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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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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First time trying Georgian food! I have incredibly limited knowledge and all I know about them is based on basic googling. However, my curiosity lead me here and I finally had the opportunity to try this place. It was a nice evening and it wasn't too chilly so we still get to dine outside. They decorated the outdoor space beautifully with comforting dim lights. I ordered Adjaruli (wide bread bowl filled with ground meat and egg) and Khinkhali (georgian dumplings). The adjaruli were presented beautifully and came in deliciously large portion. Mix the egg yolk with all the filling, cut it, then eat it like a pizza. It was super tasty! Savory umami taste of meat with creaminess that came from the yolk blended well with the chewiness of the bread. The Khinkhali was unique and tasted almost like a soup dumpling, except the wrapping is more doughy than the Chinese soup dumplings. The filling is also fragrant of meat. Service was unfortunately a bit slow and confusing, but it's not a big deal. Overall it was a pleasant meal. read more
2 years ago
I love Eastern Europeans! Food. Wait. Let me start over. I was invited by a group of food enthusiasts to recently check out Georgian food. Not men. But their food is freaking fantastic. I had never had Georgian food but was especially enthusiastic about coming here because there is nothing I love more in life than consuming a boat of cheese and butter and egg encased in bread. Serious food coma walking out of here. Things to keep in mind: This place is Kosher. Which is kind of cool. It generally means for the biggest thing on the dining and menu that you have to eat meat and cheese in separate rooms. A restaurant has a room dedicated to only cheese. . . . . . sign me up! Drinks were just okay. I'd honestly settle with getting wine instead of a cocktail. You get a free one with the purchase of an entree upon a Yelp check-in. For starters we split among a large group: A variety of spreads - walnuts ground up with spinach, green beans, and beets. It comes with fresh enormous flat bread out of their ovens. Their bread is so amaaaaazing. The spreads were all surprisingly tasty and probably vegan. I think my favorite was the spinach. Watermelon avocado salad - Refreshing and lite. Entrees were shared among all of us as well. If you get anything here, trying Georgian dumplings is a must and life changing. Khinkali are these enormous purses stuffed with savory beef, lamb, juices and herbs. It comes out piping hot in a pot and you pick them up by the doughy nob (you don't eat) and sprinkle black pepper on the bottom. They're like Eastern European soup dumplings. I need to find more of these in my life. Second favorite thing here is their Adjaruli and the cheese version of that downstairs. Its like a bread boat stuffed with beef, mushrooms, and tarragon and topped with a runny egg. The cheese version is the same idea but with so much cheese you will be exploding by the end. The Chicken Tabaka with fries and the Chanahi with braised beef in a stew of eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and potatoes were decent as well. But just decent. The tkemali sauce (a sour cherry plum sauce) is outstanding and you will want to put it on everything. Back to the CHEESE ROOM. I could live in here. But it's hot. So you might want to make your cheese experience brief. You'll break out into the cheese sweats. There was cheese pie, double cheese pie, and the Khachapuri with the boat and the egg. The last is the most worth it. The double cheese was surprisingly not as good as the regular cheese. Do all of these things. Then go back upstairs and regret ordering desert. Because the flaky Napoleans are dynamite. My Georgian food experience won't be my last. I'm already heavily anticipating my next visit and seeking out where to find these Khinkali dumplings closer to Brooklyn. read more
First of all, their Georgian cheese bread is the bomb dot com! You can only get it to go from their downstairs kitchen but man oh man is it worth it! I've also fined upstairs with several of their meat entrees and while they were good, I wasn't moved enough to add it to my shortlist. Bottom line - the above rating is for their awesome Georgian cheese bread downstairs! Come here for that and you won't be disappointed! read more
4 years ago
When it came to being me, one of the things you learn to do is to dish out pain with subtlety and garnished with kindness. Think of it as like an ice pick to the back covered in lidocaine, and applied slowly in the form of a manly pat in the back. Take for instance the double edged sword of the pastry bakery at Marani. Some people might ask - what bakery? It's downstairs - Marani is in a Bukharian Jewish area (formerly Ashkenazi), and as such, they follow glatt kosher laws - they close on Friday nights and Saturdays, consume no pork and separate meat and dairy food items, serving meat dishes upstairs and dairy dishes downstairs using separate kitchens and dining equipment. The top level is all about the Khinkalis (Georgian style dumplings) and garlicky walnut sauced chicken, while downstairs it's all about the katchapuri. So what exactly is a katchapuri? Well, you roll out a buttery doughy bit of bread, you shave out some Georgian Salguni cheese, you add enough cheese to make Bob Saget cringe, and then you add more. If you do the adjaruli version, you crack a raw egg on top. You then toss the entire thing into a NASA-hot convection oven so it cooks quickly. When you get the adjaruli you take a fork to the egg and mix it into the cheese so it turns into a thick custard-like bit of culinary insanity. There's another version where it is cheese cheese and more cheese to the point where you cannot fathom the possibility of more cheese without questioning quantum probabilities, but no egg (because that might upset your cardiologist just a tad). Wash it down with some Zhandukreli pear soda for that cool effervescence. So where is that theoretical ice-pick to the brainstem? Oh, picture this. Serve it to a mid-age Asian couple (with kids) and watch them ohhh-and-ahhh over its creamy pastoral deliciousness (oh that salty creamy pastoral cheese, that fresh-out-of-oven crisp, that pizza-like texture but without the heartburn eliciting tomato sauce, a white slice but with much more cheese than you can imagine, except it's dairy with subtlety). Now wasn't that good? Of course it was, it was irresistible. Now what should we do about dessert? Why, the Q23 bus to Corona for some delicious lemon ice from Benfarimos, so cold and refreshing on a summer's day. What's next? A beautiful stroll through Flushing Meadow park (3 short blocks away) for the Unisphere or the famous flying saucers observation tower and maybe some aquas frescas from the local chuzo vendors. By this time the lemon ice, the Georgian soda and the salguni cheese would have had some time to mingle and get to know each other. If there is a constant in life, it's death, taxes and the inability of middle age Asians to tolerate large amounts of lactose. By this time you should be near Arthur Ashe stadium, an area that is devoid of public restrooms except for the comfort station near the Willets Point subway entrance. Say, do you know who is the fastest human on planet earth? Some say it is Usain Bolt. You might be half-right. In my opinion, it's an Asian couple with the fear of containment failure bee-lining for the restrooms when the katchapuris come knocking for a way back out through the old Hershey Highway, followed by their kids wondering why mommy and daddy are hightailing towards the comfort station. If you time it right, they will be temporarily closed for cleaning, or most stalls will have no toilet paper. Try to contain the cackles while they ride the thunder bucket into oblivion and beyond. For that additional twist of the knife, offer their kids toilet paper to bring into the stall for mommy and daddy. They should breathe in that sense of regret. That uncle Kevin is a real son-of-a-bitch. So yes - I love Marani. Their katchapuris are truly delicious and comes highly recommended. Just don't go there too much lest you are planning to date a cardiologist. If you are East Asian like me, pop a Lactaid first. Don't say I didn't warn you. read more
I've only had Marani's khachipuri several times at catered events but let me tell you...they are good. All varieties! I know it's a relatively new restaurant and it happens to be the only kosher Georgian place in New York, and maybe the US, but so far they've really got their you-know-what together. One of my experiences with them was when they catered an event for my job. They were extremely accommodating and we continue to be their customers. Solid restaurant, in the perfect location for those who can truly appreciate Georgian goodness. read more
3 years ago
Service here is amazing! Although we had a "main" waiter, all the staff would periodically check in as they passed by which was excellent. I would recommend making a reservation if going over the weekend, it seemed really packed on Saturday night. The tables are evenly spaced out and there's a very calm and relaxing atmosphere here. From the grill menu we ordered the Lula kebab, lamb kebab and chicken kebab. For me, chicken was the best! Juicy and flavorful. Fries are seasoned well and come out hot! The Chashushull was amazing! The beef was tender, tomato sauce seasoned to perfection and the bread baked on top was soft and warm. Almost everything is GF (gluten free) as well if that's a major concern for you. Needless to say, I will be back. read more
7 years ago
It was REALLY good! The service is A+ and the atmosphere is clean and beautiful. The lamb fell off the bone! We didn't have a reservation but they squeezed us in. read more
Superb food. Family style. A little pricer than what I am used to but you are paying for quality and quantity. I came here with my parents to celebrate my mom's birthday today on a whim and good reviews from yelp. We were all very pleased. Between the three of us, we started off with the sampler to share. We ordered eggplant, spinach and chicken salad as part of the sampler. Bread is ordered separately. Bread is big, doughy and delicious. The spreads were excellently seasoned and insatiable. For our maim course, my mother and I shared one kebab, and a chicken dish in tomato and walnut sauce and my dad ordered the beans stew. Everything was delicious and filling. Staff was friendly and atmosphere was pleasant and loungy. When you check in on yelp, you get a free glass of wine with an entree, I ordered the red semi-sweet which they honored effortlessly. I hope to come back and try the pies or dumplings which also came highly recommended. read more
Little did I know a Kosher place could be so amazing! I've never eaten Georgian food and I don't know much about Kosher, but the food here is spectacular. Everything bursts with flavor and is perfect for large parties since the portions are pretty large. Upstairs serves everything Kosher meat, while downstairs serves everything Kosher dairy. The highlights were definitely the Ojakhuri, the lamb was so tender (fall off the bone!!) and paired great with the sweet fruits it was made with. The Adjaruli was super flavorful as well and was stuffed with meat! Downstairs, the Khachapuri was TO DIE FOR. If you're a cheese lover, you need to try the beautiful gooey bread boats. I would definitely come back here and recommend this to everyone I know! read more
7 years ago
Wow! Make a reservation if you're going Sunday for dinner. I can't believe how wonnnnnderful the appetizers are. Go for the sampler. Bread isn't included, so you'll have to order more than one. It's so fresh that it won't make it to the end of the meal. Three words- EARL GRAY MOJITO. I don't understand it, but it's amazing! read more
5 years ago
4 years ago
I decided to check this place out after my friend raved about it. It conveniently located off of Queens Blvd so its easy to get to from the LIE or Grand Central. The restaurant is big and I believe they have two floors, but I'm not certain. The worst part is that he acoustics are terrible so its hard to hear the people at your table and everyone shouts at each other, which makes it worst. The server wasnt the best- he seemed lazy and forgot to put our order in and we were a big party so it took a while to get our foods. When we spoke to the manager about it, they tried to cover it up with some story about the time stamps and the computer glitch-but whatever. To compensate, they tried to rush the cooking process with the kebabs, which was terrible because they ended up being undercooked and had to be sent back- huge waste of time. Once we did get to eat, the food was phenomenal. The kebabs were flavorful, the salads were very fresh and they had a good variety, and the bread bowl was unbelievably delish! Must get!! All in all, I will give them another shot, just hope to get a different server. read more
Had dinner at Marani on Saturday night. Delicious and flavorful cuisine upstairs and some spectacular looking dishes in the downstairs dairy kitchen. Just make sure to save room for the savory cheese breads. Quality: Marani is the first Georgian restaurant I have visited. They have a unique setup to maintain Kosher compliance with meat items upstairs and dairy dishes downstairs. On this visit we stayed upstairs, but I know I need to return for the Adzharuli. For food we started with the excellent Adjapsandali, flavorful slow cooked eggplants mixed with peppers, tomatoes, and blend of herbs and spices. Next were a Chicken Thigh Kebab and a Lamb Kebab. Both were solid, though you should expect the lamb to be fatty. Finally was the Adjaruli, which I liked, but felt was missing something. Maybe it was the dairy products like cheese, but I think even some sauce could have helped the mix of beef, mushrooms, tarragon, and egg. But the slightly undercooked bread was remarkable, and I could eat it all day. Quantity: Each dish we ordered was large enough to share. The Kebabs were surprisingly large and filling. Value: $14 for the Adjapsandali. $7 for a Chicken Thigh Kebab. $8.50 for a Lamb Kebab. $22 for the Adjaruli. Ambiance: Marani is located in Rego Park, right near the Rego Center Mall. The restaurant has two floors, with the top floor set up for more formal dining and downstairs made for take-out. Upstairs, you are met with a bar and a large wine rack. A television hung over the bar playing a football game during our meal. The rest of the dining room is filled with tables illuminated by unique hanging lights. A simple instrumental soundtrack played in the background, but as the placed filled up it was drowned out. Downstairs is more informal with a counter to order your dairy items. It is set-up for take-out, which is not the most convenient, but I will definitely give it a try next visit. Crowd: This place gets extremely busy for dinner. Make a reservation in advance if possible. Service: Extremely friendly. The staff explained the different items on the menu that we had not encountered before and paced the meal appropriately. Parking: Some street parking throughout the area. read more
8 years ago
We were here to celebrate a birthday for the second day in a row. Food was great and they were preparing for a big party but told us that they would accomodate us but had a small window to do so and asked if we were okay with it which I appreciated and respected. Alll the ladies were absolutely courteous and great. We were served by a tall male waiter who was great and explained many of the dishes to us as this was our first Georgian experience. Reading the Yelp Reviews I was confused as to how this was Kosher when I saw cheese items in the reviews but they are Glatt Kosher. Diary is served on another floor. Food Mushrooms in clay pot are surely sprinkled with some addictive drug for sure , they are sooooooooooooooooooooooo good. Had tarragon and pear Georgian soda delicious. Tarragon so unusual tasted like a mild licorice. Pear was just yummy deliciousness. The cranberry/beet traditional sauce was delicious. I loved how all their food had a little kick to it The pelmeni beef dumplings were delicious with or without the sauce. For entrees my mom had the bronzino which was delicious served with rice and sautéed veggies. The fish was fresh and well cooked. My son the chicken kabob which was just okay, thigh meat was a bit rubbery. I reheated the left overs and crisped it up was much better the next day. I had the spicy beef stew with the dough top, which came out very salty which happens with stews and soups sometimes. I'm a seasoned cook and diner I get it but the manager(?) was great she fixed it, and was accomodating. Replaced it and it was better...still not my fave of the night. Great customer service on this and all around is what is keeping their 5 stars. Hubby had lamb chops which was an impressive Fred Flintstone kinda display and we all laughed at how big this lamb had to be. If there was a down side it was definitely the lamb, waaay too fatty even when I tried to reheat and grill the leftover chop the next day while it was tasty it was more than 50% fat. Pros : Overall tasty food and great pleasant warm customer service. Would recommend and return to eat globs of mushrooms. Kosher is always slightly expensive but even with that considered prices were fair for quantity given Cons: Brontasauruss (sp?) Lamb chops. read more
9 years ago
I came here last night and had the BEST time. The food is unbelievable, the portions are enormous, the price is reasonable, and the staff is so friendly. We got a couple of cocktails to start- the Dill or No Dill. My boyfriend and I both like pickles, and this cocktail definitely hit the spot. We started with the spinach dip & bread- huge portions, and the bread was warm & tasted fresh. We then split a lamb kabab, the dumplings (Chakapuki), and the meat adjaruli. Everything was so good- it tasted like it was made with love and care & only top notch ingredients. Our server, Allie, was literally the sweetest. Attentive, offered perfect recommendations, and was so great when we had questions. Can't recommend this place highly enough. Will be back, and will definitely bring friends! read more
8 years ago
This restaurant is fabulous!! The food is exquisitely delicious and the service is top notch!!! Family style food. We had the Georgian bread, the dolmas, the lamb steak, the lamb legs, the beef stew in a crock & topped with pastry. We also had the chocolate mousse and the walnut stuffed cigarettes. Everything was amazingly delicious!!! Oh and the drinks, I had the seasonal spicy cocktail (though per my request, they subbed out the sweetener for a no calorie one, photo attached) and it was fabulous!! This is kosher like no other we have tried. So amazing!! read more
Marani was an amazing surprise. Our cousin recommended coming to a Kosher restaurant for a get together in Rego Park. Marani completely blew away my expectations. Great service, great food, the sense that your trying something authentic and the people are just delighted to serve it to you. We scrolled the pictures on Yelp while waiting for our full party and was just excited to order. When we ordered we got the Chanahi stewed beef in tomato, the Khinkali soup dumplings, and our waiter recommended that to try the cheese plates to enjoy the meat dishes and then go downstairs. We ordered the Megruli cheese stuffed pizza plate. We ordered the Cardiac Rioja wine which really paired well with the stewed beef. The dumplings was unique and similar but different from Shanghai soup dumplings, the skin had similar texture but the meat padding was a round disk with a veggie filler. Both were very tasty but the it was the cheese plate that steals the show, the cheese tasted fresh made and charred on bread with just the right hints of fresh milk and smokiness. A really great experience. read more
I came here for lunch with a group of friends on Sunday. We came right at opening time and the place was empty, so we got all of the attention :). The kosher meat restaurant is on top and kosher dairy below. It's a bit strange though that the restaurant upstairs is really nice but the dairy one didn't have any tables or chairs, with just one set up for us. The plates we were given were plastic, whereas the ones upstairs were regular plates. However, that didn't take away from the experience. There was a sweet old Georgian lady cooking us our food - and it was so amazing! We saw her prepare and bake it. She served it to us while answering a phone call in loud Georgian but it was weirdly endearing, in a grandmother way haha. It's too bad I'm so far from this place! I'd love to eat the food here again! As for the food, we ordered a few cheese pastries. The one pictured is a pastry with slightly uncooked egg in it as well. You have to mix the egg and the cheese, and the heat of the pastry cooks it up until it solidifies a bit - it was amazing! read more
3 years ago
This place was great but definitely come in groups as portions are big. Food tastes amazing but eating the whole khachpuri by myself started to be too much after finishing a quarter of it! Great flavors and feels as if I'm eating home cooked food from a grandma. read more
9 years ago
Food is an out of the park home run. Service is attentive and pleasant. Ambience is just right. Like I signaled above. 5 stars. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
Really great experience. Server was phenomenal. We ordered the Marani sampler with bread, khinkali, pelmenj, grape leaves with dolma, skewers of lamb, salmon chicken thigh (all exceedingly juicy), Chanahi, and an order of the downstairs dairy Adjurali. Everything was so tasty. Will be back. read more
8 years ago
Really really excellent food here. Initially I thought it was similar to Cheburechnaya (which was my go to for kosher central asian food in the neighborhood). Had an opportunity to try yesterday and i totally assumed wrong. Marani was better in every regard, food (less salty), service (wait staff is super friendly and spoke english), decor and the enclosed kitchen was a plus. Needless to say, Marani gonna be the new spot. Started out with the large Georgian salad. Ended up ordering two, that's how delicious and versatile it is. Functions as a salad and as a fresh side to pair with the savory kebabs later. Also had the meat pie. A hint of floral herbs in the pie, avoid if that turns you off. Personally loved it, especially the pie section towards the end. No meat there, so the flaky texture of the pie crust really stands out. Kebabs are normal kebabs, just seasoned perfectly. Not overly salty and dinner becomes a water grab at the end. Prefer the lamb and lamb chops (jucier) over the lamb/beef mix (dryer). Kebabs are served with onions as usual. Always a welcomed side but always too scant. This is where the extra salad comes into play. Dumplings are ok, meat is too over cooked imo, but again seasoned well and great with hot sauce. My favorite dish of the night may be the mushrooms over pan fried potato slices. They throw in a healthy dose of garlic too. Super savory and just a hint of crunch to the potatoes to pair with the soft mushrooms. This dish will be a staple every time I come. Dessert was downstairs, savory not sweet. Really cute set up downstairs where breads are made. Ordered the bread with butter, cheese and egg. Stirring up the mixture by yourselves is really ingenious. Adds a diy/fun element to the dinner. Marani informed us that takeout is available for the bread. read more
Oh... my... gawd... Adjaruli xachapuri, a glorious mixture of bread, cheese, egg and butter and who knows what else shaped into a little boat holding the ingredients. Mixed at the table which semi cooks the eggs and mixes with the cheese... it's a spectacular treat like few things I've ever dined on. Pictures can't do this 14-16" "boat" of goodness. Accompanied by a heaping salad of cucumbers, red onion, tomato and parsley in a crisp dressing and you have the recipe for a happy stomach. Just one of the reasons Queens is the finest food destination in the country for my money. Oh, and you go to the basement for this one. Accompanied by several bottles of Georgian "lemonade" that contains Tarragon. Brilliant. Must... return. read more
13 years ago
Really great food We had the lamb and chicken kebab Also try the spinach & walnuts - an acquired taste but we really enjoyed it Most surprising and best (in my opinion) was the fresh salad along with the eggplant appetizer They also have delivery available, best khachapuri I have ever had !!! I think for the quality the prices are very reasonable. My new favorite place in Queens :) read more
12 years ago
Love this place! The food is great and amazing service. My absolute favorite has to be the downstairs dairy section, freshly baked khachapuri as you order. Very cute cozy downstairs seething area. As for upstairs meat section, I really enjoyed the fresh salad, Marani sampler and the satzivi. Great appetizers to start with and must not forget the worm Georgian bread (shotis puri). Also they have very interesting entrees, full of amazing spices and flavor. One of the best is the lamb chakapuli made with tarragon! Mmm... just melts in your mouth. Sooo good. Last but not least the parve" Napoleon that is made as ordered, so good might order a second one. I was so surprised when I took my first bite into it. So flakey, fresh and the cream! Out of this world good!! read more
12 years ago
I have gotten take-out from Marani a few times but, the other day, I was finally able to have a seat and enjoy a meal inside this wonderful restaurant. First things first, the space itself is beautiful. Though I've been in here a few times before, I never got the chance to appreciate how nicely decorated it is and what a comforting ambiance it creates. The background music was good too! Heard some Sinatra in there.. For food, we had a small Georgian salad, lamb kebabs, beef kebabs, and french fries. Perfect meal - everything was delicious and it totally hit the spot. The lamb was mouthwatering! To drink, we ordered a pitcher of sangria because we wanted to try their recipe (made with cognac instead of the usual brandy). The taste was different, interesting, and refreshing. In the end, we were stuffed - no room for dessert! The service was great. We came in towards the end of the night and did not feel rushed at all. Our waitress was a real sweetheart - she saw that we didn't know much about Georgian food and was quick to make recommendations. One day, when we are feeling more adventurous, we will be back to try more of their authentic Georgian meals. Also, I noticed that they had some Russian food on the menu for me and my fellow russkis - highly appreciated! Can't wait to come back!! read more
Loved the place. Everything was fresh and tasty, though I am not a huge fan of their sauces. Somehow I prefer the bottled versions of tkemali, etc. The grilled meats as well as grilled salmon are cheap at $4,5 a skewer. Since its a kosher place, if you want hachipoori, it has to be downstairs. read more
12 years ago
Extremely pleased to see a restaurant like this in an essentially restaurant dead zone part of Rego Park/Forest Hills. I had dinner with two other people; we ordered the Marani sampler, the Georgian bread and each got an entree, plus a shot, the Figaro cocktail and a bottle of malbec. The bill came out to be $130. What a deal! The sampler was of three salads. It's hard to describe what they are - more like a vegetable paste. For instance, we got the baby beet (delish) and the spinach (pleasantly spicy). The spinach looked like it had been pulsed in a food processor with spices, then molded into a square, then topped with pomegranate seeds. We also got the eggplant one, which the description said was fried, but it looked more like walnut paste wrapped in a fried slice of eggplant and served cold. That was my favorite. It tasted like eggplant+tahini. We got the fresh baked Georgian bread on a server recommendation. It was delicious. Looked like a cricket bat and served hot from the oven with a crunchy crust, and it was perfect for spreading the "salad" on and dipping in our entrees. I got the lamb bone-stew, which was delicious - the lamb was soft and juicy, and the stew had full of flavor. We managed to eat almost everything. My friend's Figaro cocktail was delicious - kind of tart, not that sweet but in a refreshing way. The only thing that seemed lacking was the wine list - also surprised there were no Georgian wines. They had Israeli wines (not surprising, considering the restaurant is glatt kosher), but I think they need more full-bodied options considering they have a lot of heavier meat dishes/stews. The servers were cool. We asked about happy hour specials and they didn't seem to be set in stone; our server told us that we could probably negotiate a discount off whatever we wanted to drink. read more
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97-26 63rd Rd
Rego Park, NY 11374
Rego Park, Forest Hills
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Are there outdoor heaters for the outdoor dining?
We are currently not open for now at all as there is no indoor dining. We will be back once indoor dining is allowed.
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