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    Kitchen House Cafe

    4.6 (37 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Our Saperavi for the evening
    Bill Z.

    I had learned that over the past few years, a number of Georgian restaurants had opened in the Wheeling area, and I was excited to visit one the next time I was in the area (usually once a year). Another Yelp friend also here for the same event found Kitchen House Cafe, conveniently less than a mile from the hotel at which we were all staying. Our group dinner was everything I had hoped it would be, with great and friendly service, a fine selection of Georgian wines, and those delicious traditional Georgian foods. The Georgian wines included both red and white options. I was disappointed not to see any Didebuli, but the Saperavi we ordered was terrific with a very rich flavor. It paired well with everything. I think among the 9 of us we sampled just about every entree on the menu, and of course several of the cheese boats. Mine was the most traditional, with butter, cheese, and egg, and it was perfectly crisp on the outside. We of course saved some of the pastry to dip in the juices of the other entrees. And I need one of those wine glass cleaners like they have here. We did not have dessert here, but there are many good options, because they are also a bakery, with a counter displaying many decadent looking options.

    Anne S.

    When in Chicago we love to check out the amazing options for international cuisine. Never having had Georgian food before and seeing positive reviews we decided to give it a try. Firstly, I love that they have so many wines from Georgia but if you're not adventurous, they have many more main stream options. We began with the Khinkali which were incredible. Next we shared the Tbilisi salad which was substantial and finished with the lamb Shashlik. Schweety thought it was some of the best lamb he had ever had in a restaurant. The presentation and spicy sauce were excellent. There was definitely a language barrier but the menu gives excellent descriptions. Also, the atmosphere is leisurely. Sit back and relax over delicious food.

    Beef Shashlik
    Arash R.

    A little gem hidden away, you could drive by it and not notice it. The food is great! They also offer a great selection of Georgian wines. It had been a while since we tried Georgian food, and this place didn't disappoint. The service is what you would expect from a small family run business, everyone trying their best. The music is nostalgic and the vibe friendly. They would do really well if they upgraded their decor and moved closer to downtown Chicago! They would get on the guide, eater, all of it! My 5 stars for now. I'll always visit when back in town. Highly recommended.

    Stella W.

    I love the decor, love that there's a georgian restaurant to fill the void ever since that other georgian takeout place closed. So I truly want to like this place with 5 stars. Spacious place so it is good for group gathering. However, the service is hit or miss. They always carry a smile on their face. But we asked for tap water when we ordered, and the water didn't turn up till i went up to the counter to ask again...Maybe she didn't understand/hear what I was asking the first time around =/ Food was ok, kinda pricey for the portion size. Nice presentation but not the best I had. The Georgian Kaurma was a good dish, but just wish it was reheated thoroughly. There were some luke warm spot while some part of the dish were quite hot. The cabbage rolls had a good flavour, but for the price, the 4 pieces were merely a "momo" dumpling size.

    Shashlik pork/beef/lamp/chicken
    Donald M.

    Georgian cuisine is one of my favorites! A wonderful place with great service. Kharcho is a very rich soup. Khinkali are incredibly delicious and juicy! As for the shashlik -- I'm at a loss for words!

    Khachapuri
    David J.

    Authentic Georgian cuisine with a great staff, though be prepared to Google some of what's on the menu as their English is limited. Khacapuri and khinkai are Georgian staples but also don't miss out on the potato pancakes and Shkmeruli (Georgian style chicken).

    Drink menu 03/02/25
    PhiPh L.

    Food was delicious. Friendly staff. Food took long though, probably because everything is made to order. Would definitely go back.

    Lobio salad and potato pancakes
    Irina F.

    This is not the first time we eat here every time when we visit Chicago and this place never disappoints. Every item from the menu is very delicious with authentic Georgian (European) flavor. The portions are generous enough. We shared almost everything. But even if you'd have leftovers, they will be good to take home. We will be coming back here during the next visit to Chicago for sure.

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    ! , :) , . ! wonderful place with great service and tasty food! We ordered borscht and khinkali, it was delicious. The restaurant area is nice and cozy. We will definitely come back!

    Victoria F.

    I've never tried Georgian food before, and I'm glad I stopped by this charming location to sample some of their menu! There is a small patio/sidewalk seating area, but we opted to sit indoors because of the interesting booth and wall decor (and air conditioning!). The khachapuri was very fresh, and the crust was satisfyingly crispy, light, and fluffy. We also had the Georgian soup, and it was delicious as well. Service was friendly and accommodating.

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    Great food and wonderful atmosphere. I have been to this restaurant several times and now I am planning on celebrating a birthday there.

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    I love this place for take out or for dine in. Excellent atmosphere, friendly service.

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    Awesome staff, delicious food and perfect atmosphere. Recommend this restaurant for dine-in or take out

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    Great food and service, very authentic Georgian food, highly recommended. We loved Ostri, Khinkali and Khachapuri

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    Pirosmani Georgian Food Art

    Pirosmani Georgian Food Art

    4.5(20 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Came here to pick up some frozen Kinkhali and adjar khachapuri... well worth the price. It's worth…read morea stop after going to Stumara next door, so you can have some Georgian food at home. Great service and shopping experience. Highly recommend!

    I went to a Georgian restaurant while on vacation in Seattle and wanted to see where I can find one…read moreback home . A few popped up but many were closed on Mondays . Decided to try Pirosmani and SO glad we did . It's located in a strip mall in Wheeling . There are a few bar stools to eat your food there but if you have a big crowd, plan on taking your food to go. The girl in front was very helpful telling us what things are and what they are made of . If things are served hot or cold . We picked out a few things to try and not one of them were bad ! The cheese pie, the two rolled up eggplants , the chicken kabab, corn cakes, the chicken sandwich, and even the fun pops were all delicious . Today is my birthday so I wanted to try something different and new and so happy I did . Another girl came out from the back and chatted with us. Both girls were so sweet and helpful. They informed us the place next door is owned by the same person s, which is another Georgian restaurant, so we will be visiting them next . They gave me this dried fruit and nut log for my birthday for free too. Only thing was they didn't have the cheese and egg "bowl" or the dumplings to eat there they were ready to bring home frozen though . But that wasn't enough to take away a start .

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    Oda Mediterranean Cuisine - Butternut squash soup and mini eggplant roulades

    Oda Mediterranean Cuisine

    4.4(211 reviews)
    16.2 miAndersonville, Edgewater
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    Now why aren't more people talking about Oda? I will be a FREQUENT visitor now! To start this is…read morethe perfect, quaint, neighborhood restaurant. Dim lit but still inviting and plenty of seating for various sized parties but still keeps the intimacy. Our server, Alec was friendly, attentive and gave us the entire run down on the food, cuisine, and his favorite recommendations! Everything was absolutely AMAZING. Big Fs: Fresh, flavorful and filling. Once of my main highlights from the meal was something Alec recommended, the Adjaruli Khachapuri which is Georgian cheese and egg baked in a bread boat. I had never had this before and was blown away by how absolutely tasty it was! I also ordered the Kofte Chargrilled Meatballs which were amazing they came in a large portion but also were SO good bold in flavor with the perfect texture! I ordered the Crimson Petal and the Drop it Like it's Hot cocktails which were both extremely tasty! This was the perfect meal and I cannot wait to get back!

    This meal was so good, filling, and FLAVORFUL! Their dolma dish was really good, and the sigara…read moreböreği was so flaky and delicious. I got the Oda combo grill because I wanted to try all the meats, and I definitely chose correctly -- they were all seasoned and cooked so well. The rice and veggies were the perfect sides for the protein, and the portions are pretty big, so we had leftovers. We tried adjaruli khachapuri for the first time, and it was amazing. Once the egg is mixed in, it takes the dish up 5 notches! The drinks were well mixed, the ambiance was dimly lit and nice, and the service was attentive and amazing.

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    Oda Mediterranean Cuisine - Pita and hummus - excellent

    Pita and hummus - excellent

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    Ararat - Khorovats (Armenian Grilled Eggplant, served as a cold appetizer)

    Ararat

    3.8(107 reviews)
    8.5 mi
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    Like eating grandmas . I come solely for chebureki and I am never disappointed. Go to the deli for…read moresweets and other treats on the way home. Daughter loves borscht. Kid friendly and not upscale just a good hearty meal

    Tired of the same dull, old menu selections? I was. That's why when given the option to select…read morethe restaurant for my Birthday dinner I chose Ararat. Tucked unassumingly in a shopping mall in Mundelein, Ararat is a tiny hidden gem. With only about an 8 table dining room, it is a cozy, intimate venue, with a huge and amazing menu, featuring Armenian cuisine. A party of 4, we ordered drinks, 3 appetizers, and an entree for each of us. The portions were generous, delicious, and we probably over-ordered by at least one appetizer, but we wanted to sample and share as many dishes as possible. We began with glasses of tasty Armenian apricot wine. Our appetizers came out in sequence rather than all at once, starting with Italian Lady's Fingers. A mixed salad of cooked bell peppers, nuts, onion and prunes. Very good. Next we were served Khorovats, Armenian style grilled eggplant . Also an excellent dish. Last was beef and lamb dumplings, Khinkili. One of these large, juicy dumplings could have been almost half a meal by itself. I've tried khinkili in a number of restaurants, and these were the best I've eaten. Our entrees were Steak Kebab, Lamb Kebab, Lamb Rice Pilaf, and Frikasse, a chicken, mushroom, vegetable in sour cream sauce dish. All were very good, and were were saddened that we were all too full to try any of their baked goods desserts. The meal was excellent, the small dining room comfy and the service very good. One word of caution: If you plan to dine here you must be patient. Dishes were served as they were prepared, and apparantly little if anything is prepared in advance. The advantage is hot, fresh, and tasty dishes. The disadvantage is that there was a 10 minute delay between service of the 1st and 4th entree. We were in no hurry, so we did not mind. Also we were sharing our selection. For a casual, relaxed, delicious dining adventure I highly recommend Ararat.

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    Dinning area

    Ararat - Inside the Khinkali

    Inside the Khinkali

    Ararat - There are 8 tables in the dining room and 4 more out on front patio.

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    There are 8 tables in the dining room and 4 more out on front patio.

    Chicago Diplomat Cafe - Cold Appetizers Mix

    Chicago Diplomat Cafe

    4.3(220 reviews)
    18.5 miLakeview
    $$

    Five stars in every way. The two of us arrived on a Saturday evening without reservations. We were…read moretold that the place was fully reserved for the evening. We were crushed and at a loss for what to do. We waited on the couch, deliberating our options. After about 20 minutes, the restaurant was able to work us in! (Note that we were really lucky. A number of people came in after us but were turned away.) Service was fantastic, too. We ordered right away and didn't have a long wait for food and drinks. My friend and I had different glasses of Georgian wine; I had Alazani Valley, which was luscious. We shared megruli khachapuri and soko ketze (mushroom caps filled with cheese). Incredible. This was really one of those meals to never forget.

    Really fun to try Georgian cuisine for the first time. Got Delivery, and I would imagine it would…read morebe much better in person. Ajapsandali: 4/5. Eggplant lovers rejoice. Lovely spices. Definitely get again (not for my wife though, who doesn't like eggplant). Ajaruli: 4/5. Make sure to reheat thoroughly if you get delivery. Nice bread with heaps and heaps of cheese. I can see this being a lot more fun fresh. Honey Cake: 4/5. Sweet and caramel. My toddler and I gobbled this up quickly (not for my wife though, who doesn't like caramel). Julliene: 3/5. Cheese, chicken, and mushroom, solid but wouldn't be my priority to get again Soko Ketze: 2.5/5. Cheese and mushroom, but really that was it, so I got bored quickly. Not great value for $20.

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    Chicago Diplomat Cafe - I wish the bar had more chairs and was more accommodating

    I wish the bar had more chairs and was more accommodating

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    Jibek Jolu

    Jibek Jolu

    4.2(225 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    Jibek Jolu was all I could ask for to relive my time in Kyrgyzstan!! As soon as I walked in, I saw…read morethe familiar design, camels, and all the detail that transported me out of Chicago, yay!! It's so refreshing when a restaurant can do this! I wanted my family to experience a glimpse of Kyrgyz food, so of course we ordered all the things only a local would know about ! Shout out to our guide during our trip- he made sure we tried lots of cuisine that was all the way Kyrgyz food! The crispy eggplant is a must and is my favorite ! The eggplant is light and the sauce that is drenched on top is perfect to balance the fried crispy exterior. Next I ordered Samsa, Plov, and lamb kurdock. My husband ordered the beef rib and mash potatoes. Not the most Kyrgyz but he did try everything and loved it all! If you want a taste of central Asian cuisine please come to Jibek Jolu! Don't forget the honey cake!

    Beautiful space, delicious food, huge portions. A lot of us hadn't tried this kind of cuisine…read morebefore or this restaurant so we tried asking our server for recommendations. He wasn't very helpful unfortunately other than naming some appetizers that we tried, though these came after some of our entrees came out. It was also very difficult to get water and refills on water but other than that we loved our experience. We over ordered because again, we were not aware of how big the portions would be and our waiter wasn't very informative: Carrot salad- even as a side this was a big portion to share with delicious light Asian flavors Jibek jolu salad- another great shareable with a tasty dressing and cuts of tender beef Khachapuri- one of the recommended apps, also a big portion to share though we didn't know what to do with the raw egg that came on the side. After flagging someone down to help us, we discovered that this was a delicious cheesy bread with egg mixed in. Crispy eggplant- another recommended app which was delicious and sweet Lamb kurdock- I didn't love this dish it was kind of dry and lacking in flavor but huge with lots of potatoes and veggies Combo skewers- so much meat that was all very tender and flavorful, though it came on one thin soggy tortilla. It would have been nice to have more tortillas on the side to make a wrap. I also tried the chicken tabaka, and this was delicious with a curry flavor. Overall, most dishes were so delicious, but it was a bit of a learning curve on how to order and what to expect.

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    Interior

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