Keto & Kote

Keto & Kote is a modern Georgian restaurant at 3 Mikheil Zandukeli Dead End in the Mtatsminda district of Tbilisi, Georgia, set on a small side street near Rustaveli Avenue. It is owned and cooked by chef Ramaz Gerniashvili, whose approach keeps Georgian ingredients and flavours at the centre while giving familiar dishes a modern twist in presentation and seasoning. The menu follows the seasons, so the specific dishes vary, but khinkali and pkhali regularly appear alongside the chef's seasonal Georgian dishes. The restaurant's location off the main avenue gives it a quieter, tucked-away character than many places in central Tbilisi, and the setting suits conversation rather than spectacle. The dining room is casual and welcoming, with a smart-casual dress code, moderate noise levels and a mix of local and visiting diners. Georgian wine is the natural pairing, and the staff can usually recommend a bottle or a glass in either an amber qvevri style or a European-style white or red. Prices sit in the moderate range at about 70-130 GEL per person (roughly USD 27-50), which makes it accessible for a full dinner with wine. Opening hours run from 2PM to midnight daily, so it works equally for a late lunch and for dinner. Reservations are recommended, particularly for evenings and weekends, and can be made by phone on +995 555 53 01 26. Because the street is a dead end, first-time visitors should confirm the exact entrance on a map or ask the restaurant for directions. The restaurant is a convenient choice for travellers staying around Rustaveli Avenue, the opera house and Mtatsminda who want a chef-led Georgian meal without the formality of a high-end restaurant.