Would you like to try something truly appetizing? Are you looking for new flavors?
Georgian cuisine is extraordinary—perhaps one of the finest in the world. It’s something to immerse yourself in and even get wonderfully lost in, because there is always something new to discover. Those who are curious can experience exceptional flavors and unforgettable culinary adventures.
Bondo Kantaria, the director and owner of the Aragvi Georgian Restaurant, came from Tbilisi to Hungary nearly thirty years ago under the banner of Georgian–Hungarian friendship, as a delegate of the Georgian state. His clear intention was to introduce and popularize the traditional flavors of his homeland—flavors that were largely unknown here.
His professional experience, combined with his passion for culinary art and hospitality, led to the founding of Aragvi Georgian Restaurant in Ürömi köz, in Budapest’s 2nd district.
In our restaurant, authentic dishes are prepared by professional staff using only fresh, top-quality ingredients, following original Georgian recipes. Our cuisine is characterized by generous use of walnuts and distinctive spices (such as peppermint, basil, dill, pepper-grass, tarragon, coriander, and savory), as well as homemade cheeses, freshly baked breads, and a wide variety of vegetables. Green onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes also play an essential role.
Alongside a broad selection of meat dishes, we also offer many vegetarian options. Here you can enjoy famous Georgian specialties such as khachapuri, Khinkali, Chakapuli, Gebjalia, Kharcho, Satsivi, Lobio, and eggplant stuffed with spiced walnuts. We prepare delicious salads and many other exotic specialties using fresh herbs and vegetables. Another detail worth mentioning is that we welcome our guests with our own homemade cheese and bread.
Among our beverages, our excellent Georgian wines deserve special attention. They are traditionally matured in clay amphorae buried in the ground. We also offer Chacha—not a dance, but a popular traditional Georgian spirit often referred to as Georgian vodka. It contains at least fifty percent alcohol and is primarily made from grape residues. In fact, there is a square in Batumi where Chacha flows from a fountain for five minutes every day throughout the summer. We also serve the deservedly famous Borjomi mineral water, a flavorful, slightly salty sparkling water. You should definitely try them!
Our restaurant aims to introduce you to as much of Georgia and its appetizing delicacies as one meal can offer. We have also created a play corner in one of our inner rooms for guests arriving with small children.
If you enjoy hearty, traditional dishes, you will not be disappointed with us. Come visit—we will always be happy to welcome you!