Restaurant of the Year: How Lyulya-Lyubya Became One of Perm's Top Gastronomic Projects

Where to eat in Perm if you want not just a tasty dinner but a real gastronomic journey? Many residents of the city answer this question the same way — «Lyulya-Lyubya». The Georgian restaurant, inspired by the culture and traditions of Georgia, was named «Restaurant of the Year» by the 59.RU People«s Award and has become one of the city»s most prominent gastronomic projects in just a few years.

Here, guests are welcomed like old friends, and an ordinary dinner turns into a real feast with toasts, music, dancing, and lively conversation. At «Lyulya-Lyubya», guests don«t stare at their phones; they talk, laugh, listen to stories, and become part of the festive atmosphere.

Since opening, the restaurant has earned recognition from guests and the professional community. In addition to being named «Restaurant of the Year» by the 59.RU People«s Award, the project entered the top 100 best new restaurant concepts in Russia, became a laureate of the national award «Palm Branch of Restaurant Business», received a bronze medal at the All-Russian Culinary and Service Olympiad «Legend», and won six Restaurant Guru awards, including «Best Restaurant», «Best Service», and «Best Atmosphere».

History Inspired by Georgia

Before opening the restaurant, the team spent several years traveling around the regions of Georgia, studying local traditions, getting acquainted with family recipes and the culture of hospitality. Thus, the idea emerged to create in Perm not just a place with Georgian cuisine, but a space where one can feel the warmth of a Georgian home.

The restaurant opened on 9 August 2023. Before that, the chefs prepared thousands of khinkali, khachapuri, and lula kebab, perfecting recipes and shaping the foundation of the future menu. The result was a modern Georgian cuisine that combines traditions with authorial touches.

Why «Lyulya-Lyubya»

The name of the project was born during the team«s trip to Georgia. On the journey, the restaurant»s creators tried a lula kebab prepared in a small mountain village. They were impressed not only by the taste of the dish but also by the attitude of the people who made it with genuine care, warmth, and cordiality.

Thus, two parts of the name emerged. «Lyulya» became a symbol of one of the iconic dishes of Georgian cuisine and the restaurant«s gastronomic calling card. And «Lyubya» — a reflection of the project»s main philosophy: here, they welcome guests, cook dishes, tell stories, make toasts, sing songs, and create an atmosphere you want to return to—all with love.

Classics and Author«s Cuisine

The restaurant«s menu features traditional Georgian dishes: khinkali, khachapuri, pkhali, eggplant rolls, dolma, shashlik, kharcho, chashushuli, and ojakhuri. A special place is held by the signature lula kebab, which was recognized as the best in the city by Restaurant Guru.

Also offered are author«s items: Far Eastern khinkali with Kamchatka crab, tom yum khachapuri with scallop and shrimp, dolma kebab, lamb braised in Tsinandali wine, giant airy cheburek with cherry and ice cream, and khachapuri with strawberry, hazelnut, and Nutella.

The summer menu is supplemented with dishes featuring modern combinations: okroshka with matsoni or kvass, eggplant with hummus, salad with strawberry and tiger prawns, Ajarian mussels in Tsinandali wine, fried suluguni with white cherries, khinkali with cherry, and crème brûlée with Abkhazian apricot.

Attention is also paid to drinks: homemade lemonades, iced teas and signature cocktails to lift the spirits, and homemade infusions complement the summer gastronomic concept.

Here Dinner Becomes an Event

At «Lyulya-Lyubya», it«s not just about food but emotions. Guests are greeted with fruits, nuts, and homemade drinks, they make ringing toasts throughout the day, tell legends about traditional dishes, play various games, and even dance for guests and sing songs with the whole hall.

The interior supports this idea: pomegranate trees, a five-meter oak wine cabinet, hand-painted dishware, an open kitchen, and traditional clay qvevri create the feel of a cozy Georgian courtyard.

Behind the project«s success are the people — a team that every day creates an atmosphere of hospitality and attention to guests. Here, they are convinced: a restaurant begins not only with the kitchen and interior but with the attitude toward people.

That is why «Lyulya-Lyubya» has become more than a restaurant for many: for some, it is a place for family celebrations; for others, a meeting with friends; and for city visitors, an opportunity to get acquainted with modern Georgian cuisine and feel true hospitality.

Georgian restaurant «Lyulya-Lyubya»,
Perm, 73a Petropavlovskaya Street;
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