ODA | Georgian Cuisine Restaurant
2025 | 166 sq.m
Architects: Viktor Aurov, Ekaterina Legostaeva, Maria Soboleva, Natalia Meleshkina
Photography: Varvara Toplennikova
We were approached by the owner of the Georgian restaurant chain with a request to design a new restaurant located within a residential complex.
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However, during our initial site visit, we realized the potential to create something truly unique. This marked the beginning of a new restaurant — with its own name, design, menu, and story.
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Our main challenge was to convey the spirit of Georgia without resorting to clichés often found in other Georgian establishments. To achieve this, we conducted a deep, sensory exploration of the country’s rich and multifaceted culture, nature, and spiritual heritage in order to create a space with a distinctive atmosphere.
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It was important for us to reflect the many layers of Georgia — not only its ancient and Soviet past, but also its modern, progressive, and youthful side. This led us to the idea of a minimalist and contemporary space enriched with carefully curated elements, each carrying symbolic meaning.
The main hall and bar capture the feeling of a traditional Georgian home and communal feast. We used wood, textiles, and tactile materials in warm natural tones. The entryway wardrobe merges two eras: its form is reminiscent of modernist reliefs, while warm wood with traditional carvings pays homage to Georgia’s ancient past.
The bar is designed as a traditional wine cellar, where each bottle is displayed like a work of art, emphasizing the country’s rich winemaking heritage. The furry chairs symbolize Georgia’s sheep farming traditions — highlighting the cultural importance of wool, milk, and yarn-based crafts.
Wall impressions are a fusion of traditions, combining religious symbols and figures from Georgian temples with animals inspired by Pirosmani’s paintings and motifs from Georgian script. A golden installation in the center of the hall references icon frames, underscoring the significance of religion in Georgian life. Inside, the restroom is designed with elements inspired by ancient temples — vaulted ceilings, reliefs, and decorative finishes.
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