Academy is one of the special Tbilisi restaurants located off a central street but still relatively hidden. The clientele is mostly tourists who’ve stumbled upon the place, mixed with a handful of local regulars. Academy boasts a lovely internal courtyard, cozy décor, and a friendly atmosphere that is not always in line with the attitude of the servers and owners...

The food is good, with a vaguely European menu, and relatively well priced for such a central location. The interior is lined with rustic bricks and lit with warm, antique-vibe lamps. It’s a nice place to stop before or after a visit to the Museum of Modern Art, plus they often have live music in the evenings.