Chachapuri

Chachapuri is a small Georgian restaurant at Taras Shevchenko Boulevard 36A in Kyiv, near Universytet metro station. It is known for its cheese breads and grilled dishes, and the compact room fills quickly, so the restaurant has the busy, close-set feel of a neighbourhood favourite. The location puts it close to the Taras Shevchenko National University, the Botanical Garden and the Bessarabska area. The menu focuses on the classics of Georgian home cooking. Khachapuri, the cheese-filled bread that gives the restaurant its name, is the main order, and different regional styles can be shared across a table. Khinkali, the spiced dumplings eaten by hand, and grilled meats complete the list. The dishes are filling and designed for sharing, so groups tend to order several and compare. The atmosphere is informal and lively. The room is compact, tables sit close together and noise levels are moderate to high at peak times, so it suits a casual meal rather than a quiet conversation. There is no dress code. Mains cost roughly UAH 250-500 (USD 6-11), which is good value for a filling meal. The restaurant is open daily from 11AM to 10PM. Because the room is small, reservations are advisable at weekends, and booking a day ahead is sensible for groups of four or more. Bookings are taken on +380 98 454 9116, and the restaurant lists the website chacha.kiev.ua. Visitors without a booking can try a weekday lunch, when the room is generally easier. The nearby Universytet metro station makes the restaurant easy to reach from the centre, and it combines well with a walk along the boulevard and a visit to the Botanical Garden. It suits couples, small groups and anyone looking for inexpensive Georgian food in the university district.