By Mariam Lomidze, Culture & Events Reporter · 12/11/2026
- Expect a menu that mixes Georgian staples — including chakhaluli and khachapuri — with Italian-inspired dishes, useful if your group has mixed tastes.
- The Taras Shevchenko 1 address puts you within walking distance of Rustaveli Avenue, Freedom Square and Vake Park, so plan the meal around a day of central sightseeing.
- It suits a warming sit-down lunch or dinner in November's cooler weather rather than a quick bite, and works well if you're already staying in a nearby hotel.
As Tbilisi settles into its cooler November rhythm — shorter days, warmer coats, more time spent indoors between galleries and tea houses — a restaurant that sits squarely in the city centre and serves hearty, dual-tradition food earns its place on a traveller’s list. Melograno, on Taras Shevchenko 1, does exactly that, offering a menu built from both Georgian and Italian culinary traditions and leaning on fresh, locally sourced ingredients rather than imported shortcuts.
The restaurant’s own description points to signature dishes worth seeking out: chakhaluli, a slow dish of beef and potato in a wine sauce, sits alongside chicken served with pomegranate baje, and a version of khachapuri prepared to the house’s own recipe. For a visitor trying to understand Georgian cuisine without abandoning familiar Mediterranean notes entirely, that combination of a wine-braised stew, a walnut-and-pomegranate sauce, and cheese-filled bread is a reasonable, well-rounded introduction, especially when the weather outside calls for something warm and substantial.
A location built for walking
Melograno’s address places it within the Vera district, close to Rustaveli Avenue, meaning the city’s theatres, museums and main shopping streets are within easy reach. Freedom Square, Vake Park and the older, narrower streets of historic Tbilisi are all accessible on foot or by a short taxi ride, which makes the restaurant a practical stop whether a traveller is spending a free afternoon between sights or looking for dinner after a day of walking. The venue is also connected to a hotel’s own bar and restaurant services, which suits guests staying nearby who want a sit-down meal without crossing the city.
This makes Melograno a sensible choice for a few different kinds of visitor: those on a short city break who want to taste Georgian staples in a comfortable, centrally located setting; business travellers who need a straightforward lunch meeting near Rustaveli; and families or groups who prefer a calmer, indoor venue once November evenings turn cold. It is not a destination that requires a special trip across town — rather, it rewards those already spending time in the capital’s cultural core.
Melograno is listed in the Georgian National Tourism Administration’s register, with details checked by GTour as of 17 October 2026. As with any listing, travellers should confirm current details directly with the venue before visiting, and let us know if anything has changed.
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Source: Official website (shotahotels.com)
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Source: Official website (shotahotels.com). Reported by the GTour desk; updated 12 November 2026, 13:45 (Tbilisi).
