I have been coming here for over 3 years, and just finished my ~8th visit. The Acharuli classic never disappoints, the compote is deliciously refreshing, and the lamb stew reminds me of home cooked comfort. And don't even get me started on the Napoleon...it's as big as it is flaky and creamy. This restaurant is part of what makes SF dining special for me: it's unique, consistent, simple, authentic, and comforting. It's nestled right across from City Lights and many live music spots, making for the perfect walk and talk, morning and evening. I've made some great memories here, and look forward to bringing friends and family visiting from out of town here to enjoy its charm and unique flavors. read more

I've been waiting to go hear forever as its one of the only spots that has a Kachapuri on the menu and I finally made it in. Long story short, its amazing and you should definitely stop by if you're in the neighborhood. Its a small place which is great because it means it feels like you're just at a friend's home. We ordered the Spinach Kachapuri (which didn't have the egg) and the mushroom dumplings. The Kachapuri is the perfect bake, with crispy flake outsides and sturdy enough to not get soggy. The blend of spinach and cheese was also very balanced. The dumplings were a surprise but in the best way. The dough wasn't gummy or anything, but steamed perfectly and the mushroom filling was so delicious. Its unlike anything I've had. We also had a red and a white wine, both on recommendations from the staff and both were great. The sneaky winner though of the meal was the Ajika sauce and the hot Ajika. Every culture has their sauces but this Ajika was something else entirely. I'll be on the lookout because its probably amazing on eggs, pasta, bread, anything lol. All in all, I highly recommend Georgian Cheese Boat. read more

Georgian Cheese Boat - Georgian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pros: location No wait Cons: unfriendly and very slow service Cups smelled read more

This was my first time trying Georgian food, and I can confidently say I'm a fan now. Everything we ordered was genuinely delicious. The standout for me was the mushroom dumplings. I was a little unsure about them at first, but they ended up being a 10 out of 10. I was honestly craving more as soon as I finished them. Of course, we had to try the Acharuli Classic cheese boat, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The staff kindly showed us how to mix and eat it, which made the experience even better. The cheese was incredibly rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. We loved it so much that we ordered another version, the Imeruli cheese pie, and it was just as good. One thing to note is that the food is very filling, especially with how cheese-heavy it is, so come hungry. The upside is that the leftovers hold up really well. I reheated mine in the oven, and it tasted almost as good as it did fresh, which was a pleasant surprise. Overall, this place completely won me over. I'm excited to come back, try more of the menu, and definitely reorder the mushroom dumplings, Acharuli Classic, and Imeruli. read more

We can NOT wait to come back and try everything off the menu. Probably our favorite cozy spot right now in the city -- LOVE Y'LL! The dolma, breads, and cheeses transformed our afternoon. read more

My bro recommend this as a unique delicious meal for our fam and did it deliver! I've never had Georgian food and am now a fan. Location is in the heart of the busy North Beach neighborhood. Loved the pink art-laden interior and friendly welcome for our party of 6. The owner was also there and he had great recommendations. We ordered a variety of the menu and highly recommend the following; -Classic cheese boat (kachapuri)- freshly baked bread, yummy rich salty cheese, an egg yolk and butter. What more can you ask for? Once you swirl them in the bread boat and take a bite, it's heaven in your mouth. Great to share or hoard to yourself. My toddler had to have the last bite. -Salad combo- refreshing colorful veggies mixed with walnuts, herbs, vinegar and garlic rolled into balls. Tasty with their fresh bread. -Kharcho (beef soup) - one of the most flavorful and delicious soups. Vibrant yet comforting on a cold day. - Shkmerui- Cornish game hen in a super tasty milky garlic sauce. - Chocolate honey cake and poached pear- both desserts were a nice yummy finish! Highly recommend trying this place for a unique authentic Georgian experience- the cheese boats are an absolute must for the carb enthusiast! read more

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My second time having Georgian food and this place came highly recommended! We came on a saturday but it got pretty busy especially since it was the same day as the St. Patty's bar crawl. I would highly recommend calling in to reserve a table in case! Drink ordered: Tarragon Georgian Soda (10/10): the color is intimidating but the flavor is so delicious! Almost herb/licorice-like even though I don't like licorice. We ended up getting 2 bottles of this since we drank it so fast from the hot weather Food ordered: Bacon Acharuli Khachapuri (7/10): comes with the egg! Score is lowered because they forgot the bacon and gave it to us after we had finished a good portion of it but it came uncooked (apparently the bacon is supposed to cook in the cheese) but since we were almost already done with it, we requested for the bacon to be cooked separately. I would opt for the classic next time and not the bacon because it already was amazing without it. If we didn't have the issue with the forgotten bacon, this would be 9/10 for me. Chicken Mtsvadi (8/10): It was pretty good but in comparison to everything else we ordered, it didn't stand out. I did enjoy the sauce it came with though! Soko Ketsze (9/10): I really liked the mushroom especially with the cheese and definitely feel like this is more like a shared appetizer. Beef Georgian dumplings (10/10): my biggest fear with these is that they're always going to somehow taste gamey but this wasn't at all! I loved the seasoning and how it's like a giant xiao long bao. I definitely would get these again and try the other flavors as well! These are a must get if you come! Georgian Chocolate Honey Cake (10/10): get this. Just make sure you get this if you love a honey cake. The chocolate makes it that much better Napoleon (9/10): soft, flakey with light cream. An absolute dream but the honey cake was my fave 100% will be coming back! read more

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I am so happy that we now have a darn good Georgian restaurant in San francisco. Chicken kabobs and Georgian catapuri we're excellent. Service could not have been better. Dining room is immaculate. Having traveled in Georgia I can assure you this is authentic. read more

Did not expect the Georgian restaurant at the North Beach among mostly Italian restaurants, but it was a pleasant surprise as we enjoyed the food a lot. Khachapuri, dumplings and Napoleon were the stars of the evening. The restaurant is small and basic, but food is good. I hope they can decorate the space over time. read more

GCB is the kind of establishment that elevates the whole city's credibility as food destination. I got a chance to try their flagship offerings -- cheese boat and dumplings, both were excellent. Highly recommend the mushroom dumplings. read more

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I stopped by on a Monday evening. Ordered the acharuli khachapuri with bacon online in advance. I was quoted 20 minutes, but it was ready in less than 15 minutes, packed in a flat pizza-like box. Staff was friendly at pickup. And the setting was inviting and had quite a bit of indoor seating available for dine-in. The cheese boat was definitely cheesy and super rich. A bit salty too, not from the bacon rather from the cheese. The bread was soft and flavorful combined with all the cheesy goodness. This was a filling dish and good for two meals. read more

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It's great to hear from you sir, and I guess it's no surprise that you're equally rude online as you are in-person. It is odd to see you reduce the entire interaction to "they brought outside beverages and refused my options" when the entire focus had been centered around our child. The drinks were never an issue. We said we'd finish it outside but needed to feed our toddler. You said no in a condescending manner, and we left. You are absolutely entitled to have whatever outside-food policy you choose. We are equally entitled to say you were rude! And after reading other reviews, it seems others have had similar experiences. Maybe try to be less hostile to your customers? Your airplane smoking analogy is astonishing. No one was asking you to compromise aviation safety, much less the safety of hundreds of customers. Moreover, we never argued with you -- we simply left after you told us your outside food policy applied to our child. Comparing our interactions with you with smoking on an airplane or being forcibly removed from a flight is truly bizarre. read more

I just came back from Georgia because of my best friend's Georgian Wedding. I wanted to try this place a short walk from my mom's house, hoping it might serve the best of the food my friend has shown me. I must say- I've tried a few Georgian places and true to its name, the Adjaruli Khachapuri (the "Georgian Cheese Boat") does not disappoint. This tasted exactly like the one from Georgia. I am so excited to try it again and show it to my friends. On the other hand, the Khinkalis were lousy. They weren't neat at all, looked hastily put together, and the meat itself was spicy for some reason, and not succulent enough. So why the 5 stars? Simply because there are almost no other Georgian restaurants in the city and I would like to support this place. I want them to give me a reason to spend more by improving the Khinkalis in the future, but I'll be back to sail the seven seas on that cheese boat, any day of the week. Bon voyage! read more

Georgian Cheese Boat - Beef Khinkali - Georgian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It hurts my heart to say it because i love so much about Georgian Cheese Boat, but it has gone downhill in quality, quantity and presentation. They used to give larger portions in their appetizer combo, especially the eggplant which is my favorite. Now there are fewer pieces of it, and the dish no longer feels like a worthy tasting of the various starters. Plus, the ratio of walnut paste to vegetable is way too heavy on the farmer, making it difficult for the eggplant and bell pepper to cut through the heavily-salted spread. Also, while it isn't a big deal, the older presentation of the combo on a wooden pedestal lent it extra charm, making the new conventional plate a letdown. The combo dish already felt like a splurge, but now it just feels unjustified. The service has never been immaculate, but it was especially tough to get our server's attention in an empty restaurant. We had to flag him down for water, to place our order and to get the bill as he was always seated at the bar facing the opposite direction. Admittedly, the pkhali are so good that they're still worth the occasional trip, but the overall experience has fallen off and Georgian Cheese Boat will have left the usual rotation. read more

Georgian Cheese Boat - Appetizer combo with eggplant rolls and pkhali - Georgian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and it didn't disappoint. We didn't have reservations, but arrived early and snagged a table, which was fortunate because they filled up pretty quickly soon thereafter. We ordered the khachapuri classic and the kebab plate. The khachapuri bread was divine - warm, fresh and just perfect. If I had to nitpick it would be that the egg was a little cold and the dish itself a bit salty. The kebab was delicious, loved the herbs and the potato wedges were really good. The plate comes with a tiny piece of lavash so we asked for extra bread. Husband also tried the Georgian beer, which while good was a bit flat. Menu had many tempting options, looking forward to returning and trying other dishes. read more

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This is my first time trying Georgian food and it was okay - the cheese boats were a bit salty. I wasn't a big fan of the Shkmeruli as the chicken was a bit dry. The Ajapsandali was really good though and I liked eating it with the kubdari. read more

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Amazing Georgian Restaurant! I'm from Russia, and I have to say-Georgian cuisine completely won me over! The khinkali were absolutely incredible: juicy, fresh, and authentic. The wine was delicious, and the uncle who served us was extremely friendly, warm, and welcoming. The whole atmosphere felt very kind and genuine. Everything was polite, fast, and super tasty. I definitely recommend visiting this restaurant-you'll enjoy every moment! read more

Georgian Cheese Boat - Hinkali - Georgian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I came here recently during Fleet Week. After walking around North Beach we decided to pop into Georgian Cheese Boat for dinner. The first thing we noticed, very Pink interior. We decided to sit by the window and people watch. My friend was interested in trying the Rkatsiteli Qeveri, a type of amber wine buried underground in an earthenware pot, some for up to 50 years. So we ordered that. Next I wanted to try their Khinkali (dumplings), but they were sold out that day. Bummer. So we got an order of the Chicken Kebab instead. Next, we got the Khachapuri which is a traditional Georgian dish of cheese-filled bread and what this restaurant is named after. Loved the cheesy khachapuri and the wine. The chicken kebab was okay, not that memorable. Would come back to try the dumplings tho. Service was okay. Located on Grant Ave between Columbus and the small Fresno Street. read more

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For our anniversary, I had been dreaming of eating khachapuri for almost a year, so we decided to celebrate at a Georgian restaurant. I highly recommend trying the Georgian beer--it was a surprise favorite for me! I usually don't enjoy beer, but this one was so good that I wanted to have it at home. Every dish we tried was delicious, and we left feeling happy and satisfied. The service was pleasantly polite. We'll definitely be back! P.S. If I had to mention a downside, it would be the lighting, which felt a bit dim. read more

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Their food was ok. Services was not. I liked their cheese boat so went there few time but last time I visited, their service went downhill. We ordered "combo" plate and it was missing tolma. So we asked why tolma is missing. Their answer was it was always like that and when I asked then why did menu said they are included in the menu, Nd of course they didn't give me straight answer and their attitude was like take it or leave it. I don't know that's how this place marking money, remove the foods even it's in the menu, but that small thing is more like a trust issue. Who knows what they put or remove in the food. Hard pass from now on. read more

Georgian Cheese Boat - Phkali spinach, phkali beets, phkali carrots, rolled egglplant, stuffed red bell pepper but no tolma - Georgian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yesterday my wife and I visited this Georgian restaurant, and to be honest, we were disappointed. My wife is a vegetarian, so she ordered khinkali with cheese, and I wanted to get lamb khinkali. But we were told that only one portion of khinkali could be ordered per table -- which seems very strange and inconvenient for guests. The cheese khinkali themselves turned out to be too salty, making them hard to eat. I'd also like to point out the adjika we ordered: it didn't resemble real Georgian adjika at all and was more like some kind of Chinese seasoning. Overall, the impression was negative. We expected authentic Georgian cuisine and hospitality, but unfortunately, we didn't get that. read more

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It's a small restaurant (hole in the wall tiny). Our server was very friendly and did a great job tending to everyone's needs (was the only server for the entire restaurant). I do suggest to come early because the place was full by 7pm on a Friday night. Everything we ate was delicious. The spinach khachipuri was awesome. You could really taste all the herbs in it. We need to come back to try other dishes. The pear soda reminded me of the soda I had when I visited Georgia many years ago. read more

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The best Georgian food I've had in the Bay Area. Which is not to say much, as there may be just a couple more Georgian restaurants... but I liked their food better than that at a fancier place. Simple casual setting, no reservations apparently. Khachapuri, "the Georgian pizza", is very popular, but there are more interesting selections in the menu. The flavors felt authentic, I'd say on the milder side, as Georgian cuisine can be much spicier. But no complaints about that, very good balance. Try explore the many walnut-based sauces. The server, Sherban, was very helpful. He also know wine well, will help navigate their interesting Georgian wine menu. read more

Delicious traditional Georgian place in the heart of San Francisco, with the only downside being the high prices. I walked here from the financial district and sat at the bar. I had some lamb khinkali, which are like the Georgian dumpling versions of xiao long bao. You could see them being handformed from behing the bar and they were pretty delicious, but so steeply priced. I wanted to order a cheese boat, but with it being over $25 for a little bread/cheese bowl, I opted to skip that and get the vegan eggplant stew to eat with the dumplings. It was served with a little bit of bread and overall, seemed like a delicious and healthy meal, albeit the portion was also a little small. I would have loved to order more, but I think if you're dining solo - this is a bit of a tough spot unless you're willing to splurge $75-100 to try multiple things, otherwise their prices really limit you to stick with just a few items. Service was fine. Overall, if you want to try some Georgian food- give this place a shot! read more

The concept of a cheese boat is my wildest dream come true. With the egg, it kind of tastes reminiscent of Cotogna's famous raviolo, which is my other favorite dish in this area. I love carbs so I also love the mashed potato dumplings. Owner was nice and explained Georgian dishes to us and his story. Ambiance is not great, more of lunch vibes than a night out, but food is fantastic (I've never had other Georgian food to compare it to tbf but I love!) read more

I loved trying different types of authentic eats and drinks from around the world. Trying what's new from certain countries that gained least amount of attention was one of my specialties that broaden my horizons. But there are times when I choose the food that looks good and taste good. Though I was out of the comfort zone, I'm still careful into what I eat and drink. Georgian Cheese Boat was one restaurant that still need more attention. Authenticity is what I expected the most in a whole new different restaurant. Phkali Beets was one of the best appetizers when it comes to amazing presentation and good quality. The heart shaped beet loaf was savory and satisfying. Spinach Khachapuri was like pizza, but in a different form. While the dough was crispy and on point, the creamy spinach with the butter in the center was delectable. Saving the best for last was the organic red pear with vanilla and chocolate cream. Looked like ice cream before they melted but it's not, this one definitely surprised me. I almost cracked the plate when I tried to split the pear in half (lol). What really tasted the difference was the Georgian wine syrup. That's what I call adventure! I highly recommend Georgian Cheese Boat for everyone who's always out of the comfort zone. There could be another Georgian restaurant somewhere throughout the Bay Area. Here in North Beach is one of the unique places you can bookmark in advance. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in SF!! Has such a home-y feel and the owner/waiter/cashier is just the best person - my friend was visiting from out of town and he connected her with his daughter that happens to live in the same city! We had a blast chatting with him. On top of that, the food is INCREDIBLE. So fresh and authentic, tastes like someone's grandma made it specifically for you. Definitely get one of the cheese boats - it's so simple, yet not like anything I've ever tasted before. We also had the Minced Kebab and Georgian Salad as recommended - what a delicious, comforting meal!! Also try the Rkatsiteli Qvevri amber wine! An affordable bottle, but so delicious. I can't wait to come back here and bring more people!! read more

Georgian Cheese Boat - Georgian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The service is surly, the decor really weird, but the food is unusual and good. We loved the cheese boat, the quail, the trout and the appetizers. read more

Got the ajapsandali (eggplant, tomato, zucchini, bell pepper, potato stew), acharuli (cheeseboat), lobio (pinto beans), beef kebab, and khinkali (dumplings), as well as some Qvevri (fermented in a clay pot underground) amber wine. The khinkali dough was a bit too thick but you can bite off the top and not eat that dough and just sip the delicious juice. The beef kebab could have been moister and more flavorful, and the acharuli cheeseboat was a bit too salty, but the lobio and ajapsandali were wonderful, and amber wine completed the meal perfectly. Overall an authentic place with good prices! read more

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Nice place and delicious food. Highly recommended. Little long time to wait. Nice atmosphere and service

First time trying Georgian food and it did not disappoint. This place is a small mom and pop shop and I almost missed it, but I saw the cheese boat as a menu outside and had to try it. To my surprise- it's better than you're thinking :) my party and I ordered a couple things - Georgian dumplings, sausage and potatoes, and a variety of the cheese boats. The waiter was kind to show us how to eat the dumplings the right way. Everything was so delicious and breaks my heart I'm too far away to come back regularly. If you are in the area, definitely check the place out- I recommend the dumplings and the cheese boat! 10/10 read more

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We went to the restaurant to try Georgian food and was instructed that we could sit anywhere. We picked a table to our liking. We reviewed the menu and ordered several dishes and wine. While sipping on the wine and waiting for the food, the server suddenly directs us in a brusque manner to change table, to a much smaller table "because he expects a lot of guests." Some more guests arrive but not so many so we couldn't had kept our table. We pointed this out to him but he insisted that we should keep the much smaller table. He offered us no compensation, such as a dessert or at least a charming smile for the discomfort and unnecessarily brusque treatment. He acted smug when we pointed out that his behavior was rude and he didn't even apologize. The food was ok but nothing earth shattering. As the name of the restaurant implies, the food is very heavy on cheese. The restaurant didn't really have any ambience that felt warm or inviting and looked like a run-of-the-mill pizzeria. We will not go back. read more

Georgian Cheese Boat - Georgian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Absolutely loved my experience at this restaurant. It's a hidden gem, tucked in between a seafood restaurant and a bar. Tasteful decorations, quiet music playing in the background. The waiter who took our order was very kind and professional. Our food was served fast, and it was absolutely delicious. So good we had to order more to go! We're definitely coming back there. read more

Georgian Cheese Boat - Classic and Chakapuli - Georgian Near Me - San Francisco, California

this food is PHENOMENAL. the classic cheese boat rocked my world, a cheese lovers absolute DREAM - gooey, umami, rich, flavorful, salty. to my surprise, not many people were there. i think some improvements to the ambiance would make this place a hit. #1: adding some music! it was dead quiet. music would help set the energy of the restaurant and fill the silence. #2: fixing the lighting. there is a large aggressive overhead lamp at the end that makes the place feel like a doctors office in the one corner. adding some interesting lamps would make the restaurant feel more sexy and ease the overall tone. the store front is already so cute so fixing the lighting to match that energy would help make customers feel more excited to hang out and eat there ! read more

Georgian Cheese Boat - Lobiani - Georgian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My sister invited me here. Really enjoyed my time here. The owner is super friendly and very personable. Had my first glass of Georgian wine (finally!) and it's really damn good. The boat is awesome, the bread is really light and crunchy. You could do a whole boat by yourself but we shared. We also got the eggplant with it and it's also really good. A good balance to the melted cheese. We originally were looking at the dumplings with the boat but the owner told us we didn't want that because it would be too much dough. Made sense to us so that's why we did the eggplant. We finished with a cream-like dessert that was also really good. Place is small and has a total comfort food feel. read more

The place is good overall. The food is authentic and our party of 5 liked everything we ordered. The service was a bit slow this and for our reservation we got only 4 seats ready and when the last person from our friend group showed up the waiter was not too helpful in fixing the problem (bringing another chair etc) because there was another reservation for 6 right next to our table. We ended up squeezing 3 people on the bench and 2 at the opposite side of the table on chairs. read more

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This was my first time trying Georgian food and it definitely won't be my last. My girlfriend and I stopped by here for a late lunch yesterday. We arrived and were around 1:30 PM and were promptly seated and given menus to order. The restaurant itself is quaint - it has a couple of small tables that can seat from 2-4 people. It's in a vibrant neighborhood and the overall atmosphere was pleasant. Our server was also friendly, efficient (I believe he was working solo), and very helpful. For our meal we got an order of the ajapsandali (veggie stew), an order of the mushroom khinkali, and a spinach cheese boat. Everything we got was solid and flavors were well balanced. My girlfriend absolutely loved the ajapsandali. It was a tomatoey stew with eggplant, carrots, potatoes and herbs. It was a minimalist dish in the best way possible - the fresh ingredients really did the heavy lifting of the flavor here. The highlight for me was the cheese boat we got. It was herby, and the type of cheese used was tangy and salty. Lastly, the mushroom dumplings were solid. The filling was earthy and had an umami flavor and the wrappers were tender. I think a condiment would've paired nicely with it but on their own they were solid too. All in all, we enjoyed our meal at Georgian Cheese Boat and I'd definitely make a stop back to try some of the meat dishes and other items in the menu. read more

Georgian Cheese Boat - Acharuli Spinach - Georgian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Fantastic, delicious, mouth watering food. I arrived early and the waitstaff was kind and welcoming. I sat peacefully at my table with a glass of amber wine and a book before my friends showed up. We ordered their chakapuli (lamb with tarragon and plum), ajapsandali (eggplant stew), and one of their cheese boats, the one with the smokey cheese on top. Other than amazing flavor, along with nice crusty bread, the food came out pipping hot. The atmosphere was lively with good conversation filled with savory foods and gooey cheese. We ended with dessert. The napoleon was nice and flakey with a sizable amount of cream. The honey cake was light and not overly sweet, but still had the flavor of the honey. And the best surprise was probably Tamari's Favorite, poached pears in wine topped with cream and mint decorated with honey and pistachios. 10/10 would go back and see myself returning often. Lovely. read more

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Owner told us our order was " too small" for 4 people I came in with 2 adults and 2 kids the kids didn't want to eat as all kids do then told us to take our business to a Russian store. And from the start was EXTREMELY rude. I was very excited to try the food out but instead got told to go to a Russian store sense we spoke Russian I'm extremely upset and disappointed probably worst experience at a restaurant and they were very disorganized. I don't recommend anyone to go to this place unless you want your day ruined and got told to take ur business to a Russian store read more

Of the Georgian food restaurants I've tried, this is my favorite. Unlike the others, it offers more variety (especially vegetarian options!), larger portions, and more affordable prices. The service is very good, and the food has perfect seasoning. The place is small but meets the basics, has ventilation, and is clean. I will definitely come back to try more of their menu. For lunch, I had: -Acharuli Khachapuri - Bacon (Classic cheeseboat with crispy bacon) -AJAPSANDALI (Vegetarian stew with eggplant, tomato, zucchini, bell pepper, potato, fresh herbs) -KHINKALI - Georgian Dumplings (mushrooms) -CHAKHOKHBILI MEATBALLS (Chicken stew meatballs in a tomato and veggie creamy sauce) -Honey cake read more

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