- Central Batumi
- Description
- Vegan-friendly cafe specializing in vegan burgers and hearty breakfast options with specialty teas
Gluten Free
- Note
- Georgian cuisine is bread and cheese-heavy; limited gluten-free dining infrastructure documented
Halal And Kosher
- Note
- No documented dedicated halal or kosher dining venues in Batumi
International Cuisine
- Overview
- Batumi has growing international dining options alongside its traditional Georgian focus. Turkish, seafood, Italian, and Asian cuisines are represented, though Georgian dishes remain dominant.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed September 2026
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