Dear Diary, Mmhmmm I'm feeling it 2nite! First course mushroom dumpling, second course imeruli (I'm feeling it now), last course beef tongue. :P The most important course? The immaculate vibe and energy I'm feeling right now. I can see my future and it's bright (with future dinners at Khachapuri!) Goodnight everyone, I love you! read more

Khachapuri - Georgian Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is an absolute dump. We sat there for 10 minutes just waiting for a menu, then another 15 minutes waiting for someone to finally take our order. Apparently, acknowledging customers is optional here. The exterior looks like a depressing Soviet-era cafeteria that somehow survived into 2026 without a renovation. Inside isn't much better. The tables smelled absolutely disgusting -- like they had been wiped down all day with the same filthy, sour rag. The whole place feels neglected, dirty, and completely indifferent to its customers. Terrible service, unpleasant atmosphere, and questionable cleanliness. If you're looking for a restaurant where you can sit around wondering whether anyone actually works there while enjoying the aroma of a rotten cleaning rag, congratulations -- you found it. Never again. read more

A lovely place! Texted their phone number to reserve a table for Saturday evening since I couldn't find a place to reserve online. Very convenient. Pumpkiani khachapuri - mild spice on tip of tongue, sweetness of pumpkin (almost like carrots), tang of sauce and pomegranate, the dill and spice make it savory, chewy moist crust - they even stuff the pumpkin under the crust! Eggplant rolls - walnut pate paste (a huge flavor bomb, roasted nuttiness into mild bitterness to fatty walnut, slightly spicy) rolled inside a fleshy eggplant - sprinkled with pomegranate which keeps the dish vibrant Chikhirtma - very dill, smooth and creamy, soft chicken, tanginess of lemon - mohadi- like a pupusa with corn, dry crumbly dense inside... we dipped it into stew and it was really good - The bowl is like the size of my hand, good for one serving for one person Kharcho - tastes like a hearty, solid beef stew, very tangy and full of spice! At first I thought it was tomato, but it's plum! There are so many ingredients inside so take the time to appreciate all the things they added. :) A lot of their dishes had abundant cilantro, dill, walnuts, and/or pomegranate! :) Cons were that we sat outside in the way of the smoke from the grill, so we just kept smelling smoke the whole time we were there. street parking is also hard to find! had to walk 6 min from where we parked. Aside from that, very welcoming, attentive, and lovely staff! I like it better than Pomegranate, bc 1) the staff feel more welcoming and patient 2) Pomegranate is super loud inside and I always have to shout to hear what my friend is saying across the table lol. Would definitely come again to share these unique dishes with friends and family. read more

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We went here since we were looking for something new to try in the neighborhood. This is a fairly newly opened spot, and we came here with our dog too. They are dog-friendly -- they greeted our dog and brought him water right away. We decided to dine at the patio and they have so many interesting touches and decors. Upon checking the menu, not all items had their ingredients listed and were instead described in a creative manner, which we enjoyed. But what we enjoyed most was how knowledgeable the staff was in answering our questions about the menu, ingredients, and everything else. They were warm, friendly, and made really good recommendations. The food was freshly made, delicious, and tasted traditional -- even the presentation of each dish was done right. We ordered the following: - Pumpkiani - Babushka's Surprise - Lobia Dinner with Pork We enjoyed them all, but I feel the Babushka's Surprise was a bit on the sour side since they used green apple. Overall, we had a great time. Their service was amazing and the food was good. Others might think it's on the pricier side, but we would come back to try the other dishes they have. read more

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Service was friendly. The dumplings were less stellar than expected and even more so considering the price point per piece. Salad platter was a win for the whole table. read more

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Every year for my birthday I pick a new cuisine ive never tried before. This year was Georgian food! Hands down my favorite birthday dinner - every single item was fantastic and so full of flavor. As soon as you walk by you smell the kabobs being roasted outside by the owner, and boy do they make your mouth water. Claudia was amazing and took the time to help us digest the menu - there are a LOT of options. We had a party of 5 and we ordered: - 7-item sampler plate (salads) - 3 dumplings (beef/pork & cheese) - 2 breads (original & spicy pumpkin) - 1 beef stew That was the perfect amount, we were stuffed at the end! While all of the items were amazing, the ones that really stood out to us were: - egg/cheese bread - beef stew (OMG) - potato salad The table next to us got kabobs and I will definitely be getting that next time, they looked so good! You absolutely need to try this place! **Warning for those with nut allergies--- there are walnuts in a lot of items!! read more

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When you arrive, it feels like being welcomed home - greeted warmly with the smell of freshly cooked meat and a joke. The atmosphere is very cozy, intimate, and inviting. I had never tried Georgian food before, and now I want to book a trip to Georgia to eat. The seven salad sampler plate provides great acidic contrast to the hearty meats and stews, but the khachapuri, a cheesy bread dish and the restaurant's namesake takes the cake. They emulsify the cheese and egg right in front of you, and it is mesmerizing. I cannot wait to return to try their KHINKALI (dumplings) and the rest of the menu! read more

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Imeruli and mushroom dumpling was bars. The server was great had lots of recs. While delicious some of our beef tongue was lil tough, but the flavors went so crazy I couldn't give it anything less than a 5 star. read more

Khachapuri - Imeruli and mushroom dumpling - Georgian Near Me - San Diego, California

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This Georgian restaurant was homey from the start. The host sat us immediately and the waitress kindly pointed out all dairy free options on the menu. The menu itself was a riddle and full of surprises. The Lobi dish was good as a vegan dish. It comes with a corn fritter, which was good but felt undercooked. The bean soup had a bit of a kick which was good! That came with a side of zesty cucumber, onion and tomato salad. The baked apples dessert was insane! The soft apple juxtaposed with vegan ice cream with caramel, plum and apricot was an explosion of flavor. I scraped the bowl clean. The place was well decorated, was homey, and uses great tableware. read more

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Khachapuri was such a lovely and quirky flavorful experience. Obviously had to get the khachapuri! So good. Also the walnut stew, lamb and eggplant stew, and the eggplant roll dishes are all must orders. They were all deeply flavorful and you can't go wrong! The owner is the kind of person who makes a place unforgettable! Such delightful company, a little silly, and genuinely welcoming. He chatted with us at the end of our meal and even shared some history about Georgian cuisine, which made the whole experience feel more personal. The rest of the staff brought that same easy, family-style warmth, and our host was incredibly helpful in guiding us through the menu and finding dishes that matched everyone's tastebuds. read more

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I am not sure (judging by previous comments) if the owner actually takes reviews seriously. but I will leave one anyway. We came here recently to try out their take on Georgian food. The menu itself gave me pause, because while funny it didn't feel like the food was taken seriously... Some of the dings: 1. We were not acknowledged and had to seat ourselves. 2. Most of time they felt preoccupied with other guests that may have been family 3. Service was slow, we were waiting awhile for each plate to arrive 4. Chvishtari was not good (IMO) tasted like a stale tamale with little cheese 5. Cheese boat was missing half the boat. Meaning it was a very small portion for the price. I could get double the size at the other Georgian place 6. Soup dumplings...Again tasty but very very small for 7.50 each. Appreciated the different flavors though 7. Kind of bummed they don't serve the smaller non soup dumplings, but maybe they are not authentic (Even though I have seen them at a couple Georgian places) That is more gripe, than an issue The place had a nice enough ambience, and a nice outdoor seating area as well. A good place to have a chat, very laid back. I can't attest for parking, we lyfted, but I imagine it is not easy for the area . Unfortunately for the price point, I can't get past the small portion size and slower service. I am glad I tried it, and wish them success read more

I read some of the reviews in regards to service and was hoping that would not be the case for us. It definitely wasn't the case and had great service. Our server was attentive, patient with our questions, provided great recommendations and the staff consistently checked on us. This place was on my list bc of the dairy free options. Based on reviewed and out servers recommendation we ordered the eggplant rolls to start. They were delish. Who would have thought eggplant could be cooked and prepared so well. Wish it was more than just 4 per plate. We also ordered the chicken (tabaka), but not the sweet sauce option (forgot what was in the other sauce). I really liked the chicken was seasoned and didn't need the sauce it came with. Also ordered the pkhali as I was interested in trying the spinach and beet salads. The salads have an interesting taste, but not a bad one. I think out of the 3 options the spinach one was my fav (interesting bc I would have thought the beet one would be). As we got closer to dinner time it was getting busy. I do recommend coming before dinner to avoid a longer wait time for food and more time asking your server questions. read more

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Came on a week night and sat on the outside covered porch. There aren't many Gregorian restaurants in SD so I was glad to try it. We started with the Adjaruli, the boat shaped khachapuri. There were a variety of Khachapuri but I got the most iconic one. It was filled with melted cheese, butter and an egg yolk which was mixed table side. The bread was soft and went well with the gooey melted cheese which had a slight tartness. I'd like to try the one filled with meat next time. I had the severe winter soup which was quite small for the price. It was tasty and had bits of beef, similar to a stew. For my entree I had the Satsivi, a walnut stew with chicken. I chose this dish because Gregorian food is known for using walnuts. I also had the Odjakhuri, a beef, potato and carrot stew. Both were good but I think because we had 3 soup like dishes it was not my ideal meal. I'd suggest you either skip a soup if you're having a stew as your entree or choose an entree that's a solid protein. Also ordering a Khachapuri (bread/pie) dish and saving some of the bread to eat with the soup or stew. I was hoping they'd had Shkmeruli, Gregorian garlic chicken but it was not on the menu. Service was excellent as we did not know what many of the dishes were and some of the descriptions were a bit obscure and cheeky. Parking is all on the street. There are steep stairs in front to enter the restaurant but there's also a wheelchair accessible ramp on the side. I was glad to try Gregorian cuisine I think I'd have a better experience now that I know how to order. read more

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Khachapuri is one of the few Georgian/Russian restaurants in the SD area. They are located on a corner in the University Heights neighborhood where you may have to circle around the blocks a few times to find open curbside parking. One has to ascend a set of steps to reach the main level of the restaurant. Perhaps we missed it, but I hope there's a nearby ramp or lift to assist the disabled to access the business because I can't imagine bringing my elderly parents and having them walk up the steep stairway. There was both inside seating in the dining room and outside under a covered front patio. The former was occupied and/or reserved when we arrived for dinner so a two-top table on the patio was where we ended up. Drinks were listed on the front side of the two-page menu. About a couple of dozen food items were on the back page. Our waitress explained to us that many of the offerings were stews and soups. She even showed us photos of various items. I agree with one reviewer that said such photos need to be added to the menu. Their website already has this feature so it shouldn't be difficult to create a menu with them included. We started with the signature namesake item which was the Adjaruli (i.e. khachapuri) along with the Severe Winter Soup. The first was a baked bread boat filled with cheese and topped with an egg yolk. I would order this again as the dough was very soft. The price was high at $19.25 which will become a recurring theme. The soup was akin to a beef stew with several pieces of meat. There was no listed price so the server checked with the kitchen. It turned to be 50% more than the regular soup on the menu and was as expensive as our entrees. We then split two entrees which were the Satsivi and the Odjakhuri. The first was a rich walnut stew served with chicken. I preferred this item because of the broth's savory nuttiness. The second was a meat and potatoes stew. The flavor profile was similar to the Severe Winter Soup. The main difference was the inclusion of carrots and potatoes. Each of these entrees was $20+ which would have been fine if the portion size was larger. My rating of our dining experience at Khachapuri was between three and four stars. read more

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Amazing food, outstanding service, and such a lovely ambiance--but what truly makes this place special is its personality. There's something warm, genuine, and inviting about it that makes you feel less like a customer and more like a welcomed guest. It's the kind of place you leave already looking forward to coming back. read more

This place is a hidden gem!! The server had amazing recommendations! We had the Khali (vegetable dish with walnuts, herbs and spices). The server also recommended Kubdari with cheese - a delicious meat pie! We wanted to order the skewers as well but we ran out of room. Will definitely be back! read more

Khachapuri - Kubdari (meat pie) - you can add cheese with no extra charge - Georgian Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been here twice and each time I've had an INCREDIBLE experience!!! The food!! The staff!! Did I mention the food!? The ambiance is adorable as well. I will continue to be back and will continue to be blown away! Highly recommend! read more

First time eating Georgian food, didn't know what to expect. The space is unique with charm and open space for seating large and small parties. We were served by Anton, who was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and excited to share recommendations on foods based on his knowledge and our tastes. We had the phkali, kubdari, a dark chocolate raspberry dessert, and then went for kharcho because we couldn't stop eating for how good it was! read more

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Food is pretty decent, the restaurant has character, service is offered with warmth and passion. The menu has some sense of humor, we found resemblance with another Georgian restaurant menu, only to find out that both restaurants share same founder. Service was a bit slow, hardly any parking nearby but warmth of the staff made up for it. read more

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The service is really good, our waiter gave us recommendations and checked in frequently to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. We loved the eggplant and the 4 part salad (share this). The honey cake was also delicious and hearty (enough for two to share). The restaurant is homey, with unique art and artifacts. It's authentic! The owner even checked in on us. The restaurant is on the corner and it was easy to find street parking. read more

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My husband and I came here on a Friday around 4:45 PM and were actually the first ones seated. We didn't have a reservation and had never tried Georgian food before, but we wanted to try something different. We ended up sitting outside, which was really nice. Within about an hour, the place started filling up quickly and was pretty packed, so it definitely seems like a popular spot and it looked like some people had reservations. There was also plenty of seating for larger groups, especially parties of four or more. Our server, I believe his name was Anton, was incredibly friendly and welcoming. He took the time to explain the menu, describe the flavors we could expect, and recommend a few dishes that would work well for just the two of us. That made the experience even more enjoyable since we were completely new to Georgian cuisine. We ended up ordering the Nigvziani Badrijani (eggplant rolls), Adjaruli, Chvishtari, Khinkali, and the chakapuli lamb stew special, and everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich, comforting, and clearly made with care. We probably ordered a little too much food for just the two of us, but it was hard not to want to try several things. The overall atmosphere was also really great. The decorations, the vibe, and the people there made it such a cool and welcoming place to be. The only small con would be getting to the bathroom, it's a bit of a journey to get to it, but honestly that was the only downside. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this place if you're looking to try something new. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more items on the menu. read more

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Bread and cheese and warm stews with bright flavors and a stellar sampler plate with veggies (see photo) to start us off. This Georgian spot is a gem and the khachapuri was SO GOOD with the cheese and egg and all the soup dumplings were peppery and hearty. Service was excellent for dinner. They have indoor and patio seating and the decor is cozy and homey. The beef stew and lamb stew had different spices and an edible top that we can break into and eat. The house salad in the sampler plate was my favorite. Overall stellar food, service and their menu online has photos and fun descriptions. read more

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WHEN I TELL YOU that this place is the real deal, I really mean it. I am not Georgian, but I am extraordinarily appreciative of the culture, food, music, etc. I've been to many areas in search of khinkali- truly, I tried it for the first time in Madrid, Spain and have since enjoyed throughout the US including Colorado, California, and New York. I legitimately even have an industrial sized khinkali folding machine off Facebook marketplace in my home haha! I do truly think Khachapuri in San Diego is my favorite, in large part because I have really never felt more at home. The menu is personable, funny and the servers are warm. I called ahead to request they reserve some of the khinkali for us because it says online to do so. The owner answered and was SUCH a hoot to chat with. You won't need to know how to pronounce food items to feel comfortable exploring this menu because people are eager to chat and it really helps that there really isn't anything you couldn't order here and be thrilled with. We had a weekly special khacapuri, classic and cheese khinkali, and (I don't remember the name) their grilled pork skewer which is just available on Fri/Sat. My husband had a Georgian lager and a Ukrainian IPA and I enjoyed red Georgian wine. Please, I'm begging you, come here! We had so much fun and the people are really incredible. read more

What a wonderful restaurant with hearty, comforting, delicious food! This new Georgian place has the cheesy goods. The fun part is the owner is also a lover of plant based food, so you find a lot of great options. The mushroom soup we had, chef's kiss! I loved the salad sampler and particularly the cabbage one. I was wary of Adjaruli because of the egg yolk, but when the cheese was mixed in, it was pretty epic! I want to try other breads next time. The servers were so helpful and attentive and full marks for explaining this cuisine that is not as well known to me. Really, don't miss the soups! read more

I love being able to try Georgian food, what a delightful culinary experience. We got the sampler platter and the pumpkiani. The sampler platter salads had a lot a flavor- I kept rotating to see which one I liked best but I like all of the equally. The pumpkiani had a nice hit of spice to it, not overwhelming but really complemented the flavors inside. Our waiter was very friendly and since we haven't tried this cuisine before he made a point to stop and show us different food options as he was delivering to other tables. He also noticed that it was my bday (gift bag) and brought a very tasty pomegranate dessert. I like the cheekiness of the menu descriptions and the overall vibe of the place. There was a lot of options to try with my vegan friend but I'm eager to go back and try their soup dumpling and chicken stews read more

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Holy smokes! Everyone needs to eat here. Food is fantastic (seriously every bite was so good - we got eggplant appetizer, fresh salad, imeruli, and odjakhuri). Service is good (quirky funny waiter explained everything and was super helpful, owner said hello). Ambiance is great (unique art and hilarious menu). Every bite was so good. Bottle of Georgian wine was great. Please never leave! read more

Khachapuri - Odjakhuri. Didn't realize nostalgia had a flavor. This was sooo amazing - Georgian Near Me - San Diego, California

Everything was delicious!!! We didn't know what to order and the server was extremely helpful and all of incredible!

The food was amazing! The flavors in every dish were so complimentary - each bite was a journey. We had a mushroom and lamb dumpling and it was hard to decide which was better. Seriously outstanding flavors - worth the price! (The mushroom won but barely.) we also had a spicy beef stew which in our opinion was not spicy but could be to others- again the flavor unparalleled. The final thing we had a was a khachapuri. The perfect amount of food for two hungry people. Our waiter Anton was also a hoot and the menu has zany descriptions. The ambiance is very pleasant and chill. A man who I assume is the owner came by and was adding tips on how to eat certain dishes which was the cherry on top to this unique and heartwarming meal. read more

I loved our food and everyone was so kind and welcoming. I would definitely come back.

This was my first time at a Georgian restaurant. The food was excellent, service was great the space is a bit funky but the weather outside was perfect so I sat outside. What I really loved were the scents of dill, walnut and cilantro in the air. It just felt really comforting. The menu was difficult to understand because I don't know this type of food. I would recommend to the restaurant to put a lot of photos on their website and Yelp. I think for the average San Diegan that will help a lot! read more

Khachapuri - Restaurant area (outside) - Georgian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Thursday night visit with friends to this recently opened Georgian restaurant. Tasty homey food with a bit of a spice kick - great addition to the San Diego restaurant scene. Good outdoor seating, nicely decorated interior. Food portions are a bit on the smaller side, but maybe I was too hungry :) read more

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Absolutely excellent food! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can tell they really care about quality and ingredients. Service was friendly and attentive too. Will definitely be back!!! read more

Khachapuri - Fantastic flavor - Georgian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Everything was amazing! Atmosphere there I like eggplant rolls because it's flavor of my childhood with a lot of spices read more

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Have you ever had food so good that you were completely stuffed... but just kept going because the flavors and textures were too good to stop eating? Yeah, that's exactly what happened here. Start with a salad and any of their khachapuris. The freshness and herbiness of the salad get your taste buds ready for what's next -- and the khachapuri? It's basically the most delicious, buttery, cheesy bread you'll ever meet. Just... get it. We ordered the Ajaruli and have zero regrets. Pro tip: drizzle some of their homemade hot sauce on top for that extra kick. For the main course, we went with the Cornish hen (Tabaka), and I have to say -- you'll be hard-pressed to find something this juicy, crispy, savory, and herby all at once. Absolute show-stopper. We washed it down with tarragon soda (worth it) and some imported Georgian wine that was dangerously drinkable. All in all, a 10/10 meal. Sorry for the lack of photos -- after the first bite, the only thing we were shooting was food into our mouths. To Kachapuri, I say: Q'velaperi gemrieli iq'o! (Everything was delicious!) read more

Khachapuri - The only photo we took lol - Georgian Near Me - San Diego, California

My friend wanted to check this place out, and since in the area we decided to. We were greeted right away, and told to seat wherever. Since it was cold we opted for inside, but they do have outdoor seating as well. Since we were unfamiliar with Georgian food, the waiter went over the menu with us and helped make some great recommendations. We ordered the nigvziani badrijani which were these eggplant rolls, and ooh man they were delicious. We also ordered the tabaka with tkemali, which was a Cornish game hen with plum sauce. They offered a garlic sauce as well, but due to dairy allergies we're able to try that. The hen does take awhile to prepare, but it was definitely worth the wait. My friend wanted to try the pkhali while we waiting and that was 3 different pate styles of beets, cabbage and spinach. That was the only dish I wasn't a fan of. I did like how the had a variety of vegan option as well on the menu. Theres no bathroom in the restaurant so you have to leave the restaurant, go around the corner use an elevator and the bathrooms were on the 2nd floor of an office. Other than that, we had a good time, our server was a gem and would definitely come back. read more

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My wife and I had a great first experience at Khachapuri trying authentic Georgian food. We loved the Nigvziani Badrijani (eggplant rolls) to start, and the Adjaruli khachapuri was incredible--mixed tableside with egg yolk and cheese and absolutely delicious. The Khinkali dumplings were also a fun and unique experience to eat, and the Chvishtari cornbread was very good. Our server Anton was very informative and gave great recommendations, which made the meal even better. The ambiance was great as well, with nice indoor and outdoor seating, beautiful decor, and a grill station outside where you could see skewers being cooked, which added to the experience. Looking forward to coming back and trying more. read more

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We really enjoyed the unique menu and were able to try most of the starters by sharing with the table. The server was very friendly and taught us about Georgian culture. Would love to go back for breakfast! read more

I LOVE KHACHAPURI!!! My partner and I would get khachapuri from the farmer's market regularly, so I'm super excited to enjoy it here in addition to other great Georgian dishes. Everything was delicious. The homemade soda was great, the fig leaf tea was so comforting and paired well with the khachapuri + lamb and eggplant stew. Love this place! read more

Khachapuri - Georgian Near Me - San Diego, California

We came here for the first time and here the overpriced price for one hinkal is $ 7 which is a lot. We were in a good Georgian restaurant in LA and there for one hinkal 3.5$ The waitress was a pleasant girl there are no questions for her a very nice girl. We didn't wait for the order for a long time everything is fine here too. The food was delicious. The only thing I didn't like was that there was a big queue of people and they waited a very long time until they were given a table and the girl was making barbecue on the street opposite the roadway I don't think this is good because cars are driving nearby carrying dust and exhaust fumes. read more

This was lovely. The food was delicious. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was charming. The copy on the menu made us laugh out loud. A new favorite spot and I would highly recommend. read more