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

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 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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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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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

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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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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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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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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The food is good. I describe service as "you can take people out of the Soviet Union but sometimes you can't take Soviet Union out of people." They are cooking the bbq in the dining area outside. We all ended up with the smell stuck to our clothes and now dinner price includes dry cleaning cost. And when asked to reseat us or get the bbq action elsewhere, we got ignored. No apologies. 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

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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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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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 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

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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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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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

been wanting to try Georgian food for a long time and this was the perfect place to finally do it. Everything we got had such intense flavor in the best way ever. Loved the decor, truly helpful and kind staff. read more

Anton, our server, went through and explained every dish on the menu to us before ordering. We talked about all sorts of things including Georgia and other cuisines. Food was unlike anything I've tried before and a must try if you're in the area. Not to mention the ambiance which is right up my alley. You could look around and keep finding new oddities every time you glance back at any of the art pieces. 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

Service: EXCELLENT! It didn't start great. We were standing there for over 5mins w/no help. Great experience with trying new food. Our waiter had to explain every dish bc the menu was vague: did not explain any of the dishes! Thank goodness our waitress was so patient and great in explaining every dish! read more

The food was uniquely different. I wouldn't say delicious but texture and taste was very unusual. Service was good at first and then not so good after that. Ambience was nice, music was being played, but the space is too small to have such a large band to play. You can't hear yourself. and the price for the food was way too much for what we got. 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

This restaurant is amazing! The food was so flavorful and the bread was delicious! The restaurant is artsy and you feel comfortable! The service was A+ ! The homemade soda was so good! read more

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My current favorite restaurant in San Diego and probably the best food I've had in the city. Extremely friendly service, Anton is great! We leaned about the history of the food and the culture from the staff which was fun. Cannot wait to go back and try more dishes. The interior is quaint and cute and comfortable. read more

Love the ambiance of this place from the moment you enter, it feels like a spot you'd go to in Europe or even NYC. The menu has a good variety, with plenty of vegetarian/vegan/GF options. We got the salad sampler, and apparently there's up to 15 different salads the chef can rotate through - we got a couple off menu ones in our sampler. The adjaruli khachapuri is a bit smaller than I expected, but the texture of the bread and flavor of the filling was spot on. Our server also recommended the fig leaf tea, which was a great pairing with the meal. Definitely coming back! read more

This place took like 8 years to open, so you've had time to plan your visit by now. Shame on you if you haven't been here yet. The menu is a labyrinth. I still don't know what's on it. When you read it you'll know what I mean. But the servers are incredible and guided us to some amazing food. Eggplant rolls. Get. Them. We did the sampler platter and you should for try it. It was good but it might be something I enjoyed and don't revisit. Loved the khachapuri. The bread is light. You can eat one and not feel heavy. Glad this place is open and hope they crush it. Welcome addition to the neighborhood. I would recommend they put dimmer lights outside though. The patio has a harsh vibe I think they should try and soften it more. read more

We had so much fun and enjoyed our food. Its great when place offers not just food but hospitality and entertainment as well and Khachapuri does that. read more

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Incredible spot that is very unique and well thought out. Loved every bit of it, a must try in the University Heights area.

So many vegetarian options, so fresh and delicious !! Bread and cheese was soooo good! Appetizer of salad toppings yummy. Staff so kind and descriptive. Lovely outdoor seating. A must stop !! read more

Keeper! LOL! It's a wonderfully arranged and placed inour neighborhood. Pretty witty and artsy :)) Not sure who is cooking but it is WOW read more

I really enjoyed everything about this experience. The ambiance, the witty menu, the knowledgeable and super friendly staff (shout out to Anthony for taking care of us) and of course the delicious food. There was so much to try that we didn't have enough room between the 5 of us. Next time, we are trying more items from the menu and I am really looking forward to it. read more

Can't find instructions to make a reservation. I walked in with a party of 2 at 5:30 pm. There was no host/ess and several people waiting to be greeted. There were 2 tables seated and the restaurant was nearly empty. They insisted we make a reservation next time. In the amount of time we waited, we could have been seated, eaten, and out the door. Sadly, we didn't get to try the food. This is simply my opinion, you don't have to agree, but there are too many restaurants in San Diego to be letting people walk with empty tables. read more

Fascinating and tasty Georgian food, charming decor, very busy- and increasingly noisy , and quite helpful waiter. There is an app to see photos of menu items- great sense of humor. We were sampling a variety of vegan dishes and we liked all of them. Especially the eggplant dish. And some stuffed bread sort of pizza was quite delicious. Surprisingly great tea made in a French press, enough for all to sample. Parking several blocks away but this was Saturday around 5pm. Looking forward to visiting again and trying more items! read more

Our experience at this Georgian restaurant was very disappointing. As soon as we walked into the restaurant, the atmosphere already felt strange. No one greeted us at the entrance, and the servers kept walking by without reacting to the fact that new guests had arrived. That itself was not a problem for us -- we saw an empty table and seated ourselves. The negative experience started after that. Even then, no one came to us for quite a while, until an older man asked why we looked confused. We told him that we were waiting for a menu. He replied in Russian that someone would bring it, and shortly after that a waitress finally came over with the menu. However, sitting at the table was extremely unpleasant because it smelled strongly like an old dirty rag. What also really ruined the impression was the overall atmosphere of the place. It did not feel like a Georgian restaurant, but more like something from a post-Soviet setting. There was Russian symbolism on the walls, along with tasteless and pointless phrases in the style of crude Russian humor. For us, that felt especially inappropriate and unpleasant. After waiting a long time, no server ever came to take our order, so we left disappointed and went to another restaurant. Our friends also had a negative experience at this place -- they were at least served, but their impression was negative as well. We decided to see the quality and level of this restaurant for ourselves, but unfortunately it was a mistake. After this experience, I absolutely cannot recommend this place. I wish this business growth, positive changes, and a complete farewell to this outdated Soviet-Russian atmosphere. read more