Little Georgia

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87 Goldsmith's Row

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Wed Jan 27 2010

This small but characterful café in a quiet corner of Hackney is often buzzing, due in no small part to its homely yet ambitious Georgian food. There are tables on the pavement for when the sun shines, and the simple, tasteful decor inside is perked up with quirky touches – vintage gramophones, fairy lights and stern, old black-and-white portraits. Service on our visit could have been more animated and it sometimes lacked urgency, but the tempting aromas wafting from the tiny kitchen were enough to distract us. Georgian borscht is served hot, and is the test of any east European menu; here it is comforting yet summery, with a deep, rich stock and layers of flavour. Another starter, soothing soft cheese blini, combined well with a garlicky carrot salad and herby yoghurt. Of our mains, from the weekly changing specials board, the most successful was the kharcho, beef stew with ground walnuts; tabaka, chicken with red plum sauce, was a bit dry and tasted as if it had been reheated. Nevertheless, Little Georgia’s generous no-corkage BYO policy, laid-back atmosphere and generally solid cooking are serious draws.

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Address:
Little Georgia 87 Goldsmith's Row
London
E2 8QR

Phone:
020 7739 8154
Website:
www.littlegeorgia.co.uk/
Opening hours:
Meals served 9am-5pm Mon; 9am-11pm Tue-Sat; 10am-11pm Sun.
Transport:
Tube: Liverpool Street tube/rail then 26, 48 bus or Old Street tube/rail then 55 bus
Price:
Main courses £8-£11. Unlicensed. Corkage no charge.
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1. Little Georgia
  - 87 Goldsmith's Row
    London
    E2 8QR
  - 020 7739 8154
  - www.littlegeorgia.co.uk/
  - 51.533835,-0.064504

Categories:
Food and drink
Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Restaurant and bar facilities. Take away. General facilities. Private rooms. Outdoor facilities. Tables outdoors
Occasions:
Unique. Unique London
Type of event:
Parties

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(9 ratings)

Right on my doorstop. What a realy pleasant place to meet friends for dinner. The cheese bread is to die for. Service excellent and friendly proprietors. Thank you little Georgia.

Richard Thompson Thu Mar 28
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We had breakfast here one Saturday in December 2012. Food was very tasty and extremely well priced. Coffee was good and service delightful. We live locally and are really looking forward to going back. A great spot to read the paper and watch the passers by.

melvin Sat Dec 22 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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We just went to the sister restaurant, Little Georgia North in Barnsbury, the food was delicious and service really great! We had a Georgian brunch with snazzy beans (comes with beetroot) and delicious sausages and egg. Would recommend as one of the more interesting breakfasts in London (and probably same for dinner and lunch!)

Sara Sun Jul 8 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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The best georgian food - great experiance- very freindly atmosphere- tasetful interior- all you can wish for!!! great discovery - will be going there often!

Rose Thu Jun 21 2012
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We dined twice in LG Barnsbury (not to confuse with Broadway Market cafe) shortly after they had opened; the wine list and music / atmosphere was an inspiration to give another go. On the first visit, food was hit and miss, strong point being their bold use of fresh herbs and spices in salads and dips. Alas, on the second visit we did not bother to order mains, several starters (noted on the first visit) just about palatable making the memory of few past visits to Gallipolis and Green Lanes’ eateries seem like a gastronomic experience. The owners are friendly and personable, would come over to have a chat but forget to mention how the food was though, wine list unique for this part of the world. The only thing they need to sort is cooking methods and choice of ingredients, one cannot but taste cost cutting abuse of flavours.

Bishopsgatedweller Mon Jun 11 2012
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Absolutely terrible service. Rude and arrogant. Food very average.

David Fri May 11 2012
Rated as: 1/5
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Georgia's always on my mi-mi-mi-mi-mi-mi-mi-mi-miiiiiiind!

Popsock Wed Mar 28 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Worst service ever. The excuse a small kitchen???

Dee Sun Mar 4 2012
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Brilliant local food. Great vibe. Cute and quiet seats outside when the weather is good

Ari Sat Jun 25 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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I love this place...the Georgian breakfast is the best hangover cure I know! Food is delicious and the quirky surroundings add to the usually bustling atmosphere!

Niamh Wed May 4 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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