A Design Guide to Tbilisi, Curated by Rooms Studio Co-Founder Nata Janberidze

P.S. This month, we're partnering with Rooms Studio and Paris-based Services Continu for Cold Warm, a solo exhibition by Rooms studio conceived by Nata Janberidze. Exploring the relationship between objects, materials, and memory, the exhibition brings together furniture and fragments of interiors, and will also debut Marks of Time, a new rug collection created with cc-tapis.

THE DETAILS Where: Services Continu, 6 Rue Pecquay, Paris When: Oct. 21-Nov. 7, Tues.-Sat., 11 AM-7 PM

Rooms Studio · Tbilisi

Rooms Studio

I spend almost every day here, as it's my workplace. Our studio is set in a 19th-century building, with high ceilings and airy spaces furnished with limited-edition furniture collections. We also have a beautiful wooden balcony overlooking the city.

Marjanishvili · Tbilisi

Tbilisi Metro Stations

Tbilisi's old metro stations are fascinating examples of Soviet-era architecture, with beautiful stonework, monumental geometry, and unexpected decorative details. I particularly love Marjanishvili Metro Station for its sculptural architecture and restrained decoration. There's a beautiful balance between its monumental forms and minimal details.

Bank of Georgia HQ park · Tbilisi

Bank of Georgia Headquarters

Formerly the Ministry of Highway Construction, this building is one of my favorite examples of Georgian Soviet Modernism. I love its bold geometry and the way the structure seems to float above the landscape. There's something both monumental and surprisingly delicate about it.

Tbilisi State Academy of Arts · Tbilisi

Tbilisi State Academy of Arts

The historic interiors are a beautiful mix of Persian Qajar, Baroque, and late Neoclassical styles, dating primarily to the 19th century. I especially love the Mirror Hall.

Blueberry Nights · Tbilisi

Blueberry Nights Hotel

A lovely place to stay, with dreamy, cinematic interiors that offer a surreal escape from the lively atmosphere of Chovelidze Street.

Giorgi Chitaia Open Air Museum of Ethnography · Tbilisi

Giorgi Chitaia Open Air Museum of Ethnography

For those visiting Tbilisi without time to explore Georgia's countryside, I recommend the Open Air Museum of Ethnography. It brings together original houses from different regions of the country, offering a glimpse into Georgian vernacular architecture, traditional interiors, materials, and ways of living.

Mafshalia · Tbilisi

Mafshalia

This classic Georgian restaurant feels like it belongs to another era, with walls covered in white plaster reliefs depicting fairy-tale-like scenes and motifs. A curious experience and a fun place to visit.

Rita’s Passage · Tbilisi

Rita’s Passage

Located in Tbilisi's historic Wine Factory, Rita's Passage is a new gathering place from Tina Asatiani that brings together contemporary Georgian art, food, natural wine, and music. I love its relaxed atmosphere, where art feels like part of everyday life. Music is an essential part of the experience, and it's become a meeting point for artists, locals, and visitors curious about Tbilisi's contemporary culture.

Kancellaria Natural Wine Bar · Tbilisi

Kancellaria Wine Bar

I love Kancellaria’s cozy interior and outdoor space on the historic Ingorokva Street. The menu offers something different from traditional Georgian cuisine, with flavors that take me somewhere else, alongside a lovely selection of natural Georgian wines.

Meteor Studio · Tbilisi

Meteor Studio

I love bringing guests from abroad to Meteor Studio to experience a different side of Tbilisi's nightlife. Set within a remarkable historic building, with interiors reinterpreted by its owner, Temo Machavariani, it's a great spot for pre-party drinks and dancing.

Ninia’s Garden · Tbilisi

Ninia’s Garden

A lovely place for dinner, with both indoor and outdoor seating in summer. The menu mixes Georgian and European cuisine, and the food is really delicious.

Keto & Kote · Tbilisi

Keto & Kote

Just below our studio, this is my favorite place to bring guests after a visit to Rooms Studio. The contemporary Georgian food is delicious, and I love sitting outdoors.

WAREHOUSE at Stamba · Tbilisi

WAREHOUSE at Stamba

My go-to everyday gathering spot in the neighbourhood, with a relaxed atmosphere and familiar faces.

Old Tbilisi · Tbilisi

The Streets of Tbilisi

I think the best way to experience Tbilisi is on foot, wandering through the streets of the old city and discovering its hidden courtyards and historic building entrances. I particularly love walking through the Vera, Sololaki, Plekhanov, and Mtatsminda districts.