Kartuli Menu

Kartuli, a gem nestled in the heart of London, offers an authentic taste of Georgian cuisine that is both rich in flavor and steeped in tradition. Georgian food is known for its unique blend of spices, diverse cooking techniques, and the remarkable ability to turn simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces.

Dining at Kartuli is much more than satiating one's hunger; it is a culinary pilgrimage into the heart of Georgian tradition. Each dish offers diners a glimpse of the rich tapestry of flavors that are quintessentially Georgian. From the sizzling Mtsvadi to the meticulously pleated Khinkali, the mouth-watering stews to the fresh, vibrant salads, and the bounteous breads to the sumptuous desserts, Kartuli tells the story of Georgia's culinary treasures. Kartuli is not just a restaurant; it is the bearer of Georgia's gastronomic legacy in London, teeming with the secrets of a cuisine that deserves to be savored and celebrated.

It has been commented upon that Georgians never drink wine without food and rarely eat food without wine! Georgia has been producing wine for 8000 years in Qvevri, very large clay vessels buried in the ground in cellars called Marani. Georgians are still proudly making wines in Qvevri where, after the grapes are crushed, they are placed with skin, stalks and pips. Here fermentation and clarification take place for weeks or months and it is this skin-contact method that creates wonderful Amber wines (sometimes referred to as orange wines). The ancient Georgian Qvevri winemaking tradition has been given the status of National Monument of Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO and recognises Georgia as the ‘birthplace of wine’.