"A walled garden in old Tbilisi plating refined Georgian classics like rabbit in walnut sauce — a romantic first date worth booking."
About Ninia's Garden
Ninia's Garden sits in a heritage house at 97 Uznadze Street in the Chughureti district of old Tbilisi, built around a covered, vine-draped atrium courtyard with a cherub fountain and wall mural. It takes its name from Ninia Zaridze, a 20th-century Tbilisi merchant who, by legend, opened her private garden to shelter young lovers' trysts.
The kitchen gives classic Georgian recipes a fine-dining edge, with occasional Middle Eastern accents. It is one of the most romantic tables in Tbilisi, in the company of the garden-set Café Littera and the heritage-recipe Barbarestan.
The Kitchen
The menu reworks Georgian staples with delicate plating: a chicken-liver pâté with beetroot confit, rabbit with walnut sauce and fried polenta, veal shank with cheesy mash, a creamy chicken shkmeruli and grilled trout, alongside fresh tomato salads and Georgian wines. Reviewers single out the precision and presentation.
It reads as romantic Georgian fine dining rather than a boisterous supra; for a livelier traditional alternative, Keto and Kote sits up the hill in Sololaki.
The Room
The heart of the room is the covered courtyard — brick walls, climbing vines, an open kitchen and the little cherub fountain — lit softly after dark for a quietly romantic mood. A charming backyard adds more tables; the garden seats fill first, so book ahead to secure one.
Best for a first date
The vine-covered courtyard and delicate, romantic cooking make Ninia's Garden an easy first date in Tbilisi, and the intimate setting suits a memorable anniversary.
Not for
Not for a quick or rowdy meal — Ninia's Garden is an intimate, romantic courtyard for lingering dinners, not a fast or large-group stop.
Frequently Asked
What kind of food does Ninia's Garden serve?
Refined modern Georgian cooking — chicken-liver pâté with beetroot confit, rabbit with walnut sauce and fried polenta, veal shank with cheesy mash, chicken shkmeruli and grilled trout — with occasional Middle Eastern accents.
Where is Ninia's Garden located?
At 97 Uznadze Street in the Chughureti district of old Tbilisi, in a heritage house built around a covered, vine-draped courtyard with a cherub fountain.
Why is it called Ninia's Garden?
It is named for Ninia Zaridze, a 20th-century Tbilisi merchant who, by local legend, opened her private garden to shelter young lovers' meetings — a fitting story for the restaurant's romantic courtyard.
How much does Ninia's Garden cost and should I book?
Expect roughly ₾60–70 per person. The vine-covered garden tables are the prize and fill first, so reservations are recommended, especially for dinner.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Ninia's Garden
Booking recommended; garden tables fill first.
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Practical Information
Address97 Uznadze Street, Tbilisi
NeighbourhoodChughureti, old Tbilisi
CuisineModern Georgian
PriceRoughly ₾60–70 per person
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingCovered courtyard garden & backyard
ReservationRecommended
