Zodiaqo — Restaurant in Tbilisi

I would like to join in with all the negative comments below. To begin with, I am a tourist (and it shows) with a Kazakh passport coming all the way from Germany to the beautiful country of Georgia. My mother language is Russian but I speak 4 more foreign languages fluently, have Georgian blood running through my veins. Why is it important? Because I have just been discriminated by the language I speak and I've never experienced anythingsimilar so it's quite painful. Thats how it went: We were seated, decided what we would like to eat. A young guy with slightly curly hair came up to take the order. I greeted him with a georgian Gamarjoba and asked in Russian (that has never been a problem in other restaurants here in Tbilisi) what the lemonade flavours were. He didn't even let me finish my god damn question, mumbled "English", literally turned his back to me, started taking the order in English from my German partner who also didn't get this bad mannered behaviour towards me. Why didn't he just say "in English please" or something like that? Why so rude? I am not into politics, but for real: What does Russian language itself have to do with the things that happened between Georgia and Russia back in 2008? Im a politically UNinvolved tourist and I'm not even from Russia. Anyway, I switched to English. Was not a problem for me. But the guy kept on ignoring me. My partner finished his order, the waiter was like "ok, that's it, great". I was very annoyed and said "no, that's not it, I haven't ordered yet!". The funniest part is: the waiter doesn't speak good English either, messed up our order because he didn't get us, forgot the lemonade my partner had ordered, didn't understand what my question was about. The second waiter didn't understand the request of my partner either - and it was obviously in English since my partner doesn't speak Russian. The girl sitting next to us was obviously a Russian native speaker, too. But she had difficulties speaking English, the waiter didnt seem to care and kept on attempting speaking English to her. Why "attempting"? Because his English wasnt good either. I'm 3000% sure the staff in this restaurant speaks Russian or at least understands it. So why the coldness and rudeness? We are just your guests that came to Georgia because we like your country. And yeah - please, mind learning English first before discriminating your guests by their language.

The khinkalis were ok though, the so-called-homemade lemonade was very bad, tasted like a sort of Fanta.

The atmosphere is not welcoming, the lights were low, it was too dark for a restaurant.

In total: the most unpleasant, unhospitable, rude restaurant I've ever been to, the worst service ever. Sirtskhvilia!...

I recently had the opportunity to dine at Zodiaqo, a restaurant specializing in Georgia food. While my experience was satisfactory overall, there were a few notable aspects that stood out, including the restaurant's exclusive cash payment policy.

Zodiaqo's ambiance was warm and inviting, with tasteful Georgian-inspired decor that added to the overall dining experience. The restaurant exuded a cozy atmosphere, making it an ideal place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. The staff were friendly and welcoming, providing attentive service.

Now, let's move on to the star of the show—the food. Zodiaqo offered a variety of traditional Georgian dishes, showcasing the rich and diverse flavors of the region. I appreciated the authenticity of the cuisine, as the flavors transported me to the heart of Georgia. From Khachapuri, a cheese-filled bread that melted in my mouth, to Khinkali, savory dumplings bursting with flavorful fillings, the menu delivered on its promise of Georgia's culinary delights.

However, while the food was enjoyable, it fell slightly short of my expectations. Some dishes lacked the depth of flavors I had hoped for, and a few lacked the authentic touch that makes Georgian cuisine truly exceptional. That said, there were still plenty of highlights, and I found myself relishing the flavors of several well-executed dishes.

One notable aspect of Zodiaqo that could be a potential inconvenience for some diners is their cash-only policy. In today's digital age, where card and mobile payments are increasingly common, relying solely on cash can be inconvenient. It would be beneficial if the restaurant considered implementing alternative payment methods to accommodate a wider range of customers.

Despite this minor setback, Zodiaqo provided a decent dining experience. The combination of a pleasant ambiance, friendly service, and authentic Georgian dishes made for an enjoyable evening. If you are seeking a taste of Georgia and are prepared with cash in hand, Zodiaqo is worth considering for a satisfying dining experience.

Overall, I would rate my experience at Zodiaqo as a 3.5 out of 5. With a few tweaks, such as refining certain dishes and updating their payment options, the restaurant has the potential to further enhance the overall dining experience for...

Service = Rudeness and Lies

We came to Zodiaqo as a group of six. From the moment we arrived, things started off oddly: we were asked to wait while the waiter checked the table, then a different waiter came and told us to leave, saying they don’t serve groups of six. A minute later, the original waiter came back and seated us. Why they tried to turn us away in the first place — no idea.

Before ordering, we asked if we could split the bill into three. The waiter confidently said yes and even wrote down our orders on separate pages. The food was mostly tasty, but the service was a disaster.

They forgot the kharcho soup — we asked several times, and the waiter kept saying it was almost ready. Then he came back to tell us they didn’t have it at all. So what were they “preparing” all this time? Then they forgot one salad, brought the wrong one instead, and never brought the wine or Borjomi we ordered. The waiter had written everything down, but still managed to mess up every part of the order.

When it was time to leave, we pressed the “request bill” button. We saw the waiter receive the notification — but he ignored it. After 10 minutes, we flagged down another waiter… who pressed the same button. We ended up pressing it three more times before giving up and going to the register ourselves.

At the counter, they suddenly told us they couldn’t split the bill after all. And when we pointed out the promise and the long wait, they were openly rude: “Can’t you just do the math yourselves?”

We asked to speak to the manager. She just shrugged, made faces, and said she couldn’t do anything. In the end, we calculated how much each of us owed and told them what to enter into the system. It felt like we did their job for them.

The food may be decent, but the rudeness, dishonesty, and disorganization are shocking. Definitely not...