Food on wheels? Online delivery services are booming in Tbilisi – you can now get food and drinks delivered online from almost every restaurant in the city. The business is dominated by Glovo, Wolt and Bolt Food. Which is the best food delivery service in Tbilisi? We answer this and more in the following guide.
General information about food delivery in Tbilisi
To order food online, all you need is a Georgian phone number and a smartphone or computer. You download the app from Glovo, Wolt or Bolt Food, search directly for food or just zap the offer of a restaurant. The desired food and drinks are placed in the shopping cart and the order is placed – optionally you can pay in cash, by debit or credit card or via Google Pay or Apple Pay. International credit cards work with all providers. The order is delivered by car, bike or scooter in a maximum of 45 minutes (possibly later at peak times) – I was even surprised once by a guy on a monobike, I hope he’s still alive, the streets of Tbilisi are a bit wild.
Best online food delivery in Tbilisi
Unfortunately, after thousands of orders, I can say that none of the three delivery services in Tbilisi is really perfect and I’ve had to deal with every one of them. In the end, everything usually works out. The delivery services in Tbilisi are usually very cheap for the end customer. If you use the premium subscription (from 10 GEL per month), all orders are even free – from an order value of 15 GEL for food and usually from 20 or 30 GEL for supermarket items, electronics, fashion, books, records and so on.
Wolt delivery service in Tbilisi
Wolt is particularly useful for expats and tourists, as both the web version and the app are 95% available in English. Wolt is a delivery service that brings food, groceries and other products from restaurants and stores directly to your home or office. You can order easily and conveniently via the Wolt app or website.
- 😋Selection of food, drinks and goods: 8 out of 10
- 🚕Reliability of the delivery service: 7 out of 10
- 🏆Promotions and discounts: 7 out of 10
- 🤙English-speaking delivery staff: 4 out of 10
- 💸Free deliveries through Premium Subscription: 10 out of 10
The premium program called Wolt+ costs 12.99 GEL per month and enables free deliveries from a fair minimum order value. This is particularly worthwhile for supermarkets, as you can order up to 10 kg per order and therefore benefit from cheaper offers and usually get a better deal than if you go shopping yourself.
Glovo delivery service in Tbilisi
Glovo has an equivalent offer to Wolt, but unfortunately the offers are not translated for all stores and restaurants. The app’s automatic translation function does not always work – there are even limitations with auto translate in the browser. Nevertheless, it is worth using the Glovo delivery service in Tbilisi, as you can also find supermarkets such as Fresco and many restaurants that are not represented on Wolt.
- 😋Choice of food, drinks and goods: 8 out of 10
- 🚕Reliability of the service: 8 out of 10
- 🏆Promotions and discounts: 6 out of 10
- 🤙English-speaking staff: 4 out of 10
- 💸Free deliveries through Premium Subscription: 9 out of 10
With the Glovo Prime premium program, you get unlimited free deliveries for 9.9 GEL per month at no extra charge. This makes the offer definitely worthwhile, as you can also access cheaper offers from Carrefour and Fresco without having to lug the items home yourself.
Bolt Food delivery service in Tbilisi
The offer of the cab app of the same name is somewhat limited and is still restricted to restaurants. On the plus side, many restaurants are listed here that are not available on Glovo and Wolt. A major advantage of Bolt Food in Tbilisi is that deliveries can be reliably made even in bad weather.
- 😋Selection of food, drinks and goods: 5 out of 10
- 🚕Reliability of the service: 9 out of 10
- 🏆Promotions and discounts: 7 out of 10
- 🤙English-speaking staff: 6 out of 10
- 💸Free deliveries through Premium Subscription: 0 out of 10
Unlike the other two delivery services in Tbilisi, there is no premium subscription for free deliveries here. Nevertheless, there are many promotions that offer free delivery. The delivery fees from 1.99 GEL are relatively cheap, Glovo scores particularly well for the punctuality and reliability of their service.
What products can be delivered in Tbilisi by Wolt, Glovo and Bolt Food?
Beyond food and drink, the delivery landscape in Tbilisi is a paradise. In addition to supermarket items, almost all pharmacies deliver. You can also order electronic goods online from Zoommer as well as tools, building materials and household supplies from Clean House and Gorgia. Almost all snap stores are represented on Glovo and Wolt, so you’ll be well stocked for the next party.
- 🧸Toys and gifts
- 📚School supplies and stationery
- 🍀Plants and fertilizer
- 💨CBD products and e-cigarettes
- 👔Clothing and textiles
- 🥊Small furniture and decoration
Order cigarettes online in Tbilisi?
A little insider tip… You wake up completely hungover after a Georgian Supra and don’t know whether it was the wine or ChaCha that did you in. It is not legally possible to order cigarettes or other tobacco products, but the supermarkets Spar, Europrodukt and others use a loop hole. You can buy a so-called, meaningless “pack” for 10 GEL, enter your preferred brand in the comment function when ordering and the cigarettes will be delivered to your home, it’s as simple as that. This also works for nicotine-containing e-cigarettes.
Criticism of the delivery services in Tbilisi
As great as it may be to have any nonsense delivered to your home, there are of course also important points of criticism. All of the services charge the cooperating restaurants outrageous commissions. Some restaurants have to pay up to 35% of the order value per delivery. For small or family-run restaurants in particular, this is sheer horror. Of course, you should also consider the impact on the environment.
Our honest conclusion on delivery services in Georgia
As already mentioned, Georgia is a paradise for shoppers because you can have pretty much anything delivered directly to your home without any complications. This can be particularly helpful if you need drinks or heavy items and don’t have your own vehicle. All in all, you even save a lot of money if you use the premium subscriptions Wolt+ and Glovo Prime. Nevertheless, you should also think about the environment and not order from the small restaurant around the corner, as the commissions for the service are simply insane.
Frequently asked Questions about Food Delivery in Tbilisi
Yes, all major delivery services in Tbilisi (Wolt, Glovo, Bolt Food) accept international credit cards as well as Google Pay and Apple Pay.
In addition to food and drinks, the services in Tbilisi also deliver food, electronics, medicines, household goods, clothing, toys and even CBD products.
Cigarettes cannot be ordered directly, but some supermarkets offer “packages” where you can specify the desired brand in the comments.
Delivery fees vary depending on the provider and distance. Wolt and Glovo offer premium subscriptions for free deliveries, while Bolt Food has low fees starting from 1.99 GEL.
Delivery services charge restaurants high commissions, which is particularly difficult for small businesses. There are also concerns about the environmental impact of delivery trips.
