Georgian gastronomy & raw wines · London E16

A Taste of Georgia,
Poured with Racha Wine

From the village of Sadmeli in Racha to the Thames: homemade khachapuri, hand-pleated khinkali and natural qvevri wines — served the way our family has always served them.
Opening hoursMon–Thu 5–10pm · Fri 5–11pmSat 12–11pm · Sun 12–9pm
Find us4 Silley Weir PromenadeGallions Reach, London E16 2AJ
Call to book020 3091 3557Free parking 6 min walk
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Welcome to Sad Meli

Georgian Hospitality,
Baked Fresh Every Evening

Inspired by our family roots in the village of Sadmeli, in the Khvanchkara micro-zone of Racha, Sad Meli brings the warmth of a Georgian supra to East London.
Expect bubbling khachapuri, hand-pleated khinkali, walnut-rich pkhali and a list of raw qvevri wines poured by people who know them.
Sad Meli bar with Georgian scriptAdjaruli khachapuri
Since2024Gallions Reach
4.8Google rating
428+Google reviews
50+Natural & raw wines
100%Homemade, by hand

The menu

Taste Your Way
Through Georgia

Four chapters of a Georgian feast — tap one to see every dish, with photos and prices.

Signature dishes

What Everyone Orders

Signature
Adjaruli Khachapuri

Adjaruli Khachapuri

£18.50

Boat-shaped bread with molten cheese, a soft egg and butter.

To share
Gobi Mixed Pkhali

Gobi Mixed Pkhali

£19.90

A sharing board of our walnut pkhali — perfect to start a supra.

Handmade
Khinkali Gobi Mix

Khinkali Gobi Mix

£26.00

Hand-pleated dumplings, made to order and juicy with broth.

Chaqapuli

Chaqapuli

£21.90

Slow-cooked lamb with tarragon, white wine and green plums. Served with bread.

Ojakhuri

Ojakhuri

£22.50

Pan-fried pork and potatoes with onions and Georgian spices. Served with bread.

Guests’ favourite
Burnt Cheesecake

Burnt Cheesecake

£7.00

Creamy inside, caramelised on top — our guests’ favourite.

Why Sad Meli

Why Guests Return
to Sad Meli

Four reasons our guests come back — and bring friends.
01

Family Recipes

Dishes from our mother’s kitchen in Racha — the same walnuts, herbs and spices, the same patience.

02

Qvevri Raw Wines

Natural wines fermented in buried clay vessels, as Georgians have done for 8,000 years. Over 50 bottles to explore.

03

Made to Order

Our khinkali are pleated by hand when you order — never frozen, never reheated. Worth the wait.

04

Supra Hospitality

In Georgia a guest is a gift from God. Expect long evenings, generous plates and a toast or two.

Our estate wines

Poured from Our
Own Village

Sad Meli Aleksandrouli-Mujuretuli
Amber · qvevri

Sad Meli Aleksandrouli-Mujuretuli

Our flagship from Khvanchkara: Aleksandrouli and Mujuretuli fermented on their skins in clay qvevri.

£48.50 per bottleBrowse the wine list →
Sad Meli Saperavi
Red · qvevri

Sad Meli Saperavi

Deep, dark Saperavi from our family vineyard in Racha — structured, spicy, made to go with khinkali.

£49.20 per bottleBrowse the wine list →
Sad Meli Dzelshavi-Saperavi
Red · qvevri

Sad Meli Dzelshavi-Saperavi

A rare blend of Dzelshavi and Saperavi, fresh and juicy with a long mineral finish.

£45.60 per bottleBrowse the wine list →
Sad Meli Pét-Nat
Sparkling · natural

Sad Meli Pét-Nat

Lively natural fizz, bottled before fermentation ends — the perfect first glass.

£46.50 per bottleBrowse the wine list →
The Sad Meli open kitchen

Our story

From a Village in Racha
to the Heart of East London

Our family comes from Sadmeli, a small village in the Khvanchkara micro-zone of Racha — one of Georgia’s most storied wine regions. For generations we have made wine the ancient way, fermenting in clay qvevri buried in the earth.
In Gallions Reach we cook the dishes we grew up with: pkhali ground with walnuts, khachapuri pulled from the oven, khinkali pleated by hand the moment you order. Nothing is rushed, and no one leaves hungry.

Reservations

Reserve
Your Table

Book online and we will confirm by phone or email. For same-day tables or groups of nine or more, please call us.
Call to book
020 3091 3557
Address
4 Silley Weir Promenade, Gallions Reach
London E16 2AJ
Opening hours
Monday – Thursday17:00 – 22:00
Friday17:00 – 23:00
Saturday12:00 – 23:00
Sunday12:00 – 21:00

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Table Reservation
We hold your table for 15 minutes past the reserved time.

Google reviews

Loved by Our Guests

4.8
★★★★★428 reviews on Google
“
★★★★★

Honestly one of the most incredible restaurants I’ve ever been to! The food was all insane, the atmosphere was lovely and the staff were so amazing. They shared lots with us about Georgian cuisine, culture and wine.

JL
Jenni LittlehalesLocal Guide · Google review
“
★★★★★

The dumplings (khinkali) were the highlight for me — full of flavour and perfectly cooked. There is no rush at all. And the cheesecake was amazing, one of the best I have had in ages in London.

EP
Elvira PeccerilloGoogle review
“
★★★★★

We tried Georgian cuisine for the first time, and it definitely did not disappoint. The food was delicious, authentic and full of flavour. The service was friendly, welcoming and attentive throughout.

VP
Viktorija PetrauskieneGoogle review

From our table

Moments at Sad Meli

The dining room
The dining room
Georgian script bar
Georgian script bar
Adjaruli khachapuri
Adjaruli khachapuri
Our terrace
Our terrace
Khinkali
Khinkali
The open kitchen
The open kitchen

Find us

Visit Sad Meli
in Gallions Reach

Sad Meli Georgian Gastronomy & Raw Wines

Address4 Silley Weir Promenade
Gallions Reach, London E16 2AJ
Hours
Monday – Thursday17:00 – 22:00
Friday17:00 – 23:00
Saturday12:00 – 23:00
Sunday12:00 – 21:00
Getting hereGallions Reach DLR is a short walk. Free parking 6 minutes away — Mon–Fri after 6:30pm and all weekend.
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Gaumarjos! — Cheers

Come Hungry,
Leave Happy

In Georgia a guest is a gift from God. Pull up a chair — we will pour the wine, bring the plates and make sure nobody leaves hungry.
Sad Meli
Georgian Gastronomy
& Raw Wines
A family restaurant from the village of Sadmeli in Racha, now in Gallions Reach, East London.

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4 Silley Weir Promenade
Gallions Reach, London E16 2AJ
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Opening hours

Monday – Thursday17:00 – 22:00
Friday17:00 – 23:00
Saturday12:00 – 23:00
Sunday12:00 – 21:00

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