DakaDaka is the debut London project from Berkeley Square Hospitality, the new venture led by Giorgi Mindiashvili and Mitz Vora, and will occupy both storeys of 10 Heddon Street for the first time.
The restaurant will offer a modern interpretation of Georgian culinary tradition with dishes centred on open-fire grilling combining Georgian ingredients with seasonal British produce. The accompanying drinks list will feature a selection of 100 Georgian natural wines created by award-winning wine expert Honey Spencer, alongside Georgian beers and bespoke ChaCha-based cocktails.
The 110-cover space will include a bar and dining room when it opens in November.
Formerly of Ennismore, Mindiashvili and Vora led the development and openings of Hoxton hotels and London restaurants, including Tandoor Chop House, Egg Break, Breddos Tacos Soho, and Seabird.
“There’s a beautiful depth to Georgian cooking - in the techniques, the ingredients, and the stories behind each dish,” says Vora. “DakaDaka is a chance to bring something purposeful and soulful to London’s dining scene.”
The restaurant is being designed by Katya Samsonadze, who will blend folkloric Georgian textures with a clean, contemporary aesthetic.
“DakaDaka is a project we’ve been building toward for years,” says Mindiashvili. “Georgian food is rich in history and soul, and we’ve long felt there was space in London to showcase it with care and precision.”