The short version
Racha has its own kitchen — distinct even within Georgia. We cook it the way it's cooked here: slowly, seasonally, with local produce and our own preserves. Most of what reaches your plate was grown, raised, or made nearby.
Dishes to look for
Chiora ham
Racha's famous cured ham, air-dried in the mountain climate — the dish the region is known for across Georgia.
Lobiani
Warm bean-filled bread, a Rachan staple. We also serve it with Chiora ham.
Khachapuri
Georgia's beloved cheese bread, baked fresh with our local Chiora cheese.
Pkhali board
Beetroot, spinach, and eggplant pkhali with cornbread (mchadi) — a colourful spread of vegetable pâtés.
Chicken shkmeruli
Chicken in a garlicky milk sauce, served with bread and sour cream.
Mtsvadi
Georgian barbecue over open coals — pork or veal, smoky and simple.
Alongside these you'll find seasonal salads, homemade bread, local cheeses, preserves, and a daily soup and dessert. You can see the full menu here.
Khvanchkara, from Racha
Racha is the home of Khvanchkara, Georgia's celebrated semi-sweet red. We serve it at our table on draft. Read more in our Khvanchkara wine guide.
How dining works
Breakfast is 20 GELper person — any breakfast dish plus tea or coffee, served 09:00–11:00. Lunch (13:00–15:00) and dinner (18:00–20:30) are à la carte; a dinner for two usually runs around 40–80 GEL depending on what you order. Dining is for overnight guests. There are several vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu, so there's plenty to choose from.
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Questions
Frequently Asked
What food does Chiora Inn serve?+
Traditional Rachan and Georgian dishes made fresh daily — Chiora ham (Racha's famous cured ham), lobiani (bean bread), khachapuri, pkhali, chicken shkmeruli, mtsvadi (barbecue), local cheeses, and seasonal produce, much of it grown or made nearby.
Is breakfast included at Chiora Inn?+
Breakfast is not included in the room rate. It's 20 GEL per person — any breakfast dish plus tea or coffee — and you can order it on arrival or book it in advance. Lunch and dinner are à la carte from our menu.
Can non-guests eat at the restaurant?+
Our restaurant serves overnight guests of Chiora Inn. We're a small family kitchen, so dining is for people staying with us.
Are there vegetarian or vegan options?+
Yes — our menu includes several vegetarian and vegan dishes, from pkhali and beans to seasonal vegetables and salads. We're a small kitchen and can't do bespoke catering, but there's plenty to choose from on the menu.
Do you serve local wine?+
Yes — including Khvanchkara, the celebrated semi-sweet red from Racha, which we serve on draft alongside other Georgian wines.
What are the restaurant's hours?+
Breakfast is served 09:00–11:00, lunch 13:00–15:00, and dinner 18:00–20:30.