March 5, 2026 – The prestigious ABBA Awards officially landed in Georgia today, hosting a cross-border celebration of gastronomic excellence at the Art Gallery Noblesse. In a milestone collaboration between Tan Media Group (Forbes Kazakhstan) and Forbes Georgia, the independent ranking system revealed its highly anticipated list of the Top 20 restaurants and cafés across the country.
The ceremony brought together leading figures from the regional hospitality industry to honor 20 flagship establishments. Each venue was selected through a rigorous evaluation process focusing on three core pillars: cuisine, service, and atmosphere. ### A Bridge Between Nations
Building on its established success in Kazakhstan, the ABBA Awards’ expansion into the Georgian market aims to create a transparent, expert-led benchmark. The initiative serves to strengthen the professional and culinary ties between Georgia and Kazakhstan, fostering a new level of dialogue within the international business community.
The evening transitioned from formal rankings into a vibrant community celebration, featuring unique challenges and cultural rewards:
The Air Astana Challenge: In an exciting move for food enthusiasts, Air Astana announced a creative competition. One lucky guest who visits 10 of the newly ranked Top 20 locations and documents their journey with selfies using the hashtag #ABBAAWARDSGEORGIA will win a round-trip ticket from Tbilisi to Almaty.
Artistic Dimensions: As the host venue, Art Gallery Noblesse merged fine art with fine dining by giving away three distinguished works from its private collection via a random draw, adding a prestigious layer to the night’s festivities.
