[[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely a fun place to try visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Even if you have never had Georgian food, the menu along with your server will help you pick things you will enjoy. We have been here several times since my last review and have tried other Georgian restaurants in the area and we keep coming back here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat out on the enclosed porch, which has a nice feel to it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The place has a full bar with Georgian wines and beer as well as more familiar options but give these other ones a try - you won't be dissapointed We had 4 other people with us who had never had this cuisine and they all enjoyed it. Our server was fun to talk with and he made the night even more enjoyable. From the Cheese Boat to the Chicken Chqmeruli (both a must try) to the Dumplings and the whole Branzino to the Kebabs, I'm sure you will find something new and delicious to try. read more

This is a take out review and I will for sure go back to dine in. I love Georgian food specifically the dumplings and bread boats. I was happy to be in the area and wanted to try them. They have take out orders towards the back of the restaurant. They also sell sauces, cheeses', beer, wine etc. My order was ready when I arrived. Packed well with utensils. I missed getting a menu but I willl be back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a dining room and out door patio/beer garden. It was busy and lively.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking available. I got home and could wait to try the khinkali. They have beef and pork or lamb. I got the lamb. It was so juicy and yummy with the sour cream. I also wanted to try the Kharcho, a tomato based soup with beef and herbs. The small was $8 and very small but very good. I will defiantly go back to dine in and try all the other amazing menu items. read more

Gamarjoba was an absolute delight! The food was delicious -- the salad was incredibly fresh, and the dessert was just perfect. What truly stood out, though, was the kindness of the wait staff. At one point, I noticed grapes growing outside, and a gentleman (possibly the owner) kindly stopped what he was doing just to hand me a beautiful grape. Such a thoughtful and genuine gesture really shows the warmth of this place. Highly recommend not only for the food but also for the hospitality! read more

My nail tech referred me to this place today because I told her that I love trying other cultures food. Parking a private lot on the side of the building. I ordered take away. The do have a restaurant and bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere: it's a small area to pick up food so it's quiet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The woman who was there whenI picked my food up was nice. They offer garlic, tomatoes, cucumbers and more in brine. They have sauces of different spice level. They offer different type of preserves. I could make out Figs and strawberry. Georgian drinks are offered too!!!! I was like a kid in the candy store!!! I only purchased garlic in brine but I will be back!! The items were reasonably priced too!!! OK ok now that I'm done with their awesome homemade items, the food. My nail tech suggested the following: 1:Eggplant with walnuts: it was cold. It was eggplant folded with a Walnut paste that had herbs and garlic in it topped with pomegranates. Looking at it, I thought I would not like it but omg!!!! This was my favorite!!!! 2:Khachapuri "Imeruli" which is theory version of a pizza. It's a fluffy piece of dough with cheese stuffed in it. The cheese was mild and delicious! Who knew bread and cheese warmed could taste this good!! This was my second favorite! 3: Dumpling: I didn't care for this. It lacked flavor. Overall I enjoyed my food and I can't wait to go back!! read more

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Yes, I recommend this business. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great Georgian restaurant with authentic food and a warm atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The khachapuri was excellent, and the khinkali were cooked perfectly. Service was friendly and attentive, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience was cozy and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A great place to enjoy traditional Georgian cuisine. We will definitely be back. read more

The food was good. The price was not so good. We had: Eggplant and walnut rolls: This was delicious. The combination of creamy eggplant, rich walnuts, and tart pomegranate seeds hit perfectly. Kharcho (a spicy beef and tomato stew) was just perfect. As good as the best versions I've had in Russia. Lamb Khinkali (dumplings) were just ok. Could have used a little more juice. Adjaruli Khachapuri (the famous Georgian bread bowl filled with melted cheese and topped with butter and egg) was very tasty, but the cheese wasn't as deep and the bread wasn't as thick as I'm used to. Shkmeruli (chicken in a cream sauce) was disappointing. Very little flavor and the chicken was dry inside. Ridiculously priced at $30. Service was a bit weird (no fewer than 4 people asked us if we had ordered) but our main waiter was very nice. Whatever they're doing with this random 15% service charge should stop. Either make it 18% and have it cover tip or drop it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked the atmosphere. It seems like it would be a nice place to drink too much beer for hours.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Edit: I had the leftover chicken the next day and it tasted better. It was still not worth $30 plus a random 15%. read more

If you're looking for delicious, traditional Georgian food then come to Gamarjoba. We came on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and were seated right away. Everyone was so so good. Even the chicken nuggets my daughter for were crispy and seemed like they were freshly breaded and fried. The khachaluri was cheesy and flaky and the khinkali melt in your mouth. Can't wait to go back read more

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Amazing food, super friendly staff, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]such a pleasant atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! highly recommend for anyone who enjoys gourmet experiences! read more

The food is amazing! Best Khinkali in Philly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The best place for a family evening and friend gathering on every week day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]On weekends tends to get a little more crowded[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Rude. Hours on the door and online says 12 midnight and would not seat us at 11pm. Waste of time.

I drive past this restaurant daily for years and have never visited. This weekend, I had the chance to! Ive never had Georgian food before and was unsure of what to expect. But, I'm so glad I tried it. The bread was phenomenal and I definitely ate 3/4 of it by myself. Service was very attentive and friendly, especially being as though I was unsure of what to order and she provided a breakdown for me. So helpful! On top of the food, this place was a total vibe. The beer garden is a nice touch. We didn't have a reservation to sit in the main dining area and it was truly packed! People were dancing and having a great time. The only negative is it's really hard to have a conversation since it's soooo loud! Other than that, everything was great and I'm glad I gave it a try! read more

Gamarjoba - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I never had Georgian food, I love it. All the food was delicious, made with fresh ingredients and with thoughtful presentation. The Wait Staff was excellent too! read more

***FAIR WARNING. PRICES SHOWN ON MENUS HERE ARE ON YELP ARE OUTDATED AND THE PRICES LISTED FOR EACH DISH ARE AT LEAST $2-3 HIGHER*** Delicious food when seated at the beer garden. You can NOT sit in the main dining room without an existing reservation, but the beer garden was honestly a very pleasant, open vibe that was more to my taste. I ordered a bottle of the semi-sweet red wine (delicious) but also sampled the white variety of this same brand and it was a light, delicious, crisp wine with a very mellow and enjoyable flavor, but I opted for this equally delicious red to pair with the meat selections of the entrees. For a party of 3 with 3 entrees (refer to photos), 2 appetizers and a bottle of wine, the bill before tip was ~$126. The beets with walnut was so fresh and minty with a lovely texture. The cheese boat was the favorite of the night! The kebab was super tasty! The dumplings were juicy and full of flavor and spice the was nicely complimented by the texture of the dumpling noodle. The beef stew was a bit more spicy than expected. I recommend asking them to hold the jalapeño if you aren't one for a bit of added heat. Service was EXTREMELY attentive... sometimes a bit quick to clear a napkin from that table that wasn't quite ready to be collected, but that's definitely better than the alternative. The atmosphere was fresh, space was clean and music was elevated to make the overall experience relaxed but fun. Overall, giving 4 out of 5 stars simply because the prices seem a bit more than they should be when compared to other local, comparable venues. I recommend going with a party and doing a family style to truly experience the variety of what they have to offer. Lunch menus are always 15% off the dinner menu price but they don't offer a military discount (if that's something you want to know in advance). read more

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The directions took us to the other side of the restaurant which was not the parking area. We finally got to the smaller street where parking was and I didn't think it was correct since about 5 men were outside by a door, smoking. We drove around and back to the parking area and parked after realizing they were hanging out by the entrance. After walking through the door, one man from the group was saying something to us but we didn't understand. We were seated and ordered. The food came out pretty quickly. Everything was great. The service was ok. Once the food was dropped off, it was hard to get anyone to get us boxes when we finished eating. We ate the leftovers the next day and the food was even better. I loved the food and may never eat there again but maybe we can order takeout (if it's available). read more

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Was referred to this place by fellow Yelper Gerald S. Initially entered the main dining room which was bustling on a Sunday afternoon. Guy at door told us to go around to the "beer garden" entrance which is a large sunny room with a bar. Much quieter, altho I suspect it perks up later. The menu is in English, Georgian and Russian. We ordered a fantastic Khachapuri Imeruli, a very rich gooey cheese pizza type concoction between layers of pastry; Khinkali lamb stew with tomatoes and vegetables served in a black pot which was savory. I had dumplings (Chanakhi) which were stuffed with very beautifully seasoned ground lamb. Also got a nice fresh Greek salad. The temptation is great to order too much food as it is very rich. Upon being seated we requested water. We were brought two bottles of water. This irks me, as I find tap water is perfectly fine and don't want to pay $2 a bottle for water. Plus I hate plastic bottles. I seem to run into this trend lately and it's a silly one. I probably could have asked for tap water instead but didn't want to start off on a complaint right off the bat. However, when the bill came, there was no charge for the water! Go figger. Still...plastic. Service quick and friendly. Bathrooms clean. Free parking. read more

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Amazing atmosphere and tons of natural light. Really refreshing place to eat at. The service is great; everything came out fast, the waitresses are nice and helpful. Khinkali Lamb: 4/5 Pretty solid dish. Super juicy; good flavors. Khachapuri Adjaruli (cheese boat) 3/5: very rich, heavy, and delicious. The bread itself is well made. The only issue was it was too salty. Shqmeruli: 5/5 likely my favorite dish! Super creamy and rich sauce that paired well with the well cooked chicken! It would be nice if the sauce was added at the table instead cause there is no crisp ones to the chicken. Ostri: 5/5 delicious tender beef that falls apart in your mouth. Easily one of the best dishes. Imeruli Kupati: 3.5/5 a little bit too salt but love how aromatic the sausage is. Tiramisu: 4/5 Solid tiramisu and not too swee Pistachio Ricotta Cake: 3/5: decent cake. Flavors meld ok. Could be a little sweeter. Pistachio flavors are a little off. Overall: service is great and the food is ok. Majority of the dishes were too salty. This is coming from someone that love salt and vinegar chips and salted fish. 100% be ready for a food coma after due to all the salt. read more

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Gamarjoba is a Republic of Georgia eatery on Bustleton Avenue in the far Northeast Philadelphia. It is the latest of a series of restaurants at that location and we should hope that it has the legs to persevere and thrive. The dining room is nicely appointed, with the Georgia coat of arms on the wall as you walk in. Everyone there speaks Russian or English, and of course the native tongue of the homeland. We ordered Ajapsandali as an appetizer (cold tomato, potato and green pepper in a semi spicy base), Lamb Mtsvadi (kebab with interesting onion garnish) and Chicken Chqmeruli (small roasted breast/wing in a terrific garlic reduction). The app was excellent with uniquely spiced sauce that was addictive, and enhance when placed on the outstanding bread for robust bite and grind. The lamb was cooked beyond our medium finish and lacked the juiciness desired, but still decent (the reason for 4 out of 5 Stars). The prize of the show was the chicken, which appeared the size of squabs, was moist and tender and covered in delicious white garlic finish. We found ourselves scooping up the gravy with the awesome bread; it was that good. Service was friendly and informative. This was our first go with Georgian cuisine and we appreciated the explanations and suggestions offered by our server. Bread is provided with an extra charge, but well worth the money. It is wonderful. Parking along the side of the building is easy to miss, so drive slowly as you approach on Bustleton so you can safely make the turn. read more

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Gamarjoba is tucked away just off Bustleton Ave with easy parking [[HIGHLIGHT]]You enter into the main dining room which has comfortable rustic wooden tables and chairs giving a pleasant clean open air feeling, and even though the dining room was busy it was not super noisy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . My server was very knowledgeable about the menu and was quite helpful suggesting items to try and pair together. I had Kinkali lamb dumplings and added the Tkemali red sauce, delicious Kubdari, chicken Mtsavadi, Lamb Lulu kabab. Total splurge Napoleon for dessert . Beer was (? ) Georgian but really a great compliment to the meal. They gave me boxes for my extra food which was easy to carry home and reheated well the next day. Good people, welcoming and the food all fresh made was hot and delicious from the stove and oven. I am definitely coming back read more

Georgian cheese might be my new favorite cheese! The Khachapuri with Bacon was delicious!! We finished the whole thing so quickly. Highly recommend. The ribeye kebab was tender and flavorful. The Shqmeruli was perfectly tender chicken in a butter cream sauce. Everything was so good we plan to come back next week to explore the other menu items. Thank you! read more

Gamarjoba - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I absolutely love this authentic Georgian restaurant. The food is amazing. Anything I've tried delicious. I recommend trying Khinkali, Khacharuri and Lobiani. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing atmosphere inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Everything was super delicious and fresh except for the lamb shish kebabs, which was very tough and it was hard to chew. I find that a lot of the Eastern European Red meats are very tough and not tender at all. I don't know if it's the cut of meat or how they prepare it, but it needs to be tenderized because it's hard to chew And digest a shipping be nice and tender and just melt in your mouth.. we had trouble eating the lamb shish kebab and it wasn't delicious at all, and it was expensive too.. The service was great excellent service very friendly and professional [[HIGHLIGHT]]clean atmosphere very pretty inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great service, I come here often the service is amazing, shout out to Natia. She's so welcoming and wonderful. I hope I get her name right. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful atmosphere, the food is delicious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Our servers (Natia and I think her name was Anna) were great about making recommendations and explaining different things to try as we had never tried Georgian food before. we had made reservations and one of group had a birthday and they wherever kind and helped make her night special. Loved the, food, served timely. Would definitely go again and try other dishes, too. read more

Surprisingly good restaurant. Like entering another world...customers look very Eastern European. They are unfairly gracious. Kabobs good. Mushroom soup outstanding. Georgian bread very well baked. Would order thin bread with cheese the next time we come. BYOB plus bar. Lamb dumplings okay, not great. Tomato and onion salad nice; grilled veggies terrific. We are definitely going to return. Dinner for 4 without alcohol or dessert about $170 before tip. read more

The food was delicious. The service was amazing and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I spent the evening with my friends and we had a great time. read more

Amazing Georgian cuisine. There aren't many restaurants in northeast with similar quality, consistency and unique flavor such as this establishment provides. Always a treat to visit Gamarjoba. Must haves are khinkali, khachapuri and cold apps. read more

Best khachapuri we've had in AGES! Service was friendly. Prices? Very reasonable. Music was a bit loud, granted, but, still, five Yelp stars! read more

Gamarjoba - Good khachapuri! - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My family and I recently visited town for a wedding, and our local relatives took us out for a Georgian meal on a Monday. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As we entered the restaurant, I was immediately impressed by the ambiance--grapes hung gracefully above us, creating a charming entrance. Inside, the atmosphere was dimly lit yet inviting and pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] On a hot and humid day, I was delighted to discover a refreshing pink juice drink that was simply delicious. (we kept asking for more.) We ordered an abundance of food, and I must say, it was so much that I could barely breathe! (Especially after a wedding...) Each dish was not only plentiful but also incredibly tasty. The staff was exceptionally friendly, ensuring that our food arrived fresh and promptly. Everything was beautifully presented, and every bite was a delight. I can confidently say that I would return to this lovely spot the next time I'm in town! read more

My friend and I like exploring different cuisines so we decided to give this place a try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a very nice place, with nice people, and pretty good food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, the following two issues pretty much cemented our resolve never to return. I ordered a roast chicken. I was amazed at the puny portion sizes. In fact, if it wasn't for the bread, they gave us (for an additional three dollars) I would have left as hungry as when I came. As it was, I had to have dinner when I got home. My second issue, was the bill when they brought it around. Not only was the chicken severely overpriced ($24) thrre was a service charge of eight dollars, and an additional operating fee of two dollars, along with a line to input the tip. All in all we dropped close to $70 and discussed how we wish we had just gone to Arby's instead. read more

Had 13 people in our party. Our meal was pre-ordered by the matriarch of my husband's family. Service was friendly and fast. Settings were changed with different courses. We started with lavash and assorted pkhali, assorted pickled vegetables and a spring salad with oranges and burrata. - I would say the spinach with walnuts was the best and paired well with the lavash. But the salad was fantastic too. Our second course was some sort of cheese pie? I think it was khachapuri... it doesn't look like the one featured in the menu but that's what my in-laws called it. And we also had the cheese pot with mushrooms and tomatoes - both of those cheesy overloads were fantastic! The entree was pork, lamb, and salmon kabobs and lamb lollipops. It's important to ask for the meat medium rare. Otherwise it will come well done. - lamb and salmon was my favorite. Husband ordered a bowl of "hash?" Soup... he doesn't recommend it. Not enough salt, pepper, and garlic. But that's not - this is a side note but not factored into my review since I didn't have any and can't comment. read more

Elegant? no....Very good food? Yup! Service was excellent, all of the wait staff was friendly and attentive! We have never had Georgian food before, and wife and I went for date night. The staff was patient and enthusiastic about helping us understand the food, and what was authentic. We were very pleased with our selection, with the help of our waitress, Tina! Yes, highly recommend, we will be back...see you there! read more

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***Review of Take Out Orders Only*** We have gotten several menu items over several different take out orders. Stand out items are the khinkali, adjaruli, the stuffed eggplant rolls, and the kharcho soup. Everything was fresh, well made and we enjoyed it. There is a separate entrance for pick up orders so you do not have to wait in the front of the restaurant which is nice. read more

We came from Texas to visit friends and ordered a Georgian size "Supra" since we haven't had Georgian food in over a decade. They were so accommodating by asking how long we had to drive before preparing the frozen khinkali at our friend's home and game us a large bucket filled with ice to ensure the quality remained. The food was amazing! Pkhali, eggplant with walnuts, traditional salad, lamb khinkali (our friend is Australian and a self proclaimed lamb-snob and said that's the best lamb she's ever had) we got a variety of khachapuri and by the end of the meal we felt like we were back in Georgia. So close to authentic! Our friends are now bringing their friends to this beautiful location that has plenty of room and different levels of comfort, from casual to romantic to formal. You do not want to miss out on this... it's worth the drive. Honestly it's worth the FLIGHT to go back there! read more

Went for dinner with our family & had a nice dinner until the check came!!! We were charged $43.95 for a service charge on a $292.00 check plus a $10.94 operating charge & then taxes brought the check to $372.00!! I questioned the server on the service charge & this was not the gratuity!! The charges were for health care, pay supplements & increased food costs!!! WHAT?!?!? The servers only got a little bit from there!!! I was still expected to tip my server, which I did because it wasn't her fault!!! That is totally outrageous & should be illegal!!! I will never go back there!!! Buyer beware!!! read more

Stopped here for dinner on May 24. We've ordered ostri, shish kebab and lobio with walnuts. Everything was fine until I bit on something hard in the lobio which appeared to be a couple small pebbles. Luckily no damage was caused to my teeth. According to the restaurant management, the pebbles came from the walnuts that they use for making the walnut lobio. The manager did apologize and offer a dish replacement/free desert, however I've lost my appetite after this accident and didn't accept their offer. They did remove the dish from our check though. Hope they will ensure safe work practices in the future. read more

Gamarjoba - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The food was of average quality. It's not surprising. But I was very upset by the receipt, which contains some incomprehensible additional services and %. (+20%). For such a price, they ate much better in another restaurant. We and our friends will not return there anymore. read more

We went there every day while we was on vacation food is good very good service is good as well

Such a great authentic restaurant! We had late lunch on Sunday with a group of friends! From the time we opened the door we were greeted with a smile and felt welcomed! Food was amazing! Superb service! Very nice environment and decor. We are visitor from out of town and highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

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Went for lunch on a weekday. Unlike most restaurants in the area it has a liquor license and they have a surprisingly good draft beer. We had the cold vegetable appetizer- eggplant, beet etc with walnuts. ( Flaki?).It's very good. We also had lamb dumplings, chicken with garlic and milk, veal stew with tarragon and lamb lula kebab. This was followed by espresso and pistachio ricotta cheese cake and special dessert ( pear, pomegranate seeds etc). Service was good. Prices reasonable. Parking is a little confusing. It's on the side and back. Highly recommended! read more

Good food great service nice atmosphere was a good time If your looking for something different this is it read more