This giant tree stands in my home town Telavi. How to reach it? 😍 It is easy, it stands in the central part if the town. If you see the historical fortifucation stone wall it means you are at a right place, near the King Erekle II palace, out of the wall you should see the King's statue sitting on the horse - equestrian statue and when you wake up from the beauty of Alazani valley and Great Caucasus mountains you follow the steps down, cross the street and you are there at Giant Plane Tree more than nine hundred years old, about fifty metre height, 3.6 metre diametre, 12 metre width, M.S.L. 750 m. Guess how many people you need to make the chain around it 🤔

The tree is over 900 years old and stands proudly in place. It's worth the little stroll to see it. Just below are some interesting "steam punk" style snail figures.

The Plane tree in Telavi is a 900 year old Orientalis tree that is 40 m in height and 12 m in diameter. Part of the center half has been eroded over times. Witness to many historical events in the world, this tree stands strong in the center of Telavi overlooking the Alazani valley.

The tree is huge. Situated next to the road. Nothing much to do there. You need to spend only some time taking a few pictures.

A true Methuselah! In more than 900 years, this platanus orientalis has grown to Biblical sizes: 46 meters high and a trunk with a diameter of 3.6 meters and a circumference of 12 meters!

You can visit more than 900 years old giant tree in Telavi, Kakheti ❤️

very nice and amazing views, also food is so delicious and a very friendly staff ^_^ you wont lose if u visit there <3

As we know, this legendary tree is about 900 years old. In principle, methods and technologies are judged to approximately date the age of even an uncut tree. It saddens me that this huge tree has lost almost the entire inside of the trunk and it can barely hold its huge forks. It is also sad that the video footage taken in the second half of the 70s of the twentieth century clearly shows that the tree did not have the horrific problems described above. The thought creeps into my mind that we ourselves are vynovaty in this. We obviously couldn't save this tree from slaughter.

Bar was closed but the tree was there to enjoy. Also, great view from the balcony.

Very very nice place right behind the platan tree with nice terrace and sitting hall. The meenu is giving nice opportunity of eating Georgian as well as well known international cuisine. Beef stroganoff and mexican potato along with Georgian traditional dishes is good option for lunch and dinner. Local bier choice stands together with rich wine assortment. Not the least is the service which is provided very fast and staff members speaking Russian and English are smiling and very very welcoming. It is worth of visiting though prices are a bit higher than ordinar but it is worth of it. And try local bier Alkhanaidze it is really very good.

Giant tree for you shade on a hot summer day 900+years old. There's some stats on the side. Came as part of a larger visit to kakheti from tbilisi, otherwise probably not worth coming for this sole purpose unless you really want to see it. Statue of king erekle nearby too

Probably one of the best restaurans in Telavi, providing local and European dishes. Has great views on Telavi, Alazani valley and Caucasus Mountains. Prices are medium, service is excellent ! Staff is friendly and polite !

Very good place. Had an out and indoor tables with good views. Be aware, portions are quite large. Be sure to taste carp fish 'kobri', kebab and khachapuri fried on the stick.

Nestled in the heart of Telavi is the Batonitsikhe Fortress, where the Kakhetian kings lived centuries ago. This fortress, built with strong stone walls, tells stories of the past. Inside, you can explore the Telavi Historical Museum, where you can learn about the history of the area. You can also visit the palace of King Erekle II, designed like those you might find in Persia, with its grand and majestic style. There are many dogs there that can follow you along and be aware as well. Several days later I heard some tourist was even bitten.

Small parking at the top and nothing inside the walls. No real reason to drive or walk to the top. Looks best from the main road.

Inside the museum was very interesting with local history in the permanent show and then the other half of the museum was of Georgian historical art which was amazing but this was a temporary display. We paid 5 gel and it was definitely worth having a look around but it isn’t really suit for young children. Overall worth a visit if you in the small city.

In the heart of Telavi you will find the Batonitsikhe Fortress, the residence of the Kakhetian kings in the 17th and 18th centuries with its impressive natural stone walls. Within its walls are the Telavi Historical Museum and the Persian-style palace of King Erekle II.

Although it is placed in the center of the city, being on the fortress's walls makes you think you are at the edge of it. It would be nice if there were any trees placed in the inner space of the fortress, what will give you a shadow in a hot sunny day. There is a museum right in the center of the fortress, don't forget to visit it!

A place to visit in Telavi. Also beautiful by night.

Great place to learn about Georgian history and its King the Erekle II. I would recommend to take a tour guide here.

Somehow several places were locked and very shady woman standing near church inside 😒

Loved the museum inside the fortress it is nice place to visit for sure.

Cozy park, a lot of benches, beautiful plants and a restaurant nearby. They are still in the process of renovating some part of it. it's very accessible from the city center as from the bottom part you can't directly reach the place. In any case, it's worth the visit.

Beautiful panoramic view of Alazani Valley and Caucasus Mountains

Nice and peaceful place to chill while looking over a beautiful view.

Very beautiful view and landscapes .. trees flowers.. refreshing walk indeed

Needs more development of infrastructure and attractions...same 😉

Lovely place to relax ,with a great view on the mountains.

Great view

Small place but with very nice people and farmers

We love Telavi very much. It's a great place, a great small town with a medieval touch. This city is located quite high, its center is located at an altitude of about 720 meters from sea level. About 11-12 years ago, the center, the historical part of the city, was beautifully and qualitatively restored. This is a fairly large area. But this particular place around today's bazaar (a retail market for food and other goods) is simply extremely unpleasant, unsettled and out of date. Yes, you can buy a lot of things there, delicious food and other things, but still this place is bad. It needs a major update. Private cars depart from the adjacent place to the capital, to Tbilisi. They seat four passengers in the car. Each seat now to Tbilisi costs 10 GEL. It must be said here that their passenger cars that were parked there are all designed for a maximum of two passengers in the back. And these drivers put three people in there. This is unacceptable and bad. Although it is clear that this is done because of the economically poor state of the country, the drivers and passengers.

Authentic bazaar with delicious vegetables and fruits, spices and cheeses, Georgian delicacies and beautiful people.

You can find here almost everything you need with fair price

Perfect place for walking and small shopping. Vegetable and fruits, spices, cheese ....i think all from local and bio quality. Tomatoes are amazing tasty in All Georgia. People are everywhere helpfull.

A fantastic busy market with plenty of produce for sale and an experience to remember. We purchased mainly snack food - "snickers" and nuts and dried fruit, but you could have got almost anything.

The place you go to buy local farmer’s products from fruits and vegetables to home eggs and smoked meet.

For me a place for meeting people with best spices, cheese, churchkhela, vegetables and fruits.

Nice and clean rustic interior with very delicious food . Totally authentic Georgian cuisine. Service was kind of slow . Menu has tremendous choices . Outdoor sitting as well as inside main dining area . I would go again when I will visit Telavi.

Telavi is a sweet little city. This is a former royal city, a historical, glorious city. I love it so much. This restaurant is in a great location. They have a nice courtyard. There are two floors there. Sometimes there are a lot of people there and sometimes it is very uncrowded and quiet. They cook well there. We liked all the dishes. The service staff is good. The last time we were there, there were a lot of visitors, but our order was brought pretty quickly. The prices there are not very high, quite reasonable.

Visit this restaurant as jg right next to the holiday inn with a big terrace. Services are ok, could be a bit slow when they are busy. Bbq pork was super good!!!! All in My belly very quickly

Everything is very tasty. Here you can taste a variety of Georgian dishes. Good location and good service.

The only thing that was good day was hachapuri: The rest was horrible: 1) they cooked in the wrong way 2 meals: the only that was in the pot was cold even though you have to cook it in the pot. So they pre-cooked it instead of cooking in the pot and it was still frozen when it was served. 2) in another mean they have used the wrong cheese, it was too salty, very salty, it was almost impossible to eat 3) we have asked for the homemade lemonade - and I have asked if it was sweet or not(I do not drink sweet drinks), the waiter said that it is not sweet but it is sweet. 4) the wine was impossible to drink, because it was the cheapest wine they could bring And !!!!!!!!! 5) they brought a bill with a 5% (yes, just 5%) discount Their excuse was that it was too busy and they brought extra chefs. And that’s it. 6) And the waiter has charged us the full price!!!!!! When I came to talk to the manager - the owner rejected to talk to us and service manager has not apologized. The worst experience ever. Don’t come! There are so many other places with amazing food in Georgia. Just not this one.

I put four stars only because of lack of some dishes thzt were mentioned in the menu. Otherwise it was perfect from the very beginning at the entrance. All dishes were tasty, their red Saperavi is out of all compliments

The food was actually great and the place beautiful, but spoiled but the service. Servers act like if they are doing you a favor, definitely not nice and won’t be coming back. It’s a shame because the restaurant is actually nice

We waited 20 minutes for the order. Soup and salad arrived half an hour later. An hour later, we checked, our other orders are not coming, I asked for the bill. They couldn't bring the account in 15 minutes. Few waiters. One of the places I said I would never go to again.

Nice place to have dinner in Telavi. Tasty Georgian food, good athmoshere, excellent lokation near the palace, beautiful terrace.

Beautiful restaurant with fantastic food and large choice of wines. Very affordable prices and delicious.

entered the restaurant. the waiter met us and gave us a menu. We sat and chose what we would order. we called the waiter and voiced our order. ONLY after that he announced that payment is only in cash... shock!!! I have never seen anything like this anywhere in Georgia. in the end, we just left and had a delicious meal at another restaurant

Good affordable Local food served in a lovely terrace

The restaurant is located in a great place with a spectacular view. The food is good and the prices are cheap compared to Tbilisi. Overall, I don't recommend going there in winter. Last time I visited (November) inside was quite cold; they did not have hot water. However, I recommend going at spring and summer 🌞 homemade lemonade is 👍🪄

If you sit at the outside table without entering the inner space, then this place will seem to you just a modern casual café. Sweets and hot drinks are usually ordered there. These drinks are not high-end. Sweets too. The service staff are quite young people. In general, nothing outstanding. The atmosphere seems to be not bad there. They have a bar inside, but we haven't tried it in business. So, I don't want to judge that. I think the prices are high.

They cheated us. They have a different menu for tourists. i really don't recommend to go that places. I came to Georgia because they have really good hospitality but this kind of touristic restaurant show Georgia not good.

Delicious food and good environment. Prices are not very high. Keep in mind that thera are a lot of items in menu which actually not present 🤷‍♂️

Second time in a row here. Really close to our homestay( hotel top floor). Good pricing and selection of food. Dining options inside and outside.

Average food and prices but nice and attentive staff. Khachapuri imeruli rather dry and with little cheese, would not recommend.

Lovely place, but not really good service. I've ordered vegetable salad with walnut, bit it came to me without, then the waiter suggest me some bread to my soup, but unfortunately i end my dinner without it🤷🏿‍♂️ But in the bill salad was with walnut and for bread i also paid. That's a pity, but tomorrow we will definitely choose another place. P.S. the girl waitress was very polite and professional.thanks her for that😉

Good quality of local kitchen and helpful staff. I and my husband order: - lamb soup (12 gel) - mushrooms with georgian cheese (10 gel) - pancakes (7 gel) - fruit tea (2 gel) - bottle of water (1 gel) - bread (2 gel) - orange fresh juice (2 pieces - 14 gel) - food container (2 pieces - 1 gel) Total (including tips) - 53.9 gel (20$) Also we took away food and fed our friends 🥰

Bravo for making one of the most complicated menus I’ve ever seen. Most of everyone is on their phones hanging out so our drinks were never delivered. There are better places to be honest. Go to then instead.

Do not go to this place. The pictures on the menu do not correspond to the reality. I ordered meal with mushrooms that came only with little slices of fat and nerves swinging on a disgusting creamy sauce. Probably trying to hide the poor quality of the meat. My brother ordered smoked pork that was boiled...no comment. To be avoided.

Quite a nice place with a lot of options. I really enjoyed my lunch there. Travellers can charge their devices from the electric plugs under the tables. Employees are kind and professional. They have plenty of room inside and outside. Both the place itself and the tables are clean. I would definitely revisit this place if I pass by again.

We ran into this restaurant by accident en we were very much surprised. Great (Georgian) food, good service (by Ilia) and nice athmosphere (specially outside). Price to quality ratio is excellent. Or: value for money! Eat here when in Tevali.

Very good service, very good food. The employees are professional, Henrick was our waiter, he assisted us during our dinner, he recommended the best food and wine and he speaks english. A must try when visiting Telavi

Nice and clean rustic interior with very delicious food . Totally authentic Georgian cuisine. Service was kind of slow . Menu has tremendous choices . Outdoor sitting as well as inside main dining area . I would go again when I will visit Telavi.

Telavi is a sweet little city. This is a former royal city, a historical, glorious city. I love it so much. This restaurant is in a great location. They have a nice courtyard. There are two floors there. Sometimes there are a lot of people there and sometimes it is very uncrowded and quiet. They cook well there. We liked all the dishes. The service staff is good. The last time we were there, there were a lot of visitors, but our order was brought pretty quickly. The prices there are not very high, quite reasonable.

Visit this restaurant as jg right next to the holiday inn with a big terrace. Services are ok, could be a bit slow when they are busy. Bbq pork was super good!!!! All in My belly very quickly

Everything is very tasty. Here you can taste a variety of Georgian dishes. Good location and good service.

The only thing that was good day was hachapuri: The rest was horrible: 1) they cooked in the wrong way 2 meals: the only that was in the pot was cold even though you have to cook it in the pot. So they pre-cooked it instead of cooking in the pot and it was still frozen when it was served. 2) in another mean they have used the wrong cheese, it was too salty, very salty, it was almost impossible to eat 3) we have asked for the homemade lemonade - and I have asked if it was sweet or not(I do not drink sweet drinks), the waiter said that it is not sweet but it is sweet. 4) the wine was impossible to drink, because it was the cheapest wine they could bring And !!!!!!!!! 5) they brought a bill with a 5% (yes, just 5%) discount Their excuse was that it was too busy and they brought extra chefs. And that’s it. 6) And the waiter has charged us the full price!!!!!! When I came to talk to the manager - the owner rejected to talk to us and service manager has not apologized. The worst experience ever. Don’t come! There are so many other places with amazing food in Georgia. Just not this one.

I put four stars only because of lack of some dishes thzt were mentioned in the menu. Otherwise it was perfect from the very beginning at the entrance. All dishes were tasty, their red Saperavi is out of all compliments

The food was actually great and the place beautiful, but spoiled but the service. Servers act like if they are doing you a favor, definitely not nice and won’t be coming back. It’s a shame because the restaurant is actually nice

We waited 20 minutes for the order. Soup and salad arrived half an hour later. An hour later, we checked, our other orders are not coming, I asked for the bill. They couldn't bring the account in 15 minutes. Few waiters. One of the places I said I would never go to again.

Nice place to have dinner in Telavi. Tasty Georgian food, good athmoshere, excellent lokation near the palace, beautiful terrace.

Beautiful restaurant with fantastic food and large choice of wines. Very affordable prices and delicious.

entered the restaurant. the waiter met us and gave us a menu. We sat and chose what we would order. we called the waiter and voiced our order. ONLY after that he announced that payment is only in cash... shock!!! I have never seen anything like this anywhere in Georgia. in the end, we just left and had a delicious meal at another restaurant

Good affordable Local food served in a lovely terrace

The restaurant is located in a great place with a spectacular view. The food is good and the prices are cheap compared to Tbilisi. Overall, I don't recommend going there in winter. Last time I visited (November) inside was quite cold; they did not have hot water. However, I recommend going at spring and summer 🌞 homemade lemonade is 👍🪄

Amazing place, very good service. She explained us everything we wanted to know about the food and gave us good recommendations! Many greeting from Germany and tiny Denmark ❤️💛

Very nice place with great service and delicious food. The house white is great and all of the chicken dishes and kinkali are yummy! Highly recommended! 😋

Fantastic Georgian food, truly great service , very hospitable owner. And real working fireplace! Definitely recommend.

Excellent food, beautiful place, great service.

We ordered khinkali and odjakhuri, it was very tasty and their wine was incredible too. When they cook khinkali you can come take a look at the process, this is priceless for tourists. The waiters were very polite and spoke English. This place is way nicer to the one next door and is not so overpriced.

Really nice food and genuinely friendly smiling staff. Had great food and a fun time with giggles. A must go to if you are here.

Charming place with a lovely garden and nice views of the fortress, traditional houses, the valley and mountains. The food was very tasty.

I love Doli! If you're looking for some authentic, high quality traditional Georgian food, this is the place to go. The ambiance is spectacular and the staff are very kind. Salo was a wonderful waitress, and she gave the perfect recommendations :). Thanks for the yummy dinner

Doli is a cozy small restaurant with great food. We enjoyed the khachapuri, khinkali, buffalo kebab and georgian salad. Also good variety of wines available. Prices are a bit on the higher end for Georgia. Definitely worth a visit if you are around Telavi.

Best in Telavi. Fantastic food and fantastic staff

Food is tasty, but it comes in a small portion as other people commented here. But worse than that, they charge around 18% of service fee. I’ve never seen this in any other restaurant in Georgia. It looks like a tourist trap.

Super experience in this restaurant. Before entering, the distinguished style of the building caught my attention. Once inside I was welcomed by a motivated staff who gave me their undivided attention and made themselves available to show me around both the hotel and the restaurant. After sitting down at the table I was surprised by the menu, all local food (kaheti) with local products (as I was later informed by the staff). I had "Chikhirtma" and "doli bread" (home made), and for dessert "Sweet Plov". My opinion: everything was perfect. They made my lunch a very good experience that I will surely remember. Thank you!!

Very cosy and nice place. Exceptionally good service. There are not many places in Georgia where you will have such delicious traditional tomato salad with sunflower oil with “Guda” cheese. As a main dish, I tried delicious pork Mtsvadi. As for dessert, waitress recommended “khalva ice-cream” and I am happy that I took her recommendation into account- it was super tasty! Wine: Goderdzishvili Cellar, Rkatsiteli, amber dry!

Just what we needed! Modern Georgian food and natural wine. We had a bit of everything, both vegetables and meat. Best was the cauliflower, beets and beans. But everything was great. Food was served stylish and rustic, and the atmosphere in the small restaurant was great. Service was very friendly and knowledgeable when it came to the wine list. If you are planning on going to Telavi this should be on your list of things to experience.

I would give 6 stars to everything! Must go! The food is amazing.

Nestled in the heart of Telavi, this cozy restaurant offers a delightful fusion of traditional flavors with modern elements that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with warmth and hospitality from the friendly staff, setting the tone for a memorable dining experience. The menu is a culinary journey through Georgia's rich gastronomic heritage, featuring a mouthwatering selection of traditional dishes expertly prepared with a contemporary flair. Each dish is a testament to the chef's dedication to quality and authenticity, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor. Whether you're craving classic Georgian cuisine or eager to explore new culinary horizons, this restaurant has something for everyone. From hearty khachapuris to innovative takes on local favorites, every dish is a celebration of Georgia's vibrant culinary traditions. Pair your meal with a selection from their well-curated wine list, showcasing the finest wines from the region. The attentive staff are more than happy to offer recommendations to complement your meal perfectly. Overall, this restaurant is a hidden gem in Telavi, offering a truly unforgettable dining experience that is not to be missed. Whether you're a local or just passing through, make sure to pay a visit and discover the magic for yourself.

It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming. Amazing wines, food and service.Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations. probably best in Telavi.

salad was amazing house wine average. i waited a lot and got both my dishes at the same time meat and a soup. soup was tasty buffalo was dry

Super disappointed in service and quality of food here.. we were two, instead of placing us on table for 4 (there was many free tables), they placed us in lounge area of hotel with tiny unstable sofa table. We ordered grilled vegetables, grilled pork with sacebeli sauce and wine. Vegetables were good even considering that some pieces of pepper were burned at all. We got pork, the waiter was gonna bring sacebeli for pork and disappeared. In 5 minutes we went to them and asked for sauce and only after we got it, when pork was already getting cool. About pork: out of 10 pieces about 3 pieces were meat, others - bones and fat, impossible to cut, impossible to chew. Also impossible to call for any waiter - they just don't notice guests asking for them. Hungry. We won't come back

The worst experience I’ve had recently. Bread (Shoti) - It was very dry and hard, almost impossible to chew. Salad - cucumbers were bitter, very small portion Ojakhuri - Just frees mixed with some onion, not a real Ojakhuri at all! Tomato sauce - what a shame Pork Mtsvadi - small portion, half of it hard to chew or bone. Kababi - small portion, not worth it but still better than the others. At least wine was okay. All in all, not recommended.

Very cozy and homy ambience, professional service, fresh and delicious dishes, wide choice of Georgian alcoholic drinks, great location, not pricey.

Great place. We tried their kababi and pizza. Both were great. We tried their cheese cake, which was delicious. They also have a great wine selection. Overall, 9/10

Food was very tasty (Mtsvadi was amazing)🤤🤤🤤 Also they have great Georgian wine 🍷

The Restaurant in one sight appears a highest class, because of cleanness and perfect interior. and four stars I mark only because of this. But in reality Georgian meals are not so good, especially khinkali has a very strange unpleasant taste

If you have patience then go here, if you speak Georgean language - you will be pretty satisfied with the service. Tonight I came here for dinner with my mom and my husband and we had none of above. After about 40 minutes and only two tables including ours occupied we were able to place our order. Food was great! Tomato salad, kebabs and khinkali we were pleasantly surprised how tasty the food was. However communication with the wait staff was especially difficult. I wish I spoke Georgian language.