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    Khachapuri

    4.5 (72 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Eggplant rolls
    Vina R.

    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.

    Ryan M.

    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.

    Main entrance
    Emmett T.

    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.

    Eggplant app
    Mursalin H.

    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.

    Honey cake! Hearty and thick, plenty for two.
    Alicia J.

    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.

    Odjakhuri. Didn't realize nostalgia had a flavor. This was sooo amazing
    Amalea R.

    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!

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    Mirna H.

    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.

    Kris K.

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

    Inside - Dec 2025
    Candace C.

    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.

    Imeruly - this is like Georgian style quesadilla
    Alex K.

    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 :)

    Fantastic flavor
    Jessica A.

    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!!!

    Pumpkiani
    Tiffany H.

    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

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    Charles T.

    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.

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