Best restaurants in Mtskheta and on the road to Kazbegi

By Mariam Lomidze, Culture & Events Reporter · 02/11/2026

Selected by the GTour desk from the national register of licensed places. Published November 2026; reviewed yearly. No place pays to appear.

The road from Mtskheta to Stepantsminda is one of the most travelled stretches in Georgia, climbing from the ancient capital through Pasanauri and Gudauri before reaching the foot of Mount Kazbek. It passes through what locals call khinkali country, a corridor of roadside and town restaurants that has fed pilgrims, traders and travellers for generations. This list gathers restaurants licensed and registered along that route, from the cathedral town of Mtskheta to the mountain village beneath Gergeti Trinity Church.

Entries below were selected by the GTour desk from the national register of licensed hospitality places. Selection criteria were location along the Mtskheta–Kazbegi corridor, an established presence at a known address, and what each place offers a traveller passing through. No payment was accepted for inclusion, and no ratings are claimed; this is a register-based guide, not a review.

1. Ornament Express

Ornament Express sits in Mtskheta at 14 Erekle Meore street, adjacent to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral further down the road. Its position in the historic centre makes it a convenient stop for visitors combining a meal with sightseeing at Georgia’s oldest cathedral town.

2. Tsiskvili in Mtskheta

Located at K. Gamsakhurdia N7 in Mtskheta, Tsiskvili in Mtskheta is based in the oldest city in Georgia, home to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery. It suits travellers spending time exploring the town’s ancient religious sites before continuing north.

3. Villa Mosavali

Villa Mosavali is found in Vil. Akhalubani in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, listed in the national tourism register and verified by GTour. It is a gastronomy stop for those travelling through the wider Mtskheta area rather than staying strictly within the old town centre.

4. Orama Restaurant

Orama Restaurant is set in New Gudauri, Vista, within the ski resort area partway along the Georgian Military Road. It offers Georgian and foreign cuisine, making it a practical option for travellers breaking their journey at altitude between Mtskheta and Kazbegi.

5. khevi

khevi is located at AL. Kazbegi street 29 in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, listed in the national tourism register and verified by GTour. Its address places it near the final stretch of the route toward Stepantsminda, the gateway town for Mount Kazbek.

6. RESTAURANT “SHINA”

RESTAURANT “SHINA” is situated at Tergdaleulebi #8, also within the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region on the approach to the mountain village beneath Kazbek. It is listed in the national tourism register and verified by GTour, with map and contact details available for travellers planning a stop.

7. Restaurant Makato

Restaurant Makato stands at the Gergeti Trinity parking area, placing it directly at the trailhead for the famous church overlooking Stepantsminda and Mount Kazbek. This location suits visitors who have hiked or driven up to Gergeti Trinity and want a meal close to the viewpoint before heading back down.

How to use this list

This list follows the geography of the road itself, moving from Mtskheta’s cathedral quarter through Gudauri’s resort strip to the approach into Stepantsminda and the Gergeti Trinity parking area, so travellers can match a stop to the stage of their journey rather than treating the entries as a ranked or rated selection.