Lacto
Beer/Wine
Georgian
Non-veg
Serves fish, vegan options available. Cafe in the old town, a 10-minute walk from freedom square. Offers lacto-vegetarian food and fish. Offers approximately a half-dozen vegan items. Sample dishes include gomi (white corn) with aubergines, vegetables, soups, and salads. Serves vegan wine. Slow service. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm.
28 Reviews
First Review by kaminoge
L123
Points +122
Good food - Edit
Nice cozy place and good, filling food. I enjoyed it.
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StavriaArtemisElia
Points +1281
Good - Edit
Wasn't really hungry when I visited so got a soup and mushroom salad. The mushrooms were super tasty and the portion was very generous. Pumpkin soup was just ok. Husband got mushroom soup which was funny but he enjoyed it, and hachapurito which he also loved (not vegan).
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Portela.carla
Points +89
Good food, ok staff - Edit
They have some vegan options but not many. Good but not incredible. The place however, is lovely and location is very central. Staff was polite but not necessarily friendly! 😅
Read morePros: Central, Lovely indoors
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Jamesaeaton
Points +13
Great chilled atmosphere and an array of options - Edit
Vegetarian options wide and varied, all local dishes too.
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian options , Really tasty food, Great atmosphere
Cons: No breakfast options
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maaikereist
Points +74
Prachtig café, lekker eten - Edit
De titel zegt alles: erg leuk interieur en een kleine maar fijne kaart. De soep was heerlijk, mini-khachapuri ook.
Read morePros: Mooie setting, Fijne keus
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M57
Points +3685
Nice Café/Restaurant - Edit
Food: 4/5
Read moreVegan options (variety): 3/5
Vegan labelling: 0/5
Value for money: 4/5
Portion size: 4/5
Atmosphere: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Location: 5/5
Reservation recommended: maybe
Would I visit again? Yes
Visited: 9/2022
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Izzy234
Points +1243
Not many vegan dishes, but nice vibe and beautiful decor - Edit
The menu was small and there wasn't much to choose from, but they offered to veganize one of the non-vegan dishes for me: fried cauliflower with walnut sauce, served over grits. The grits were kind of flavorless but the cauliflower and sauce were good. Also the homemade lemonade was fantastic (seriously, I've never been so excited about lemonade before).
Read moreThe place is still worth a visit because the decor is very unique.
Pros: Amazing decor , Friendly service, English speaking , Knowledgeable on what is vegan
Cons: Not many vegan options to choose from , Food a little bland
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bianca_yara
Points +1245
Would give 5 stars if I could! - Edit
Lovely cafe, yummy food, quick service, great atmosphere, super cute cafe!
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Roxanevg
Points +81
Great place for a vegan meal - Edit
Very cosy little café with vegan and vegetarian options, all is cooked from scratch and very tasty! Portions are generous and the prices are fair. We went twice during our stay and had both time a lovely moment !
Read morePros: vegan options, Fresh ingredients, Lovely cafe and very nice staff
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Avofrog
Points +36
Tasty Food and Beautiful Resturant - Edit
The food was delicious and the staff were helpful about vegan options. It's also really beautifully decorated. Well worth a visit
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Friendly Staff, Good Vibe
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heuschrecke
Points +930
Okay place - Edit
Location and atmosphere are great. The lobio was too watery though, the salad too oily and the bread not fresh at all. The pickles contained jonjoli which I didn't get anywhere else, so that's a plus. Staff is not unfriendly but also not really enthusiastic.
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jamesdeanmcdonald
Points +216
A Gem Next to the Clock Tower - Edit
The hummus, lobio, and kharcho were all good, if a bit pricy. The server was not friendly but was able to point out which items were vegan.
Read moreHere are pictures of the menu as it was in June 2021.
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bfeitosa
Points +4976
Great dishes and AMAZING decor - Edit
I ate here about three years ago and remember especially how the ceiling stood out to me, quite literally, since it is in bas relief with a mix of Ottoman and Georgian styles. Even though I wanted to stay inside and appreciate the ambiance, the packed restaurant only left me the choice of eating outside, in a sunny day full of plants and a beautiful view to the main street. So I definitely did not miss out on anything. I basically gobbled up the walnut pastes (pkhali?) and remember liking a cream with mushrooms (the vegan kharcho?). I guess I'll just have to go back ASAP to taste everything again.
Read morePros: Beautiful ambiance, Great taste
Cons: Not cheap, Slow service
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JanePeace
Points +92
Nicely designed Cafe! - Edit
It's kind of traditional "art"cafe, especially nice sitting outside. The workers are really nice. My favorite drink here is the homemade lemonade. They have several healthy vegan meal options.
Read morePros: Unique view outside, classic-fashioned crockery
Cons: The parrots are kept in the cage, no vegan sweets!
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Wildvegannomad
Points +406
Taste ok, price wayyy too high - Edit
I ate here twice. First time i had the kharcho which i enjoyed alot but it was not very big so i was still hungry, i ordered the mushroom soup. The bill almost killed me. 26 lari and i left hungry. 2nd time i really wanted to try the mushroom salad. Sadly it didnt come with avocado like advertised and the whole dish was drenched in the sauce which was too salty. Disappointed
Read morePros: Different options
Cons: Price , Small portions
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a_voron
Points +226
Inspiring place - Edit
A great opportunity to enjoy vegetarian-style Georgian dishes. Kharcho is a must-try! Cozy oriental interior and tables are always in a high demand.
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CursedChico
Points +78
A sweet, authentic cafe - Edit
Cafe is really sweet. You can sit outside and taste the smell of the streets.
Read moreStaff knows english and they are helpful.
As a vegan, there were not so options for me.
I ordered local georgian mushroom soup which came with lavash and ordered composto made from blackberry. It costed around 12 GEL. They accept credit carts.
Taste is ok.
On the menu, there arw no pictures so it is hard to decide what to eat because i dont know the names.
Pros: It is ok
Cons: On the menu no pictures
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SinzianaK
Points +304
Unethical - Edit
Great location, sat down outside and it it really lovely. However when you go inside they keep little birds in cages. That was really sad to see. They do serve fish though... The food was ok, the mushroom salad was really nice but too salty (like most Georgian food). The soups are delicious. Not a fan of the grits but my partner liked it.
Read morePros: Good location , Ok food
Cons: Birds in cages!, Not a lot of vegan options
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natalich
Points +256
Really cute place - Edit
We had a lunch here. You have to keep in mind that this is a vegetarian ( pescetarian actually) place so not everything is vegan friendly.
Read moreWe found it a little bit hard choosing a good meal for two
people that was vegan since most of the things contained eggs (falafel, why !?)or cheese.
We had a great mushroom salad that we would def. recommend, it is 15 GEL but def. worth it . Also we had a lentil soup at 6 GEL which was also amazing ( all of their soups were actually vegan).
The problem started at the mains.. there was only 2 vegan options and one "can be made vegan" option, and at 15 GEL for portion we found our fried cauliflower with grits a little bit disappointing.
All in all the place is really cute, the decor is amazing and it is really a cozy place that we would come back to, just not for their main dishes :D
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Cowjam83
Points +25
Questionable animal rights - Edit
Beautiful cafe but really disappointed to see a live bird in a tiny cage used as decoration in the window. As a cafe which trades on serving lots of veggie foods this is really sad.
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AstridLauraDamJensen
Points +26
Wonderful escape in old town - Edit
Perfect location, we stumbled upon this place randomly and fell in love as soon as we walked in - the restaurant is nicely airconditioned so it's a great escape from the afternoon heat!
Read moreThe menu is wonderful, we are usually aiming for vegan and I'm sure you can request the dishes to be turned vegan but we just went for the vegetarian experience.
We recommend choosing a lot of different stuff from the menu and just share everything amongst you. We usually ordered three "starters" and 1-2 mains and had everything arrive at once. It was so nice and the decor is beautiful and staff is super friendly!
Pros: Friendly staff , Good value, big portions , perfect location and decoration
Cons: Can be difficult to find (very discrete)
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AdamYeshe
Points +473
A bit of heaven in Tbilisi - Edit
Most of the menu is veg, maybe just 4 dishes with fish or shrimp. The atmosphere is absolutely unique, I have never seen a restaurant similar to this one. Food is excellent, would give five stars if I could. Absolutely recomended when you are in Tbilisi:)
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CaseyHapponen
Points +85
Beautiful restaurant - Edit
Beautiful interior and interesting menu. Vegetarian options clearly labelled. The mint lemonade was not so good even though it looked beautiful.
Read moreCons: food just ok.
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KatyaOh
Points +22
Good food - Edit
The atmosphere here is cozy, service was fast and food tasted good.
Read moreUnfortunately, vegan items aren't labeled on the menu and even though they say they're a vegetarian cafe they serve fish.
Given that I'm Georgian and familiar with the local cuisine, I could easily tell which items would be vegan friendly so I had no problem ordering, but those who aren't familiar might need help.
We ordered hummus, vegetarian bazhe with gomi, and falafel with couscous. We also got some blackberry compote and homemade herbal lemonade. Everything tastes great and overal I'm satisfied with the experience.
Pros: fast service , delicious food, many options
Cons: vegan items not labeled
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CarInAPark
Points +29
A favourite - Edit
I visited in December 2016 with my sister who is not vegan or vegetarian (and she loved the food!). We shared the pumpkin soup (you can ask them to split one portion into two bowls) and lobio (spicy beans) for mains. The fresh lemonade is also delicious.
Read morePros: Several options, beautiful interior
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mamba
Points +1269
Cosy vegetarian cafe in the old town of Tbilisi - Edit
Cafe Laila is a cosy place where you can enjoy yummy food. The interior is Persian style and really extraordinary. They also have nice outdoor seating.
Read moreThe food is very good – we tried the dish with mushrooms in a walnut/pomegranate-sauce and the ajapsandali (stewed vegetables, similar to ratatouille). You have to try the homemade lemonade with lots of local herbs!
Vegan items are not marked - so you have to ask, which dishes are vegan. There aren't any vegan desserts. They claim to be a vegetarian cafe, but also offer fish.
Georgia is a great place for vegans. Many Georgians are very religious, and the Georgian-orthodox church has very strict fasting rules. During fasting times people should not eat any meat, eggs and dairy. And there are many fasting occasions per year, e.g. every Wednesday and Friday, before Easter, before Christmas, when someone has died…. So it is very easy to get vegan food in every restaurant that offers Georgian cuisine, not only in the places listed on Happy Cow. Many dishes rely on grounded walnuts instead of cream. Popular vegan dishes are ajapsandali (stewed vegetables, mostly eggplant), sweet peppers or eggplant with walnuts and spices (badridjani nigvzit), lobio (spicy beans). Mushroom dishes are also very common, salads are always on offer (tomato and cucumber, beetroot…). Georgians use lots of herbs and spices, so that even seemingly simple salads and vegetable dishes taste great!
Pros: Great atmosphere, Nice food, Friendly staff
Cons: Not so many choices for vegans (esp. dessert)
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Hugh02
Points +81
Calm relaxed atmosphere & great food - Edit
We ate here on two different occasions late July 2016 and really enjoyed ourselves. The first time was a snack lunch and the second visit was for a full meal. We went for Vegan options for the mains and found a fair choice (5 or six different dishes) but vegetarian for deserts. All were good and tasty - my favourite being the sautéed mushroom salad followed by apple pie. This isn't a fast food establishment and if that is what you need then there are many such restaurants nearby with vegetarian options, but if you want a slightly more relaxed meal and have a little time to spare then give it a try.
Read morePros: Good selection of vegetarian & vegan dishes, Lovely outside tables, if it isn't too hot, and, Cool air-conditioned room inside if it is.
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