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    3.9 (545 reviews)
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    Good for groups

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    Jenny L.

    Food: The khinkali and chicken dish were particularly delicious, showcasing the authentic flavors of Georgian cuisine. Was told by a Georgian friend that this place is as authentic as it can get and without looking elsewhere, to try this place out first which I'm so glad I did! Cost: The cost was reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. Environment: The restaurant had a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The interior was comfortable and provided ample seating. They even had a poster on how to properly eat a khinkali which I thought was cute. Service: The customer service was warm and friendly. The staff was attentive and helpful. Uniqueness: The restaurant offered a unique dining experience, showcasing the authentic flavors of Georgian cuisine. It was a great opportunity to try something new and delicious.

    Lamb "Chakapuli", Steak'n'Mushroom Cheeseboat
    Cece L.

    It is quite loud and tight in here, but the food is great! My first time having Georgian food. We got the Steak and Mushroom Cheeseboat and the Lamb "Chakapuli". Really enjoyed both because they were so unique. The lamb was on the saltier side though, so that was my only complaint. The bread is fantastic... one of my favorite breads ever.

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    Adam M.

    I genuinely enjoy coming to Cheeseboat. It's not a place I go often, usually a few times a year. The food is wonderful. The ambiance is sideways very warm and welcoming. The service was a bit off tonight. I honestly think there was just a bit of a rush and not enough servers. It felt like there was just one person covering a very full restaurant, seating, bidding tables, running food, and taking orders. She did wonderfully but I think as a business they may need extra hands on a busy Friday night. There was also a random Titanic sign in the bathroom that I found amusing.

    Jeff W.

    Stopped in for a quick bite and was surprised at the European vibes and great place to just chill. I ordered a beer and some dinner which obviously all homemade and fantastic. The service was perfect with when needed and always available, friendly, and accommodating.

    Kartvelian Salad
    Abby W.

    There was only one chef working the night we went, and the food all appears to be made to order, which I appreciate. But the service was extremely slow, so probably don't come here if you are in a rush. I'm deducting one star because of the service. We tried the Kartvelian Salad, Imeruli Cheesebread, Leek It! Cheeseboat, and Bubba Cheeseboat. Everything was delicious. The salad was perfectly spiced and refreshing. There was a lot of cheese overall, but it didn't feel greasy. The ambiance is hard to describe. It's on the more eclectic and casual end. I think this place has potential but could be executed better. Overall it's a fun place to check out if you are curious.

    that cheese pull!
    Leah O.

    You gotta get the cheeseboat! It lives up to how good it looks in pictures and videos and there are so many different types to order, make sure you get at least one when you visit. So yummy! I liked this restaurant a lot because I felt like I was in a bar in Europe. It's cozy and there's plenty of seating, even if you have a group of 6-8 people. I didn't try any drinks when I went but next time I think I would try a cocktail or one of their lemonades.

    Khinkali Soup Dumplings
    Claire M.

    Really unique restaurant in Williamsburg! I came here with a group of friends on a Saturday night and it was packed. The interior is a bit small so it is really easy for people to bump into each other. The food was really tasty! It was my first time having Georgian food and the best way I could describe the cheese boat was it is like a pizza but the cheese is more like fondue. Definitely can be shared with 2-3 people and is on the heavier side. The dumplings were also tasty! They are huge and I honestly thing one per person is good enough. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and would take visitors here to try something new!

    Khinkali Soup Dumplings
    Jennie K.

    I really enjoyed the food here! My favorite had to be the dumplings but everything was so good. I am a big lover of bread and cheese, everything had great flavor. The servers were great and stopped by a few times to check in (had a larger group). It wasn't crazy busy so it was a nice spot to have conversation and enjoy company! Definitely recommend!

    Sean U.

    Amazing food and amazing service. One of my favorite restaurants in NYC. If you're looking for authentic Georgian food this is the spot. I'd highly recommend Cheeseboat.

    Borscht added Braised Short Rib
    Alisha V.

    Wonderful experience!! Everything we had was incredible and brought out quickly. We ordered 2 beverages, the plain cheeseboat, shrimp(bubba) cheeseboat, and the borscht soup. Service was very polite. Only down side is they open at 6 which is so late in my respectful opinion, and it's a tad on the pricy side at about 86 dollar total no tip or tax included. I think it is very expected given the area though. Overall, fantastic and will be back.

    Mr. Zelensky
    John W.

    Before we even get to the thing called a cheeseboat, which, in full disclosure, I had never heard of before, let me first say that the service was amazing. It was a perfect demonstration of being attentive without hovering. And they were very kind and happy to explain the menu. We got the Cheeseboat with avocado and shrimp. I'm not sure what magical dust they're putting in this cheese, but it was delicious. I was also happy to order the Mr Zelensky cocktail. The flavor was well balanced--and it went fast. The vibe was very chill. Need to go back for the hummus. And more cheeseboat, of course.

    Khinkali soup dumplings
    Jessica R.

    Georgian food is one of my favorite cuisines, so was really excited to come here for dinner. We ordered three different khachapuri (cheeseboats) to share as well as an order of the khinkali soup dumplings. Plenty of food for our group of four. Everything was delicious, and the service was great. Would recommend reservations, at least on the weekend, as it was very busy. We will definitely be back again.

    Steak & mushroom Cheeseboat
    Nicole K.

    This place has potential - they need to market themselves a bit better, and they also need to not have someone walking around taking photos & pressuring you to buy them. The food was delicious (tough to mess up a bread boat of steak & cheese) but the atmosphere could be improved upon.

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    Chama Mama

    Chama Mama

    4.5
    (119 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Chama Mama serves Georgian food that is down to earth, yet a very polished vibe. The dining room…read morehas high ceilings and big windows. On an unusually warm day in March, they set up the classy outdoor seating. I asked the server for recommendations - the menu is great for sharing and trying lots of different dishes, but I didn't want to overwhelm myself with too many calories. She was a gem and suggested: Eggplant Pkhali - I really love this vegan dip of eggplant, walnuts, roasted onion, garlic, coriander, pomegranate molasses, cilantro and pomegranate. It comes with fresh bread, that is crunchy outside and pillowy soft inside. It's perfection, refreshing, toothsome, and vegan! Khinkali - beef and pork soup dumplings were well folded, savory, and soupy on the inside. Red currant mocktails - pretty and refreshing! They also have an extensive wine, beer, and cocktail menu. I have also been here for lunch and had a number of other dips and salads and loved what I got. Chama Mama is great for a date or friends. I believe they will rent out the full restaurant for events. The vibe feels upscale yet simple, and everything is delicious. Prices are in the teens for appetizers and $30+ per entree. Recommend.

    first time trying georgian food and it was great! great setting for a date or chill dinner…read more they were very accommodating with my gf dietary restrictions and served bread/ wraps separately. chama mama salad - nothing special and a bit too savoury/ salty for my liking. the pkhali spreads were amazing -- wish they had gf bread. kebabs were so juicy. beef stew was ok but the cheesy mashed potato was outstanding.

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    Ubani - Bay Ridge

    Ubani - Bay Ridge

    4.2
    (30 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    Ubani has replaced Georgian Cuisine at 8309 Third Avenue. Funny enough, we ordered pretty…read moresimilarly. We started with the eggplant rolls again and added the beet salad with goat cheese. Beet salad was a hit served with big chunks of tender beets. I'm not sure if they boiled and chilled the beets or used another technique to soften them up, but it came out nicely. This time we opted for the khachapuri imeruli. It was delicious. I've yet to come across a khachapuri that I've disliked. Dough was crispy and flakey. Cheese was melty and gooey. Always such a cozy delight. We had the khinkali again - this time with cheese filling. It's a nice vegetarian friendly option, but I prefer the meat or vegetable blend fillings. Cheese in the khinkali was similar to the khachapuri, so it was redundant to order the two together. Would definitely recommend the khinkali but would pick a different filling if you're getting khachapuri. For the main course, we shared the shkmeruli - a roasted chicken in a creamy garlic sauce. I've seen this listed as chicken tabaka elsewhere. It was excellent! Less garlicky than the one I had a Saperavi earlier in the week. Chicken was juicy but the sauce was the star. We dipped the nipples of the khinkali in the sauce to maximize usage. Good list of Georgian wines. Full bar plus some beers including a Georgian one. Service brought out the dishes in a well paced manner. They were very patient as we lounged in their backyard. It was a very comfortable outdoor dining set up. There is one, spacious single occupancy restroom.

    For an early Mother's Day celebration, my Mom requested Georgian food, and my sister found Ubani in…read moreher neighborhood. It was a rainy Saturday at around 1, so it wasn't too busy at the time. We ordered: -Eggplant rolls (eggplant with walnut, fenugreek, garlic paste, and pomegranates) -Megruli Kachapuri (classic kachapuri with extra cheese) - basically cheese bread and I mean, can you really go wrong with extra cheese? -Beef Khinkali - I would say this might only be the second time I've had Khinkali before and I don't think I'm a fan of the super thick skin. I did like that it was kind of like a hand-held soup dumpling though -Lula Kebab (ground lamb wrapped in lavash) - this was my favorite dish. They do not skimp on the meat! It's a ground meat skewer, which was very tender and flavorful (though a BIT too salty), and I loved the homemade tomato sauce it was served with. I ended up putting the sauce on everything -Kupati (Georgian-style sausage) - I liked the meat itself, but the casing was on the thicker side -Chicken in Bazhe (pan roasted Cornish hen in walnut sauce) - the chicken was a little dry, and I didn't love the walnut sauce If I were to come back, I think the only thing I would order again would be the kachapuri (or perhaps try a different variation), and definitely the kebab.

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    Chito Gvrito NYC

    Chito Gvrito NYC

    4.5
    (202 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    Vegetarian friendly
    Healthy dining

    Walked by Chito Gvrito on a Friday night with super limited knowledge of Georgian food. We were…read morelooking for a restaurant to try in the area and a very kind host convinced us to try! We were lucky that we went during restaurant week, so we got to try a variety of dishes. For apps, we shared the Nadugi Tomato, which was a ricotta, mint, and cherry tomato dish and the Kalakuri Khinhali (soup dumplings). The soup dumplings had such a nice wrapper to them and the filling was super flavorful. We were also convinced to order the Adjaruli, which was the cheese boat, which was delicious! The mains were great, especially the chicken. Super juicy and a large portion too. The restaurant was nice and cozy as well and it was a great experience to try an unfamiliar cuisine!

    I've had my fair share of Georgian food, and after reading the reviews, I went in with high hopes…read morefor the three-course Restaurant Week menu. I came away disappointed -- nothing on the plate tasted authentic. Both the salmon mtsvadi and the chicken tabaka tasted nerfed, like the spices had been dialed way down. What came through instead was mostly acidity -- heavy lemon and salt, across every dish, with none of the depth I was expecting. It would have helped if the dill and pomegranate had actually been part of the dish rather than sitting on the side as decoration. Maybe this is just an Americanized take on Georgian cuisine, but either way, I didn't like it. The ambience didn't help either. We were seated behind the bar, where the tables were packed in. The row of people seated at the bar were a bit rowdy, and the passage was so narrow we got bumped every few minutes.

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    Open-faced cheese pie with a farm egg and local butter - mix and enjoy this iconic Georgian dish for two :)
    Open-faced cheese pie with a farm egg and local butter - mix and enjoy this iconic Georgian dish for two :)
    Juicy and flavorful Khinkali dumplings, a Georgian classic filled with seasoned meat and spices. 

A must-try at Chito Gvrito!
    Juicy and flavorful Khinkali dumplings, a Georgian classic filled with seasoned meat and spices. A must-try at Chito Gvrito!
    Beef & Pork Khinkali, Georgian soup dumplings filled with seasoned meat, wild caraway, and spices - a must-try for dumpling lovers!!

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    Ubani - West Village

    Ubani - West Village

    4.5
    (151 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Decent food, not great service!…read more Food: we ordered the Khachapuri and the chicken adani. The Khachapuri was pretty solid and what you would expect (nothing special compared to other places). I was not a fan of the spices on the chicken so it was not my favorite. We also got the dips for appetizer. The corn bread that it came with was very hard and not flavorful. The Gebzhalia was very good, and I would order it again. Service: the service was pretty bad. So they did not explain any of the dishes when they came and they gave us the wrong dishes (which is hard to tell, when we didn't know what to expect). They also rushed so much with trying to get us to order immediately. They also were not helpful with the wine selection. There was an error with the menu but they didn't help us understand the issue. It was all really strange. They also didn't explain that they were going to serve the apps with our main dishes so we were all confused and they forgot a dish. Ambience: very loud! It got so crowded and loud. Price: expensive for what it is! I didn't understand how some dishes looked so much larger than others

    I haven't had much Georgian food before, but after this meal I'm absolutely a fan! I had a…read moredelicious dinner here catching up with friends, and I highly recommend coming with a few people to share dishes family-style. - Khachapuri - a must-order! The server will help mix the cheese boat, and the cheesy egg mixture becomes the perfect balance of rich and salty gooeyness. - Mkhali Trio - nice spread sampler that tastes exactly like the vegetables in the description. Sadly the dish only came with 3 tiny pieces of cornbread, and it would've been nice if they included more bread with it. - Beef & Pork Khinkali - huge dumplings, which reminded me a bit of soup dumplings. The tops were quite doughy (not sure if they're actually edible or meant to be eaten?), but the filling is juicy and tasty. - Chanakhi - a nicely spiced, warm, and bold lamb stew. There's also an extensive wine list and some fun Georgian sodas and lemonades to try from the drink menu. Overall had a nice dinner here and would love to return!

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    Interior!
    Ubani - West Village
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