Went for dinner one evening recently, perhaps a weeknight, and we were one of a few tables. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had plenty of seating available to accommodate 6 of us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It took us a little bit to order, and the staff was very understanding and even offered some suggestions. We started with two of the "Adjaruli" Khachapuri, which is the bread bowl with cheese and a raw egg. It was so delicious, salty, cheesy, just delicious! Then for two entrees we had the two items pictured, Chakapuli and the Lula Kebab, Lamb. Everything was delicious! BYOB at this location, so be sure to bring some drinks if that's your thing, we enjoyed some wine we brought for the occasion. Staff offered a friendly, hospitable vibe where they are attentive and eager to help you navigate a cuisine that might be new to some. Enjoy! read more

Sakartvelo - Lamb Lula Kebab - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food 6/10 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere 7/10[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service 10/10 Tips: dont really need a resy unless weekend Kind of disappointed with my experience, the state was way too well done and hard to eat. Chicken was also very dry, not much flavor. The red sauce was not spicy or sweet, kind of bland The fries were the only thing I think I enjoyed unfortunately. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very much enjoyed lunch at Sakartvelo where natural light was abundant through the large front windows, service was pleasant, and the food delicious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Two of us shared: - Imeruli Khachapuri (baked dough filled with cheese) - Adjaruli Khachapuri (baked boat-shaped dough with cheese, butter, and a poached egg) which were similar in that they were carb-y, cheesy, and comforting, but also tasted (and felt) very different. Highly recommend both! I had the Lobio (red bean stew with mchadi (cornbread)) and my fellow diner had borscht. Both were delicious. Oh, and we also had Georgian sodas--I loved the pear! All together, it was too much food for a business lunch, but the leftovers were delicious when reheated that evening! Will definitely return! read more

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Anna S. and her partner treated my husband and I to dinner at Sakartvelo last month to celebrate my birthday and wow was it a treat! We shared a bunch of dishes including the: 1. Pkhali Trio: Pureed walnuts formed into balls. For this dish, we got to try 3 different flavors of pkhali - eggplant, beet and spinach. Unfortunately, this was our least favorite dish of the night. The only flavor that appealed to us was the spinach one. 2. Chkmeruli: This dish tastes a lot better than it sounds. To be honest, if not for other reviewers' recommendations, we might not have tried it. This chicken dish was cooked in milk, garlic and coriander, making the chicken incredibly flavorful and juicy. The sauce was cooked down to a creamy consistency and was very delicious. 3. Cheeseboat with steak and mushrooms: No meal at Sakartvelo is complete without a cheeseboat! We went with the steak and mushroom toppings, but there are other toppings you can choose from as well. The mushrooms were sauteed nicely. The steak, cooked to medium was delicious! The cheeseboat itself was also dangerously good. I could keep eating it. 4. Georgian barbecue: The meat was seasoned well and grilled to perfection. It was so juicy and tender. Definitely would get again. Dessert was a Napoleon Cake. Anna S. and her partner had stopped by the restaurant earlier that day to drop off cake decorations for the kitchen staff to adorn the cake with it, and they did a great job! The cake was beautiful. What a lovely surprise and the perfect ending to a wonderful dinner. I have to say Sakartvelo blew me away! The food is tasty, portions are generous, and the prices are incredibly fair. The staff was also very hospitable and sweet. Last but not least, they're BYOB! Places like this in Center City are super rare! I highly recommend checking out Sakartvelo. read more

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I trudged through snow and bitter cold to try this place with three co-workers. We all fell in love with his place after one meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Its got a clean, quaint atmosphere where you feel like you're in someone's living room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone loved the meals they ordered. We all shared a large cheese bread, and we couldn't get enough of it. The kabobs hit the spot as well. The Georgian Sauce made for a great dip for various meats and bread we tried. My co-worker needed to find out what it was called so he could try to get some for home. The Georgian Sodas made for a unique drink different than your typical Coke or tea. We all agreed we would be back again as we finished our satisfying meals. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall its a comfortable and unique little spot that wasn't crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Its a tad pricey for a weekday lunch, so it might become your go to spot, but its definitely a cool place to put on your must try list for those working in the area. read more

Sakartvelo - Everyone at my table loved this cheese bread - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yes! Sakartvelo, who earned it's place on the Top 50 Places to Eat in Philly list, is great. Yelptern Emily F and I enjoyed a lunch here and it was fabulous. I tried: MEGRULI KHACHAPURI: The cheesiest thing I've ever eaten! Soft dough covered in cheese and stuffed with more cheese. This was delicious and a fun alternative to the usual Georgian cheeseboat. KHINKALI: We went with the mushroom and I didn't love this, though I would try the same dumpling again with a meat filling. The dough here is really thick and comes to a somewhat undercooked point at the top. ADJAPSANDALI: Very good and delish to pair with your meat dishes. LULA KEBAB: This is the must order dish, in my opinion. I went with the beef and pork option per our server and this was the right call. So tender and packs a huge flavor punch. Service is brisk and little chilly and I recommend being ready to order when your server first comes over, but regardless this is a great spot for business lunch. I made a reservation but that probably isn't necessary for lunch hour. This is a BYO so plan accordingly! read more

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Came here with a party of six before noon, no reservations required. It took awhile for us to be served. The "closed" sign and threw us off. Lamb "Mtsvadi" - fries were good, lamb was a bit gamey but came with a nice red sauce to accompany it with. Plain Adjaruli - fun dish to tackle by breaking the egg and pulling bread from the side and picking up the cheese! Mushroom with cheese- lots of cheese lol Mushroom dumplings- broth inside was so flavorful! I was excited to try Georgian food for the first time! The flavor profiles, spice level and item selection is similar to Uzbekistan food. Would I come again? No. Do I resonate with the hype and exceptional reviews? No. read more

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Came here two days in a row and the waitress gave a double take lmao [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a great Georgian restaurant -- tons of space and great air conditioning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Things are delicious and fun to introduce to people. That said the prices are noticeably higher than a year ago but it's not unfair read more

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I came here with a party of 6 on a Sunday for 1130 AM lunch. We made reservations since it was our first visit, but may not be necessary since we were the only ones in the restaurant until noon-ish. We started off with 3 appetizers between 5 adults: Adjaruli (cheese boat with egg and butter), Khinkali (Georgian dumplings) mushroom, and mushroom and cheese in claypot. I enjoyed every single one. I've had the Adjaruli before, at Georgian Bread in the northeast and it is soooo good. I highly recommend that everyone tries any version of these if you've never had it before. Light fluffy bread, you mix the egg and butter with the cheese.. and dip all of that carby goodness until it's all gone! I was so pleased to see they offer mushroom or cheese dumplings, since I don't eat red meat. The dumpling was delicious! It's almost like a Georgian soup dumpling, I thoroughly enjoyed the savory flavor of this mushroom dumpling. The mushrooms and cheese in a clay pot - what is not to like.. if you like mushrooms and cheese don't skip this. I opted to try the chicken skewers (Mtsvadi). The skewers at Georgian were better in my opinion, juicier and more flavorful. But theses were still very good. The sauce was interesting, I couldn't put my finger on the flavor - but definitely tomato based. The potatoes were okay, a bit bland and soft although they visually looked like they would have some texture or bite. Overall we had a solid experience, they're also BYOB! I would definitely return for my next Georgian craving, and so happy I don't have to trek to the northeast anymore! read more

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It was a cold rainy day but thankfully reservations were made for this brightly lit Georgian spot on Chestnut in Center City. Walking through the doors you smile as the various aromas reach you. You can't help but notice the delicious array of plates on one diner's table by the door. Those dumplings sure look good. A friendly greeting keeps the positive vibes going! It's a simple menu and a nice grouping of "cheese boats" on the special sheet. BYOB by the way but the litre of water on the table is all that is needed. Chose boscht to start and went with the "w/o beef" option. The entrees were Chicken Mtsvadi and Mushroom Okakhuri. The beet soup was a nice blend of flavors that were enhanced by adding in some of the sour cream that was plate side. The entrees looked and smelled great. They replicated the images on the restaurant's website. But ... you could immediately notice the heavy dose of potatoes. The huge pieces of perfectly seasoned chicken from the kabobs in my Mtsvadi were accompanied by "fried potatoes" that were essentially french fries. Long, flavorful and hot French fries. Only a few circles of red onion completed the plate ... I really wish there were more onions and less fries. Perhaps another vegetable. The "satsebeli" red sauce was tasty (Rather than just posting "sauce" on the menu I think they should have named it for what it is.). The "Okakhuri" was beautiful to look at and tasted great but amidst the field of potatoes where were the mushrooms??? This dish had plenty of fried onions adding to the flavor and was also accompanied by a pitcher of satsebeli. Warm, friendly, and a comfortable place to eat Especially if you like potatoes.... we left many on our plate. read more

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Delicious Georgian cuisine! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We visited Sakartvelo on a Saturday night, and it was about half full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sakartvelo is a BYOB restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are a couple displays on the walls with some (possibly) Georgian art, and music that I did not recognize played throughout our visit at a low volume.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the imeri khachapuri to start, and I ordered the ojakhuri with mushrooms as a main. Everything was served piping hot and the portions were large, so we took about a third of what we ordered home. The imeri khachapuri was delicious with a good salty cheese and a thin, flaky bread. The ojakhuri had a wonderful flavor if maybe a touch too much salt. Overall, I had an excellent experience at Sakartvelo, and I would highly recommend them for dinner in Philly. read more

My first time trying Georgian food was an exceptional experience. What was supposed to be a quick dinner before my late flight departure opened my mind up to delicious georgian bread. The steak in the adjaruli was perfectly cooked over a hot and tasty cheese surrounded by a soft border of bread. The bread itself was already good and paired with the cheese and steak made the dish phenomenal. The chkmeruli contains whole chicken in a garlicy and creamy sauce. The chicken is cooked perfectly tender and the sauce pairs nicely with it. The service was attentive, friendly, and welcoming! The ambiance feels warm and pleasant, and added to the wonderful experience. *BONUS: do not underestimate the adjaruli, it is easily shareable amongst 4 people and pairs well with any dish you get! read more

Sakartvelo - STEAK ADJARULI - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Amazing Georgian food in Philly! The staffs are super friendly and were able to accommodate some requests for a birthday celebration. We had a good time here trying all the food. I highly recommend eating family style. read more

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Some authentic options and delicious. Nice to have a piece of Georgian cuisine downtown. There is another place or so in far Northeast Philly. Some people have hit or miss here depending on what you have. Come here to try local style cuisine and not American stuff you can get anywhere. The typical American items are for those with weird allergies or weird food texture sensations but what they do best is their local food cuisine. There was no cream for people who ordered coffee if that tells you anything. The beet soup had onions and peppers w it and purposely a healthy choice I made. I remember from my own travels that beet delicacies are something Russia proper is very good at and not just Georgian cuisine. I had a steak bread special which was flavorful and juicy with the cheese and a slight alternative from the classic break with poached egg and cheese dish. The quince is a sweet juice very palatable with a mainstream crowd and the feijoa is also good but has a crisp flavor that some people might not care for. I personally enjoyed both and wish I took the leftover feijoa juice and quince fruit in the bottle to someone on the street . The ideali cake is not too sweet and flavorful with nuts. Two layers of cake and a clean taste and not overpowering. The flavor is hazelnut or similar. Nice cultural items decor on the wall and an upstairs banquet room. The kitchen or part of it is upstairs. So makes it easier to serve banquet room but harder to serve on first floor since things must be carried by hand up and down stairs by the servers. The servers were polite and seemed very localized to the food style served here. read more

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Excellent small local business. Personally, the flight of walnut pastes wasn't too my tastes, but I would definitely recommend the restaurant at a whole. read more

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This place has it all. We grabbed a table for 2 Friday night with no wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space inside is large and open -- great for groups; take your friends; take your family.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu features options for everyone. The staff is so courteous and friendly -- we felt very comfortable here. Last but not least, the food is amazing. We ordered a bunch of dishes, each executed perfectly as you'll read below. We'll certainly be back here. The food and experience were wonderful. "Adjaruli" Khachapuri - We wanted to try their classic cheeseboat before moving on to the specials, which feature veggies, steak, or prosciutto along with other fancy fixings. The classic is loaded with cheese and topped with a little butter and an egg, which is all mixed together for dipping the crisp and fluffy bread around it. This was delicious, and it's quite large -- good for probably up to 4 people to be honest. We had a good chunk and only got through about half to ensure we wouldn't spoil our entrees. Check out the pictures -- plated elegantly with a nice cheese pull once mixed in. Mushroom Khinkali - First off, these were much larger than we were expecting -- hands in picture for reference. The mushroom filling was rich and plentiful. The dumpling dough held up very nicely upon eating. Our server gave us the basics on eating these -- best eaten with your hands to properly enjoy. Very tasty, and again, plentiful. Veal Rib Mtsvadi - The Mtsvadi features your meat of choice topped with onion along with fried potatoes. The dish was filling. The meat was seasoned well and very tasty. The fried potatoes weren't very crispy, but still delicious. A solid dish overall. Value: 5/5 Quality: 5/5 Quantity: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

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This was such a nice way to spend the evening. I had little idea of what to expect but this place did not disappoint. Khachapuri or "cheeseboat" seems to be an important order, so we ordered the steak adjaruli. The bread was delicious and filled with steak and mushrooms in red wine sauce. The flavors were tasty, however the steak a bit tough, but it had great flavor and we devoured it. We also ordered an appetizer of mushrooms and cheese that were served in a sizzling pot. So good dipping the edges of the bread from the khachapuri. The prices are reasonable and it's a byob. I intend to go back and order different items from the menu. I'd never had Georgian food before and appreciate this place that offers it. I'll be back! read more

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Came here with some friends for brunch on a Sunday morning (party of 5 plus a toddler). We had a reservation but it didn't seem necessary for that time as we were the only patrons for some time. We started our meal with three appetizers for the table, the Khinkali (Georgian dumplings), Mushrooms and cheese, and the Imeruli Khachapuri (cheese bread boat). The Georgian dumplings were great for sharing. We got the mushroom ones which had a great consistency and soup-like filling. Really delicious. The mushrooms and cheese were good, though nothing special when compared to the Imeruli. The Imeruli cheese bread boat is a must-order. Super delicious, great for sharing, and stunning to look at. I would come back for this alone. Our entres were mostly meat skewer fair which was fairly ordinary compared to the wonderful appetizers. I shared a lamb skewer which was good, but I'm glad I shared as I was stuffed after the apps. I really liked the potatoes that come with the meat as they were light and nicely seasoned. Overall enjoyed the pacing of the meal, food came out quickly, we were all able to enjoy talking to one another as it wasn't loud at all at that time of day. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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We arrived at 9pm on a Friday night and we were one of a handful of people dining. We ordered the mushroom khinkali and the ajaruli khachapuri. The bread cheese boat was so delicious - great for cheese lovers! The mushroom dumplings were the size of my palm but were savory. For the entree, I ordered the salmon entree. It was good to perfection, juicy and tender and paired well with the vegetables and the sauce. The portions were well sized that we had enough for another meal in leftovers. Overall, this was a really good meal! read more

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On a cold winter night, Sakartvelo hits the spot with comfort food that is unlike anything else. I knew of khachapuri and khinkali dumplings, so I thought I knew what to expect going into a Georgian restaurant. But the dishes and flavors were far different than I would have guessed. Our group was excited and very hungry, so we over-ordered. We let our server guide us, and we took her recommendations. It was a good call. The khinkali dumplings were good, as was the cheesy khachapuri. My red bean stew, served in a clay pot with pickles and "cornbread," a sort of fried corn cake, was full of fresh herbs and really satisfying. It reminded me a bit of foul mudammas. Friends enjoyed their salmon and a chicken dish that was recommended but we didn't catch the name. A pork and potato dish was reminiscent of Salvadorian yucca frita con chicharrones, though the herbs used were different My husband got a tarragon soda that was served in a green bottle. We were all shocked when he poured some into a glass to share, and the soda itself was kelly green. He enjoyed it, but the color was shocking. I look forward to returning and trying more of the menu. read more

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My friends and I came here for Sunday brunch. We made reservations but didn't really need to since we were the only ones when we arrived. At first I thought this place was closed since the sign was flipped over? But turns out they didn't flip the sign to open yet. As a group of 6 we decided to split a bunch of appetizers. We got the mushrooms with cheese, the famous adjaruli khachapuri (bread boat with yummy cheese + egg) and the khinkali (mushroom Georgian dumplings). This was my first time trying Georgian food so I wasn't sure what to expect. The mushroom with cheese was delicious . I could eat a hundred of them. The dumplings had a very flavorful mushroom filling that also had a nice broth (kind of like a soup dumpling!). Very good but I felt the dumplings were a bit doughy for my taste. The star really was the cheese bread. Omggg one of the best things I've eaten in a long time. Tearing off chunks of bread and dipping it in the cheese is divine. I originally wanted the veal but they told me it will be 30 mins to cook and basically advised against ordering it (so does anyone get this then). I opted for lamb instead. We all got a mix of lamb and chicken skewers for our entrees. The meat came with a red tomato based sauce to pour over and some potatoes (which were okay a bit soggy). My lamb was good but not as flavorful as I would want. My husband's chicken was mild in flavor as well. The wait time between foods was a bit long only because we had our toddler with us and she was getting fussy from the wait. Overall I would come back for the appetizers. Overall a great place to catch up with some friends. Would love to come back and get the veal one day! read more

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1. Lamb in the Georgian barbecue was overcooked and dry. 2. The kitchen was very slow. 3. The cornbread (Mchadi?) should have been described as deep-fried. 4. The side of potatoes in the entrees was just French fries and should have been described as such. 5. Not a place for healthy food that is also flavorful. read more

What an amazing gem in center city. The food is absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. I recommend getting the Khachapuri- it is literally freshly baked bread with hot cheese in the middle. Delicious. The Mtsvadi is also great- you have your choice of meat and I went with lamb. Service good- they definitely do not rush you and we sat for a while with our wine and really enjoyed our meal! BYOB so make sure you bring something. For 2 appetizers and an entree each, it was about $25 pp! I am definitely coming back here read more

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Another place to add to our Philly go-to list! Khachapuri, walnut trio, chicken milk garlic, and lamb skewers, and that was way too much food (but we always appreciate leftovers!). The chicken and khachapuri were the stars. The chicken was very tender and came in this creamy sauce that was brimming with fresh garlic flavor. The khachapuri was a slightly tangy fresh cheese embedded in soft slightly chewy bread, a bit buttery and garlicky, better than most pizzas IMHO. Helpful service! Will be back. read more

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I came here with my friend for dinner on a Friday night, and we had a great time! There was no wait around 6pm which was great. The restaurant is a BYO, but thankfully there's a Fine Wine and Good Spirits only a few blocks away, so I grabbed a bottle of wine for us to share. We were both very impressed with the number of veggie offerings! We ended up getting 4 things to share: - Lobiani - baked round dough filled with beans and herbs. - Khinkali - five hand-rolled Georgian dumplings; we got the mushroom - Pkhali Trio - eggplant, spinach, and beet pkhali spreads - Veggie Adjaruli (was listed as a special) - cheeseboat with mushrooms, spinach, onion, coriander tarragon, and olive oil My favorite was the Veggie Adjaruli which was so rich and delicious. I also really liked putting the dips from the Pkhali Trio on the Lobiani bread to give it some extra flavor. Everything was delicious, and the portions were huge, so we each ended up leaving with lots of leftovers. Service was friendly throughout the night. We ended up sitting and chatting for nearly 3 hours, and they never once made us feel like we needed to leave. I highly recommend Sakartvelo for delicious, comforting Georgian food and a great atmosphere! read more

Wonderfully authentic and delicious Georgian food. Three of us shared the food and were absolutely stuffed afterwards. It is BYOB! The service was mostly fast but at times we had to flag down the waitresses since it was so busy. We enjoyed the cozy decorations of the Georgian food on the wall and appreciated the food being explained to us. Definitely would recommend and are coming back. read more

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We really enjoyed this Georgian restaurant. The kabobs and cheese boat were delicious.

Amazing spot, definitely earns its reputation of great food. BYOB restaurant. Authentic flavor and HUGE portions. Make sure to come hungry if you're trying a few things. Khachapuri is great. Borsch was different than what I was expecting but still tasty. Had a few other things and was all excellent. Definitely worth stopping in. read more

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Found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try on my first visit to Philly! Had two friends who are locals join as well. We totally over-ordered lol since it was the first time having Georgian food for all of us. OMG, that khachapuri was amazing. We ordered the Adjaruli, which is the one with butter and egg, mixed it all together, and tore off the bread to dip in the cheese. I wish we had a Georgian restaurant in the Bay Area so I could get that cheesebread. Next, we had Khinkali, hand-rolled dumplings, to share, and opted for the ground por with beef version. They're huge! And our server recommended we use our hands to eat the dumplings because there's soup inside, and using our hands would be the least messy way of eating them. The Pkhali trio was fun to try! They mix crushed walnuts with minced vegetables, and the trio came with eggplant, spinach, and beet versions. I liked the beet version the best; the rest weren't my cup of tea, flavor-wise. We closed out the meal by sharing a couple of skewers: The chicken kebab and the grilled salmon skewer. Both were delicious. Totally recommend. Service was also fantastic--it looks like it's a family-owned place, and the care shows in both the service and the food. read more

Going upstairs brought a surprising change of tone from the utilitarian eatery on the ground floor. Nice lights, attractive room. Then the food! I had a fantastic bowl of borsht with chunks of beef and a dollop of sour cream. My partner had the chicken soup, somewhat tart and very satisfying. Three of us shared a Khachapuri, a boat-shaped pastry filled with cheese and egg, which was hot and creamy and oh, so good. Also had the huge and densely flavored Khinkali dumplings, filled with meat and broth, a kebab and a piece of honey and walnut cake the size of a brick. This was our first time at this place. We're telling everyone about it and will be back. Two read more

Sakartvelo - Two really flavorful soups and the eggy/cheesy Khachapuri. - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food was really great I stopped by during lunch time there weren't a lot of people so the server was able to help me with the ordering and everything was good I would definitely visit again read more

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First time trying Georgian food! Came here for lunch and we were immediately seated. We decided to order the cheese boat as a starter to share and the lamb skewers as an entree. Adjaruli Khachapuri: this had a lot more cheese than I expected! It was very rich and savory with the egg and butter on top. I thought it was perfect for sharing since it was fairly large and was packed with cheese. If you are lactose intolerant, you're in for a treat =) Lamb Mtsvadi: the grilled lamb was definitely more on the gamey side, but was seasoned nicely and came with fries and sauce. The fries were slightly soggy but tasted good nonetheless. The staff was very friendly and the service was welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was quiet and empty when we came, so we got our food relatively quick[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Sakartvelo - Adjaruli Khachapuri - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Ever since I first went to the Republic of Georgia in 2017, I've been in love with Georgian food - which is at its heart a love letter to bread, cheese, and mushrooms signed and sealed with a kiss from red wine. "Sakartvelo" is the Georgian word for Georgia and honestly, I felt like I was back in Tbilisi the whole time I was there, from the lowkey but nationally themed decor, to the helpfulness of the staff. Not to mention the amazing food. They must be importing Georgian cheese or making their own - because Georgian cheeses, like the Sulguni, are so unique (somewhat mozzarella related, but set apart). The bread was perfect and traditionally Georgian, fluffy but with a crisp outer shell. If you're not sure where to start (their menu is blissfully large, and includes vegetarian options and even a few things for the lactose-intolerant!) and don't have dietary restrictions, try the following: -Adjaruli khatchapuri - you may see non-Georgians call this a "cheeseboat" but the name actually means "cross bread" - there are several varieties from different regions of Georgia (Megruli, Imeruli) but the adjaruli is the famous one featuring an egg cracked over a buttery bread bowl stuffed with cheese. Ultimate comfort food. Don't be afraid to get in there with your hands to rip off bread and dip it in the eggy, buttery goodness - that's how you eat it! -Lobio - a red bean stew, served in a traditional clay pot, and brimming with the rich flavor of beans and herbs. Perfect comfort food on a cold winter's day. Pair it with some Mchadi - Georgia's version of cornbread (much less sweet than some American versions) to help soak it up. -Adjapsandali as a great appetizer, especially for vegetarian guests. It's an eggplant stew, served cold, but don't let any of that turn you off. The stew is spicy without being "hot" and will give you the best idea of the flavor profile of a lot of Georgian food. Somehow try to save room for dessert and you won't regret it, the cakes are amazingly decadent, but draw the line before sickeningly sweet (even the Snickers cake, trust me, has layered flavors and doesn't taste like the straight diabetes you may be imagining). Pictured: lobio (bean dish served in clay pot), served with pickles and mchadi (corn bread); Pkhali trio (crushed walnuts and vegetables); and Adjaruli khatchapuri. read more

Sakartvelo - Top-down: lobio (bean dish in clay pot), served w/ pickles and mchadi; Pkhali trio (crushed walnuts & vegetables); Adjuaruli khatchapuri. - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This was my first time trying Georgian food, definitely a different flavor profile than anything I have had before. We started off with the PKHALI TRIO which was an interesting healthy appetizer, flavors were subtle and texture was silly smooth besides the eggplant option. We also got the mushroom KHINKALI, I was disappointed that the meat option was a blend of beef and pork as I don't eat beef. I think separating the types of meats will allow more people to try. I was really surprised by their size, they're the equivalent of 3-4 Chinese dumplings and had some soup in them. I may be biased but I like Chinese style dumplings more, I felt the flavors fell flat for the mushroom option at least. The most popular dish, ADJARULI KHACHAPURI aka the cheese boat was everything I hoped for. Delicious and flavorful and most importantly cheesy. I wasn't sure how the CHKMERULI would taste but I was pleasantly surprised the chicken was tender and flavored differently than I have ever had before. The LAMB "MTSVADI" was tender and seasoned well but if you're looking to try unique things I would pass on this option. Overall I'm glad I tried these dishes but the only ones I would get again would be the CHKMERULI and the ADJARULI KHACHAPURI. It seems to be a family owned business but there were only two waitresses and on a Saturday night it got quite busy so we found ourselves waiting longer than we would have liked. read more

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Got the pkhali trio and adjapsandali and Georgian bread and all were delicious! If vegetables tasted this good everywhere I could go vegan! Everyone upstairs was speaking a foreign language when we went so you know it's legit! Ignore the closed sign under Grubhub sign if that's there, they are actually open! There's a downstairs and upstairs. read more

Sakartvelo - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food is so, so very delicious. Always have to get the Georgian bread and pkhali trio. Have tried the lobio (red bean soup with cornbread), chkmerli (if that is the small spatchcock chicken). The solo diner behind us had chocolate cake for dessert that was so large a portion, he invited us to try it from the other end. So, I did and it was fun. Service is nice, but as everything seems to be made fresh, it doesn't come out too quickly. It is much closer than heading to Brighton Beach in NY and tastes just as authentic and good. read more

Sakartvelo - Georgian Bread, Khinkali, Pkhali Trio, Mushroom with Cheese - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great authentic Georgian food in Philly!! Very good khachapuri, khinkali, and meats. Fast and friendly service and reasonably priced, great for sharing family style. Definitely recommend checking out, Georgian cuisine is incredibly underrated read more

Not sure I've ever experienced Georgian foods but it's meaty and comforting. The dumplings have a thicker dough than Chinese and their volume is equal to 3 Chinese dumplings and the serving has 5... after one I could eat about 1/3 rd of my lamb kabob. Nice red dipping-zesty. It's BYOB. We will return. read more

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A couple of years ago I saw an episode of Throwdown, with Michael Simon (not Bobby Flay), in which they made Khachapuri. It looked so delicious, but since it was from the country of Georgia I didn't think I would ever get to try it. Then on FYI Philly I saw that the Georgian restaurant Sakartvelo opened here in Philly. I was so excited! I ordered Khachapuri for delivery. I was nervous that it might be delivered cold or somehow damaged in transit. But it arrived warm and in perfect condition. It did not disappoint. It's an awesome dish. Tasty bread with hot cheese and an egg yolk in the middle. You mix the egg yolk into the cheese. I devoured most of it before I remembered I did order another item! I also ordered the lamb Mtsvadi, which is described as Georgian BBQ meat skewers with fried potatoes, onions, and a side sauce. The lamb was overcooked and not as juicy as I would have liked, without much BBQ flavor. Maybe all the flavor is supposed to come from the sauce, but I was not a fan of it. A Georgian soda was also included with my delivery. It had a unique flavor, but I liked it. A meal at Sakarvelo will always be a good one as long as you order the khachapuri! read more

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This is very good, fresh, and authentic Georgian food. The adjurali was spot on. The kharcho (a spicy lamb soup) has a nice flavor profile but the soup was lukewarm and the meat was a bit tough. read more