Julia provided fantastic service to our birthday party of four on a busy Friday evening. Julia was especially accommodating by providing samples of two wines before Donna selected her favorite. My birthday celebrant nephew and I ordered a Czech bottled beer that was refreshing and a true pilsner. Our niece enjoyed a real Georgian peach soda. For appetizers, the classic cheese/egg yolk bread offering was amazing! Main courses included two roast pork plates, spectacular salmon, and, my favorite, grilled lamb. Desserts ran the gamut... All were splendid! Ours was a repeat visit to Dediko, and we will return to enjoy the fabulous food, considerate service, and ambiance that, "Back in the day," still reflects the vibe from Bill Marshall Ford's architecture. Best wishes for continued success! Sincerely, Andy & Donna Gregg. read more

Unbelievably delicious food at a reasonable price. Fantastic service and staff. Lovely little spot for an intimate meal. Everything we tried was surprisingly tasty! Pear lemonade soda: kinda like Italian cream soda, but somehow better. Satsivi (chicken in Walnut sauce): I've never tasted anything quite like it, chicken was tender, and the spices were unique; fantastic. Khinkali (meat dumplings): large soup/meat dumplings, chewy, and the meat tasted like a warm hug from grandma! Adjaruli Khatchapuri: so rich and the cheese is salty similar to Akkawi cheese. Mtsvadi (Lamb): best grilled Lamb I've ever had, and I consider myself a Lamb expert! And for the dessert; the Honey Cake will haunt my dreams. I'm not a big dessert lover, and I loved this. A shortbread cake, with perfect texture that's not too sweet. Can't recommend this place highly enough. I will be returning many times! read more

Great atmosphere, very friendly service, and food that is to die for. Highly recommend! read more

Dediko - Georgian Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Dediko can be hard to get into so make a reservation. In addition to their restaurant, they've got a few tables out their back door on the interior plaza. The caveat there is that you can't order alcohol on the plaza. If that's not an issue for you, then it's perfectly fine. The food and staff make anywhere you sit a truly special experience! It's shareable food so bring friends and family. If you've never had Georgian food (the country, not the state) go now! This is a small family owned restaurant with Mama in the kitchen creating authentic dishes herself. The gorgeous staff is wonderful about explaining the food and drink and will graciously get you through the menu. This is one of those reviews where you hate to let the word out, but on the other hand, you need to know about it! It's wonderful! read more

This has to be one of my top 5 experiences in the PDX/Vancouver area! I've never had Georgian food before and now I wish I had more access to such delicious food. The inside was very cozy, and everything felt like "comfort food" especially on a cold and rainy day. The Georgian lemonade is very different from typical American lemonades, it's more bitter/deeper in flavor. It comes in a sweet bottle that you can take home. Starting off with the kharcho soup - so flavorful and had the perfect kick! We tried two different types of khachapuris, my favorite was the adjaruli. The "small" was actually a good portion for two people. Next, the khinklali soup dumplings are amazing - our server showed us the proper way to eat them which was a fun experience! Lastly we had the honey cake, and I kept telling my friend it was the best cake I've had in my life lol. The creamy layers were rich in flavor but not too sweet. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Visited here for a dinner with friends. Really great place to do shared plates and try a mix of things. We ordered the pickled items, dumpling and a skewer. All of them were delicious. The favorite after the dumplings was the puff pastry with beans and pork belly. The service was good and we were comfortable even seated outside read more

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Very good service and food was amazing. Julia took very good care of us. I would recommend having her as your server as she recommended the best family style food for us. read more

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So myself and my good friends, seven in all are on an adventure to try a new restaurant in Portland and Vancouver each month. We refer to ourselves as the "Foodie Folx". This month was my turn to pick out a restaurant. I found this amazing place after some research on restaurants in Vancouver. We LOVED it. They have one table for large groups, so you need to make reservations ahead of time. We all tried a different appetizer, so we could try the different choices Dediko had. I had the Soko Ketsze - button mushrooms stuffed with cheese dill ajika flakes in a ketsze clay bowl. Very good. For dinner I had the Kabai with lamb. They have a great wine and beer selection. I then topped it all off with a piece of honey cake. ( Don't miss this) Our waiter Julia was great. She took time to go over the menu and was very friendly along with great service. It is a small restaurant with a great atmosphere. Put this place on your to do list. So off to the next great restaurant next month. read more

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I already recommended Dediko to two of my friends. Love the ambience, very cozy seating. Food was good, but the cost was a bit more than expected. $150 for 3 dishes, a glass of wine and 3 Zandukeli. Hubby liked the adjaruli the best, and my fave was the lamb mtsvadi. The service was superb. read more

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I had not eaten Georgian food since I was in Moscow (Russia) and that was in 2019, pre-COVID and Ukraine war. So when the wife suggested Georgian for lunch in Vancouver, I was eager to go. The restaurant has a modern, upscale feel. It is on the small size but I think the waitress said there was outside seating as well. We ate indoors. I am not going to even try to remember the Georgian names of the food we ate, so my description will be Americanized. The kid started with dumplings which are larger than usual Chinese dumpings. More like Nepalese mo-mos. The there is a ball of pork fillling inside that is well-seasoned and very flavorful. The trick is to suck the juice out of the dumpling as you get a bite of meat and dough, but I was unable to do that. Anyway, the dumplings were excellent and very enjoyable. The wife and I split a stuffed cheese bread, I think it was perovani, or something like that. I had eaten Georgian bread many times in Moscow but this was the best version I ever had. The wife and I also split a the Georgian dip trio which came with three different dips a (beet, spinach, and a salsa-type that is called adjeka (I am sure the spelling is wrong). There was some Georgian cheese, which was absolutely delicious. Three eggplant rolls were good. And of course, lavash bread. My favorite was the beet dip which was very garlicky and had a nice kick. All were good but the beets were killer. They did not have the chicken stew that I would always get in Russia, but that was ok. For drinks, we tried Georgian lemonade, pear flavor, and it was outstanding. The wife had compot and loved it; it had been years since she had good compot. Our server, Julia (Yulia) was very friendly and helpful. Overall, we felt as if we had been transported to Georgia for a thoroughly enjoyable and flavorful lunch. read more

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First time having Georgian food and this place was an incredible first experience! The dumplings were soooo flavorful - we got both the mushroom and beef/pork ones and were very good in very different ways. The khachapuri was what we were coming to try and man was it cheesy and buttery delicious that made us look up recipes to try at home. Our server was very friendly and kind and gave us great recommendations. We came in without a reservation and were offered a seat in the courtyard which we didn't mind at all. read more

Dediko - Georgian Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Really wanted to love this spot and was really looking forward to visiting it but it's a mixed bag when it comes to their dishes. The restaurant is lovely. Super vibey and well-designed. Nothing to critique there. Service was also amazing and friendly. However, their dishes and pricing weren't all great. The Anchuli, 10/10. Best dish by far with flakey pastry and savory pork and beans filling. Khinkali were also herby and meaty. On the other hand, the Lamb Kababi was dry and very small for almost $40, just a skinny wrap and some soggy potato wedges. We also tried the Lobo Pot which was decent and comforting. The highs were very high but the lows were also very low. Would give them another chance with their smaller dishes rather than the mains. read more

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I had to stop by when I was craving Georgian food as my Portland location closed during Covid :( I was in Vancouver for an errand so it as the ideal time to give the place a try. I didn't dine in but ordered for take out inside the restaurant so I can't speak to the service but they were quick to prepare. While I wanted there was a shared communal space with other businesses you could explore/take your food to dine in which was surprising to see as a little indoor plaza. Our order consisted of the below + Beef & Pork Khinkali + Khachapuri (adjaruli) + Honey Cake Did it satisfy my cravings!? You bet it did! The dishes were flavorful, well sized portions, and slowly is becoming a new type of cuisine I crave. If you're not able to get a reservation, take out might be the way to go and enjoy it at the nearby park. read more

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I've been dreaming of honey cake since I visited Armenia & Georgia and was so happy to find out there's a Georgian restaurant not too far from Portland. Yes it's pretty expensive but it was nice to relive those memories. It was fresh and had a distinct honey taste! Happy to have found this place! read more

Dediko - Mushroom dumplings - Georgian Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Really interesting food, wine and beer. Nice atmosphere and knowledgeable waitstaff. We enjoyed it and would definitely go back.

No complaints about food (make sure to understand what wine you ordering, some are too sweet - and not listed under dessert wines) What's really rubbed me the wrong way was being told to leave after 2 hours "because another party's reservation" (this was after we've settled our $300+ bill plus 20% tip, ant were contemplating some more dessert) read more

I've written many reviews in the past two decades, but this one is for the books. We're very well-traveled and well fed. We travel to experience wine and food. Italy, Denmark, France, the UK, Costa Rica, Brazil, the list goes on... we've had some stellar experiences in the past 20 years of dining around the world. It is difficult to make it on my "top 10 list" and the Top 10 list only happens after a few+ amazing experiences. DEDIKo broke a record. In one single meal, it went from our "first time here" to my TOP 3 list! Absolutely the best restaurant in all of PDX. We've tried twice in the past two years to get into DEDIKo without a reservation (our fault and our loss). On a whim, we grabbed a reservation yesterday - the best decision EVER! First, we were with our two besties, one who works in wine-country. He isn't impossible to please with wine, but it is certainly a challenge to impress him at times. We shared bottles of the Marani Gemieri and the Vaziani Tsinandali... speechless. Again, he's well versed in wine and difficult to impress and I've traveled the world, specifically to visit wine countries in France, Portugal, Italy, etc. The wine will knock your socks off. We took a family approach to dinner, deciding order many menu items and split them between the four of us (best decision ever). First came Lamb Mtsvadi. What even is this dish except heaven? This was followed by the Chicken & Pork Kababi which was equally wonderful. I thought we were impressed until the Adjaruli Khachapuri came... hands-down one of the best bread dishes I've had in my life. The Khinkali was a dumpling so good, we wanted to drink the broth from our plates! We aren't the "order again" types, but we had a second Adjaruli Khachapuri and didn't regret a bite. For dessert, the table split two orders of Baklava and for someone who hates desert, I was smiling! Hands down the best restaurant on the Western Coast. Absolutely get a reservation now and enjoy a most perfect dinner! read more

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We don't deserve restaurants this good in Vancouver, WA. We had not eaten there before and simply ordered what the wonderful server suggested. The food was amazing; definitely unique and out of the ordinary, but in some ways familiar. She had an uncanny ability to bring the next dish at exactly the right time. We never felt rushed, and yet we never felt like we were waiting. After ordering way too much food (she warned us), she asked what we liked best, and it was impossible to pick one. We will be enjoying our leftovers. Excellent for a date night; tables had a sense of privacy so we could talk without shouting. Pricing was very reasonable, given the quality (and amount) of the food and service! We will definitely be returning. read more

Dediko - Georgian Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We were looking for something new to celebrate our anniversary dinner. Dediko delivered! I'll start with the service - it was outstanding. The food, delicious. We shared a salad, adjuaruli, and an entree; enjoyed some wine and dessert. Loved the cozy and casual atmosphere. Will definitely be back! read more

Such a beautiful restaurant. The wait staff was so friendly and made amazing recommendations. The food was perfect. The Adjuarulai is a must have! read more

We stopped by this spot to try some Georgian food and highly recommend the cheese bread. The crust was baked perfectly and dipping it into the warm cheese was absolutely delicious. read more

I've never had Georgian food before but I have a feeling Dediko is doing it justice. It may be my new favorite cuisine! The flavors are bold but complimentary. Every bite I had made me want more. I couldn't get enough of it! It is a small plate restaurant but I could have easily finished off a plate of two myself. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, the service was fantastic, and the food is worth the price. If you have a more adventurous palette, I would highly recommend Dediko. read more

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Dediko is a very quaint restaurant with an atmosphere that is perfect for date night. Our servers were very helpful and explained our dishes to us, as we had never had Georgian cuisine before. The food was wonderfully spiced, and we liked the Rachuli. read more

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Some friends invited us to join them for dinner, and what an interesting and delicious choice! We've eaten at Katchka many times, but never at a Georgian restaurant. The dumplings were the largest and most unusual we've had. The different appetizers were amazingly flavorful and the bread was perfect. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive in just the perfect amount. We split a bunch of mains, all delicious, and 2 types of cake, also excellent. I really enjoyed the honey cake, but the meringue was also pretty tasty. read more

This used to be my favorite restaurant in Vancouver, but we probably won't be back. My husband and I each got an entree, an order of khachapuri (Georgian cheesy bread), and dessert. That's it. We just had water to drink. It cost almost $100.00. Their prices have risen quite a bit (probably because it's so popular now) and then they charge a 12% service charge for their employees to have a fair wage plus they want a tip on top of that. And of course there's tax too. So if you tip 20% that's a whopping 40.2 % total on top of the price of dinner. Maybe you're fine paying this but we just won't again. My husband ordered the bean stew dish and he was disappointed that it had so little flavor. I said to him, "Well, next time don't get that", not realizing it would be our last time. I got the chicken kabob that came with salad and it was excellent, as was the cheesy bread. The honey cake was really good too. So sad not to give them our business again. They started out to be such a great place. Oh well...it's hard to get a table there. If you don't have an advance reservation it's almost impossible to get a table. So maybe they won't miss us. read more

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It's not a common opportunity to experience Georgian fare. It was indeed a unique food adventure. As suggested by many reviews, we tried the Dip Tour accompanied by Turkish coffee. The service was excellent, more than one staff offered to answer questions about the food. I could tell that the ingredients were exceptionally fresh and the Titanic tarragon garnish worthy of nibbling afterwards. This dish is not gluten free, but I used the sharp cheese as a plank suggested by the hostess. Located in downtown Vancouver, this semi-fancy affair is worthy of a date night. A suggestion to the establishment is to have gluten free crackers or crudités available if that is not too far from the cultural experience. I venture back on a rainy day to try soups and stews. read more

You must make a reservation. Tiny quaint restaurant with huge attention to detail from the tables to the artwork. Clean and simple yet elegant. Staff is friendly and attentive. When we go back we'd get the cheese bread and ojakhuri and we really wanted to get the dumplings but forgot this round. The cheese board is a hard pass. We found the cheese inedible as they were sickenly salty, not our cup of tea and such tiny slices for a $32 cheese board. We plan to return and dialing in our favorite dishes. Everyone in our party agreed it's a place to return. Do note they have a 12% fee we don't notice and then we tipped 20%. Given their already high prices, we felt a bit robbed and does make us think twice if we will come back. Hence not a 5 star between the cheese tray bad experience and the tricky tipping. read more

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Long awaited dinner I have been looking forward too! And it did not disappoint. The food was phenomenal and the server was very nice but seemed to have too big of a section. She didn't check on us much but when she did, she was very nice. Seemed a bit over whelmed. 100% the food was flavorful and the restaurant ambiance was so relaxing and had so much detail put into it. Make a reservation and check out this place. read more

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Met an old friend here last week. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had gotten some advice from a friend that had lived there and everything he recommended was delish. Georgian Dip Tour had eggplant rolls, beet spread and walnut spread, served with a really good bread. We also tried the dumplings. They have broth and meat in them - so good! Cheese Boat is a bread in the shape of a boat filled with a mild cheese, butter and an egg yolk. You stir it all up and eat the bread. Youza! Really good!! The restaurant was nicely appointed, the lighting not too bright and really comfortable. All in all a real find! read more

Dediko - Georgian Dip Tour - Georgian Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Everything was great, flavors exceptional, everything on the plate is specifically placed and paired together. We had the dip tour, the beet was my favorite. The smoked eggplant rolls were amazing. Kebabi was great, the cheese boat with an egg was so rich and decadent. This was my kids favorite! Along with the honey cake, baklava and compote! What a delicious and satisfying meal! The portions are small but the flavors are exceptional. It is pricey but a wonderful treat! Ladies were very kind and accommodating. This is a great date environment or place to go and catch up with a friend! read more

This Georgian gem was exquisite. We were greeted warmly at arrival and led to our waiting table right away. We ordered Soko Ketsze (cheese stuffed mushrooms), the Lobio Pot (bean stew), and Khinkali (beef & pork and mushroom dumplings). Also a delicious Georgian wine recommended by our server. The space is small, warm and inviting, and the staff really makes you feel at home. read more

We tried the khinkali (beef dumplings), adjaruli (cheese bread with egg), and the lobio (bean stew in a clay pot). All the food was delicious though I wish the dumplings came with a sauce or something. Menu was a bit confusing on that end.. asked our waitstaff about this but they had no answers and weren't very helpful. Worth coming back though for another meal sometime and would recommend the adjaruli to those who haven't tried it before. read more

Dediko - Lobio pot ($19), khinkali ($14) - Georgian Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Dediko provides an elegant, an upscale vibe in the middle of Vancouver downtown. My partner and I just went for the hard hitting items like the Georgian dumplings and the kachapuri. What I loved the most was that the wait staff were so excited to explain the food to us, from what items to get to how to eat the dumplings! I was surprised to find out the dumplings are a lot like xiaolongbaos, with soup inside. The kachapuri was also delicious, with a clearly homemade bread and a generous spread of cheese. They had a solid wine list that I didn't take advantage of this time, but I may when I come back! read more

Dediko - kachapuri - Georgian Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

So very happy we tried Dediko's. Not having ever tasted Georgian food, we relied on the waitress recommendations. Four of us shared her favorite starters, two main entrées and, of course, the bread. Whatever you order, you MUST include the bread. Do not shy away from the egg in the middle of the bread. The menu is limited but small menus allow perfection. We enjoyed the small friendly ambiance and the wait staff were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I absolutely love the katchupiri & the Georgian dumplings. The honey cake is so delicious as well, if you have a sweet tooth.

I have been wanting to treat my husband to the unique and incredibly delicious Georgian cuisine ever since enjoying it years ago in St. Petersburg, Russia. We decided to spend a long weekend in Portland to celebrate his 70th birthday - Dediko was the highlight of the visit! Julia greeted and seated us with a big smile even though we arrived late for our reservation (I did call on the way) due to heavy traffic. She reassured us it wasn't a problem and made us feel so welcome! We were seated near the outdoor seating area, so enjoyed the sunshine and light breeze even though we were indoors. Starting with a very full-bodied Georgian red wine, we started with the Pkhali spread assortment - Beet, Spinach and Eggplant - with rustic flatbread. followed by classic beef and pork Khinkhali - those wonderful dumplings that look like little twisted pouches. The star of our dinner - all the dishes were superb - was the lamb Mtsvadi, grilled to perfection and served with amazing roasted dill potato wedges. The steaming Adjharuli Katchapuri - a rustic bread boat filled with cheese, butter and an egg yolk that is stirred together upon serving - is enjoyed by ripping the bread and dipping into the rich, creamy-gooey filling. We were groaning with delight, but just had to share a serving of the delightful Honey Cake in celebration. Can't wait for our next visit to Dediko! read more

We went last month. Very pricy for the quantity. Lamb was $38 for 5 pieces. Wine was different variatals we had never heard of. Server couldn't help us much. read more

Our Vancouver friends raved about how much they loved this restaurant and booked a reservation for our last night in town. The warm greeting at the door, cozy interior, and attentive service was matched with an excellent menu that offered great options for vegetarians. We are ready to return in our next visit! read more

LITERALLY OUT OF THIS WORLD FOOD! You definitely have to have acquired taste buds for this type of food! AND YOU have to be open to trying new things and foods, you can't live a boring life! Food: Khachapuri- bread bowl with cheese, egg yolk, and butter. I mean all of my favorite things! The bread 10/10 so fresh and kneaded perfectly! We cracked the egg and mixed the butter in the bread cheese bowl and it was literally so good! Better than any bread I've had at any restaurants. Khinkali- Chicken & Pork There like little dumpling but the meet inside!!!! Oh my word so yummy. So many flavors, well seasoned and well cooked. 10/10 you don't even need a dipping sauce, it is that flavorful that the dumpling it self is the sauce! Kababi-Chicken & Pork Okay I'll be honest I thought it would be meat on a stick with some potatoes on the side. But honestly when she brought it out it was actually so much better. The red dipping sauce, yummy. Like ketchup but very real like homemade ketchup. And the potatoes were wedge cut and had a nice crisp! Ojakhuri- Chicken 1. Love the concept of this bowl. Personally I like when my food is all chopped up into bite-able chunks and put in a bowl all together so efficient and much more enjoyable. Yummy chicken and potatoes. Pear lemonade soda Literally so good, can't explain. You have to try this when you come here! Overall food: 10/10 literally had no complaints everything was so good! The best part after we ate all that we did not feel gross or sick but felt so full and healthy tbh. You can tell all this food is made so fresh and quality! Ambiance: 10/10 loved the outdoor seating. Felt so private and peaceful! read more

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The food was amazing here. The lamb exceeded my expectations. Would come back here again. read more

Dediko - The chicken mtsvadi was delicious. The salad was a great complement. - Georgian Near Me - Vancouver, Washington