About Us

What's our story?

Our history began really simply, in Georgia...

Where is Georgia? Well, it is where the oldest wines of history originate from presumably and where one of the the first christian states had been established. Despite Georgia’s troubled history, it is one of the gems of the Caucasus Mountains and we, the Hungarians are not aliens for her inhabitants, the Georgians. The Georgians consider the Hungarians as their relatives or as a people with a similar history. The basis for this is the legend of the eighth Hungarian tribe that may have been lost in the Caucasus and this legend might be known by more people in Georgia than in Hungary. The feeling of the similar fate is fed by that Georgia suffered mostly from the same conquerors and oppressors in her troubled history as our homeland.

Bondo Kantaria, the director and owner of the Aragvi Georgian Restaurant came from Tbilisi to Hungary under the aegis of Georgian-Hungarian friendship, as the delegate of the Georgian State almost thirty years ago. His manifest aim was to make known and popularize his homeland’s traditional flavors that are unknown for us, though. His previous experiences and passion for the culinary art and catering brought the Aragvi Georgian Restaurant into being in Ürömi Alley in the second district of Budapest.

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What our customers say…

"Dear Bondo, We have known each other for a long time, you have offered very tasty Georgian dishes and really good wines to me at all times. I have always been very happy about coming to you and I want to return here many more times. I have been in many Georgian restaurants all over the world, from Moscow to New York but this one is incomparable!"

Miklos Kun PhD., historian, Budapest

"In the cozy restaurant in Buda, I could find nice atmosphere, friendly service. This restaurant is beautiful. Dishes are outstanding, with fresh, flavoury, special combinations of tastes. The salmon stake is a true bomb of flavors. I can only recommend this place! The service is faultless, the staff members pay attention to needs different from the simple ones as well."

Judit Gallai, English teacher, Miskolc

"We like to eat out at Aragvi because we are surprised by appetizing, tasty dishes at all times. Here everything is made with unique, special Georgian spices. These delicacies are new but very savory to us. The restaurant is amazing, I can only recommend it. The quality place, the atmosphere, the abundance of dishes and the famous, excellent-quality Georgian wines represent truly the authentic Georgian cuisine and hospitality."

Andrea Vargányi, deputy store manager, Budapest

"I had not known Georgian dishes before, therefore I expected with interest what new impressions I would acquire. I love eating here, I could consume these delicious dishes all the time. At the event that we held here, our tables were full of all kinds of delicacies. Khachapury and the Chicken Under a Brick became my all time favorites. I can guarantee that I will return here frequently, because I enjoyed this place very much."

Bence Bodnár, trading administrator, Encs

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Our Staff

The Friendliest People...

Bondo Kantaria

Restaurant Owner and Manager

I came from Tbilisi to Budapest in 1989 with the aim of making Georgian culinary art and culture known by people living in Hungary. In the Aragvi Restaurant you can try excellent dishes from the Caucasus prepared to you by our Georgian restaurant staff. In our restaurant, you can taste the best vines and the deservedly famous mineral waters and refreshments, brought directly from Georgia.

David Shengelia

Cook

I was very happy when Bondo invited me to come to Hungary, to work in his restaurant. It was interesting to me to have the opportunity to get acquainted with another country and culture. It is a challenge to me that I can present my homeland’s tastes, I can pass my knowledge and experiences. It is a fantastic feeling that I can enrich the list of your favorite comestibles with new dishes and flavors.

Stefan Matok

Waiter

I arrived from Serbia to Budapest a few years ago and I was happy in my waiter role to join the team of the Aragvi Georgian Restaurant. When I work, I meet really many people every day. I take my tasks seriously, I fulfill happily and willingly the requests of the visitors coming to us. There is no better feeling than when the guest thanks satisfied for the dishes offered or served by me.