Rusiko

The story

Rusiko: A Taste of Georgia in Warsaw – Michelin Recommended

A Family Legacy on Wierzbowa Street

Rusiko is the story of a mother and her son. Chef Davit Turkestanishvili named his Warsaw restaurant after his mother, Rusiko, who ran the place for many years. Today, he continues her tradition, cooking the Georgian dishes he grew up with. “I am Georgian and I love to cook,” he says. “I have long dreamed of my own Georgian restaurant, where I could tell the story of my beloved Georgia through food.”

That dream became reality at ul. Wierzbowa 11, in the heart of Warsaw. Here, the kitchen focuses on the sun-ripened tomatoes, the carefully tended eggplants, and the fragrant grapevines that define Georgian cuisine. Every plate carries a memory of the Caucasus, prepared with the same care his mother once showed.

Wine from the Family Vineyard

Beyond the kitchen, Davit’s passion extends to winemaking. In the Kakheti region of Georgia, his grandfather Elizbar Turkestanishvili tended his vineyard. To honor him, the family established “Marani Elizbar 1918” – a winery that produces wine in the ancient Georgian method, fermented and aged in qvevri, large clay amphorae buried underground. “Thanks to this, the wine retains its natural aroma, color, and taste, as well as valuable health properties,” the chef explains. These wines have earned medals at Poland’s Enoexpo competition, and are available exclusively at Rusiko in Warsaw.

Michelin Recognition

In 2026, Rusiko was awarded the Michelin Recommended distinction, a testament to the authenticity and warmth of the experience. It is not a formal, hushed dining room; it is a place where the spirit of Georgia – its food, its wine, its hospitality – fills every corner. Davit also invites guests to explore his collection of antique carpets from Georgia, Persia, Afghanistan, and Central Asia, adding another layer of culture to the visit.

Whether you come for the khachapuri, the slow-cooked stews, or a glass of amber qvevri wine, Rusiko offers a genuine taste of a country that has been welcoming travelers for centuries. It is a family story, told one dish at a time.