A bright space with white wood flooring, large round tables, palm branches and neat chandeliers. Choose a seat by the "French" window, and you'll feel less like you're indoors and more like you're in a botanical garden.

Despite the upscale setting, guests feel right at home.

Sitting right out in nature is a pleasure too — Alubali has a summer terrace.

Waiters take orders promptly and bring them out within a reasonable time. The menu celebrates classic Georgian cuisine, shaped over centuries, which the cooks successfully give a contemporary touch.