Given the Reading Terminal Market's proximity to the convention center, I actually spent a lot of…read moretime there whenever I was in town for a conference. But I actually haven't had a conference in Philly in probably over 6 years, so it's been a long time. I was pleasantly surprised to discover Saami Somi during our recent visit to the Market. We're both huge Georgian food fans, especially the khachapuri. What's not to love about cheesy bread?? We ordered their traditional khachapuri with a side of their chili sauce. The sauce was so good, we ended up taking the rest of it home with us. The khachapuri was really good, super cheesy and very moist. 10/10 would recommend.

I dream of this place. The khachapuri (cheese boats) are delicious. I've tried most of them and…read morenever been disappointed. Warm, cheesy comfort food-- what's not to love? The soups are also homemade and tasty. Everything is made with care, fresh, on site. Georgian food is a favorite in the winter months. I bring out-of-town guests here as an example of great Philly food that you may not easily find elsewhere. A friend taught himself to make khachapuri in Colorado after trying it here! If you swing by later in the day you might get some fresh bread on sale to take home for dinner.

Came on Valentine's Day and was escorted upstairs into a small section where all couples were sat -…read morea bit crowded and overwhelming with the loud music on top of the conversations. Was excited to try the Manti, after seeing it in all the reviews - very small dumplings with a meaty filling that is paired with a tangy yogurt sauce. But the real star was the Filet Mignon Steak Kebab - the pieces at the bottom of the kebab were more cooked but still tender, but the top pieces were perfectly cooked medium well. We got complimentary Dubai chocolates at the end of our dinner which was a nice touch. BYOB with no corkage fee!

It's been about two years since we last came to apricot stone and learned that they had relocated…read moreand had made some minor adjustments to the menu from which we were fond of Tonight's experience was OK not really exciting as I recall in the past; I will note the increase in prices. The meal for two was $66 now $100. Yet when we were all set and done, our bill was just over $100. I probably should've listened to my wife and order that instead. We started off with the Manti dumplings and broth, unfortunately, they were overcooked, dry and some had burnt skin. but when we pointed it out, the server didn't see anything wrong with it, maybe that's common for them, but that's not how we normally experience Manti at other restaurants Next, I had the chard octopus it wasn't charred. It's a nearly room temperature plate. I love octopus so for me it worked, but it wasn't what maybe I recalled. Then we shared a lamb kebab plate and added a chicken Shawarma skewer, lamb was tough, overcooked. Overall the meal missed delivering that wow factor. No more for us. Many other places to try.

This place underwent major changes and ,as I learned changed ownership around a year ago.This is a…read moregreat news for all patrons and restaurant itself. For now,they are still operating on the old menu,but in couple months they promise exciting additions to the lunch and dinner options. They changed whole concept ,place is really looking younger,their prepared food section becomes more like small food market with beautiful vegetarian dishes and imported cheeses from Georgia. Service is much better, food is very good. My favorite was green bean pkhali and as a sweet finale they offered huuuge piece of divine cake,called Sneakers,with condensed milk based frosting,meringue in the middle and beautiful chocolate cake layers. So jealous to locals,who can dine here as much as possible.

10/10 for food. This was my first time having Georgian cuisine and I loved it so much, I actually…read moreresearched recipes and attempted cooking the dishes at home the following week. There were 3 of us and we split the beets with walnuts, spinach with walnuts, eggplant with walnuts (wish this had more pomegranate arils), chkmeruli (chicken cooked in milk and garlic sauce), meat khinkali (dumplings), and khachapuri (bread filled with cheese and egg, I could have eaten this entire dish myself). I also especially loved the spinach with walnuts! Cute interior but the benches are not very comfortable. There is also a counter section where you can order many of the menu items to-go. Service was less than stellar (forgot a drink order) which is the only reason this is a 4-star review and not 5.

Definitely a fun place to try visit. Even if you have never had Georgian food, the menu along with…read moreyour 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. We sat out on the enclosed porch, which has a nice feel to it. 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.

This is a take out review and I will for sure go back to dine in…read more 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. They have a dining room and out door patio/beer garden. It was busy and lively. 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.

A Magical hidden gem on slow nights…read more.. As I entered the patio I felt magically transported to a city with a big reputation. Quant and romantic. Restorative. Great for everyone, Sat by the corner wishing it was a coffee lounge... tried borscht, the hummus and the Moscow fish. All so very delicious.... Great service overall but Soviet style has to relax a bit with an upsell. Loved it...

I love trying different cuisines so I was excited to try another Uzbekistan restaurant. We made…read morereservations but not sure if we really needed them, we were seated right away and the atmosphere was lively. Felt like I was in a different country (in a good way of course!) All the dishes were great, unique, and cooked perfectly. I deducted a star because they don't offer tap water, I feel like that's unethical to force people to buy water. I ended up ordering a lemonade but it wasn't really a lemonade but a pear soda - a cultural difference, I guess. I would return to try more dishes.

My experience eating here was very pleasant. The atmosphere was calming with the music and even the…read moreoption to sit where we wanted. The food was amazing, especially the Ostri with its hint of spice and tender beef and I recommend anyone to try this place if they're in the area

Came here to try a new place with a few friends and was pleasantly surprised by the service,…read moreambiance, and quality of the food. I ordered a medium-sized mixed shawarma, and it was delicious. Not greasy at all, but extremely filling (even as someone who can eat a lot). The value/quality for the price was also amazing. I will definitely be coming back, often.

Very nice and warm feeling restaurant with a staff that makes you feel comfortable. Mamuka was our…read moreprimary server but various other members of the staff brought our food to the table and answered any questions we might have about a particular dish. If you are not familiar with Georgian food, this could be a nice starting point. Each item on the menu has an English description. We enjoyed and shared each of our choices. The Pkhali Assortment brought a plate of spreads made from spinach, beets, leeks, eggplant with walnuts and spices The Chicken Satsivi was chicken pieces served cold in a rich walnut and garlic sauce. The boat shaped bread (Adjarian Khachapuri) filled with cheese and topped with an egg yolk is something you must try. Our main course was the delicious Shkmeruli which was roasted chicken in a creamy garlic sauce. (So good I forgot to take a picture of it !) We shared a sweet jelly-like dish for dessert. BYO and a place where you should make a reservation, at least on the weekend. (Small note: they added a 10% tip to the bill. You can pay with cash or credit card, with cash being slightly cheaper.)

Food choices we have never seen before -- but everything was absolutely fantastic! We will most…read moredefinitely return, and bring the whole extended family!

Cute spot for drinks and cheese (just as described lol). We wandered in around 5:30 on a Tuesday…read morewith beautiful weather and were able to be seated, but they were pretty full and needed the table back in about an hour. Our party ordered 4 spritzes and 1 N/A drink, which they messed up and brought all alcoholic drinks, but quickly fixed it when we noticed. The bartender was very apologetic (though i think our server gave him the wrong order so it wasn't his fault). We also got a cheeseboard to share, which was bigger than the server made it sound and not bad for a little snack between the 5 of us. Overall nothing was super special, but it was a nice spot to stop in and have a drink and a bite. Would consider coming back if I'm killing time in the area.

I really enjoyed my time here! Cozy wine bar. I got the Hugo spritz, which was really good. I also…read moregot the goat cheese pesto bruschetta and the pistachio honey lavender toast and really enjoyed them. The flourless chocolate torte was so good. Service was great.