Georgian alphabet looks impossible but most young people in vera and old town speak english. Restaurants often have english menus but learn essentials: khachapuri (cheese bread), khinkali (dumplings), mtsvadi (grilled meat).

Gamarjoba means hello, madloba means thank you. At machakhela on barnovi street pointing at menu items works fine - servers are super patient with pronunciation struggles and will help you order the classic 10 khinkali combo.

Google translate camera feature translates georgian text in real time - absolute lifesaver for street signs around rustaveli metro station and menus when you're stuck in sololaki backstreets.