Our Story
Behind Sairme are cousins, bound together by one thing above all: a love for the food we grew up with.
Our restaurant carries the name of a small resort village in western Georgia, tucked into the mountains and famous for its mineral waters. It's where our grandfather was born, and where our family's story with this land begins. We named our restaurant after it because for us, Sairme isn't just a place — it's home.
Dima, our chef, learned to cook the way we all did: standing beside our grandmother in her kitchen, then later beside our mothers, watching, tasting, and slowly making the recipes our own. Nothing on our menu is invented for effect — every dish is one that has been cooked in our family for generations, carried from Sairme all the way to Pori.
We wanted to bring a piece of that world here — the warmth of a Georgian table, where every guest is treated like family, and every meal is an invitation to slow down and share something real.
Welcome to our table. Welcome to Sairme.
Discover Georgia
Exploring Our History
Georgia, nestled between the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea, boasts a rich and ancient history. Known as the birthplace of wine, its history dates back over 8,000 years. Strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia has been influenced by numerous empires, including the Romans, Persians, Byzantines, and Ottomans.In the 4th century, Georgia became one of the first nations to adopt Christianity as its official religion, a defining moment in its cultural identity. The Kingdom of Georgia reached its golden age in the 12th and 13th centuries under Queen Tamar, during which the nation flourished in the arts, architecture, and military strength. Despite repeated invasions and periods of occupation, including centuries under Persian and Ottoman rule, Georgia retained its unique language and culture. In the early 19th century, Georgia was annexed by the Russian Empire, and later, after a brief period of independence from 1918 to 1921, it was absorbed into the Soviet Union. Georgia regained its independence in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, it is known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and a strong sense of national pride.
