Kartuli

Kartuli reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. MJ

   MartinJr

   London1 review

   1.0

   Dined on December 31, 2021

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   It's a wonderful venue, with an ornate vintage interior – a perfect setting for 7pm New Years Eve dinner. So imagine my disappointment when our booking of four was ushered through the main dining room past the other guests, out the back into a bolted on conservatory. We were taken to our table while moving pushchairs, sidestepping babies sat on the floor and toddlers in dressed superheroes. The seating was uncomfortable with hard benches and the interior decor basically consisted of rugs on walls and air conditioning units. I was so disappointed I wanted to walk out there and then. But I was more disappointed with the food. The descriptions on the menu failed to prepare you for the most unappetising plates brought to the table. The food presentation was terrible. No effort was given to present or disguise our starters as anything other than mounds of 'seasoned paste' on a plate. Mains were no better. Both the chicken and pork Mtsvadi were cooked dry. The 'Khinkali' their famous pleated dumplings were basically six pear-sized, white dumplings put on a plate. The dumplings were so thick and stodgy that after your second one, you felt you couldn't go on. The beef in the Kharcho stew was tough and the walnut sauce was overpowering and over seasoned. We were so disappointed with the starters and our mains that we decided to just skip dessert, cut our losses and leave. There's nothing delicate about the food at this restaurant. If you want 'filling up' then the portions won't leave you disappointed. But it lacks the care, skill and presentation you would expect from a menu with these price tags. The service was wonderful and the staff warm and friendly but never have I been so reluctant to pay my bill or left a restaurant with so much resentment.
   

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2. SJ

   SarahJ

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 21, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We tried Kartuli as we had heard it recommended. The food was new to us but excellent. Hope to return.
   

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   bvpainter VIP

   London27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 18, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food and wine at this amazing restaurant. No concessions proper Georgian food. Very tasty and big portions.
   

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4. F

   Flo345

   London21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 14, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tried Kartuli for the first time recently. The food was wonderful and full of flavours. Service was attentive with great advice on food choices and delicious wines. I would definitely go back.
   

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   Anna

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 12, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fantastic dinner at Kartuli! It was our first time trying Georgian food and it was absolutely delicious. The owner was really friendly and chatted to us about the menu. Really generous portion sizes, beautiful restaurant and really cute dog! Would highly recommend
   

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6. LS

   LiamS

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 12, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   There are few foods in the world that can compare to khachapuri, and few places in London to get it
   

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   Jane

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 12, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food, friendly service, lovely welcoming atmosphere
   

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8. C

   Calperson

   Manchester5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on December 11, 2021

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely food though the chicken tomato dish was overcooked. However we didn't try the veggie dishes so will return for that. Service was excellent.
   

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9. R

   Razdvatri

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 11, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous authentic food, will definitely come again!
   

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10. D

    Delighted

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 10, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This was a magical treat. The beautiful environment, the gentle, attentive, efficient, friendly staff, the good wine and the magnificent food. I would like to eat there every night and hope they open in the daytime soon as I would love to have coffee there and sit for hours enjoying the atmosphere.
    

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