Authentic dishes
Khinkali and khachapuri are repeatedly described as fresh, flavorful and authentically Georgian.
Old Tbilisi
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Old Tbilisi is a Georgian restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, known for traditional dishes such as khinkali and khachapuri. Reviews also point to a warm Georgian setting, live or background music, and attentive hospitality that suits both relaxed dinners and larger gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
4,487 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Khinkali offer
Tuesday’s unlimited khinkali promotion gives diners a clear value-focused reason to visit.
Georgian setting
Warm décor, candles and Georgian music create an atmosphere reviewers compare with being in Georgia.
Fresh salad
The Georgian salad is noted for juicy, aromatic tomatoes and high-quality ingredients.
Quick service
One review specifically found the service efficient, with hot and fresh food arriving without delays.
Roomy interior
After renovation, the restaurant was described as more spacious and modern while retaining a cosy feel.
Group events
A wedding gathering received table decorations, menu guidance and chef input for the food selection.
Complimentary treats
Some diners mention complimentary pies or Georgian-style donuts as a thoughtful finishing touch.
What to Eat at Old Tbilisi How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Old Tbilisi, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Old Tbilisi got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Khachapuri Net +7
“The food was nothing short of spectacular. Every dish felt homemade and packed with traditional flavors; the Khachapuri was perfectly cheesy, and the meats were seasoned to perfection.”
Positive 7Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was nothing short of spectacular. Every dish felt homemade and packed with traditional flavors; the Khachapuri was perfectly cheesy, and the meats were seasoned to perfection.”April 2026
“The food is delicious—we especially loved the khachapuri, khinkali, and grilled meat; everything was fresh and flavorful.”May 2026
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Cheburek Net +2
“The cheburek was HUGE - we were honestly shocked by the size! The khinkali were amazing as well, full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The cheburek was HUGE - we were honestly shocked by the size! The khinkali were amazing as well, full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”May 2026
“Always delicious food. Great variety of meals for breakfast. Mouthwatering salads, chebureks, meat, hinkali.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (9)
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Beef medallions Net +1
“The food was excellent — barbecue was full of flavor, and the beef medallions were definitely the highlight: juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was excellent — barbecue was full of flavor, and the beef medallions were definitely the highlight: juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked.”May 2026
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Cheese khinkali Net +1
“I tried Ostri and cheese khinkali—both were delicious,”
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Review excerpts
“I tried Ostri and cheese khinkali—both were delicious,”April 2026
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Chicken file Net +1
“Raspberry pistachio merengue is exceptional, chicken file is amazing, I could go on for hours.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Raspberry pistachio merengue is exceptional, chicken file is amazing, I could go on for hours.”May 2026
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Harcho soup Net +1
“Food was awesome. We ordered hinkali, harcho soup and ostriy(spicy) soup.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was awesome. We ordered hinkali, harcho soup and ostriy(spicy) soup.”May 2026
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Lamb khinkali Net +1
“The food is excellent, especially the lamb khinkali and khachapuri, which were absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is excellent, especially the lamb khinkali and khachapuri, which were absolutely delicious.”May 2026
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Ostri Net +1
“I tried Ostri and cheese khinkali—both were delicious,”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried Ostri and cheese khinkali—both were delicious,”April 2026
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Ostriy(spicy) soup Net +1
“Food was awesome. We ordered hinkali, harcho soup and ostriy(spicy) soup.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was awesome. We ordered hinkali, harcho soup and ostriy(spicy) soup.”May 2026
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Raspberry pistachio merengue Net +1
“Raspberry pistachio merengue is exceptional, chicken file is amazing, I could go on for hours.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Raspberry pistachio merengue is exceptional, chicken file is amazing, I could go on for hours.”May 2026
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Unlimited khinkali offer Net +1
“The unlimited khinkali offer was fantastic, and every dish we tried was delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The unlimited khinkali offer was fantastic, and every dish we tried was delicious.”June 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Honey cake Net −1
“Not enough salt in ojakhuri, khinkali mince is bland, megruli khachapur is dry and hard, honey cake is just abysmal.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Not enough salt in ojakhuri, khinkali mince is bland, megruli khachapur is dry and hard, honey cake is just abysmal.”May 2026
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Megruli khachapur Net −1
“Not enough salt in ojakhuri, khinkali mince is bland, megruli khachapur is dry and hard, honey cake is just abysmal.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Not enough salt in ojakhuri, khinkali mince is bland, megruli khachapur is dry and hard, honey cake is just abysmal.”May 2026
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Ojakhuri Net −1
“Not enough salt in ojakhuri, khinkali mince is bland, megruli khachapur is dry and hard, honey cake is just abysmal.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Not enough salt in ojakhuri, khinkali mince is bland, megruli khachapur is dry and hard, honey cake is just abysmal.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Tuesday. Plan a Tuesday visit if you want the unlimited khinkali promotion, reported at AED 75.
Try breakfast. Breakfast is available until 1 pm, so it is worth checking the menu if you arrive earlier in the day.
Validate parking. For three hours of nearby-building parking, spend at least AED 100 and validate the ticket at the restaurant when paying.
Order classics. First-time diners can start with khinkali and khachapuri, two dishes repeatedly singled out for freshness and flavour.
Try shekmureli. Shekmureli chicken, khachapuri and the complimentary walnut-sauce bread were specifically recommended together.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rimal Avenue - 330 - 2 King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent quality
One long-time customer reported that some dishes had become bland, with dry megruli khachapuri and disappointing honey cake.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
75AED
Eat as many hinkali as you want
“Generous promotions, like: Eat as many hinkali as you want for 75AED on Tuesday and Buy one breakfast meal and the second one is free”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
Old Tbilisi is a Georgian restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence where the main draw is traditional comfort food served in a warm, distinctly Georgian setting. For a first meal, khinkali and khachapuri are the safest starting points: several diners describe them as fresh, juicy, cheesy and authentically flavoured. The Georgian salad also gets a specific mention for its fresh, juicy tomatoes.
The room has been renovated and is described as more spacious and modern without losing its cosy character. Georgian décor, candles and music give it a relaxed sense of place, while the service is repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and efficient. That makes it workable for a casual dinner, a larger gathering or a special family occasion; one wedding celebration included arranged table decorations and help planning the menu.
There is useful value information too. Tuesdays have an unlimited khinkali promotion reported at AED 75, and breakfast runs until 1 pm. If you drive, a review says nearby-building parking can be free for three hours with a bill of at least AED 100, provided you validate it at payment.
The main caution is consistency: one long-time customer felt that some dishes had become bland, with dry megruli khachapuri and poor honey cake, so expectations may vary by dish.