What’s not? The texture of khachapuri, the famous Georgian cheese bread, was a little different, perhaps softer, than expected. Granted, your reviewer grew up with Georgian food in the house, and might be a little bit biased when it comes to comparison; my American companion was perfectly happy with its texture.
Vibe: We visited in the afternoon, which frankly does not do justice to its usual vibe. Based on videos posted on the establishment’s Facebook page, it might be more memorable to go in the evening, when the Georgian wine is flowing.
Who’s picking up the check? Each dish costs about €15-€20, and if you’re trying several of them, the bill will set you back about €80-€100.
Spotted: Georgian wine drinking horns, called khantsi, sitting on a shelf. Reserved for celebratory occasions, drinking from khantsi means you can’t set one down until it’s empty.
Insider tip: Get a reservation — we got lucky on a Sunday afternoon, but even then all the other tables were reserved.
Fun fact: The owner Nino, who has lived in Belgium for 18 years, said she used to have a snack shop where she would sell Georgian specialties. One day, she decided to close it down. But after being begged by regular customers deprived of Georgian snacks, she opened a restaurant instead.
How to get there: The restaurant isn’t far from the Basilique, so we suggest taking the metro to Simonis and then bus 13 to stop Nereus.
Review published on April, 10 2025. Illustration by Natália Delgado/POLITICO
