Tsiskvili in Mtskheta — Gastronomy in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

In short

Tsiskvili in Mtskheta is a terraced restaurant on the edge of Georgia’s oldest city, a short walk from Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, with views toward the Mtkvari River and the Jvari Monastery on its hilltop above the town. It is one of eight venues run by Tsiskvili Group, a Georgian hospitality company founded in 2002, and it opened in the summer of 2022. The restaurant combines a main hall, a traditional “Megruli Oda” room, an open grill area, and a Georgian wine cellar, with a nightly music and dance program and the option of a boat ride on the river.

The concept, the chef and the room

According to the restaurant, Tsiskvili in Mtskheta was created to give visitors to Mtskheta — a city that already draws large numbers of tourists for its UNESCO-listed Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery — a place to eat well in a scenic setting close to the historic centre. The site is built as a terraced complex overlooking the Mtkvari River, with the surrounding mountains and the Jvari Monastery visible from the grounds.

The design follows a Georgian ethnographic style. The complex includes a main restaurant hall, a separate hall called “Megruli Oda” (named after the traditional wooden houses of the Samegrelo region), and an open grill space where, the restaurant says, dishes are prepared in front of guests. A Georgian wine cellar is built into the complex, which Tsiskvili describes as bringing the history of Georgian wine culture to life; guests can taste wines drawn from the cellar’s own collection. The restaurant also offers boat rides on the river directly from the premises. No chef is named on the official page.

What to order

• Grill dishes — prepared at the restaurant’s open grill station within view of diners, as described by Tsiskvili; specific dish names are not published on the official page.
• Wines from the cellar collection — the restaurant invites guests to taste selections from its own wine cellar, presented as part of the venue’s link to Georgian wine traditions.

The official site does not list individual dishes or a priced à la carte menu for this specific branch; it points instead to a general “Grill Menu” and a combined menu page for all Tsiskvili Group restaurants.

Menus, hours and prices

Tsiskvili in Mtskheta is open every day from 12:00 to 01:00, with the kitchen operating until 22:30. A musical and choreography program runs daily except Monday, from 20:00 to 22:00, featuring the duet “Mariami and Lizi”. The restaurant’s website notes that menu prices include VAT and advises guests to ask their waiter about allergen information. No specific prices for Mtskheta dishes are published on the official page.

Reservations and practical details

The restaurant takes reservations by phone and WhatsApp on +995 577 227 710. Enquiries can also be sent by email to info@tsiskvili.ge or mtskheta@tsiskvili.ge. The venue is described as having private spaces available, in addition to its main hall and the Megruli Oda room.

Location and getting there

The address is K. Gamsakhurdia N7, Mtskheta. Mtskheta sits at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, roughly 20 kilometres north of Tbilisi, and is widely known as Georgia’s ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city. The restaurant is positioned near Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, with the Jvari Monastery visible on the hill across the river. Visitors coming from Tbilisi typically travel by taxi, private transfer, or marshrutka minibus to Mtskheta before walking to the restaurant.

Good to know

• Part of Tsiskvili Group, a Georgian restaurant company operating since 2002 with eight venues in Tbilisi, Mtskheta, and Tskneti.
• Opened in summer 2022 near Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
• Features a terraced layout with views of the Mtkvari River, mountains, and Jvari Monastery.
• Includes a Georgian wine cellar with a tasting collection, a main hall, and a separate “Megruli Oda” hall.
• Open daily, 12:00 to 01:00; kitchen closes at 22:30.
• Live music and dance program nightly except Monday, 20:00–22:00.
• Boat rides on the river are offered directly from the restaurant.
• Reservations can be made by phone or WhatsApp; private spaces are available.

Questions travellers ask

Is Tsiskvili in Mtskheta within walking distance of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral?

The restaurant describes itself as located near Svetitskhoveli, one of Mtskheta’s main landmarks, with views of the surrounding area including the Mtkvari River and Jvari Monastery.

Does the restaurant have live entertainment?

Yes. A musical and choreography program runs every day except Monday from 20:00 to 22:00, currently featuring the duet “Mariami and Lizi”.

Can you taste wine at the restaurant?

The restaurant has a Georgian wine cellar and says guests can taste wines from its own collection, in addition to ordering from the general drinks menu.

What are the opening hours and does the kitchen close earlier than the restaurant?

The restaurant is open daily from 12:00 to 01:00, but the kitchen stops serving food at 22:30, so the later hours are for drinks and the evening program rather than dining.

How do I book a table?

Reservations can be made by phone or WhatsApp at +995 577 227 710, or by emailing info@tsiskvili.ge or mtskheta@tsiskvili.ge.

Sources

• Tsiskvili in Mtskheta — official website (tsiskvili.ge)
• Tsiskvili in Mtskheta: ABOUT US
• Tsiskvili in Mtskheta: Menu
• Tsiskvili in Mtskheta: Contact

Profiled in depth by the GTour desk on 28 October 2026 from the property’s official website; photographs are the property’s own, from its official website, credited under each image. Not sponsored; tell us if something has changed.