443 reviews
#22 of 1,857 Restaurants in Kyiv$$ - $$$, Eastern European, Caucasian, Vegetarian friendly+380 67 503 2079+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Mon
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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CUISINES
Eastern European, Caucasian, Georgian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
features
Does this restaurant primarily serve Healthy cuisine?
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About
"A Georgian without a guest is not a Georgian!" this is what considered in a hospitable Khinkali dukhan (tavern). Local customs will impress you with their generosity, extent and amiability, and our temperamental many-sided cuisine "with specific focus" is already a well-known gossip. Colorful interior of our venue won’t leave you indifferent. At your disposal there are three main halls and two VIP-halls, and each of them is interesting and original. In Vostochnyi hall near the open bar counter there are a show kitchen and a bar zone where one can with his own eyes observe the secrets of Caucasian dishes preparation and taste delicious Georgian wines. In Vinogradnik hall there is a comfortable and romantic atmosphere. The hall is decorated with the real mountain rock, the ceiling is plaited with grape-vine, and the walls please the eye with the Oriental carpets and national souvenirs. Vinnyi Pogred is a comfortable hall which was named due to a large number of old wine bottles that serve as a main decoration element. Two VIP-halls Sultanka and Kniazheskaya Besedka will become a great place for holding negotiations, meetings with friends or family dinner. A cozy summer terrace opens its arms to meet the guests during the warm season. It allows you to leisurely watch the tumultuous life of the capital, enjoying the best gastronomic offers of sunny Georgia right in the center of Kyiv and gives a unique feeling of peace and tranquility. What else, except for traditional Caucasian hospitality and heartful company, makes Khinkali dukhan so popular? Correctly - delicious khinkali! Hot, aromatic, made of thin almost transparent dough - they just urge to get into your mouth! But this is only the beginning, we have much more to impress you. Menu of the venue is a real horn of plenty from which Georgian cheeses, Caucasian specialties, delicious khachapuri, chachochbili, shashlyk, lula kebab magically appear… Besides, there are many other dishes the names of which are pleasant for an ear and awake the appetite! "Come in, dear, be my Guest!"
CUISINES
Eastern European, Caucasian, Georgian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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4.5
443 reviews
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Mohammed A
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • friends
Ordered the kebab , which was perfectly cooked and the seasoning was the perfect blend, the restaurant theme is so interesting
Written 22 October 2021
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Comedy Writer
Kyiv11 contributions
Jan 2020 • solo
Very good place with Georgia music
Great prices with delicious food.
Lunch specials are great and very affordable
Written 1 February 2020
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Aleksandra Y
Thanks for your review! Sincerely happy that you found time and shared your impressions and left recommendations for other guests.
Written 3 February 2020
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Yeche
Haifa27 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Very good restaurant, all we order was very tasty and big plates.
We ordered Khinkali, Meat, Bread, Pickle Vegetables and drink Mors and Wine
Very recommended
Written 14 January 2020
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Aleksandra Y
Thanks for your review! Sincerely happy that you found time and shared your impressions and left recommendations for other guests.
Written 14 January 2020
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Alex
1 contribution
June 2020 • couples
If you’ve not tried Georgian food before, don’t start here, as it is infinitely better elsewhere.
Eggplant rolls were greasy and resembled slugs frozen doing the twist, khachapuri were overcooked/microwaved; so the cheese was hardened, and the raw egg which is supposed to be mixed in at the table with (what is supposed to be) the liquid cheese ended up cooked on top instead. Thereby defeating the purpose/uniqueness of the dish.
The Khinkahli were good, we had 3 spiced mutton ones and 3 sulguni cheese ones.
Mutton shashlik was overcooked, and tough. The crisps that came as part of the sides were the highlight of the dish.
Staff were surly with a take it or leave it attitude. Oh and it’s one of those places (which personally annoys me) that includes a 10% service charge in the over priced bill whether you think it’s deserved (it isn’t) or not.
Written 27 June 2020
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Annahita S
Kyiv4 contributions
June 2020 • couples
I love Georgian food, so I was happy to stop for dinner at Khinkali today. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing to say the least. The walnut-stuffed eggplant rolls were slimy and greasy, and probably the worst ones I’ve had. The khatchapuri seemed like it had been cooked in the microwave and included overcooked cheese that had already hardened, with essentially a fried egg on top, that couldn’t be mixed in with the cheese to make it creamy and delicious: also the worst I’ve had. The mutton shashlik was dried out and hard, as well as fairly tasteless. As with everything else, one of the worst I have tried, as well as expensive at 395 UAH. Only the khinkali were decent, both the mutton and suluguni ones were not bad. Price for the above food plus a bottle of water was almost 1000 UAH. So overall, I would have to say the restaurant was expensive, the food was substandard, and the service was mediocre. I would definitely not go back.
Written 23 June 2020
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Derrick P
Washington DC23 contributions
June 2020 • none
Food is great. Especially liked the dumplings with chicken and mushroom inside.
The service is mixed. On the weekends, it was fantastic. Some of the best service we had in Kyiv. During the weekday (Monday), we had a completely different experience.
We had decided to come again because of the good service the first time, but the second time turned us off so bad, that we will go to another restaurant instead.
Written 29 June 2020
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476aleksandray
Thanks for your review! Sorry that we didn't meet your expectations. We hope that in future we'll have a chance to make a good impression.
Written 29 June 2020
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Dmitry S
22 contributions
Mar 2023 • none
Terrible kitchen. Small dishes. Not cooked well, not delicious. Raw meat inside. This is not Georgian food...
Not recommended.
Written 5 March 2023
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Mercy from Santa Monica
1 contribution
Nov 2019 • none
Last night, my coworker and I ate and had a great experience. This was actually my second time, bringing her here because of the Spicy soup they had. Like the first time I was there, all the food came timely and tasty. This time we ate a variety of things, from cheesy egg bread to shishcabobs (sp?). The waitress was super helpful and friendly. Very welcoming. Highly recommended.
Written 6 November 2019
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Aleksandra Y
Thanks for your review! Sincerely happy that you found time and shared your impressions and left recommendations for other guests.
Written 8 November 2019
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Leonid K
3 contributions
Nov 2019 • business
Tips are included in the bill, which actually is illegal in Ukraine. Also it takes a while to get an order.
Written 5 November 2019
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Aleksandra Y
Leonid thanks for your review! Every feedback makes us better!
Written 5 November 2019
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Tricky2210
Newark-on-Trent7 contributions
Oct 2019 • friends
The title says it all, so good we visited 2 nights in a row. Food is fresh, the ambience is fantastic and the staff are attentive. Reasonably priced and a great selection of food. Worth a visit
Written 19 October 2019
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Aleksandra Y
Every time when we read such soulful review about our restaurant we are sincerely glad that we were able to present for another guest tasty & bright experience.
Written 22 October 2019
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Tracey M
4 contributions
Oct 2019 • friends
If you want traditional local food this is the place to eat! The food was amazing, tasty, good size portions and at a very good price. The staff are excellent and nothing is too much to ask. Coming back this evening for our final meal in Kiev. My mouth is watering in anticipation.
Written 19 October 2019
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Aleksandra Y
Sincerely thanks for your review and recommendations for other guests! We hope that next time you are in Kiev you visit our restaurant. We'll wait you in order to please you with tasty Georgian cuisine!
Written 22 October 2019
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Andrew C
88 contributions
Oct 2019 • friends
We were recommended Khinkali by our Ukranian tour guide, and I am glad she did.
The restaurant is very quaint with an amazing feel and vibe, I'm guessing the decor is traditional rural Georgian.
The food was excellent, I had veal tongue and mushroom pelmeni or in Georgian Khinkali to start, followed by a veal kebab.
My friends also enjoyed their choices and the food was washed down with a very good Gerogian red wine.
The choice is fantastic and the prices are very reasonable.
If you are visiting Kyiv and are interested in trying Georgain food in a restaurant with a great ambience then look no further.
Written 10 October 2019
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Aleksandra Y
Sincerely thanks for your review and recommendations for other guests!We hope that next time you are in Kiev you visit our restaurant. We'll wait you in order to please you with tasty Georgian cuisine!
Written 11 October 2019
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MnTreker
Bangkok286 contributions
Sept 2019 • couples
We enjoyed our meal so much we went back two nights later. Waitress are helpful and speak English. Vodka selection fine. This is Georgian food so different Thant Ukraine. The dumplings are really good and have a lot of different fillings. Even a chart to show you how to eat them. Not sure how to write lot of what we ate. But we tried about 8 different menu items and they were all excellent. But do not miss the walnut white chocolate desert. Also try the tarragon infused drink. Totally different. Each of the main meals were under the or five dollars.
Written 28 September 2019
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Aleksandra Y
Every time when we read such soulful review about our restaurant we are sincerely glad that we were able to present for another guest tasty & bright experience.
Written 30 September 2019
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Hannah S
Birmingham48 contributions
Sept 2019 • couples
Ate here this evening for my husbands birthday meal, we found it through tripadvisor and as it had many great reviews thought we’d check it out. It certainly didn’t disappoint! The dumplings were absolutely delicious and as were still in Kyiv might go here again before we leave. Never had Georgian food before but will definitely try again!
Written 22 September 2019
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Aleksandra Y
Sincerely thanks for your review and recommendations for other guests!We hope that next time you are in Kiev you visit our restaurant. We'll wait you in order to please you with tasty Georgian cuisine!
Written 23 September 2019
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British_Australian
Glasgow474 contributions
Sept 2019 • couples
The restaurant is very charming and has a great atmosphere. The decorations are fantastic and it is very cosy inside. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was phenomenal. It was very different to anything I've had before which was great as I love to try something new, and so full or flavour. The meat was so tender, especially the veal cheeks. My partner thought they were delicious and would be perfect for a cold night as they were so warming and tasty.
The bread was served warm which I particularly like.
To access the inside dining there is a flight of stairs which is not disabled friendly, however, there is two tables outside on the street.
Written 12 September 2019
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Aleksandra Y
Thanks for your review! Sincerely happy that you found time and shared your impressions and left recommendations for other guests.
Written 13 September 2019
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