What should travelers know about restaurant experiences in Batumi (food quality, power outages)?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Power outages happen even in restaurants in Batumi, sometimes creating a candlelit dinner atmosphere, but food quality can be inconsistent — some cafes have served dolma with undercooked meat inside. In better spots, khinkali dumplings are hand-made right in front of guests, a good sign of freshness.
What the community said
At one cafe a traveler was served dolma with raw minced meat inside, and staff insisted that was normal — it's worth checking meat dishes visually, especially at lesser-known spots.
14 days ago Undercooked dolma
During a city-wide power outage, travelers happened to be at a restaurant — the candlelit dinner turned out surprisingly romantic, so a blackout isn't always a bad thing.
17 days ago Power outage
At one restaurant, khinkali dumplings were hand-made right in front of guests by the cook in the dining area, confirming the dish was freshly prepared.
21 days ago Freshly hand-made khinkali