Sofia Melnikova’s Fantastic Douqan

This is one of those places you hope doesn’t get discovered too loudly. Fantastic Douqan doesn’t perform for you. It doesn’t explain itself. It just gets on with it — good food, cold beer, and a room full of people who look like they actually live here. The menu reads like someone wrote it for their friends, not for Google. Order blindly; you’ll be fine. Ojakhuri showed up exactly as it should — honest, unfussy, deeply satisfying. A beer on the table, food doing the talking, no ceremony required. That’s the point. The atmosphere is relaxed but alert, creative without being precious. You’re not rushed, you’re not coddled, and no one asks if everything is “amazing.” It just is. This is the kind of place Anthony Bourdain gravitated toward — not because it was famous, but because it was real. If you’re looking for a performance, go elsewhere. If you want to eat well, drink a proper beer, and feel like you’ve stumbled onto something genuine, sit down and stay awhile.

Amazing place with great food. We ordered khinkali with potatoes and meat, and the potatoes ones were the best I've tried in Tbilisi! The only problem was the temperature inside the cafe: since we visited it in December, it was cold inside. So we had to sit here with our coats on

The place is hidden in one of the alleys. So, If you go there, it is next to a parking and there is a door open that takes you to a big backyard. I fell in love with the place, the decoration feels very local and authentic. There, I tried the best tomato soup I’ve ever eaten in my life! Also I ask for a recommendation as I’m a tourist and they were so accurate! Thanks

I’m so happy to see this place still standing strong! The food is just as amazing as ever, years go by, and the quality never drops. That’s something truly special. It’s a lovely place with delicious food, and I always find myself wanting to come back. Please never change. 🤍

Great restaurant, probably the best quality food we tried in Georgia. The place is very famous in Tbilisi, being one of its culinary landmarks. It’s featured on many blogs of the best restaurants in Tbilisi, being endorsed by many foodies, and most famously being featured on one of Mark Wiens’ videos. The staff were friendly, the service was efficient, the food was very delicious, especially the beetroot salad, baked pumpkin starter and the chicken Shkmeruli. The desserts were very delicious as well, especially the Crème Brûlée which had orange flavor. The atmosphere was very nice, simple and humble seating under multiple bunches of grapes was very nice. It was overall a very pleasant experience.

Really lovely little gem. The staff was very friendly and funny, the atmosphere is very charming, and the food was delicious, fresh, and hot. Please keep in mind that, like Georgian service in general, the pace is leisurely because the food is made fresh and with care. You can just play with the kittens in the courtyard while you wait!

Another great address in Tbilisi for Georgian cuisine! I had dinner there with my girlfriend. The place was pretty crowded, so we found the service a bit slow. But then, the food came and we both found it very tasty! The staff was nice and the atmosphere was great. I can totally recommend this restaurant. 5/5

Very lovely atmosphere. Outside with in a green garden / courtyard. The food is delicious. We had the dumplings and the Khachapuri and grilled oyster mushrooms. All of it was tasty! Service is good. You can easily spend there hours and just enjoy the surroundings and order more and more.