Every khachapuri in every region has its own story,” says Dalila Tsatava, president of the Georgian Gastronomy Association, when we meet at Leila, a city centre cafe with a mostly vegetarian menu. In the northern highlands of Racha, for example, the square, flaky local version of the bread is baked with a walnut in each corner as a talisman for a good walnut harvest.

In the heart of Tbilisi’s Old Town, Café Leila is a vegetarian venue that offers plan-based traditional Georgian food in its Oriental-inspired décor with ornate stucco carvings and Muqarnas-adorned ceilings. Founded by Chef Meriko Gubeladze, the person behind the modern Georgian restaurants of Shavi Lomi and Ninia’s Garden, Café Leila’s menu reimagines Georgian classics with plant-based ingredients, offering delights like vegetarian Kharcho and Chaqapuli. It also offers an array of fresh salads, appetizers, soups, and indulgent desserts.

Down on the pedestrian Shavtili Street between the fabulous Leila and Metis restaurants is an intimate Old Town courtyard with an outdoor bar and a dozen tables set around an olive tree in the center. Over the eclectic din of neighborhood dueling pianos aching for a tuning, I order a perfect Negroni and mull over the menu even though I know what I’m going to order. I’m at the Blue Fox, a new restaurant that opened last year with the stylish 17- room boutique House Hotel in the old Nikolozishvili mansion.

Café Leila serves traditional Georgian cuisine with a twist, because everything on the menu is vegetarian. We are far from being vegetarian, but we found we didn’t even miss the meat in Café Leila’s hearty vegetarian dishes. Our lunch included chvishtari, cornbread filled with cheese served with a beetroot and plum sauce (a thousand times better than any fried cheese stick), and vegetarian kharcho, made with eggplants and zucchini in a walnut and pomegranate sauce and served over hominy.

Leila Restaurant brings a taste of the Middle East to Tbilisi with its exquisitely crafted Persian and Georgian fusion dishes. Visitors can savor flavorsome kebabs, delicate rice dishes, and an array of mezze in an enchanting setting filled with Persian-inspired decor. The restaurant is a celebration of cultural blending, showcasing how Georgian ingredients and Persian spices can unite to create something truly extraordinary.

One of the city’s most beloved vegetarian spots, this cafe is actually pescatarian, offering a few food dishes, alongside more plentiful vegetarian and vegan options. Even in an eccentric neighborhood (the cafe is located directly across from the Anchiskhati Basilica, next to the Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater’s quirky leaning tower), Leila stands out for its memorable interior design.

Get a feel for it in the vegetarian Café Leila 00 995 555 94 94 20 (excellent home-made purple basil lemonade) or the bohemian Café Linville 00 995 322 93 36 51. It’s possible to pick up good street food all over the city but in Khurjini 00 995 555 55 47 30 you’ll find hundreds of jars labelled with Georgian script. They’re perfect for gifts – think syrupy walnuts, apples and damsons.

In a country where desserts are not all that common, Orbeliani’s Royal Candy or kaklucha is an exceptional example of a Georgian sweet. Named after the poet and sweet-tooth for whom it was invented, Vakhtang Orbeliani, the candy is made according to an age-old and closely guarded recipe. And it’s only served at a handful of cafes in Tbilisi, including Cafe Leila.

Café Leila is one of Tbilisi’s brilliant little gems, located around the corner from the very touristy Leaning Clock Tower. You probably wouldn’t even notice this unassuming restaurant if you walked past it but what awaits you inside is an absolute delight. Café Leila is completely decked out in the most beautiful Persian theme you’ve ever witnessed.

This charming café in the heart of Old Tbilisi is often referred to as a haven for vegetarians. The menu features a wide range of authentic Georgian vegetarian dishes as well as a choice of fish and vegan desserts. The beautiful interior is preserved from Soviet times, when it was a Middle-Eastern sweet shop, loved and well-remembered by many locals.

Leila is the best vegetarian friendly restaurant in Tbilisi. Pkhali made of various vegetables, unbelievably delicious mushrooms, especially Niyvi, bean soup, eggplant stuffed with walnuts, falafel and many more. Interior of this restaurant is the beauty itself, vintage vibes, cozy outdoor seats, this place is perfect for harmony lovers.

If you want to enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal you should stop and take a seat. Inside the interior reminds you of the old sovjet times, outside you can watch the hustle in the narrow streets, while drinking a cappuccino. On the menu you will find a wide range of georgian vegetarian dishes as well as some fish and vegan desserts.

Okay, I’ve got to be honest with you—I’ve never been to this place. But when I consulted some of my friends for this list, lots of them recommended it, and I don’t want to look ungrateful (but don’t tell them I said that). Another retro-style spot, Cafe Leila has art deco interiors and lots of mismatched furniture.

Located in the heart of Tbilisi’s Old Town, Café Leila is a haven for those seeking a blend of art and coffee. The interior is adorned with colorful Persian-style paintings, creating a cozy and artistic atmosphere. The café offers a variety of traditional Georgian dishes along with several vegetarian options.

A cute vegetarian cafe/restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. I enjoyed their lobio (beans in a clay pot) with pickles, and their badrijani nigvzite (eggplant with walnuts and spices). Nearby is the Rezo Gabriadze marionette theatre and its town clock (which looks old, but was in fact built in 2010).

Cafe Leila: This is by far my favorite cafe to hangout in Tbilisi, i like to sit at the garden, but its interior decoration is also very nice and authentic. This cafe is located opposite Gabriadze Clock Tower, it is a place where you can find vegaterian food from Georgian and Arabian cuisine.

Cafe Leila is an iconic eatery in the Old Town of Tbilisi that serves one of the best vegetarian foods. This atmospheric and cozy cafe has Arabic decorations on its ceiling, making it one of the unique places to eat. Seasonal vegetables and fruits come from different regions of the country.

For a nostalgic and delightful experience, don’t miss having a hot cup of tea at Leila Café. This cozy café, decorated with vintage wooden furniture and traditional art pieces, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Soft lighting and soothing Georgian classical music enhance the experience.

Moorish-style décor, a friendly staff and a wide variety of vegetable meals await you here. Their signature dish is the Gobi, and it includes a plate of different Georgian phkali, jonjoli, mchadi (cornbread), and cheese. They also offer salads, soups, and main courses as well.

Cafe Leila is located right next to the famous Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater. The cafe looks like something that has come out of a fairy tale. They have decorated the interior with vintage decor, colorful walls, and cozy seating, which makes the place more charming.

I already wrote on a blog how I liked the vegetarian cafes in Vietnam, despite the fact that I really love meat. Leila cafe in Tbilisi made no less impression on me. Georgia is a Christian country, here a large percentage of people observe fasting.

Vegetarian/vegan café Leila is a restaurant with a unique concept in the renovated, colorful streets of Old Tbilisi, focused on healthy dishes and a vegan menu. Grab a table in the cozy pedestrian street and enjoy the early spring air as you dine.

Cafe Leila offers a budget-friendly menu with a variety of cuisines including Georgian and international dishes. Don't miss their signature dishes like Khachapuri and Khinkali. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and friendly service at this popular cafe.

Cafe Leila is charming Vegetarian Café in the heart of Old Tbilisi is often referred to as a haven for vegetarians. The menu features a wide range of authentic Georgian vegetarian dishes as well as a choice of fish and vegan desserts.

The decor is unique and interesting and the staff are friendly eager to please. They have a solid wine selection and also a fantastic local home-brewed beer. Another amazing place on our list of the best cafes in Tbilisi.

Super cosy café and restaurant in the Old City serving a wide range of dishes that include soups, salads, and falafels. It is overpriced compared to other places but the food is reported to be worth the extra cost.

They have lots of well prepared and healthy vegetarian and vegan options. Then there is this romantic decor like a fairy tale. Your welcome to the café is the smell of freshly baked pancakes.

Places named after beer brands, like Stella Artois and Hofbrauhaus. Places without any distinguishable name at all. European/American places like Pipe’s Burger Joint and Mukha.

They call themselves Vegetarian Cafe but they also have fish on the menu. Fortunately, vega(n) options predominate. It looks super cozy.

This place has a great vintage setting for some wonderful veggie food& fine wines in the heart of Old Tblisi.