Dual menus
You can order Georgian dishes alongside Italian food from Osteria Mario, useful for mixed tastes at the same table.
Shvili Dubai Festival City - DFC
Dubai Festival City
Shvili Dubai Festival City - DFC serves Georgian cuisine in a warm, greenery-filled setting, with Italian dishes also available from its partner restaurant, Osteria Mario. Reviews highlight the khinkali, khachapuri, tasting menus and family-friendly features such as a children’s play area.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,784 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Khinkali
Reviewers particularly enjoyed the juicy beef, lamb and even camel khinkali, giving first-timers several versions to try.
Tasting menu
The Tasting Menu for Two is a practical way to sample several Georgian dishes when you are unsure what to order.
Family setup
A children’s play area lets families settle in for a meal, while one review also mentions children making their own pizzas.
Cooking classes
The restaurant runs hands-on Georgian cooking classes, including a khachapuri class and sessions where guests eat what they make.
Vegetarian choice
Vegetarian diners reported a broad selection spanning khachapuri, khinkali, appetisers and salads.
Views
The restaurant has a balcony and views associated with Dubai Festival City’s shows; one reviewer also noted sunset views toward Downtown Dubai.
What to Eat at Shvili Dubai Festival City - DFC How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Shvili Dubai Festival City - DFC, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Shvili Dubai Festival City - DFC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Khinkali Net +4
“We tried almost all types of khinkali — yummy, juicy, and tasty 🤤”
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Review excerpts
“We tried almost all types of khinkali — yummy, juicy, and tasty 🤤”February 2026
“Authentic Georgean food you won’t regret spending on. Very tasty khachapuri, khinkali, great Napoleon dessert.”November 2025
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Fresh lavash bread Net +3
“From the Georgian menu, I ordered the Karcho soup along with Lavash bread, both beautifully prepared and full of flavor.”
Positive 3Negative 0
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“From the Georgian menu, I ordered the Karcho soup along with Lavash bread, both beautifully prepared and full of flavor.”October 2025
“The Kharcho soup and fresh Lavash bread were absolutely delicious and packed with flavor.”July 2026
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Khachapuri Net +3
“The khachapuri was fresh and delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The khachapuri was fresh and delicious.”February 2026
“We are vegetarians, and there was an excellent variety for us - delicious khachapuri, khinkali, appetizers, and salads.”November 2025
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Big georgian breakfast for 2 Net +2
“The Big Georgian Breakfast for 2 was absolutely amazing. The variety of dishes included in a single order was truly exquisite and offered a great tasting experience.”
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“The Big Georgian Breakfast for 2 was absolutely amazing. The variety of dishes included in a single order was truly exquisite and offered a great tasting experience.”May 2026
“And I always recommend trying the Big Georgian Breakfast- so good! 🥰”October 2025
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Kharcho soup Net +2
“The Kharcho soup and fresh Lavash bread were absolutely delicious and packed with flavor.”
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“The Kharcho soup and fresh Lavash bread were absolutely delicious and packed with flavor.”July 2026
“From the Georgian menu, I ordered the Karcho soup along with Lavash bread, both beautifully prepared and full of flavor.”October 2025
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Napoleon Net +2
“Dessert — Napoleon 😋😋😋”
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“Dessert — Napoleon 😋😋😋”February 2026
“Authentic Georgean food you won’t regret spending on. Very tasty khachapuri, khinkali, great Napoleon dessert.”November 2025
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Pizza Net +2
“Great experience Georgian food and even Italian options avaiable the meats were cooked to perfection and the pizza was supremely delicious.”
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“Great experience Georgian food and even Italian options avaiable the meats were cooked to perfection and the pizza was supremely delicious.”May 2026
“The pizza was absolutely delicious and one of the highlights of our meal.”June 2026
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Tasting menu for two Net +2
“We had our first visit to the restaurant last week, and Bellatreche made the experience excellent. Since we couldn’t decide what to order, he recommended the Tasting Menu for Two and explained each dish to us. It turned out to be a great choice, and we really enjoyed everything. Thank you for your excellent customer service and for making our first visit so enjoyable!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had our first visit to the restaurant last week, and Bellatreche made the experience excellent. Since we couldn’t decide what to order, he recommended the Tasting Menu for Two and explained each dish to us. It turned out to be a great choice, and we really enjoyed everything. Thank you for your excellent customer service and for making our first visit so enjoyable!”August 2026
“Had a wonderful dining experience at Shvili Georgian Restaurant in Dubai Festival City Mall. We went for the tasting menu for two, which was a great way to try a variety of authentic Georgian dishes. The food was flavourful, well-prepared, and very filling.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (13)
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Beef khinkali Net +1
“We loved the beef khinkali which was super juicy and absolutely superb! I also had the lamb khinkali, which was delicious, and even the camel khinkali was a nice surprise.”
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“We loved the beef khinkali which was super juicy and absolutely superb! I also had the lamb khinkali, which was delicious, and even the camel khinkali was a nice surprise.”October 2025
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Beef medallions Net +1
“From the Italian side, the Beef Medallions were tender and absolutely delicious.”
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“From the Italian side, the Beef Medallions were tender and absolutely delicious.”October 2025
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Black pasta Net +1
“Also the black pasta from Osteria Mario 😋😋😋”
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Review excerpts
“Also the black pasta from Osteria Mario 😋😋😋”February 2026
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Camel khinkali Net +1
“We loved the beef khinkali which was super juicy and absolutely superb! I also had the lamb khinkali, which was delicious, and even the camel khinkali was a nice surprise.”
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“We loved the beef khinkali which was super juicy and absolutely superb! I also had the lamb khinkali, which was delicious, and even the camel khinkali was a nice surprise.”October 2025
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Georgian vegetables salad Net +1
“The Imeretian khachapuri was amazing as always, and we enjoyed it with some tasty Georgian vegetables salad (with wall nuts).”
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“The Imeretian khachapuri was amazing as always, and we enjoyed it with some tasty Georgian vegetables salad (with wall nuts).”October 2025
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Imeretian khachapuri Net +1
“The Imeretian khachapuri was amazing as always, and we enjoyed it with some tasty Georgian vegetables salad (with wall nuts).”
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“The Imeretian khachapuri was amazing as always, and we enjoyed it with some tasty Georgian vegetables salad (with wall nuts).”October 2025
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Lamb khinkali Net +1
“We loved the beef khinkali which was super juicy and absolutely superb! I also had the lamb khinkali, which was delicious, and even the camel khinkali was a nice surprise.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We loved the beef khinkali which was super juicy and absolutely superb! I also had the lamb khinkali, which was delicious, and even the camel khinkali was a nice surprise.”October 2025
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Pinacolada Net +1
“Our server Ali was very kind and recommended us the best pasta also the drink from joed was very delicious pinacolada we ever had”
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“Our server Ali was very kind and recommended us the best pasta also the drink from joed was very delicious pinacolada we ever had”February 2026
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Ramadan meal course promotion Net +1
“The Ramadan meal course promotion is amazing — very filling, a little bit of everything but actually a lot.”
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“The Ramadan meal course promotion is amazing — very filling, a little bit of everything but actually a lot.”February 2026
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Set menu Net +1
“The set menu was delicious, generous, and great value at AED 129.”
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“The set menu was delicious, generous, and great value at AED 129.”February 2026
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Shakshuka with lavash bread Net +1
“I especially loved the shakshuka with lavash bread, and the khinkali was incredibly authentic—it tasted exactly like the ones I had in Georgia.”
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“I especially loved the shakshuka with lavash bread, and the khinkali was incredibly authentic—it tasted exactly like the ones I had in Georgia.”January 2026
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Sharing platter Net +1
“The sharing platter is a good value for money.”
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“The sharing platter is a good value for money.”August 2025
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Lamb chops Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The crispy chicken dish was disappointing, while the lamb chops were acceptable.”
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Drinks 1
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Chamomile vanilla mango iced tea Net +1
“To finish, the Chamomile Vanilla Mango iced tea was the perfect refreshing touch after such a satisfying meal.”
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“To finish, the Chamomile Vanilla Mango iced tea was the perfect refreshing touch after such a satisfying meal.”October 2025
What to Avoid (2)
Food 1
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Crispy chicken dish Net −1
“The crispy chicken dish was disappointing, while the lamb chops were acceptable.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The crispy chicken dish was disappointing, while the lamb chops were acceptable.”November 2025
Drinks 1
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Carrot juice Net −1
“First, the carrot juice was almost entirely filled with coarse carrot pulp. It felt like drinking mashed carrots rather than juice. Every sip left a mouthful of fibrous carrot residue, which was extremely unpleasant. I honestly struggle to understand who would enjoy juice prepared to such a standard.”
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Critical review excerpts
“First, the carrot juice was almost entirely filled with coarse carrot pulp. It felt like drinking mashed carrots rather than juice. Every sip left a mouthful of fibrous carrot residue, which was extremely unpleasant. I honestly struggle to understand who would enjoy juice prepared to such a standard.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try tasting. If you are new to Georgian food or undecided, ask for the Tasting Menu for Two to sample a range of dishes.
Share breakfast. For a broad morning spread, consider the Big Georgian Breakfast for 2, which one reviewer praised for its variety.
Ask khinkali. Compare the beef, lamb and camel khinkali if you want to explore both classic and more unusual fillings.
Bring children. Families can make use of the in-restaurant play area; children have also made their own pizzas during lunch.
Check classes. For a hands-on experience, bookings for a khachapuri cooking class were handled through WhatsApp in one review.
Mix cuisines. If your group has different cravings, ask to order from both the Georgian and Italian menus at the adjoining restaurants.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Staffing
One customer found the restaurant short-staffed, which may affect service during busier periods.
Noise
The same review described the environment as noisy, so it may not suit every quiet dinner.
Portions
Some diners felt portions were small for the price, although another found the food filling.
Steak quality
One meal’s steak was described as soft and bland, without the grilled crust or flavour the customer expected.
Walnuts
A reviewer found the walnuts in the starters slightly bitter and questioned their freshness.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 129
Iftar set menu
“The set menu was delicious, generous, and great value at AED 129”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Shvili Dubai Festival City - DFC is a Georgian restaurant with a useful twist: diners can also order Italian food from adjoining Osteria Mario. For a first visit, the Tasting Menu for Two gives you a guided sample of Georgian dishes, while the khinkali and khachapuri are the recurring standouts. Beef, lamb and camel khinkali were all mentioned, and the Imeretian khachapuri also received praise.
It works well for families. There is a children’s play area, and one review describes children making their own pizzas while adults enjoyed their drinks. Vegetarian diners also reported a broad choice across appetisers, salads, khachapuri and khinkali.
The Big Georgian Breakfast for 2 is another substantial option when you want variety in one order. The setting is warm and leafy, with a balcony and views connected to the mall’s shows; a reviewer said the laser and fountain shows can be watched from the table. Cooking classes add a more hands-on option, including khachapuri sessions booked through WhatsApp.
Most service feedback is notably attentive, but one customer found the restaurant short-staffed and noisy, while others felt portions could be small for the price. A steak and some starter walnuts also drew specific criticism, so Georgian specialities may be the safer starting point.