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A Georgian restaurant on Uzbekistan Street serving khinkali and khachapuri, kharcho, aubergine starters and Georgian and local wines, with vegetarian options.
Gruzinka is a Georgian restaurant on Uzbekistan Street in central Samarkand. Georgian food is popular in the city, and Gruzinka is among the best-reviewed places serving it, with diners regularly praising the cooking, the cosy interior and the attentive staff.
The menu centres on khinkali, several kinds of khachapuri (including one with pesto and tomato), kharcho soup, braised beef, a crispy aubergine salad, dolma and a cheese platter, with Georgian and local wines to go with them. There are a few vegetarian dishes too.
Information checked: October 2026. Prices and hours can change — call ahead before you go. We do not take bookings: contact the venue directly.
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