Delicious meat, vegetable, and vegan dishes in the heart of Helsinki – explore our Georgian menu
61 €
7. I NEVER KNEW, G*
famous Georgian dumplings with mushroom filling, 4 pcs (handmade, ask your waiter for availability)
11. TOBACCO, G*, L/M
19€
16€
world-famous boat-shaped cheese bread from the Adjara region with butter and raw egg yolk
16. LOBIANI, L/M, V
15€
We brought along one of our neighbor's bread delicacies, because we also enjoyed this in Georgia! The Soviet Union occupied it in 1921. During the collapse of the Soviet Union, Georgia gained independence in 1991. Armenian spinach-herb-cheese oven bread. Served with dill-smetana dip.
18. TCHVISHTARI, G*
21. TKEMALI, G*, V
3€
STEW AND SOUPS Soup dishes are traditionally served with house bread.
24€
25. KATMIS CHASHUSHULI, G*, L/M
26. SHKHMERULI
25€
24€
28. LOBIO, V, L, G*
traditional and famous bean and walnut stew
grilled chicken skewer
TIRISEVÄLTÄ PANNULTAMME Pan dishes
CHOOSE A SIDE DISH:
fried potatoes and onions, grilled vegetables, Georgian cucumber and tomato salad, freshly baked lavash bread
37. SHU – “WIND HAT”
38. VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE AND CREAM OR SORBET
TIPS & ALLERGY INFORMATION
Georgian cuisine is based on bread, walnuts, herbs, spices, tomatoes and onions. Many of our dishes contain ground walnuts, so walnut residues can also be found in dishes that do not contain them.
Almost all Georgian recipes also contain coriander, chili, garlic and onion. Our staff is happy to provide additional information about allergens.
Don't be surprised by the menu layout – traditionally Georgians don't eat appetizers first and then the main course; the real way is to order a table full of different dishes that complement each other. However, if you would like to have your appetizers first, please let your waiter know.
Countries of origin of meats:
pork– Finland
chicken – Finland
beef – Finland/Netherlands
sheep – Finland/New Zealand
chicken – Spain
G*: Gluten-free, but we bake in our kitchen all the time. Many of our dishes are completely wheat-free and gluten-free, but wheat can easily end up in our dishes. Therefore, we cannot guarantee 100% gluten-free food.
Fresh wheat bread is included as a side dish for the main courses, so for those on a gluten-free diet, we recommend ordering our delicious pan-fried cornbread from the bread section.
A: Vegan. In Georgia, people fast several times a year, and fasting specifically means a completely vegan diet. This has led to some great vegan recipes!
L: Lactose-free
M: Dairy-free
For more information about allergens, please ask your waiter.
GEORGIA – Georgia
– Georgian –
Georgia is a small republic of 4 million people in the Caucasus on the shores of the Black Sea. Georgia's neighboring countries are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Russia. Most Georgians are Orthodox Christians, and the roots of Christianity date back to the 5th century. Georgia gained independence from the Russian Empire in 1918 and was occupied by the Soviet Union in 1921. With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Georgia became independent.
DISTRICTS
– Rioni –
The story behind our name
In 2017, we decided to open our own Georgian restaurant. Out of love and pride for traditional Georgian food, we wanted to bring this culinary culture to our customers as unchanged as possible – Nika is a professional in the kitchen and Sini knows how to serve.
We believed so strongly in our concept that we wanted to give our restaurant a name that was as short as possible, but one that would also suit non-Georgian palates. The Georgian language has an incredible number of consonants, and one of our favorite words is “brdghvnis,” which means the sound of tearing paper. That’s why the simple, beautiful word “Rioni,” which is a river in Nika’s hometown of Kutaisi, seemed perfect.
All our chefs are Georgian and our recipes are as close to the original as possible (the recipes have been passed down from mother to son). However, we still wanted to complement our logo with the promise: “Authentic Georgian food”, because we will not compromise on tradition in the future.
Menu
SUPRA სუფრა
TRUE GEORGIAN EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR GROUP
Just like the supra in Georgia, Rioni’s supra includes a generous serving of starters, breads, appetizers and mains – something for everyone. When you wish to spend a nice evening in a good company, this Georgian feast will give you a great opportunity to fulfill the evening. Georgian way to dining is very communal, and we encourage our clients to experience it the same way.
GEORGIAN SUPRA – 61 € / pers, min 4 persons
PKHALI – Selection of vegetable paste
BADRIJANI – Eggplant- walnut rolls
KARTULI SALATI – Georgian Cucumbertomato Salad
IMERULI KHATCHAPURI – Georgian oven Cheesebread
MTSVADI – Pork and Chicken Skewer
KUPATI – Georgian sausage
CHASHUSHULI – Beef stew
AJAPSANDALI – Vegetable stew
VEGGIE SKEWER FRIED POTATOES AND ONION
HOUSE SAUCES AND HOUSE BREAD
VEGGIE SUPRA – 48 € / pers, min 4 persons
PKHALI – Selection of vegetable paste
BADRIJANI – Eggplant- walnut rolls
KARTULI SALATI – Georgian Cucumbertomato Salad
IMERULI KHATCHAPURI – Georgian oven Cheesebread OR Lobiani bean bread
AJAPSANDALI – Vegetable stew
LOBIO – Famous bean walnut stew
GRILLED VEGETABLES
HOUSE SAUCES AND HOUSE BREAD
SUPRA for 2 person 98 € (for 3 person 147 €)
KARTULI SALATI – Georgian Cucumber-tomato Salad
BADRIJANI – Eggplant- walnut rolls
IMERULI KHATCHAPURI – Georgian oven Cheesebread
CHASHUSHULI – Beefstew with tomato and herbs
GEORGIAN QEBAB – Georgian minced meat qebab with beef and pork
MTSVADI – Pork and Chicken Skewer
FRIED POTATOES AND ONION
HOUSE SAUCES AND HOUSE BREAD
TRADITIONAL COLD DISHES ცივი კერძები
(starter size for 1 person)
PKHALI – 13 € Assort of Spinache, Beetroot and Green Bean paste with herbs and walnuts (G*, V)
NIGVZIANI BADRIJANI – 13 € Eggplant rolls with walnut paste (G*, V)
SALATI TBILISURI – 11 € Cucumber-tomato salad with crushed walnut (G*, V)
QARTULI SALATI – 10 € Cucumber-tomato salad (G*, V)
CHEESE ASSORTMENT – 10 € Served with cornbread sticks
SATSIVI – 15 € Chicken and walnut sauce. Served cold (G*, L/M)
SMALL(ish) HOT & SIDE DISHES ცხელი სტარტერები
SOKO KETSE – 12,50 € Oven champignons with cheese (G*)
KHINKALI MEAT – 16 € Famous Georgian dumplings incl beef, pork, herbs and spices. 4 pcs (L/M)
KHINKALI MUSHROOM – 16 € Famous Georgian dumplings with mushrooms. 4 pcs. (Ask for vegan availability from your waiter.) (V)
KVARI – 12,50 € Boiled cheese-dumpling with smetana
TABAKA – 19 € Whole chick with house sauce (G*, L/M)
BOSTNEULI SHAMPURZE – 11 € Grilled vegetables with house sauces (G, V)
FRIED POTATOES AND ONION – 11 € (G*, V)
BREADS ცომეული
IMERULI KHACHAPURI – 14 € Oven cheesebread
ADJARULI KHACHAPURI – 16 € World famous boat-shaped cheesebread with butter and eggyolk
LOBIANI – 15 € Bean stuffed bread (L/M, V)
ETLI KUTABI – 16 € One Armenian delicacy has sneaked into our menu! Spinache-herb-cheese bread with dill smetana sauce
TCHVISHTARI – 9,50 € Fried Corn-Cheesebread (G*)
MCHADI – I8 € Fried Cornbread (G*, L/M)
HOUSE SAUCES საწებელი
ADJIKA – 3 € Famous Georgian spicy paprika-tomato sauce (G*, V)
TKEMALI – 3 € Sour plum sauce (G*, V)
MTSVANE ADJIKA – 3 € Green paprika paste (G*, V)
SMETAJAI – 3 € Some like it with Khinkali, Soup Kharcho or Grilled Pork! (G*)
STEWS AND SOUPS წვნიანი კერძები
CHASHUSHULI – 26 € Beef Stew with Tomato and Herbs (G*, L/M)
KATMIS CHASHUSHULI – 24 € Chicken stew with tomato and herbs (G*, L/M)
SHKHMERULI – 25 € Grilled Chicken in garlicky smetana sauce
KHARCHO – 24 € Georgian Tomato Beef Soup with rice. Spicy (G*, L/M)
LOBIO – 19 € Famous bean-walnut stew. Served with sour cabbage (V, L, G*)
AJAPSANDALI – 23 € Georgian Veggie Stew with Eggplant and tomato (G*, L/M)
Stews and soups are traditionally served with house bread.
FROM OUR GRILL მაყალის კერძები
Choose your own liking of garnish and sauces
MTSVADI – 26 € Rioni all-time favourite grilled pork neck (G*, L/M)
KATMIS MTSVADI – 25 € Grilled Chicken (G*, L/M)
LAMB CHOPS – 38 € Grilled lamb chops (G*, L/M)
FROM OUR SIZZLY PAN ტაფის კერძები
choose your own liking of garnish and sauces
KUPATI – 26 € House sausages with pork and beef (G*, L/M)
QARTULI QABABI – 26 € Georgian minced meat qebab with beef and pork (G*, L/M)
CHOOSE GARNISH
Fried potatoes and onions
Grilled vegetables. Georgian salad
Lavashi bread fresh from the oven
CHOOSE A SAUCE
ADJIKA – Georgian spicy tomato sauce (G*, V)
TKEMALI – Georgians’ own “ketchup”, sour plum sauce (G*, V)
GREEN ADJIKA – Lovely thick sauce with green peppers and herbs (G*, V)
SMETANA (G*)
DESSERTS დესერტები
HOUSE CHOCOLATE CAKE – 11 € (Includes walnuts)
BAKLAVA WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM – 11 €
SHU – CREAM PUFF – 10 €
VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE AND CREAM OR SORBET – 8 €
INFORMATION ON ALLERGENS
The key ingredients in Georgian cuisine are basically bread, tomato, herbs, walnuts and onion. We grind our own walnuts, so there can be traces of walnuts in otherwise walnut-free dishes. Almost all Georgian recipes include coriander (cilantro), chili, garlic and onion. Our staff will gladly give you more information about allergens. Don’t be confused by the setting of our menu. Traditionally Georgians do not eat starters first and then mains; the real deal is to order table full of different dishes complementing each other at the same time. If you prefer to have dishes served as starter and main, please inform your waiter.
Origin of meat:
Pork – Finland
Chicken – Finland
Beef – Finland/Netherlands
Lamb – Finland/New Zealand
Chick – Spain
G*: Glutenfree, BUT we bake continuously in our kitchen. Great deal of our dishes are naturally glutenfree, but because of baking there can be traces of wheat in every food. Thus we cannot guarantee 100% gluten-free meal. All stews and soups come with bread as side dish. For gluten-free diet we recommend to order cornbread from our BREADS-page.
V: Vegan. Georgians traditionally fast several times a year. This has led to marvellous vegan recipes!
L: Lactose-free
M: Milk-free
More information about allergens you will receive from our staff.
In Georgian cuisine, the quality and freshness of ingredients are essential. Only the best ingredients are combined into a harmonious package, developed over thousands of years and heavily influenced by the Silk Road. In Georgia, it is customary to order food for the table to be shared by the whole group. Crispy, pan-toasted bread, cheeses, sauces, stews, and excellent wines – this is what Georgian food culture is all about.
In addition to meat dishes, vegetables also play a significant role in Georgian cuisine. That's why at Rioni, vegetarians and vegans can also enjoy a fulfilling meals. Explore our Georgian menu in more detail and come enjoy our new restaurant in Helsinki!
At Restaurant Rioni in Helsinki, the menu offers meat, vegetable, and vegan dishes. Explore our authentic Georgian menu and make a reservation!
