Opizari — Restaurant in Mtskheta

When we first arrived, we almost thought the restaurant was closed because there were no other guests inside. Luckily, a very kind waitress assured us they were still open for another hour – and we are so glad we stayed! We ordered eggplants with walnuts, roasted chicken with walnuts, traditional sausages, and Mexican potatoes, accompanied by a bottle of wine. The portions were far more than the two of us could finish – and every single dish was incredible. The chicken, in particular, was out of this world: perfectly soft on the inside yet unbelievably crunchy on the outside. Every bite was bursting with flavor, and you could tell everything was made with care. All of this, plus the wine, was just 100 GEL – amazing value for such an unforgettable meal. This was by far the best food we’ve had in Georgia, and we’ve tried plenty of places! I can’t recommend this restaurant...

A bit far from the main restaurant area around the church, but that’s a good thing. We went for lunch on Sunday around 13:15. Very quiet, peaceful dining room, but obviously they get much busier as there are many tables. Elegant decor.

Interesting menu, varied and expansive. A tad expensive, but not objectionably so.

Tasty food, persisted absolutely from scratch (glass-windowed open kitchen in the downstairs dining room). We enjoyed all dishes and had enough to pack as left overs. Chicken with walnut sauce was a standout.

Only one person taking orders and serving, and she was very kind.

Lots of...

Amazing restaurant not touristy. Freshly made food (it takes a while to cook it). The chicken with walnut sauce (like houmus but with walnut instead of sesame paste). The dumplings are a must try. Everything on the menu looks amazing. The tables are large and comfortable. Overall a very nice experience. In this very touristy city, walking a few meters outside teh main street to come here is...