Head to Little Georgia for an authentic slice of Georgian dining.

The Venue
Despite being small, the ground floor dining room feels bright and airy and is decorated with old photos, maps of Georgia and curiosities such as fans, film reels and the odd gramophone. Just down the road from Broadway Market, it’s slightly out of the way for those who prefer not to stray too far away from a tube station, but remains a perfect place to stop off after a day in nearby London Fields or following a spot of shopping at the market.

The Atmosphere
The atmosphere is relaxed and laid back, from the woman calmly preparing food alone in the kitchen (at the back of the ground floor), to the sole waiter who presents the food without fuss and, it has to be said, much haste. Diners chat happily in between opening bottles of wine and tucking into the dishes, which are brought to the table in the order they are prepared rather than at the same time.

The Food
Even those who haven’t eaten traditional Georgian food before will probably be familiar with blinis. There are two options served here, savoury beef and Georgian spices, and spinach and ricotta cheese (£5.50). Both come with sides of minted yogurt and marinated mushrooms. Whilst the beef version is relatively nondescript – the spices not really adding much – the spinach and ricotta blinis are far better, with a creamy, velvety texture and a slightly salty finish that whets the appetite.

Another famous Eastern European delicacy to try is beetroot soup, more commonly known as borsht (£4). This potent red soup manages to be both garlicky and slightly sweet. Traditionally served with sour cream on top, it is skilfully prepared but suffers from being served far too hot.

Other Georgian dishes include nigvziani, red peppers and aubergines stuffed with a mixture of walnuts and herbs (£5.50) - worth trying only if you like your food spicy. For those who prefer something milder, the khachapuri (cheese bread) is slightly flaky but chewy pastry stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella (£5.50).

The Drink
Little Georgia doesn’t have a drinks licence, but you can bring your own bottle for no corkage fee, otherwise options include water or a selection of juices.

The Last Word
This cute restaurant may not be to everyone’s taste but succeeds in delivering solid Georgian fare with charm.

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