Authentic Georgian cuisine in Pasadena

55 S. Lake Ave, Pasadena  ·  (626) 995-3332

Georgian cuisine · Pasadena

Authentic Georgian cuisine and wine in Pasadena

Hand-folded khinkali, bubbling Adjaruli khachapuri, and flame-grilled mtsvadi, all made to be shared. We’re a short drive from Glendale, Burbank, and Downtown Los Angeles.

Prefer to call? (626) 995-3332. Parties of 7 or more: reservations@dedarestaurant.com.

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Hours

Monday–Thursday: 5–9 pm
Friday: 5–10 pm
Saturday: 12–10 pm
Sunday: 12–9 pm
Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 12–4 pm

Find us

55 S. Lake Ave, Suite 150
Pasadena, CA 91101

On the border of Pasadena’s Playhouse Village and South Lake Avenue District.

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What to expect

Georgian food, made to share

Come hungry. Plates arrive together, bread comes first, and the table is yours for the evening.

Handcrafted classics

Khinkali dumplings and khachapuri cheese bread, the dishes Georgia is known for.

Flame-grilled mtsvadi

Skewered meats and fish cooked over flame, from pork to lamb chops to sturgeon.

Georgian wine

Amber, red, and white wines from one of the world’s oldest wine regions.

Groups welcome

A private dining room and group reservations for parties of seven or more.

Signature dishes

Dishes to start with

Georgian food is meant to be shared. These are the dishes our guests ask about most.

Adjaruli khachapuri, a boat-shaped cheese bread with a baked egg yolk, beside a bottle and glass of amber wine

Adjaruli Khachapuri

Signature cheese-filled bread boat with molten cheese and an egg yolk.

$26

Six hand-folded khinkali dumplings on a white plate

Khinkali Kalakuri

Five hand-folded soup dumplings filled with Snake River Farms (American) Wagyu beef.

$26

A table set with lamb shank, salads, khachapuri, and rosé wine

Chaqapuli Lamb Shank

Slow-braised New Zealand lamb shank In a bright tkemali sauce and Georgian wine, tarragon, and wild plum.

$43

A slice of layered honey cake with a raspberry, mint, and a wafer garnish

Mountain Honey Cake “Medoviki”

Layers of soft honey cake made with mountain honey, finished with a silky boiled condensed milk cream. Deep, warm, and comforting – just like the Caucasus.

$17

Our space

Step inside Deda

Warm wood, red leather booths, and a welcoming bar.
Dining room with red leather booths, pendant lamps, and vintage posters
Bar with shelves of bottles, hanging glasses, and a round Deda sign
A wall of framed photographs above an orange banquette
Restaurant entrance with the Deda Authentic Georgian Cuisine logo on the glass

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Our story

A table set like at home

“Deda” means “mother” in Georgian. In Georgia, a meal is an act of generosity: bread comes first, plates are shared, and no one leaves hungry. That is the spirit of every meal at Deda.

More at Deda

Brunch, wine, and private dining

Brunch

Weekend brunch in Pasadena. Served Saturdays and Sundays, 12–4 pm, with our regular menu and a few brunch-only specials.

Georgian Wine

Georgia is one of the world’s oldest wine regions. Explore more than 35 Georgian wines from five regions, plus a selection from California and the Old World.

Private Events & Group Dining

Gather the whole group in our private dining room, which has space for up to 35 guests.

Reservations

Join us at the table

Reserve online, call (626) 995-3332, or email reservations@dedarestaurant.com for parties of seven or more.