Happy to have tried something new but wasn't my thing. Expensive and I thought the food was underwhelming. Marani sampler - 2/5 - 3 different phkali spreads (spinach, eggplant, and green bean). Bland. I like the spinach one the best. It would be nice if it came with bread or chips, but we got bread on the side and that was $5 extra. Lamb kebab - 2/5 - Tough texture. Expected it to be juicier? Khinkali - 3/5 - Thick shell. I always take note of broth inside of a soup dumpling. Wasn't super flavorful but decent. read more

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Cute little restaurant with a homey vibe and gracious service. I had ordered delivery when I lived in Rego Park 2 years ago but enjoyed my first in-person visit a few days ago even more. I love a place where breads are standout aspects of the menu, and the Georgian bread from here doesn't disappoint, especially when dipped in the borscht and braised beef stew with tomatoes and potatoes. The stew was one of my favorite dishes of the night while the other was the dessert--chocolate mousse and homemade, warm chocolate and hazelnut cigars. Will definitely be back! read more

Marani - Chocolate mousse and chocolate hazelnut cigars - Mediterranean Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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WOW! I am so glad my friend found this place based on a recommendation. These were among the best kabobs I have ever enjoyed, and I continue to think about them every day since. Rego Park has some wonderful restaurants, and this is definitely among the best. Do yourself a favor and go try them! The bread here was also distinguished. Must go back soon! read more

Marani - Kabobs - Mediterranean Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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What a great spot! It was my first time in New York and I had just left the US Open and was on the lookout for something completely new to me and lucky for me I came across Marani, a kosher, Georgian restaurant. I know very little of kosher food and absolutely nothing about Georgian food so I knew I had to try it. The inside was simple but nicely adorned. The staff were very nice and diligent and the food but new, exciting, and delicious. I started with the Lula kebab which is composed of ground beef and lamb and comes with a few slices of raw, white onion and a read sauce which I thought was tomato but after looking at the menu, may actually be a cranberry sauce. I didn't like the sauce initially, but after not having it, I added it to every bite of kebab and onion. I continued with the Adjaruli which is a bread bowl filled with beef, mushrooms, tarragon, and a perfectly cooked egg. Break that beast and mix it all together! This was so much larger than I thought it would be and was very tasty and with flavors that were both familiar and completely foreign to me. The dessert I had wasn't too memorable but it was some sort of dough with nuts and chocolate in it, dusted, with powdered sugar. Not bad overall and again something which seemed familiar but was completely new to me. Overall, a great experience. If you want to try something new from the old country, come to Marani; I'm sure glad I did! read more

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Superb Georgian food that appeals to every palate. This kosher restaurant has a slightly upscale feeling with service that makes you feel as if you were invited into their home. The restaurant was spacious enough to accommodate our party of 13 people, with room left for couples, families and another group of diners. read more

I had this place bookmarked, and judging from Yelp, it had great reviews. I had to check it out since I was in the area. Went with a friend of mine who was down, too. After we ate here, she said that this was one of the best Mediterranean foods that she has had. Plus, it's a bit different since this is Georgian cuisine. Both of us have never had it before. When you walk in, there's a lot of wood tones, which makes it feel like a ranch that serves you southern foods, and you're not really greeted by anyone. Someone whose there just seats you. It was quite empty at 1pm. But once it turned 2pm, it got quite busy inside for a Sunday afternoon. We asked about a few dishes after looking at the menu. Decided on the kebabs, and my friend got the sweet potato fries (which was huge and large portion size), and I got the buckwheat rice that comes mixed in with mushrooms and spinach. The server recommended the side that I got saying it's a great dish, and he was right. Also, we got the bread bowl called the Adjaruli, which was recommended too. I would like to go back to try their other dishes to share with a group. read more

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The food is bad and the waiters are discusting. I don't like this place I really think they get the food from kfc I swear

Great date spot! I love Marani! It is an incredible vibe. The waitstaff is friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my time here immensely. I walked in with my husband for a date afternoon around 1:30 PM. Merely sitting inside listening to the light music and eating fresh meal was so relaxing for us. We ordered kabobs, specifically salmon and lamb. What stood out to me were the details: the sauce provided with the salmon with the raspberry vinaigrette, the grilled onion and fresh cilantro on the lamb, and the creamy sauce for the dolmades. The dolmades (grape leaves) were filling especially with beef inside. The borscht was flavorful and so tasty with dill. Another item that I enjoyed was my raspberry mojito. Wow, it was strong! We walked out so satisfied that we couldn't fit dessert. That will be for next time. I definitely recommend this spot. So good! read more

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My girlfriends visited me from North Brooklyn to take me out after I have been bed ridden post major surgery. I suggested Marani since we all love Georgian food--and it was an absolutely spectacular experience. Marani always had outstanding food, and we were supremely delighted with the superb service and kindness of the staff. We loved our waiter, and were so grateful for the food suggestions, check-ins, accommodations, and the tower of mouthwatering khinkali that we devoured like lionesses. :) We laughed, ate, felt well taken care of, and for three hours I forgot that I have only one working foot. Thank you, Marani! read more

Marani - Marani sampler, beef dolma, fresh salad, bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Rego Park, New York

I went to Marani for a work event. My wife went, too. We had a great time, which is not necessarily to be expected of a work event. My wife remarked afterward it would be good to come back as just us, on a date. A colleague at the office, who lives nearby, had recommended it. I would say it is a neighborhood place that exceeds the definition of a neighborhood place, meaning if you wanted specifically Georgian food it would be worthwhile to travel to get here. We had selected the place for another reason, a diner with a shellfish allergy, and the menu here has nothing risky. I had the osso bucco. That is a dish for two, and priced accordingly. It actually could be a main for a table of four, with sides. There would be no individual, other than those who consume too much for their own good, who would eat this quantity in a single sitting. My wife had the salmon kabob. We had leftovers. As of this writing, in the morning, I am waiting to start making an omelet. Breakfast will include that, with the spread sampler and the fresh bread that is fresh still. Our guests had the chicken thigh kabob. They raved. We also had the cornbread. That was fried, not like Southern American cornbread. The bonus, if you are looking for it, is the restaurant is glatt kosher. That is reflected in the clientele. The place was packed for a Monday evening, early. It is family friendly, with generous portions. There is another consequence, though. Among the Georgian specialties I happen to like is the amber/orange wine. That is not on the menu, because it is not kosher. They offer multiple Georgian wines, however, that are red or white. Service was excellent. The proprietor chatted with us, which is always nice. read more

Kosher Georgian restaurant located near the Rego Park shopping complex. Restaurant is relatively big and service was good. Prices are high though for what you get. Unfortunately they no longer offer the cheese breads. The sampler starter is a must! It was very good especially the eggplant spread, followed by the spinach and lastly by the green bean one. The bread cost extra though but worth it! The bread is delicious, fresh, soft, and chewy! The portions for the entrees are large enough for two people. Our entrees of chichen tabaka and salmon were disappointing. I thought they were a bit bland. For the price of the salmon entree, there wasn't much salmon. I enjoyed the fries in the chicken dish though. Would get the eggplant spread again but would choose different entrees or stick with starters. read more

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Came here with a semi-large group for my buddy's birthday. Everyone had a good time, the food was great, and the hospitality was on-point. Very few of the folks in the group had Georgian food before and my buddy Eric passes by this place sooo often, he thought it would be fun to pop in for his birthday. I'm glad we did. When told we were getting Georgian food, I thought we were going to a small hole-in-the-wall mom-pop place. Marani was anything but. It was fairly elegant and maybe fancier than I'm used to. That said, the staff treated everyone so well and were super accommodating. There's plenty of space in here if you wanna dine alone, with a friend, or even a medium sized group. We were 8-9. I thought some of the prices were a bit high, but given the decor of the place and the size of the portions, I later thought they were appropriate. I had a chicken and fries (Cornish Hen). Flavors were great and portion size was large. Another big plus was the fact that it's all kosher. One friend felt much more comfortable having something he might not have had it not been. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked great. If I were to return, I think I'd want to try some of the kebabs. They too looked amazing and were large in portion size. If you're interested in trying something different and find yourself in Rego Park, I'd for sure recommend Marani. Note that it's slightly fancy and the prices are not fast casual, but you do eat well and the folks are super nice. read more

Marani - Cornish Hen and Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Marani exceeds expectations. This restaurant excels in customer service. The place makes you feel at home with a clear menu. You get more food than expected for what you pay. I trust my own judgment about this place. read more

I ate here for a late lunch on the weekend. The service we had was really good, I didn't catch her name but she was so nice. We ordered the : Marani sampler with bread (4.5/5) Borsch (3/5) Salmon kebab (4/5) And my partner ordered the adjurali. My favorite was the sampler with the fresh bread. I was hoping to order more breads or a vegetarian kachipuri but didn't see it in the menu so was a little bummed. Not the cheapest lunch spot but we did not go hungry! Overall a solid meal. read more

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Food is 3/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Food was just mediocre, it's missing acidity and vibrancy. They try toning down the constant meat with marinara sauce but what these dishes need is lime or lemon, some fresh tomatoes, cilantro and parsley. Otherwise it's all meat and very filling. Only thing that was very good in my opinion was the bread. read more

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Nice and cozy, family owned, Georgian restaurant in Rego Park, Queens. I came here by myself, so I can try Georgian food for the first time. The restaurant was a recommendation from my friends. I had their special Adjaruli as a hot appetizer, although it can be easily a main course considering their generous portion. As an entree I ordered their famous lamb shank with potatoes (they were a bit undercooked, but not a big deal), peppers, onions, dry apricots and prunes. For drink I had Georgian red dry wine Saperavi, a full body wine with a hint of red beries and casiss. They do not have too many options for desert (napoleon, walnut cigar and sorbetti). Service is fast and not too pushy. The lady that served me today did an amazing job (she even charged my phone). Restrooms are clean. Prices reasonable for the quantity you get. If I may suggest, it would be much better if the music in the restaurant would be Georgian. I think the whole experience would reach a higher level. read more

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I still don't know anything about Georgian food, so can't say legit or not; but definitely something different without being too exotic/risky for timid adventurers. They no longer have outdoor dining, even though there (was) a dedicated box on the curbside, but indoors seem pretty packed on weeknights; including Tues-Thurs. (Was there last Wednesday and it was almost full by 7:30pm.) Not sure if they forgot, but no one checked our vaccine card upon entering. Now onto the food. Yes, the bread is as heavenly as everyone says it is. The right amount of chewiness, the right thinness, and very good dipping sauce/complimenting savory ingredients depending on what you order. Our table got the popular Adjaruli bread bowl, I think it's a classic dish to try for anyone. Can't go wrong with meat, minced mushrooms and sunny side egg. From the waitress recommendations, we added the potatoes w/mushrooms - this was basically thick cut potato chips topped w/mushrooms and onions. Can't go wrong with anything chips, but probably would've picked something else that is more adventurous or different. Last, we also shared the beef stew. The portions look moderate, but filled our table of 3 in a very satisfactory manner. Minus one for what I think is on the higher priced menu for everything, on par with Manhattan restaurants. Yes, everything is more expensive in this day and age but just a note. read more

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Delicious, clean, upscale, well-priced, authentic. It's hard to find parking in this area. This place is special and a true eptiome of quality. It's Georgian (Caucasian) food. Waiters are good. Seems like they have live music some nights, and they have a bar area. Great place to go for a special occasion. Some of the flavors are very unique. Nothing was bland, might not be a spot for picky eaters. read more

Marani - Mediterranean Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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Great food, service is always good. Definitely a little pricey especially with so many meat restaurants near but food is always good. read more

Marani - Mediterranean Near Me - Rego Park, New York

If you're looking for adjaruli khachapuri (the gorgeous cheese boat), keep in mind that Marani separates their dairy kitchen downstairs from the first floor which serves meat. Their dairy kitchen has different hours and you might also have to take the khachapuri to-go, so call in advance to confirm those details. If you're an uninitiated uncultured pleb like me, you might scan through pictures of food and think the adjaruli (beef bread boat with mushrooms, tarragon, egg) is similar to the adjaruli khachapuri. After all, they're both bread boats with 'adjaruli' in their names. You'd be wrong. The meat in the adjaruli ($20) upstairs has the consistency of soft meat buns from Chinese bakeries, but it has more depth of flavor. The bread was like a chicken pot pie. The kubdari reminded me of a larger rou jia bing. The orders were large, and I STRONGLY recommend coming here with a large group and splitting your items family-style because I guarantee you'll get tired of eating so much of one dish. Service was good and they replaced our carafes constantly. But I'm giving a preliminary 3 because I think the food is very overpriced for what you receive. I may bump it up to a 4 once I try more of their menu items, including their khachapuri. read more

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3.5 Stars I have been eyeing this restaurant since they opened! I bookmarked it and honestly just forgot about it, until a friend suggested we go. (Thanks, Nga!) I was so disappointed that they were no longer serving their Khachapuri in the lower level. I have had this dish in other Georgian restaurants, and it's a fave item. They said they no longer serve this item but can provide a "to go" order, and we can eat it at home. (Huhh??) We opted not to do that, as we were having dinner in the restaurant, and it's just not the same if you don't eat it fresh out of the oven. Huge disappointment! Three of us shared a variety of items. Some were better than others but nothing really blew me away. Not even the bread. I usually love fresh, crusty bread but their bread was somehow lacking in flavor and almost cardboard like. Here are the other items we shared: - Marani Sampler (three kinds of spreads). Strangely, this did not come with bread and we had to order it separately. The spreads were ok, but nothing spectacular. - Fresh large salad (Tomatoes, cucumbers and onions) - a little pricey at $12, but it was fresh and tasty - Kebabs (lamb and chicken thigh) - we thought the lamb was a bit chewey, and both lamb and chicken were lacking in flavor. The kebabs were huge chunks of meat. - Chicken Tabaka (baby Cornish Hen) - this dish was better than the kebabs but I liked their french fries the most...go figure! Haha All in all, it was a good meal, not great. Maybe we should have ordered other dishes. Not sure. The restaurant itself was really nice; spacious and welcoming. Service was friendly, helpful and efficient. read more

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As enthusiastic as I was to check out this restaurant, I wasn't too crazy about it once I was there. Don't get me wrong, the service was great and our waitress was very nice and friendly. Though the food itself did not deliver the taste I was desiring and it just didn't hit the right mark to merit it a 5 star. We started off with their sampler dish but since all the sampler came with the same walnut filling for their veggies, it just didn't taste all that different from one another. We also ordered a couple of kabobs and it tasted okay. It had more of a gas grill after taste then charcoal grilled. The portion size; however, was a good amount. As for the cornish hen and fries, I liked it but again it wasn't all that unique and just tasted average. Overall, I think this place can be great for others but unfortunately, it's just not for me. read more

First time here , for sure wont be the last. What an amazing restaurant! Heard great things about it about it prior , just never made it in. Everything we ordered was delicious. Started with potatoes and mushrooms and onions appetizer, also ordered the fried Pelmini which are like little cavatellis filled with meat. I ordered the Lulla kebab which was ground beef and Lamb also had a bread bowl with ground beef , tarragon, and poached egg. read more

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I'd been to Marani once before the visit of this review and am comparing this visit to that one a few months back. The food for our large group this time was very good but didn't fully compare to what I felt was an exceptional first visit. Service was great, our larger group felt taken care of. We were sad to hear their dairy kitchen was closed indefinitely, but hopefully one day we can come back to try it out! Vegan perspective: I am the vegan of the group and almost every appetizer was vegan which I loved. We ordered a sampler and the pickled plate as an appetizer and the sampler was small. The sampler had the phali/spread, the green beans with walnuts spread, and the eggplant with walnuts spread. While they were tasty, I am not sure the size justified the price. The pickled plate was great and was a perfect size to share with multiple people (definitely my favorite part!). We also ordered the baked Lobiani which was delicious and filling. I was quite disappointed that I only had one option for an entree (Lobio) which was a small cup of bean soup and cornbread. The bread was delicious, but the soup could have used some more seasoning (black pepper would have been great). If I do go back, I think I will stick with sides instead of ordering the vegan entree again. I did enjoy my meal overall, but the price did not really justify the quantity of food for me. The vegan option was a similar price to the meat options which doesn't make much sense in my opinion. However, that all being said, I would still definitely recommend it for people wanting a cute atmosphere, great customer service, and some warm bake-to-order bread pie. read more

Marani - Mediterranean Near Me - Rego Park, New York

As far as ethnic kosher food - this is one of the top spots. The meat is excellent. read more

Service is very intimate and lovely. The Georgian bread is to die for. It is extremely soft and melts in your mouth. It goes well with the dips in the Marani platter. My favorite was probably the roasted pepper dip, then eggplant, then spinach dip. I'd say skip the beef dumplings because nothing stood out from them. The skin is pretty thick on the dumplings and the meat didn't taste amazing. The lamb kebob was tender but nothing special either. The braised beef on the other hand was *phenomenalllll* --super flavorful and tender. The portion was large but I'm not sure it was worth $55. I think the price point and overall taste did not seem to be worth it but it was a nice dining experience. read more

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Best restaurant in the neighborhood! Service, food, interior, very friendly staff. Very clean environment.

I was invited to an event held at Marani, by a sales representative at my healthcare facility. I walked into the establishment for the early evening dinner and presentation. Staff were warm and welcoming. The aesthetics of the restaurant are very cozy with soft, warm colored tones throughout the walls and furniture. They set up the space in which there was a projector toward the front of the establishment and lots of space in the middle of the room for mingling and service. Marani serves Kosher, Georgian cuisine. I'd never had Georgian cuisine before but I was very pleased with what was served and so glad I was open to it. We were served basically a 3-courses of family styled meals including appetizers, entrees, and dessert. The menu offered a variety of chicken, fish, and even vegetarian dishes. I was fasting at the time and consuming only fish so there were a lot of great options and pretty much something for everyone. Among my favorite - the fresh Georgian salad, adjapsandali (eggplant with peppers tomatoes), potatoes with mushrooms, and the fresh bread. There was also a salmon dish that featured salmon filets wrapped in mushrooms ontop of parslied mashed potatoes. The ingredients were very fresh and flavorful. I probably went for 3 or 4 portions after the first. The presentation was also very well done, I was truly impressed. I did not have a chance to try the dessert but it looks great. Wine was delicious as well. Again, staff were very attentive, warm, and welcoming. The bathroom was impeccably clean. Overall, a great experience and I'm really eager to return with friends. My only, only issue is parking. Marani is located close to Queens Blvd, so parking is a nightmare. Aside from that, I highly recommend! read more

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First time having Georgian food and I thought it was great. I don't know much about Georgian food so I really didn't know what to expect but I was pleased with my meal. I thought the decor was clean, modern and super inviting, I also thought the service was really welcoming and friendly. The server took the time to explain the menu to us and offered some recommendations, we really felt like our dinner went very smoothly. Also, since meat and dairy cannot be combined here, the dairy items are served in the bottom floor while the rest of the meal is served on the ground floor. The food: Adjaruli- Bread bowl with beef, mushrooms, tarragon, sunny side egg. This was my favorite bread as well as my favorite dish overall. I really loved the texture of the bread, it was soft yet had nice crunchy edges. The meat mixture inside was like a ground beef mixture but wasn't as intensely beefy how I was expecting but I really liked the flavor. I highly recommend this dish. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=QNDcjd8m6BvjxUWdbUkdUA&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Potatoes with Mushroom- The potato and mushroom combo is not new, hell, it's not even really exciting but the flavors pair together for a reason, they taste delicious together. I enjoyed the flavors on this, potatoes were cut into these long thin wedges and the sauteed mushrooms were cooked nicely. This is not a fancy dish, it's not even visually appealing either but the flavors were great. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=5AdLlzfZIEy_4mOwX9qsgQ&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Ojakhuri- Roasted lamb shank with home style potatoes, onions, apricots and prunes. The lamb itself was great, it was super fall off the bone tender and I really enjoyed the flavor. In general I have never been a fan of fruit in any of my entrees so I really didn't care for the apricots and prunes. The pieces of the potato were nice with the raw onions, but I wasn't a fan of either sauce, though. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Uku7rI7ryqv97B1eYUROaA&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Megruli- This was the better of the two cheese bread dishes. This was good, it kinda felt like a white pizza. The dough was great but it did kinda have a Domino's/Papa John's feel to it. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ilThl2w_gL1LyCx6XUPTTA&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Adzharauli- This is also called a cheese boat, the idea seemed great but I wasn't in love with the flavor. This is kinda the popular dish that you are starting to see a lot of on social media but it didn't do it for me. I thought the cheese bread came off greasy and heavy and it sat in my stomach like a brick. This is something to try for the sake of trying it but make sure you share this with at least four people. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=tuyu7AWpNFxVzYzHH--VtQ&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Eggplant with Walnuts- Sliced eggplant rolled with walnut paste sprinkled with pomegranate. This was a unique dish since it was an rolled eggplant dish. The flavors were nice but missing that wow factor. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=yBjWnsGfJg6a1u4hI69DnQ&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Blinchiki- Crepes rolled with ground beef and pan fried. I thought this dish was just OK, the flavors really didn't really stand out to me. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=b1uu-T7Z4d4sF57b1Fc1QQ&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA read more

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Great service, friendly staff and tasty Georgian food. Haven't been here since before the pandemic and forgot how good it was. Get the beef tarragon bread bowl, Marani sampler and the bread! The bread is super fresh out of the oven because they have a bakery downstairs. There's also a different menu on the lower level if I remember correctly that services non-meat dishes. I would avoid the dumpling dish and the skewers in my first pic though. read more

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Ahhhhhhhhhhhh Marani Love the food, the ambiance, the entire staff, Ana forever and ever! Was supposed to meet some friends here for dinner but with work meetings running late, I eventually showed up for a super late night last call dinner order. I grow in love with Georgian cuisine more and more at each visit. This restaurant is so inviting that those who keep kosher and those who don't both feel compelled to get her to eat! Because my dinner dates already indulged before I got there, I kept it light with an order of a their crazy succulent chicken thigh kabob, their addictive rice (I've asked for their secret in making their simple white rice this flavorful and amazing and at my first visit here all I was told was that it is cooked in pot ), the equally addictive sauteed mushrooms with garlic and tarragon in clay pot, the decadent adjaruli and a dessert sampler :) I always leave here with a full belly, great memories and a warmed heart because you're not ever treated as just another paying customer here. Ana painstakingly makes sure that everyone is taken care of from the minute they are seated to the minute they are ready to walk out the door. She takes great care and pride in everything that comes out of her kitchen and is always in ear shot to correct anything if anyone is not 100000 satisfied. If you've not been yet, you must go! read more

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The place was clean and nice. The server was so warm and welcoming. The food know the other hand was well outstanding. So great to have real ethnic cuisine that is delicious. We ordered a dish that they said would take longer to make. The reason was they make everything from scratch. The didn't disappoint everything was delicious. read more

Marani - a bowl of food and a bowl of soup on a table - Mediterranean Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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This was one of the best meals I've had in Rego Park. The service was great, and the bread was out of the world. Marani sampler: paired with freshly baked bread, the three walnutty spreads (which included spinach, eggplant, roasted red pepper) tasted great. Adjaruli: the cheese bread with mushrooms was delicious! Maybe the only thing they could have done was season it a bit more Khinkhali: these big soup dumplings were pretty fun to eat. They still don't meet the match of a xiao long bao soup dumpling but was pretty tasty. Chicken thigh kebab: this was the best chicken kebab I've ever had- large juicy chunks of flavorful chicken Lula kebab (ground beef and lamb): this was juicy and flavorful as well Highly recommend coming here if you have a craving for Georgian food. read more

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I just want to warn anyone who is considering coming to this restaurant, DONT! The owner is insane. I sat down in an empty restaurant on a weekend afternoon and the owner was upset that I had a sip of water from my own bottle and he went beserk. I ran out and didn't even order. Looks terrible anyway! read more

I've been wanting to come to this place for awhile and finally got a chance when I booked reservations, which I highly recommend, for Mother's Day dinner. If you're parking, make sure you leave a bit early since parking is pretty bad around there. Public transportation is not bad, the trains are about a 5-10 minute walk from the station. Let's get to the breakdown: The place: the fanciest of Georgian restaurants I've been to around the area. The Georgians will probably say that it's a hipster spot. The decor and atmosphere was nice and friendly. You'll also have plenty of room when you sit. The staff was also friendly and helpful if you've never had such fare. When I went, they had a promo - when you check in via Yelp, you get a free glass of wine!. Food: excellent. Everything was delicious to me. I ordered the following: The spread sampler - beets, spinach and eggplant versions of the spread and of course you order the bread for it. The bread was fresh out the oven and comes out like a long log. Just remember don't fill yourself up with all the bread! You'll probably want to order the next item. The khachapuri - lamb, eggs egg, onions and garnish that is in a bread bowl. It was good but nothing exciting. Definitely picture worthy. Potatoes and mushrooms - must get! It was great even though it sounds so plain. It comes dressed with some dill, onions and the potatoes were nicely thinned slices that were perfect. The oso buco - big portion entree. Mine came with a couscous which was a great complement to the protein. The sauce on the oso buco made me want more. I was so stuffed though, that I had to take it to go. Everything I had was delicious. Don't be afraid of being the only people who are not Jewish, I went in with my whole fam!. Try out this local gem BUT keep in mind, it might get pricey. Entrees range - $20-40. It'll add up. read more

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I waited 3 years to finally come here and it was worth the wait! We made reservations, arrived on time and were seated immediately. Excellent attentive servers took our orders, explained the menu, and answered our questions. I started with the Harcho soup (excellent hearty tomato pepper base with lamb & rice) Borscht (my brother loved it) Fresh Georgian Salad(fresh, tasty, perfect to balance out the heartier dishes)Adjaruli (probably the most photographed dish) beautiful and soooo fresh and delicious. Even the dough bowl was fresh and soft and crispy, tasted like it was just baked. The filling was meat, sautéed mushrooms and spices. We devoured this. They were out of Khinkali but the kind owner managed to find us the last remaining portion. Delicious fresh steamy flavorful soup dumplings with freshly ground cracked black pepper sprinkled on top. So delicious and fun to eat.The meal was hearty, fresh, and flavorful. The portions are generous. The service was excellent. The owner was present checking on everyone helping move tables around and just being her kind generous bubbly self. Loved every moment of this experience. Can't wait to return. read more

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Unusual and tasty Georgian kosher meat menu. Tucked away in Rego Park neighborhood. Worth trying!

We loved Marani! What an amazing gem in Rego Park! The food was new, exciting and delicious and you got to eat the meat and cheese dishes on a different floor. I have never had such amazing cheese bread before! This restaurant is very unique because it is Glatt Kosher. So the cheese dishes are served downstairs and the meats and other foods are served on the first floor. We ordered the Megruli (cheese pizza with stuffed cheese), Chanahi (eggplant, tomatoes with stewed beef) and Khinkali (Georgian meat and soup dumpling). Our waiter suggested we eat our entrees first, then go downstairs to eat the cheese bread. This is not set in stone, the waiter explained that the order just depends on what dishes we ordered. The chanahi was melt-in-your-mouth beef with sweet tomato sauce. Great take on a familiar dish. The Khinkali was like a minced meat large soup dumpling. Very juicy and very filling. I loved the Megruli, which tastes very unique, buttery and cheesy. It tasted like smoked feta and smoked gooey mozzarella with a crispy cheesy crust. It was the best combination of comfort food on a cold winter's day. I wished we ordered all the cheese breads but the three of us couldn't even finish one. I loved the service too! The servers were very polite, and timed our meals so when we finished our entrees, we could go eat our cheese bread. They explained their customs to us and helped us keep the cheese leftovers and boxed our entrées when we went downstairs to enjoy the cheese. What a wonderful meal! We will be back! read more

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The food and service here are all okay but be warned this place is not as it appears. This "Georgian" restaurant is not really Georgian at all-at best you could call it Georgian inspired but none of the dishes are made the way they would be made in Georgia. Secondly both google and yelp list this place as two dollar signs ($$) in terms of price but in reality this place is quite expensive--I spent $180 for a fairly modest dinner for three people. This would be okay if the food were authentic or at the very least decent, but even without comparing them to the original the dishes are mediocre. And in light of the original dishes they really are just poor imitations. There are other Georgian restaurants in NYC that serve better, cheaper, and authentic food. read more

Good food and attentive service. We had lamb chops and the lamb shank dinner...good sized portion of well cooked and seasoned food. Definitely get the Georgian bread! read more