Deda Restaurant - Pasadena (CA)

5 /5 Staysi Sill: You Knead to Eat Here! A Georgian Food Love Story in Pasadena! If you haven’t been to Deda Restaurant, stop what you’re doing and go immediately (okay, maybe finish reading this first). This cozy little spot is serving up authentic Georgian cuisine that’ll make you question every other comfort food in your life. It was our first Georgian meal ever, and now we’re emotionally attached to khachapuri. Everything was ridiculously good, like, “how is this not illegal” good. The vibe? Warm, welcoming, and just the right amount of buzz. There’s a sunny patio, a chill bar area, and even a private dining room if you want to impress your friends with your sophisticated world-food knowledge. Bonus points: two hours of free parking in the back (a rare and precious gift from the Pasadena gods). The staff was so friendly and genuinely excited to share the menu, you can tell they love what they do. In short: come hungry, leave obsessed. Deda is a 10/10 culinary plot twist you didn’t see coming.

5 /5 Leon Avakian: Beautiful restaurant. I loved the decor, and the atmosphere, the what I assume is Georgian music, beautiful setting. The good was delicious too, we ordered appetizers and mains and the people were such that we could not finish and had to take food home with us. The smoked salmon ajarski was great. They only offer it for brunch, but what a great idea! It tasted delicious. And the service was impeccable. The good did not come all at the same time. The server warned us in advance that plates would be coming as they come out from the kitchen, so dont from our party started eating while others were still waiting for their food. I feel this would have been awkward and a big negative had the easier not told us in advance. Overall, Deda is on the pricey side, but I still think well worth a visit.

5 /5 Anna Derderian: We had an amazing experience at Deda Georgian Restaurant. This was my husband’s second visit and our first time coming as a family, and it exceeded expectations. The restaurant is beautiful—new, tastefully designed, and warm, with an authentic Georgian feel. Coming from Georgian roots, we were excited to share this with family, and it truly felt like home. Parking was easy with a structure right next door, plus street parking. The hosts and staff were incredibly welcoming and accommodating, especially with our stroller and baby. Our waiter, Nova, was exceptional—friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely made the whole experience special. Because of him alone, we’ll definitely be back. We ordered a lot, and every single dish was outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Highlights included the Georgian salad, mezze platter, cheese board, Adjaruli and Imeruli khachapuri, puri bread, lemon chicken mtsvadi, pork mtsvadi with perfectly roasted potatoes and sauce, and the beef khinkali, which were beautifully made and delicious. Portions were generous and perfect for sharing. The wine selection was excellent—we especially loved the Saperavi—and the specialty drinks were just as impressive. Everything from the food to the ambiance to the service was spot on. We had such a great time and can’t wait to come back and bring more family and friends. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Georgian cuisine done right.

5 /5 Lilly B: We went to Deda and had such a great experience. We tried the orange wine, which was awesome — bold, interesting, and a perfect match for the food. The dumplings and khachapuri were both perfect — flavorful, well made, and exactly what you want from those classics. The service was great — friendly and attentive without being pushy — and the vibe of the place was warm and fun, making it an easy spot to relax and enjoy the meal. If you’re around and into good wine and Georgian-inspired food, this place is definitely worth a visit.

5 /5 Sarah Sarah: We loved everything about Deda... the aroma of the seasonings that intrigues you the minute you walk in , the music that creates the cozy atmosphere, smiles of the stuff, and yes of course the quality and deliciousness of food. Walnuts, spices, adjika, freshness of the bread, quality of meats.. you literally drool over each dish that comes to your table. And the owner who walk around and greets people personally is a great touch. We ate, we drank , we enjoyed. We will be back. Beautiful restaurant. Outstanding service. Delicious food. Highly recommended. And Alona - our server is the sweetest, most attentive person. You will be lucky to seat at her section, she will tell you everything about each dish and you will be well taken care of.