Modern Georgian restaurant and natural wine bar DakaDaka brings one of the world’s oldest yet least explored cuisines to the heart of Mayfair. Situated on Mayfair's Heddon Street, this bold concept reimagines Georgian culinary traditions through open-fire cooking and an exceptional wine programme that celebrates the country’s 8,000-year winemaking heritage.
The brainchild of hospitality veterans Giorgi Mindiashvili and Mitz Vora - whose pedigree includes The Hoxton and award-winning projects across Europe and Georgia - DakaDaka promises a dining experience that’s as soulful as it is contemporary. Interiors by Katya Samsonadze of Communal Design Studio fuse Georgian craft with modern London sensibilities: think limewashed walls, reclaimed wood, hand-blown chandeliers, and folkloric textures, all set against artwork by Niko Pirosmani.
At the heart of the menu is fire. Chef Patron Mitz Vora and Head Chef Adrian Hernandez Farina (ex-Chiltern Firehouse) showcase Georgian flavours with seasonal British produce. Begin with vibrant Pkhali dips of spinach, sorrel, and smoked aubergine, paired with wood-fired Shotis Puri bread. Signature dishes include Khinkali dumplings filled with lamb and sour plum, and indulgent Adjarian Khachapuri - a molten cheese bread crowned with golden egg yolk. Larger plates feature Duck Breast Mtsvadi skewered over charcoal with blackcurrant and tarragon, and Short Rib Kharcho, a rich walnut-laced stew. Desserts are equally inventive, from Georgia’s take on mille-feuille to a playful red wine soft serve.
Wine Director Honey Spencer curates a list of over 100 bottles, spotlighting natural Georgian producers like Pheasant’s Tears alongside European gems. Cocktails by Jack Porter elevate Chacha, Georgia’s fiery grape brandy, in creative twists on classics, while local beers complete the drinks offering.
Spread across two floors with 105 covers, DakaDaka is as much about conviviality as cuisine - a place for feasting, fine wine, and late-night revelry.