Alaverdy

Kyiv


This long-running basement restaurant in a courtyard off Podil's vul Sahaydachnoho does reliable khachapuri, khinkali (dumplings), chanakhi (lamb stew) and other Georgian faves. Warm up with baked suluguni (cheese) and a glass of saperavi (a Georgian red wine) on the summer terrace.


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