Genatsvale is a Georgian restaurant at 21 St Mary Street in central Cardiff. Its warm, unfussy dining room introduces the generous sharing traditions of Georgian food in a location convenient for the city centre and Principality Stadium.
Khachapuri is one of the defining dishes, combining freshly baked bread with melted cheese and, in some versions, egg. Khinkali offers a contrasting experience through hand-folded dumplings filled with seasoned ingredients and their own savoury juices.
Grilled meats and hearty stews give the menu its more substantial side, supported by salads, vegetable dishes and shoti-style bread. Ordering several dishes for the table reflects the communal character of Georgian dining and allows the textures of bread, dumplings, grilled food and sauces to complement one another.
Georgian wine is an important partner to the food and gives diners another route into the country’s culinary culture. The restaurant suits both a complete evening meal and a shared feast for a group, while guests with allergies should confirm current ingredients and preparations with staff.
Address: 21 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1PL, Wales
Genatsvale Menu
Cold Appetizers
Ispanakhi
Vegetarian. Spinach with ground walnut, seasoning, herbs and spices.
Satsivi
Chicken in walnut sauce.
Pkhali
Chopped beet, walnut paste, pomegranate grains and various spices come together to create this delicious appetizer.
Badrijani
Eggplants with pomegranate seeds and walnut paste.
Fish Plate
Salmon and butterfish, smoked.
Georgian Pickled Vegetables
Cabbage, cucumber, peppers and tomatoes.
Olivier Salad
Potato salad with veal bologna, vegetables, eggs, and mayonnaise.
Kinzmari
A Georgian appetizer, prepared with salmon, spices, fresh coriander, and dried bay leaves.
Chicken Breast Salad
Salad with marinated mushroom, bell pepper, dill pickle and creamy dressing.
Marinated Mushrooms w/ Herbs
Marinated mushrooms with herbs.
Vegetable Assortie w/ Feta Cheese
Fresh vegetable assortie with feta cheese.
House Salad
A mix of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, radish, and green onions with your choice of olive oil or sour cream.
Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons.
Greek Salad
Rough country salad with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, green peppers, crumbly feta cheese, and iceberg lettuce.
Salad Georgia
Tomatoes, cucumber, and walnuts – the perfect Georgian appetizer!
Assorted Georgian Appetizers
3 different kinds of Georgian salads. At Chef’s Discretion.
Hot Appetizers
Imeruli Khachapuri
A golden-brown thin pie filled with mildly salted cheese.
Adjarian Khachapuri
A boat-shaped cheese pie with an egg-and-butter filling.
Lobiani
A type of khachapuri baked with seasoned beans and aromatic spices.
Megruli Khachapuri
Imeruli Khachapuri with an egg glaze and Sulguni cheese on top.
Mkhvlovani
Delicious pie with herbs and cheese for filling.
Penovani Khachapuri
Cheese pie made with puff pastry dough.
Kubdari
Khachapuri made with seasoned beef, onion, and aromatic spices.
Khinkali
Minimum 5 dumplings. Georgian-style dumplings with lamb and beef or pork and beef.
Lobio
Georgian-style red beans.
Kupati
Georgian spicy sausage made with beef.
Golubzi
Cabbage rolls stuffed with ground beef, onions, carrots, garlic, and simmered in tomato and sour cream sauce.
Dolma
Ground lamb and beef with rice and aromatic herbs, wrapped in grape leaves.
Vareniki Dumplings
10 dumplings stuffed with either potatoes and onions or potatoes and mushrooms.
Chebureki
A crescent-shaped turnover filled with minced beef, onions, and herbs.
Champignons w/ Sulguni Cheese
Champignons in a clay pot with melted Sulguni cheese.
Pelmeni Dumplings
12 dumplings with veal filling wrapped in thin dough.
Ajapsandali
Vegetarian stew with eggplant, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini.
Main Entrees
All entrees except for Pilaf, Chanakhi, and Ojakhuri come with coleslaw and one side dish (homemade potatoes, french fries, seasoned rice, mashed potatoes, or grilled vegetables. A shishkebob has 5 pieces of meat on it.
Chashushuli
Veal stew with spicy Georgian sauce, paprika, tomatoes, onions, and herbs.
Chanakhi
Tenderly stewed lamb with vegetables in a clay pot.
Chicken Tabaka
Marinated, fried Cornish hen.
Chicken Chkmeruli
Fried and sliced Cornish hen in creamy garlic sauce.
Lula Kebab
Minced beef and lamb with Georgian spices on a skewer.
Lula Kebab w/ Sulguni Chese
Lula Kebab wrapped and grilled in Sulguni cheese.
Chicken Dark Shishkebob
Chicken kebab with dark meat.
Chicken Breast Shishkebob
Chicken breast shish kebob.
Chicken Cutlet
Two shaped patties made of ground meat.
Ojakhuri
Fried pork and potatoes cooked family-style.
Lamb Shishkebob
Lamb shishkebob.
Rack of Lamb
Grilled tender and seasoned rack of lamb on a skewer.
Pilaf
Rice pilaf with lamb, carrots, and lots of aromatic flavours.
Pork Shishkebob
Pork kebab.
Chakhokhbili
Stewed chicken with tomatoes, walnuts, and aromatic spices.
Kiev Cutlet
Chicken breast stuffed with butter and herbs.
Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken schnitzel.
Salmon Shishkebob
Salmon shishkebob.
Rainbow Trout Fillet
Delicious trout fillet topped with creamy mushroom sauce.
Ajika
Georgian hot sauce with herbs and spices.
Tkemali
Red sour plum sauce.
Soups
Small/Large sizes available.
Pelmeni Soup
Pelmeni soup.
Kharcho
Traditional Georgian soup with beef, lamb and rice.
Borsch
The famous Ukrainian soup made of beet, cabbage, carrots, fresh herbs, served with sour cream.
Ukha
A rich fish soup gently cooked to perfection with potatoes, carrots, bell peppers and celery.
Solianka
Smoked meat soup with olives, capers, tomatoes, and lemons.
Okroshka
Cold soup with vegetables, potatoes, eggs, veal bologna and spices. Available seasonally.
Desserts and Kids Menu
Ice Cream
Vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
Napoleon cake
Layered puff pastry cake with vanilla cream.
Homemade Fruit Compote
Homemade fruit compote. A delicious summer or winter drink made with berries.
Crispy Chicken Fingers
Served with ketchup and french fries.
Chicken Wings
Served with ketchup and french fries.
Vodka
Absolut
Finland
Grey Goose
Brandy
Napoleon
Metaxa
Dujardin
St. Remy
Red Wine
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Merlot
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Sauvignon
Rosemount Shiraz Estate
Jacob’s Creek Shiraz
Mineral Water
Borjomi
Bottled Spring Water
Perrier
Whisky
Crown Royal
Johnny Walker Red Label
Jack Daniels
Johnny Walker Black Label
Georgian Wines
1 bottle = 750g
Rkatsiteli
Dry White Wine
Tsinandali
Dry White Wine
Saperavi
Dry Red Wine
Mukuzani
Dry Red Wine