Georgian Bread Cuisine

10/10 for food. This was my first time having Georgian cuisine and I loved it so much, I actually researched recipes and attempted cooking the dishes at home the following week. There were 3 of us and we split the beets with walnuts, spinach with walnuts, eggplant with walnuts (wish this had more pomegranate arils), chkmeruli (chicken cooked in milk and garlic sauce), meat khinkali (dumplings), and khachapuri (bread filled with cheese and egg, I could have eaten this entire dish myself). I also especially loved the spinach with walnuts! Cute interior but the benches are not very comfortable. There is also a counter section where you can order many of the menu items to-go. Service was less than stellar (forgot a drink order) which is the only reason this is a 4-star review and not 5.

One of the coolest things about Georgian Bread is the pride they have for their country. It's not just the pictures and decor on the wall or the traditional music, but they even have a full write up describing their culture and cuisine on the back of their menu. With this having been the first time we had Georgian cuisine, it was genuinely interesting to read. When you walk into the restaurant, you are immediately greeted with a "look behind the glass" to their oven room, where you can see the cool tandoor oven they use to bake their bread. Seating is pretty intimate, and it can fill up fast. There was probably about 12-15 tables with one waiter. He did a decent job, but was constantly running back and forth. We had to flag him down a few times, but when we did grab his attention, he was willing to explain the menu to us and provide some recommendations (which was helpful because it is huge with lots of interesting selections!) The plates aren't necessarily pretty, but they are hardy. We ended up selecting the following:Khinkali: 5 piece boiled hand rolled dough bundles filled with juicy meat and herbs. Beef and pork...This was okay. Flavor was somewhat bland, and I found myself wishing I had some sort of hot sauce to put on it. I also would have appreciated an explanation of how to eat, because they are served like soup dumplings, and I ended up just cutting them and losing a lot of broth inside. Eggplant with Walnuts: Eggplant spread with nuts, pomegranates, herbs and onions...Really different, but very good. It's a cold dish, and the eggplant is roasted and tender, and somehow is a great pairing with the pomegranate. Mushroom & Cheese: Champignon mushrooms fried on a clay put with sulguni cheese...This was hands down our favorite dish.Imeruli: Oven baked soft bread filled with cheese...this was good, but not overwhelming. Essentially a cheese pizza. It was so heavy with cheese and grease, you can only eat a couple of slices, and again, felt like it was missing some sort of sauce to cut it with. We also enjoyed their traditional lemonade (Zandukeli) & dessert (Churchkhela - which is candle-looking shaped snack made by dipping nuts into a roux made from fruit juice (usually grape juice) and flour.)And on our way out, I caught a glimpse of one of their delivery boxes which said "Try Something Different." That's truly what it was - different. Would I go out of my way to eat there again in person? Probably not. However, if you are local and/or are interested in delivery, I do think it is fun to try something new. And definitely true comfort food!!

Finally had a reason to visit Georgian Bread - and it was worth the wait. The Adjaruli was fresh baked and the combination of farmers cheese, egg and butter were a rich indulgence. Tolma, the Georgian version of stuffed cabbage was robust - we suggest ordering extra bread to soak up the incredible sauce. Khinkali, close to a Chinese soup dumpling had a great tooth in the wrapper with a clean savory broth. Finished off with a slice of the Idial or honey cake. Dense, moist with a rich caramel filling ( think Dulce de Leche) all wrapped in a Biscoff crumb - half came home! Can't wait to be back in NE Philly to enjoy another meal here.

Got a delicious spread this weekend at Georgian Bread! The portions and prices are amazing and the seating is comfy. There's a spot where you can see them make the bread in a giant oven which is a fun touch. Adjaruli is the bread boat filled with cheese, and that was so delicious and enough for several people to share. Pork soup, Khinkali soup dumplings, potatoes, and tolma cabbage roll were my favorites. The chicken doesn't taste quite like your typical chicken but the flavor was alright, just different texture maybe. The server was a little harsh but quick once we ordered. The bread will make me come back.

Absolutely delicious food. we got the cheese bread with egg, mushrooms and cheese, dumplings, and beans, and everything was fantastic

I had never had Georgian food until someone took me there recently to try way too many dishes. She loves the food and she wanted me to try everything! The bread was amazing, the service was so so good, and no matter what I tasted, I thought it something I'd like to eat again.

Really tasty, authentic, spacious and clean restaurant! My friends and I arrived 40min before closing, and they were kind enough to serve us. It was my first time trying this cuisine so I wasn't sure what to expect, but everything tasted great! We ordered Khinkali meat, Chicken lula kebab, Mushroom and cheese, eggplant with walnuts and adjaruli. My favorites were the kebab and adjaruli! The khinkali meat is a huge dumpling. You poke a tiny hole and a ton of the juice will spill out. I'm not sure how to properly eat this, but very flavorful and soft. The kebab came in a big skewer and was cooked to perfection. Very tender mixed with raw red onions and a nice hot sauce. I would like to try lamb next time! Mushroom and cheese was very cheesy and arrived hot in a clay pot. Beautiful presentation with a lot of dill on top. Eggplant with walnuts was extremely different and a cold dish I was not expecting. Unique flavors and I am glad to have tried it! Last, was the delicious adjaruli. Super soft, gooey, decadent and delicious! All prices went up 20% and it includes a service fee which does not cover tip.

Per Google, Georgian food is arguably one of the world's most underrated cuisines, featuring flavors from Greece and the Mediterranean, as well as influences from Turkey and Persia. Warm, gooey comfort food like khachapuri (cheese-stuffed bread) finds balance with matsoni (yogurt). Herbs like tarragon, flat parsley, dill and coriander combine with walnuts and garlic for rich fillings and sauces.Our server Anna, who was very friendly and fun to talk to, spoke Russian, Georgian as well as English and she helped us navigate the menu when we had questions. Most items have English descriptions but not all.I asked how to properly eat the Khinkali, the twisted knobs of dough stuffed with meat and spices similar to soup dumplings. Her answer was to pick it up by its elongated top, flip it over and bite towards its top so that the sauce would not spill out. It was delicious.The Eggplant with Walnut was amazing, and I usually don't like eggplant. The Tolma, stuffed cabbage, was also very good. The Mushroom & Cheese came to the table bubbling hot and looked fantastic. It was our only slightly disappointing choice. The Chicken Tabaka, fried chicken, was very good. We had been here once before (pre-pandemic) and had the khachapuri (cheese stuffed/covered bread) and it was delicious but very filling so this time we just had the plain bread which was also very good. You must try some of the breads while you are here.It's a BYO and a fun place to try something, at least for us, completely different.There were 3 of us and the total bill before tip was around $60. As I'm writing this, I just noticed a Service Fee. I'm not sure if this was a built in tip or not. I'll ask when we return the next time to try things that we've never had before.

Pleasant atmosphere, good staff, near the house, always fresh bread, quick order, I recommend

Food was ok, price was too high. Service was really good. I guess if you're not from their ethnicity you won't like the food. I took off a star for their high pricing.