we were in New York City looking to try something new and online reviews came up with Old Tbilisi Garden so we decided to check it out. We made a reservation for 8p and arrived a couple of minutes early but the restaurant was relatively empty so it was quick to get a table. We ordered the eggplant appetizer, the Georgian salad, the mushroom dumplings, and the cheese and spinach baked good. The eggplant and salad both came outburst and both were good in terms of size and flavor. The salad had a good dressing which complimented it and did not overpower it. The eggplant was really good but would've been better with bread, so we requested bread and it was an additional charge and some pieces were very chewy and a bit hard to chew. The baked good came out afterwards and it was a combo between a pizza and phyllo dough. The portion size was really good and the flavor was decent albeit a bit bland. The mushroom dumplings were also good size and came with 4 pieces with sour cream on the side. The portion size was good and the flavor of the dough was good, the inside was also decent but lacked some flavor. Overall good flavor and portion size of food. A bit bland but overall good read more

Old Tbilisi Garden - Eggplant - Modern European Near Me - New York, New York

Ambiance is amazing, particularly when seated in the garden. So many delicious dishes: the Khinkali and Khachapuri are both must-haves for the table. The Lobio and any of the meat stews are great entrees. Would definitely recommend trying this place out sometime. read more

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My friend and I came wanted to switch and try something different for once and we ended up here. The experience was great, we just walked in and found seating right away. Very unique plates, their mushroom appetizer was delicious and so was the yeas bread with cheese which I forgot the name. We also had a milky chicken soup which I highly recommend. The place wasn't loud, just perfect for a nice dinner with a friend or even a date. The service was great too! read more

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Fantastic! A really unique cuisine. The sweet red wine is freaking fantastic. So earthy and deep, probably because of the way they ferment in clay. The cheese bread pull killed me. Wine cheese bread. Perfect dinner. Definitely worth checking out for something unique in a beautiful garden setting. I loved the gnome energy back there. Love love read more

Pretty good Georgian restaurant actually. The dumplings are good and has decent amount of soup that's flavored well by the lamb. So many cheese things w bread that can't really go wrong. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner here with another couple. The restaurant is really nice and we were seated at a table in their garden space, which was lovely. And the servers were all great. The four of us shared a few appetizers and then each ordered one of their entree stews. Everything we had was amazing! I was surprised by how delicious the Lobio was. I've never had a bean dish that was that flavorful! We would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Oh, that place was so bad. I absolutely love Georgian food, but their food was so unappetizing. The bread was very rough, the prices were high, and the portions were small and not tasty at all. I am so disappointed. read more

We were happy to see that when we walked into this eleven year old restaurant, it looked brand new. The employees looked happy in general, and happy to see every guest walking in. I also noticed that they were speaking Georgian to each other. The place was spotless and very welcoming. We opted for the garden area, which had an impressive amount of plants and decorations. We then got a couple orders of henkali. Not as much liquid as we'd like or are used to, but very tasty. Next, we had one of the hachapuri. It was delicious. Like eating a pre-assembled cheese fondue. The perfect ratio of melted cheese and bread. Next, we got our entrees. The lamb stew, kidney bean stew, and chicken stew were all amazing. The beans were everyone's favorites. We finished with the ideali and Napoleon. The ideali was the winner here. The Napoleon lacked the many layers and cream that I would expect. Over all, it was an excellent meal and experience, and we would happily come back. read more

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Food is authentic , everything is fresh and tasty. Best khinkali and khachapuri. I love this place read more

Food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the adjraruli bread and cheese bowl, mushroom or pork/beef dumplings, and the lentil stew entree. Would love to give 5 stars for the food alone, but they added an automatic 20% tip to the bill, without telling us - and we were only a group of 4! We almost missed this as it wasn't very obvious from the receipt, and for a small group you wouldn't expect an auto gratuity. We almost tipped more on top of this, as I'm sure many of their customers do... Not a very honest business practice. read more

Old Tbilisi Garden - Adjruli and dumplings - Modern European Near Me - New York, New York

We went here for dinner and the staff was friendly. The restaurant seemed to be pretty busy. We got the Khinkali and khachapuri as starters. I love the khinkali with lamb. It was super juicy and delicious. The khachapuri was also super cheesy and filling. My favorite was the shkmeruli. I love the buttery garlic sauce with the chicken. It tasted amazing when dipped with bread. We also got the chicken skewers which tasted pretty good. Overall, its a pretty good spot for georgian food in the city. read more

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Very good Georgian food. Since I'm gradually becoming an expert in all meals accompanied by Borjomi, I'll say that the khinkali here was nowhere near as good as the kninkali of newly-opened Laliko. read more

My friend loved Georgian food and saw this spot on social media so we decided to check it out. When we arrived it was pretty empty at 6:30pm until like 8pm when it started to fill up. The place was spacious and had a nice planty setup in the back. I've never tried Georgian food but I was surprised by how good it was! We started off with drinks and I had the mojito. I wish they had flavors because it was kind of bland. I forgot what drinks my friends ordered but they didn't like them too much. For our appetizer we ordered the Lobiani and we ate it too fast for me to take a photo (oops)! It was so delicious. Really warm, soft, and flavorful. I'm still thinking about it. For our entrees we had the Shkmeruli, Chanakhi, and Chicken Shish Kebab. I had the Chicken Shish Kebab and it was really good too. I'm not a big fan of salad but it was a nice pair with the chicken so I wouldn't feel disgustingly full. I also don't think rice is common with Georgian food because I don't recall seeing it on the menu. The star of my dish was the sauce. It was a pomegranate sauce and I had to ask for a separate bowl of it! I tried my other friends' soups and the Lobio was the best dish from our table. The Chanakhi has lamb which I'm not a fan of. Overall my first experience with Georgian food was great and I would come back. I may pass on the drinks though. read more

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This place has been on my list for a long time and I finally tried it with friends visiting from Germany. We loved the flavors in all the food! The baked goods are a must. We also enjoyed the entrees of baked fish and veal in sauce. Great for groups or couples: We ate in the beautiful garden with real stones. It made it feel like we were in another world. The service was one of the best I've had and we appreciated the attentiveness. read more

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Good food and nice ambiance and quick service. It's the sort of a place that doesn't offend you in any way, and checks all the boxes, while you also get to try a different cuisine. The khachapuri definitely is a must here, while the other options such as mushroom dumplings, and Lobio weren't too bad either. read more

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Delicious food, nice staff and good ambiance-what else could you want? We had dumplings, a salad and a chicken dish. I recommend them all! read more

A friend and I went to try Georgian food the other day and really had some fun exploring some of their veggie-friendly options. What we got that I would recommend: -Ajapasandali (oven roasted vegetables) these vegetables are incredibly flavorful and have a depth of flavor. This was my favorite thing we had. - Potato Ojakhuri: this was simple and yummy. Paired with the veggies and bread, it was good. - Spinach Khachapuri: a great side to top the other items you order on. Flakey and enjoyable. We also got the mushroom Kninkali (dumplings) but I felt these really lacked seasoning. I definitely want to come back and try some of their meat forward dishes but there are quite a few options if you're dining with someone vegetarian! 4/5 read more

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One of my favorites in town. Their quality, quantity, service, & ambiance have been consistently outstanding. I love their Georgian sparkling water & wine along with other authentic Georgian specialties. The soup served in a clay pot was divine. Whenever I invited my out of town friends and family, they always loved this place , including my very well traveled mother-in-law ,who had never been to a Georgian restaurant before, absolutely enjoyed it & wanted to come back here again. Highly recommended. read more

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Lovely Georgian restaurant. Whenever I come here I always feel like I'm coming to a large family gathering vs a restaurant and I love that vibe. The clay pot dishes and dumplings are wonderful. I love having a tarragon soda with my meal. read more

Old Tbilisi Garden I show up rain or shine for your food. Employees smile and chat with customers. Great flavors in a comfortable setting. The meals contain surprising combinations that taste intentional. The busy night didn't diminish my pleasant dining experience. read more

They know my order by heart now. I noticed him chatting with people at different tables. This restaurant boasts a strategic position also. Their food keeps customers returning. I've formed a special bond with this place. read more

The restaurant delivers on taste while keeping things upbeat. Extraordinary customer standards. Our whole order exceeded expectations. This restaurant benefits from area development. Old Tbilisi Garden continues to be one of my go-to dining spots. read more

Georgian food is slowly making its way into the consciousness of NYC gourmands who didn't grow up with the cuisine, and Old Tbilisi Garden was an early purveyor of the Georgian food here. If you love cheese, bread, wine, interesting salads, and walnuts, you're going to love the food here. A large indoor waterfall and garden make for interesting ambience-- though it creates a little bit of a wet moss smell and attracts mosquitoes in the warmer months-- I still enjoyed the novelty of feeling like you're dining outside while inside. Georgia is known for their wine, and this restaurant's menu touts Georgia's 500 indigenous grape varieties and ancient wine traditions dating back to 6000 BC which I actually found pretty neat. Try as I might, I can't really get into amber or orange wines, so I opted for a safer dry white called the Tsinandali, which was pretty smooth. Their menu is extensive, though since Georgian food can be meat heavy we had our work cut out for us with several vegetarians at the table, so we ordered whatever vegetarian items they had. I especially liked their Khinkali cheese dumplings, Lobio Kotanshi, a kidney bean stew served simmering in a clay pot with corn bread, and their Georgian tasting board. A visit to a Georgian restaurant would be remiss without a little cheese bread, ajaruli khachapuri with egg and a pat of butter was a classic way to go. It's a little frustrating that they only accept cash or Amex as I don't carry cash with me so plan ahead if you're like me and go to OTG for a delicious Georgian feast. read more

These people know the secret to keeping customers happy. The employees give amazing attention. The kitchen uses ingredients that make dishes better. The meals meet needs while the environment creates experiences. I'll return to explore more of the menu. read more

Best and most authentic khachapuri in Manhattan by far. Their meat dishes and khinkali are very good too. The inside is cute and nice for a date. They are cash only which is not very convenient so make sure you come prepared. Definitely worth the trip though read more

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We had originally planned to go for dinner at a restaurant nearby, but being within 100 feet of fresh khachapuri tends to cloud one's head, and somehow we ended up in the namesake backyard garden of Old Tbilisi. I really have to stop myself from ordering cheese khinkali the next time I see them on a Georgian menu, as these vegetarian renditions of the more famous meat sinkers really do tend to disappoint. In my opinion the white cheese just does not complement these doughy dumplings. But besides the khinkali, the classic adjaruli khachapuri was exquisite. We also shared the lobio (kidney bean) stew, which had an incredible depth of flavor and will be on my list of must-order Georgian dishes going forward. There was a strong fragrance of what I believe to be fenugreek, and it was served with a delicious achaar-like pickle on the side, as well as the so-called "cornbread," a hearty bread ostensibly designed to maximize caloric intake. read more

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Was party of 12 Amazing service . Food always great . I was surprised to try first time in my life homemade bread called Mtchadi wow amazing . Mushroom khinkali and walnuts salad are always great . Great hospitality from servers and owners. read more

Old Tbilisi Garden - Mushrooms khinkali - Modern European Near Me - New York, New York

Outstanding Georgian food in NYC. I would totally return and recommend. The lamb and tarragon dumplings were fresh and flavorful, I didn't find them over salty or oily. The chicken skewers similarly fresh and flavorful without feeling like a heart ache. Georgian wine is also my favorite. Service was quick, friendly. Ambiance was nice enough to dress up or be casual. read more

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Do you know where Georgia is? (The country, not the US state) It is between Russia and Turkey. Have you tried Georgian food? Neither have I - so on my recent weekender in New York, I was glad to visit this restaurant that serves authentic Georgian cuisine. We ordered the following: Ajaruli Khachapuri ($20) is the most famous dish in Georgia. It is oven baked dough with Sulguni cheese in an open boat shape pastry, topped with raw egg and butter. The cheese pull as they mix the raw egg with the butter is mesmerizing. Khinkali ($12) is one of the national dishes of Georgia. They are dumplings filled with meat and spices, traditionally twisted into a knot on top. Don't knife it like we did; It should be hand-picked from the knot, take a small bite from the top, blow on the broth to cool it, slurp out the broth then munch on the meat. Repeat 4x Chicken Shish Kebab ($26) tender, juicy, moist, FLAVORFUL chicken marinated in tomato sauce. Star dish of the night Pork Baby Back Ribs ($24) with sweet peppers, Adjika glaze and onions. The hubs wished he ordered white rice with it This place is a great introduction to Georgian food. Their chicken shish kebab is very similar to LA's Zankou's which is Armenian but this is more moist and more flavorful. Definitely loved pinching the cheese/egg pastry khachapuri. If you're milling around Greenwich Village, I suggest you try them out. The yellow lighting throughout the restaurant isn't great for photos though. Also -There's a 90-minute limit on the garden tables in the back. They check ID and vaxx card. Restroom is in the basement and the stairs going down is quite narrow. Not ADA friendly. We reserved on Opentable. Now we're excited to look for a Georgian restaurant here in Orange County read more

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while walking around with family, we headed into Old Tbilisi Garden for a late lunch in Greenwich Village. not super familiar with Georgian cuisine, but the hearty food hit the spot on a chilly afternoon. a charming interior with a warm vibe: small bar in the front with an enclosed garden in the back with a fairly large dining area in-between. the menu is built to order a variety of dishes and share. memorable tastydishes--Georgian Tasting Board (a variety of vegetable rolls made of beets, eggplant, spinach, and more, served with bread), Khinkali (Georgian dumplings), and Spinach Khachapuri (spinach, scallion, & cheese in baked dough). the food was flavorful and savory--it has me curious about exploring more food from this part of the world. the service was pleasant and attentive. if you're looking for foods off-the-beaten path in NYC, then Old Tbilisi Garden has a menu for you. read more

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Very good Georgian restaurant. I came here for New Year's Eve dinner. The bread and cheese pie was excellent and the chicken breast tenders were light. My chocolate espresso martini wasn't as good as one I had earlier in the day at a French restaurant. The service was friendly and the prices were a bit more than pre pandemic levels. I'd come back again but maybe have a drink elsewhere. Only cash and AMEX are accepted. read more

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Mmmm the Adjaruli Khachapuri..... Loved the experience here! I had been craving a khachapuri for MONTHS and was so happily to finally come and get one. We made a reservation for outdoor and got seated in front of the restaurant where they've got a nice set up. Started with some cocktails - I got the aviation which was nice, light, and didn't taste too strongly of alcohol while also being a strong drink. We split a bunch of items so I'll go through them. To start, we had the eggplant and walnut dish - IMO, it was just okay. Probably the thing I wouldn't get again on the menu. We also had the Imeruli salad to split as a starter, and it was pretty good. We followed that up with the two best parts - the beef soup dumplings which were delicious and HUGE. We ordered the 8 but would have been okay with the 4 because the dumplings were SO big. Very tasty thought. And the real pièce de résistance was the Adjaruli Khachapuri- basically a bread boat of cheese with a fried egg mixed and MMMM. Just to die for. I'd happily go back for it. The service was okay - nothing over the top great but not bad either. All in all I'd absolutely come back here. read more

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We have been meaning to try this place for a while. Good reviews, seems authentic, warm atmosphere. We were THRILLED when we started eating. I got a cocktail (great) and the Kharcho soup. GET THIS SOUP! It was absolutely the highlight of our month. Warm tomato and spice, with healthy serving of cilantro. I'll probably get this takeout or attempt to recreate it on my own, it's so good. The lamb chops were also nice. We don't normally get dessert, but they looked uniquely delicious here. So we got the Ideali which is essentially a walnut cake. Which on paper sounds ok, but was fantastic. Not insanely rich like many cakes, so you'll enjoy each millimeter of this thing. Will be back for this as well. Great staff and service too. read more

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Saturday, after work go to this place and they had a pop-up offer on Yelp for a free wine but when i tried to redeem it, they informed us that the offer had expired two years ago ‍‍ excuse me but why it's popping up on the day of our visit? That frustrating and embarrassing even I didn't plan to drink that day but I offered to my coworker . Other than that the food were delicious and service were great read more

Old Tbilisi Garden - Modern European Near Me - New York, New York

This is a wonderful place that currently has limited indoor dining and outdoor dining in a heated, enclosed garden in the back. Brought here by a friend to try Georgian food for the first time. It is pretty damn delicious! We ordered a Khachapuri for the table to share (because you simply can't ever go wrong with fresh baked bread and melty cheesy goodness oozing from it, can you?) it's probably my favorite dish. I also tried the chicken kebabs, which were flavorful and juicy. Georgian red wine is also very tasty - I enjoyed a few glasses. For desert, I highly recommend the walnut / honey cake, I believe it was. Absolutely delicious. Service was good, we were not rushed and simply enjoyed the rare dining experiences of nowadays (and in general, sadly, for me). I would definitely come here again - the ambiance is great and I LOVE the location - walked around the village for a bit to work off all the cheesy bread deliciousness after! read more

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Very cute Mediterranean spot in the W Village. Our server was very nice and gave us advice on what to get. We especially liked the cheese with egg in a bread basket and the cheese dumplings. read more

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Love me some OTG! The Ideali cake here is the GOAT!! I love getting an order in for my bday the staff is always very friendly and the Georgian drinks are such a pleasure to get to try. I love the Karcho-- so her basil is and flavorful and the bread is always just perfect. I did once get some skewers that were a bit dry but generally speaking the food is good. It's generally fairly roomy and not over filled and you can usually get a seat on a week day with out a reservation which I appreciate. That said that do take reservations as well. Always enjoy the atmosphere and food here. read more

This place is a gem.The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the garden in the back would be lovely in some warmer weather. We ate here mid-afternoon as a late Christmas lunch and it was perfect. The service was extremely friendly and helpful with recommendations, as we were less familiar with Georgian food. I loved everything we tried. My favorites were probably the Beef and Pork dumplings, which you pick up and suck the juice out of then eat, as well as the Tolma and the Ajaruli Khachapuri (a must try if you like cheese!). They also have a great wine list of Georgian wines. Highly recommend for the atmosphere, food quality, and service. read more

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Great spot for authentic Georgian cuisine with a pleasant indoor garden seating area. I ordered the Adjaruli Khachapuri ($22), which is a classic Georgian dish featuring a baked dough cheese boat filled with cheese in the middle - it was excellent. The dough was nice and soft and the cheese was delicious, stretchy, and plentiful. I also ordered the Whole Grilled Bronzino ($31). As expected, this was the whole fish on the plate, which was quite a large portion size for me. It was a bit difficult to eat with all the bones and the lack of pre-cutting though (but maybe I'm just not skilled enough). The meat was soft but not too flavorful (most of the flavor was on the skin but not inside the fish). I also tried the Baked Fish ($26), which was actually very delicious and flavorful, on the other hand. The prices are a bit elevated, though it is a rather nice restaurant offering quality ingredients. We sat in the nice indoor garden seating area in the back of the restaurant. There are skylights, offering the area plenty of natural sunlight despite technically being indoors. The garden features an aesthetic rock formation with plants and interesting decor along it and some running water. The restaurant was strangely super empty on a Sunday night, though some more people cam in later. The staff were friendly but not particularly attentive. The service speed was fine. Important to note that they are cash or Amex card only, so come prepared. Overall, I have tried a couple other Georgian restaurants in NYC and Old Tbilisi Garden generally offers similar quality, with the addition of the nice garden seating area. If you are interested in trying some Georgian food, then this would be a very good option for you. read more

Old Tbilisi Garden - Adjaruli Khachapuri - Modern European Near Me - New York, New York

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This was a adorable Georgian restaurant! Came here w/ a few friends on a weekday for lunch. Thanks Yelp for the free glass of wine w/ check-in! I was very excited to try the famous AJARULI KHACHAPURI - the egg/cheese bread boat. It was super delicious and fun to eat - sizeable portion better for sharing. As a vegetarian there weren't too many options but I ended having the Lobio Kotanshi which was a type of lentil soup served w/ cornbread and pickled cabbage. The lentil soup was very flavorful and served steaming hot in a clay bowl. It was fun to try a new dish, slightly similar to the spices used in Indian cooking but yet different. The cornbreaded appeared fried and tough so didn't eat that, but enjoyed the softer fresh bread from apps. My friends had the chicken shish kebab and Chakhokhibili which they both thoroughly enjoyed! Overall service was great, ambiance was cozy and food different/delicious. I'm glad we were able to come here for lunch, will visit again if in the area. read more

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