Is coriander (cilantro) used in Georgian restaurant dishes and can you ask for it to be left out?

Ingredients are usually listed on the menu, so it's worth checking before ordering. If cilantro is listed, simply ask for it to be omitted — restaurants are generally happy to accommodate. Other adjustments like less salt are also typically honored without issue.

Cilantro is an acquired taste and is not aggressively added to every dish in Georgian restaurants. Many diners don't encounter it prominently at all.

Cilantro appears in many dishes by default, though not universally. If it's used as a garnish on top, just ask the server to skip it. For khinkali (Georgian dumplings) in particular, it's worth mentioning your intolerance upfront when ordering.