Little Georgia Islington is a Georgian restaurant at 14 Barnsbury Road in London. The intimate dining room presents family recipes and the generous hospitality associated with Georgian meals. Evening service runs from Tuesday to Sunday, making the branch a focused dinner destination rather than an all day cafe.
Khachapuri is one of the defining parts of the menu. The Adjaruli version forms cheese filled bread into a boat topped with egg and butter, while Imeruli and Megruli styles explore different balances of bread and cheese. Khinkali dumplings, slow cooked stews and herb rich vegetable dishes extend the meal beyond the breads.
Walnuts, aubergine, pomegranate, garlic and Georgian spices recur across cold starters and sharing plates. Nigvziani badrijani rolls aubergine around a seasoned walnut filling, while salads and pkhali offer further vegetable choices. Vegan and gluten friendly options are available, but the kitchen handles gluten, dairy, nuts and other allergens, so guests should discuss dietary needs before ordering.
Georgian wine supports the regional character of the food, and the sharing format works particularly well for groups who want to compare several dishes. Little Georgia Islington suits an unhurried dinner built around breads, dumplings, vegetables and meat dishes placed in the centre of the table. Its appeal comes from presenting a distinct cuisine in a warm, neighbourhood setting.
Address: 14 Barnsbury Road, Islington, London N1 0HB, United Kingdom
Little Georgia – Barnsbury Menu
Cold Starters
Nigvziani Badrijani
Aubergine rolls with walnuts filling seasoned with Georgian spices.
Badrijnis Salata
Roasted aubergine salad with onion, garlic, walnuts, Georgian spices, chilli coriander and pomegranate.
Beetroot Salad
Chopped beetroot seasoned with fresh coriander, garlic and Georgian spices.
Lobio Salad
Red kidney beans mixed with onions, red pepper, coriander and red Ajika.
Meze
A selection of six delicious vegetarian salads. Served with either cheese bread or bean bread.
Baje
Pan-fried free-range roasted chicken poultry served with a traditional cold walnut sauce and Georgian seasoning.
Hot Starters
Borscht
Little Georgia’s beetroot soup, with apple and fennel garnished with dill. Served with creme fraiche and homemade bread.
Sokos Kuchmachi
Mushrooms seasoned with onion, garlic & spices. Served with homemade bread.
Imeruli Khachapuri
Delicious traditional cheesebread stuffed a special blend of cheeses. Baked to Order. Please note Khachapuri and Adjaruli Khachapuri are freshly baked, and take twenty minutes to prepare. They are well worth the wait! TALK TO STAFF FOR GLUTEN FREE OPTION
Megruli Khachapuri
Delicious traditional cheesebread stuffed & topped with a blend of cheeses. Please note all our Khachapuri are freshly baked, and take twenty minutes to prepare. They are well worth the wait!
Lobiani with Smoked Pork
Khachapuri, but stuffed with a blend of beans, smoked pork onions & seasoning. Baked to order.
Adjaruli Khachapuri
A combination of cheeses baked in a bread boat topped with egg and butter. Sinful and delicious. Please note Khachapuri and Adjaruli Khachapuri are freshly baked, and take twenty minutes to prepare. They are well worth the wait!
Adjaruli Khachapuri with Ajika – LG's Special
A combination of cheeses baked in a bread boat topped with egg and butter with Ajika (Traditional spicy Georgian paste). Sinful and delicious. Please note Khachapuri and Adjaruli Khachapuri are freshly baked, and take twenty minutes to prepare. They are well worth the wait!
Little Georgia's Special
Tarragon and Mint Khachapuri (Cheese Bread)
Little Georgia's Special Lobiani
Corn-based bean bread with Jonjili (Georgian pickled sprout).
Lobiani Large
Similar to Khachapuri, but stuffed with a blend of beans, onions and special seasoning. Baked to Order.
Main Course
Khinkali
Savoury pork and beef dumplings – (five). *Available with lamb
Khinkali (with Cheese)
Vegetarian Khinkali – cheese dumplings (blend of ricotta and mozzarella), served with spicy mint sauce – (four).
Mtsvadi
Marinaded roast pork kebab with spices. Served with chips & plum sauce.
Tabaka
Roast marinaded poussin served with plum sauce and new potatoes.
Chkmeruli
Free range roasted chicken served with rich garlic creamy sauce. Served with homemade bread.
Salmon
Oven-baked salmon, served with blueberries and raspberry sauce. Served with rice or new potatoes.
Kalmakhi
Whole oven baked trout stuffed with basil and onion stuffing, served with new potatoes or rice.
Ajabsandali
Aubergines, red pepper and tomato stew seasoned with Georgian herbs.
Kotnis Lobio
Traditional Georgian bean dish with Georgian spices. Served with homemade bread.
Carnivore’s Kotnis Lobio
Traditional Georgian bean dish with smoked pork cooked with Georgian spices served with pickled vegetables & homemade bread.
Soko Ketze
Mushrooms stuffed with seasoned butter, topped with cheese.
Chashushuli
Beef stew with rich tomato sauce cooked with onion parsley and red Adjika. Seasoned with dry and fresh coriander. Served with rice.
Side Dishes
House Salad
Tomato, cucumber with parsley, onions and coriander dressed with organic sunflower vinaigrette.
House Salad 2
Tomato and cucumber salad with ajika or walnut sauce.
New Potatoes
Fried new potatoes with Ajika butter, spring onions and dill.
Chunky Chips
Served with a choice of Ajika mayonnaise or Tkemali plum sauce.
Fresh Bread
Our homemade bread served with seasoned butter.
Tkemali
Traditional Georgian plum sauce.
Ajika
Traditional spicy Georgian paste.
Desserts
Please ask the staff for the day’s dessert selection.
Day’s Dessert Selection
Red Wine
Saperavi House
Full – bodied dry wine with berries and blackcurrant aroma, and an extended finish on the palate. Enjoy with grilled and smoked meats.
Mukuzani Gianianis
Dark, full–bodied ruby wine with a rich, long finish.
Pirosmani
Smooth, fruity, dry wine, with aromas of strawberry and hints of vanilla. Meat and game.
Saperavi – Pinot Noir
A light, velvety, Burgundy-style wine, with a pale ruby colour, with aromas of red and black berries. A “light” Qvevri wine.
Mukuzani
Dry vintage wine with aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla and spice. Enjoy with both meat and vegetable dishes.
Saperavi Casbinet Sauvignon
A smooth, ruby wine with the aroma of berries. A “light” Qvevri wine.
Shavkapito – Chateau Mukhrani
A rich ruby red wine with berry and cinnamon notes. Medium-bodied with a long crisp finish.
Tavkveri – Chateau Mukhrani
An intense yet subtle red wine. Red fruit, floral and spicy notes giving a long fresh finish.
White Wine
Rqatsiteli
Dry, crisp wine with notes of apple and melon, with a zesty freshness in the finish. Enjoy with grilled dishes & salads.
Goruli Mtsvane – Kisi
A bright, straw coloured, smooth wine ,which opens up complex notes of flowers and fruit.
Tsinandali
Full bodied dry wine with top notes of roasted walnuts, finishing with hints of melon & tropical fruit. A good partner for salmon, white meats & vegetable dishes.
Kisi Sauvignon Blanc
A silky- textured wine, with well – balanced acidity.
Amber Qvevri Wine
Mtsvane – Babaneuri Marani
The fragrance of fully ripe dry figs and quince jam. A stable and silky wine with strong, velvety and long-lasting tannins. Pairs ideally with a any grilled, roasted or stewed meats, also with a cheese based dishes.
Khikhvi Iberiuli 2018 – Shumi Winer
A well – balanced, silky wine, with aromas of cherry, peach, and pear, with a lingering. Enjoy with fish, chicken, Khachapuri and Mezes.
Baia’s Tsitska, Tsolikauri Blend
Made in a Churi – Imeretian Qvevri – this light amber wine has notes of pear, green apple and apricot. Goes well with chicken, salads and khachapuri.
Rkatsiteli
This amber wine is full-bodied with pleasant candied grapes and dried fruit aromas. It pairs very well with grilled and roasted meat, also with Khachapuri & any cheese-based dish.
Kisi 2016 – Babaneuri Marani ABV 13%
Aged for six months, giving a surprisingly light and delicate finish. Pairs perfectly with fried chicken, fish, Khachapuri and Mezes.
Red Qvevri Wine
QVEVRI SAPERAVI
This intense dark red, almost black Saperavi offers aromas of black cherry and blackberries, with silky tannins and long finish. An ideal match with beef dishes, Chashushuli, pork Mtsvadi, lamb Kababi and strong cheeses.
Gvantsa’s Ostkhanuri Sapere Bai’s Wine
Churi – made, with notes of pomegranate and sour cherry, with a cool crispness. The perfect match for Mtsvade, Chashashuli, Mezes and desserts.
Vintage Wine
Satrapezo Red ABV 14%
A dry vintage wine with notes of berries, mint leaves and vanilla. Accompanies meat and chicken dishes.
Rosé
Rosé
A medium bodied rose – crisp and fresh, tasting of red fruits, with a long, spicy finish. Accompanies fish, salads and light meals.
Dessert Wine
Tvishi
Medium sweet vintage white wine with scents of honeysuckle and apricot. Crisp and clean after taste with fruity and floral aromas
Kindzmarauli
Medium – sweet red , with hints of spice, fruit and flowers. Silky, developing into a full, clean cherry and blackberry flavour.
Kvanchkara
Medium sweet red, with wild strawberry scent & top notes, followed by a blend of dried fruit & pomegranate