Qartuli Authentic Georgian

Name: Qartuli Authentic Georgian
Address: Al Ohood street - Dunya Tower - 1/2 - Burj Khalifa Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971581209347

Downtown Dubai

Georgian restaurant Closed 0 581 209 347

Qartuli Authentic Georgian is a cozy Georgian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, styled with vintage cultural details and a homelike feel. Reviews highlight traditional dishes such as khinkali and khachapuri, alongside live jazz nights and occasional movie evenings.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

1,482 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Georgian Decor

Handmade tablecloths, large art pieces, vintage plates and Georgian photographs give the interior real character.

Authentic Dishes

Khinkali, khachapuri and other dishes are repeatedly praised for tasting close to traditional Georgian food.

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What to Eat at Qartuli Authentic Georgian

These items at Qartuli Authentic Georgian got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

Khinkali Net +5

“Khinkali - 7/1”
Adjarian khachapuri Net +3

“My personal favorite is the Adjarian Khachapuri.”
Khachapuri Net +3

“The khachapuri was indulgent and comforting, with the perfect balance of cheese and bread.”
Imeretian khachapuri Net +2

“Next came the Imeretian Khachapuri, which was amazing. It was rich, fluffy, and perfectly paired with the Georgian salad.”

Honorable mentions (31)

Ajarian pakhlava Net +1

“We finished our afternoon with the Ajarian Pakhlava, which was layers of flaky, spiced perfection, and the unique Syrniki cheese pancakes.”
Assorted mixed grill Net +1

“We had the assorted mixed grill, great combination of their signature meat dishes, worth the money for their full experience.”
Beef khinkali Net +1

“We also loved the Imeretian Khachapuri and the expertly crafted Beef Khinkali, which offered a delightful burst of seasoned flavor in every bite.”
Beef shashlik with satsebeli sauce Net +1

“The tender beef shashlik with Satsebeli sauce was also a standout, perfectly complemented by their traditional flatbread.”
Beef stew Net +1

“We had the mushrooms, large soup dumplings, kidney bean soup, beef stew and the cheesey bread. All were fantastic.”
Boiled potato chebureki Net +1

“Every dish felt authentic, from the boiled potato Chebureki to the moreish Chkmeruli roasted chicken in garlic cream sauce.”
Cheburek Net +1

“On the positive side, the khachapuri was delicious, and the cheburek was tasty as well (although be prepared—it’s incredibly small, literally one bite).”
Cheese khachapuri Net +1

“Mixed it with their cheese khachapuri. Highly recommend.”
Cheesey bread Net +1

“We had the mushrooms, large soup dumplings, kidney bean soup, beef stew and the cheesey bread. All were fantastic.”
Chkmeruli roasted chicken in garlic cream sauce Net +1

“Every dish felt authentic, from the boiled potato Chebureki to the moreish Chkmeruli roasted chicken in garlic cream sauce.”
Eggplant role Net +1

“We ordered Lobiani and eggplant role. Both was delicious and obviously made of fresh and homemade ingredients but lobiani dough was a little sticky.”
Eggplant rolls Net +1

“We started with the Eggplant rolls, which were absolutely delicious. While waiting, we were served a small plate of complimentary crusty bread with red Adjika — a lovely and flavorful gesture that set the tone for the meal.”
Fried eggplant rolls with walnut paste Net +1

“We started with the medium Qartuli Gobi Bowl and the fried eggplant rolls with walnut paste, which were absolutely scrumptious.”
Georgian breakfast tray Net +1

“The Georgian breakfast tray is perfect for sharing and includes coffee/tea. So if you're dining as a couple or as a group - I highly recommend this.”
Georgian pear natakhtari Net +1

“To wash it all down, the Georgian pear Natakhtari and the tarragon mojito were incredibly refreshing.”
Georgian pie with egg Net +1

“I would definitely recommend trying the Georgian pie with egg — it’s incredibly tasty and rich.”
Georgian salad with nuts Net +1

“Wonderful place! Definitely recommend it, ordered tea and Georgian salad with nuts, so delicious! Lovely design inside! Hidden gem. Special thanks to Buzurg for his warm hospitality!!!”
Georgian salad with walnut sauce Net +1

“Being tomato lovers, we were highly impressed by the salads; the Uzbeki tomatoes were remarkably juicy and sweet, especially in the Georgian salad with walnut sauce and the Sulguni cheese and tomato salad.”
Guruli gvezeli Net +1

“I would like to particularly thank him for Christmas Day - Guruli Gvezeli. THANK YOU!”
Kachapuri imeterti Net +1

“Kinkali was good as well as for the kachapuri imeterti, the locally made cheese was excellent.”
Kidney bean soup Net +1

“We had the mushrooms, large soup dumplings, kidney bean soup, beef stew and the cheesey bread. All were fantastic.”
Large soup dumplings Net +1

“We had the mushrooms, large soup dumplings, kidney bean soup, beef stew and the cheesey bread. All were fantastic.”
Lobiani Net +1

“We ordered Lobiani and eggplant role. Both was delicious and obviously made of fresh and homemade ingredients but lobiani dough was a little sticky.”
Medium qartuli gobi bowl Net +1

“We started with the medium Qartuli Gobi Bowl and the fried eggplant rolls with walnut paste, which were absolutely scrumptious.”
Mountain khinkali Net +1

“But the absolute highlight for us was the Mountain Khinkali. It was so juicy, superbly spiced, and bursting with flavor. They were so good that if we hadn’t been so full, we would’ve ordered more!”
Pelamushi Net +1

“Every dish I tried was fresh and authentic. Pelamushi and Adjarian khachapuri are highly recommended from me.”
Pirozhki Net +1

“The pirozhki here are absolutely incredible — perfectly golden, soft, and bursting with flavour. They taste exactly like the ones from my childhood, filled with comfort and nostalgia in every bite. Please bring them back to the menu — they’re too good to be a one-off!”
Rolled eggplants Net +1

“The rolled eggplants had such a strong umami taste bud that it nearly exploded in my mouth.”
Soup-kharcho Net +1

“The Soup-Kharcho was a particular highlight for me, being super hearty and rich like a traditional stew.”
Sulguni cheese and tomato salad Net +1

“Being tomato lovers, we were highly impressed by the salads; the Uzbeki tomatoes were remarkably juicy and sweet, especially in the Georgian salad with walnut sauce and the Sulguni cheese and tomato salad.”
Syrniki cheese pancakes Net +1

“We finished our afternoon with the Ajarian Pakhlava, which was layers of flaky, spiced perfection, and the unique Syrniki cheese pancakes. Those golden-brown treats served warm with jam were the perfect end to an impeccable meal.”

Drinks 3

Georgian wine Net +1

“The Georgian wine was absolutely delicious and the service was great.”
Tarragon mojito Net +1

“To wash it all down, the Georgian pear Natakhtari and the tarragon mojito were incredibly refreshing.”
Wine Net +1

“Amazing food, incredible wine, beautiful live jazz, and service that goes above and beyond.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Chicken shkmeruli Net −1

“The chicken shkmeruli was a bit dissapointing, the chicken breast was bit dry but OK, the leg was tough and had to leave it, and the white sauce was more like a thick bechamel then the milky garlic sauce I remembered it to be during the many visits to Georgia.”
Chikhirtma soup Net −1

“Chikhirtma soup - 4/10”
Honey cake Net −1

“The honey cake didn’t taste of honey at all, and the choux pastry dessert wasn’t really a proper choux. Both desserts were very mediocre.”
Olivie salad Net −1

“Olivie Salad - 4/10”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order Gradually. Start with fewer dishes and add more as you go; one reviewer found the menu tempting but filling.

Try Indoors. Choose indoor seating if visiting during hot weather; one family specifically used it to escape the heat.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Ohood street - Dunya Tower - 1/2 - Burj Khalifa Blvd

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

0 581 209 347

Mon	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Small Portions

The cheburek was described as literally one bite, while the Monday movie-night inclusions were considered too small.

Uneven Food

One detailed review found the salad average, the chicken lacking texture and flavor, and both desserts mediocre.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

80 dirham

soup

“I don’t mind paying 80 dirham for a soup but I expected to be much better for that price”

Google review · February 2026

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The Bottom Line

Qartuli Authentic Georgian is a characterful Georgian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, suited to dinners when the setting matters as much as the food. You can come for traditional dishes including khinkali, Adjarian or Imeretian khachapuri, and Georgian breakfast. Reviews repeatedly describe the cooking as close to the flavours of Georgia, with generous portions noted by some diners.

The interior is a major part of the appeal: handmade tablecloths, paintings, vintage plates, old photographs and Georgian cultural objects create a warm, slightly theatrical home-style setting. Even the restroom gets attention. Live jazz is a recurring highlight, and one visitor specifically appreciated that it stayed quiet enough for conversation.

Monday movie night adds popcorn, a cheese plate and one drink to the evening. Food feedback is not completely uniform. Khinkali, khachapuri, eggplant rolls and Soup-Kharcho receive strong praise, while individual reviews criticise the salad, desserts and chicken texture.

The cheburek has also been called exceptionally small, so check portions before ordering several dishes. A practical approach is to start with fewer plates and add more. Indoor seating can be useful in hot weather, while the breakfast tray is designed for sharing and includes coffee or tea.