Fell in love country salad wine and that cheesy egg bread bowl, I forget the name but it is soooooo…read moregooood please try it. Great Atmosphere great service and the wine was a delight.

Food overall was tasty, but Cornish hen texture as though it was previously frozen…read more Service was good. Overall a good experience but could be much better

8/21/24 It's a…read morelittle grocery store. Can't have more than 5 people inside at a time. Take out only. They have packaged items as well as many store made items. The only issue is, the lady behind the counter doesn't know much English. We had to wait for someone in the back to come help. I've started to google things where labeled to help us move the ordering along. Depending on the time of day, cooked food came be coming out as you order or they can run out of what you want for the day. I forgot to take pics of our orders. But we've been here 3x this last month. We like their Borscht Soup, Turkish Salad, Eggplant Caviar. The Duck is delicious when they have it, it's kind of like bbq style. One of the times had more bakery items, trying to remember if it was a weekend or weekday.... The sweet cheese bread was good and wanted to try another flavor.

This used to be an excellent place but it seems to have gone through a change of ownership…read more Completely different staff. Now things aren't fresh. Hair in food. I asked for a receipt because it looked like something odd happened and they said something like "the previous transaction gets deleted". It's become a strange place. I would avoid.

This review is a bit overdue, as I planned to write it a while ago but forgot. Opps, but here…read moregoes... Did I stumble here by chance? Absolutely not. I was brought here by my friend (and her family) as she recommended the place, and she came pretty often. I would say that my friend sometimes has interesting taste, but so far her recommendations have been really solid. Since my friend brought me here, I just took whatever she recommended, as she took command of all ordering. This was great for me, since I opened the menu and was like... wow, I don't even know what is good. So I just sat back and *attempted* to listen to what was going on. We ended up getting hot tea with lemon, beef skirt kebab, lamb kebab, samsa, cheburek with meat, and a few other things I'm not quite sure about. She just ordered, and honestly, I just ate everything she threw at me. The samsas were delicious! They were super flaky, and the meat was well seasoned and super juicy. The samsa were also quite hefty, they fill you up if you eat too many. It reminded me of the homemade ones my friend used to give me. Next up, the cheburek with meat. This was a first for me, and my friend said it was a must get. She was completely right... we ended up getting a 2nd order of this. It was super light, compared to everything else we ordered, as it is only filled with a bit of meat. The dough is fried to perfection, it was a bit crispy, soft, and didn't feel oily. It came with what I assume is a tomato sauce, which pairs well with it. We also got a few of the beef and lamb kebabs, and they were also delicious. The beef tasted better than the lamb, but my friend says that is just depends on the day. So I guess it depends on who is cooking that day? But the beef was super juicy, and it was well seasoned. The lamb was also good, but it just wasn't as yummy as the beef skirt. Overall, I really like everything here and I look forward to my next trip back to NY.

The best kebab I've ever had. The beef was soooo juicy! But-…read morelive music on a Sunday night was VERY LOUD. I've never had music that loud played at a restaurant, especially in a "family-styled" restaurant. Food also does take a while because of grilling. I will be back, but not on a weekend.

You like cheese, bread, butter, wine, vegetables? Have you tried Georgian food?…read more I hadn't until yesterday and I'm glad it was at Chama Mama! Service was wonderful - helped me understand the dishes, some good options to try as a first timer, and just generally made me feel very welcome. (Mushroom Soup Dumplings): 5/5 - Absolutely delicious in flavor - There's a special way to eat them, your server should teach you - The doughy top may not be for everyone but I enjoyed it. Forgot to write down everything else - food was all great! Patio seating outdoor is nice and loved the drinks as well.

Chama Mama is a great spot for Georgian food and a must-try! Definitely come here with a lot of…read morepeople because the dishes are big enough to share as family style. The khinkali were juicy, flavorful dumplings with that perfect burst of broth inside. I am a big fan of brothy dumplings; however, the dough was slightly thicker than I usually like. Nonetheless, flavor was good. The Adjaruli khachapuri was definitely the star of the meal! It was warm, cheesy, and incredibly creamy. I loved that you can add an egg on top, which makes it even richer and gives it that perfect velvety texture when mixed together. The adjapsandali (eggplant dish) was also delicious, with a great balance of vegetables and a kick of various spices. Highly recommend trying this place at least once with a group of friends or family!

Very glad to return to this wonderful casual-elegant Georgian-Eastern European restaurant…read more All dishes are made on premises, even the delicious pickled herring, pickled vegetables and soups. After several visits, I can report that all dishes we've tasted were delicious and prepared with care. Service is friendly, prompt and efficient. Sadly, I forgot to take photos of the delicately spiced stuffed cabbage (4 pieces per order!) and the pickled getting with pickled onions and fried slices of potatoes. Highly recommended.

Don't expect a fancy place, but going there is definitely worth it. The pierogies and the potato…read morepancakes were both excellent. The Georgian dumplings were great as well. It was Homey and you can bring your own drinks, and service was good even though it was very busy. Enjoy!

Walked by Chito Gvrito on a Friday night with super limited knowledge of Georgian food. We were…read morelooking for a restaurant to try in the area and a very kind host convinced us to try! We were lucky that we went during restaurant week, so we got to try a variety of dishes. For apps, we shared the Nadugi Tomato, which was a ricotta, mint, and cherry tomato dish and the Kalakuri Khinhali (soup dumplings). The soup dumplings had such a nice wrapper to them and the filling was super flavorful. We were also convinced to order the Adjaruli, which was the cheese boat, which was delicious! The mains were great, especially the chicken. Super juicy and a large portion too. The restaurant was nice and cozy as well and it was a great experience to try an unfamiliar cuisine!

My friend and I decided to check out Chito Gvrito for restaurant week. We made a reservation for a…read moreWednesday at noon (opening), but we were pretty much the only ones in the restaurant the entire time. The ambiance is upscale, and it matches the higher price point. We did the 2-course lunch for $30. I got the aubergine rolls and chito gvrito khachaouri. My friend got the nadugi tomato and kalakuri khinkali. This was my first time trying Georgian food, so I cannot speak to the authenticity of the flavors. I would only recommend the aubergine rolls if you really love eggplant. It had a balanced flavor profile, but I wouldn't order them again. If your party is down for sharing, I think both main dishes were much better shared. The chito gvrito was TERRIFIC! However, a person can only handle so much richness (hence my comment to share). The dumplings also had an extremely tasty filling, but the ratio of dough to filling was way off. I prefer a thinner dumpling shell, especially when the dough isn't flavored, so it's not adding anything to the experience. For restaurant week, they were offering half-portion desserts for $5, so we got a slice of the Ideali cake. It was fine, just not for me because I don't like nutty desserts. Our server commented that he couldn't taste the nut flavor, so I would only recommend to those who like the nut flavor! Yes, we were the only ones in the restaurant, but our server was awesome! He explained the menu well, and he followed up with us multiple times. I would love to come back to try more dishes!

My plan was simple, go to Cheeseboat on Friday night, order a Khachapuri and some Khinkali, and…read morecall it an evening. When I got to the Williamsburg location and observed the door locked, lights off, and the interior like nobody was there (with no indication there would be no one coming), I was crestfallen. This restaurant defined popular Georgian food. It is one of the reasons I make a trek out to a neighborhood that I would not otherwise dare set foot in for more than an extended period of time. When I observed they also have a Manhattan location, I figured, okay, try them out, what the hell, maybe it will be fine. Three subway lines later (okay, I could have done it in two), and here is the result. Firstly, the service is amazing. The entire wait staff is warm, welcoming, intelligent, and passionate about what is served out of their kitchen. Liza may not be working here (or at least was not there during the time I was here), but the service is still first rate. Secondly, the interior space is more intimate than the Williamsburg location. It feels more Manhattan-y than Williamsburg-y, if that makes sense. Now that I got the non-food stuff out of the way, here comes the part you came for, the meal. I ordered five things here. You will see why later, it will make sense to you by the end. Khachapuri: My new favorite snack is a must at any Georgian restaurant. To say this is a calzone or a stromboli is being condescending to this lovely cheeseboat (had to do it). It is a little on the small side, but the cheese and texture is beautiful and I never once had to pick up a fork to eat it. Your server will even mix everything for you if you ask. Grade: A- Khinkali: Six to an order, just like at the Williamsburg location, they are tasty, but it is looser. They fall apart too quickly upon that first nibble. I know not to eat the knot, because when my server took my plate away after I was done eating them, he smiled wryly at me, knowing I did it right. Grade: B Chakapuli: Probably the weakest thing I ordered, the lamb is tasty, but also super fatty and super tender. I deliberately did not eat the sauce and some of the other bits because of the richness and the onions that were at the bottom of the dish. The fact it comes with two nice pieces of bread helps mitigate things, but I played it smart by just taking the big stuff and using the bread as a binder. Grade: B- Kharcho: A staple at any Georgian restaurant, this is essentially Lagman soup, but they use rice instead of noodles as their carb weapon of choice. The lamb is beautiful and the broth has a beautiful aroma and fragrance. It also comes with two nice pieces of bread to really soak in more flavor. This balanced out the out of balance Chakapuli. Grade: B+ Georgian White Wine Flight: Yes, I got a flight, four glasses of the restaurant's finest white wines. I had a glass for each of the meals that I ate. Each wine has its own character. My server even gave me a suggestion on how to go about drinking them. I know very little about wine, so I will not go much further than this. However, each wine I tasted, tasted better than the previous one. I do know Georgia is known for its wine, and by the end of the flight, I was starting to see why... maybe. Grade: A- That is not all. I also ordered a Honey Cake for dessert, because I know all too well that honey is the great equalizer in all things savory. This will put it all in its place, like Godzilla restoring the balance in an inhumane world. Honey Cake: One bite told me all I needed to know. It is outstanding. Well balanced, terrific flavor, outstanding texture, ridiculously, out of bounds in terms of how it should look and feel. This dessert may have ruined all things dessert for me for the time being. It is simply the best way to end a meal, and to go out on a high note. Grade: A+ -- Some of you may be saying, why would you do this? Why would you go all the way out here for this? 1.) Because I can, 2.) The experience is largely outstanding, and 3.) It is not always about those two, it is the adventure, and eating what I ate here gave me a sense of adventure, from start to finish. Stay classy Cheeseboat, I know you will be just fine until the Williamsburg location reopens, if it ever does. If not, your Manhattan location will do you justice.

went here with my friends on a monday night and there was no wait!…read more burrata salad was great. loved the dumplings and the sauce that went with it. the cheeseboats were such comfort food -- loved the honeycomb brie one!

We had an incredible time celebrating a friends birthday recently and it turns out we will be going…read moreagain soon and I can't wait. The food was so authentic and flavorful- we had lamb, beef and chicken mixed with all the dishes you might expect from potatoes eggs and vegetables. While the restaurant is located in a strip mall, you'd never know it. The ceiling is covered in cloth coverings that you know are authentic. The dance floor is so inviting-we spent the night between dancing and eating. The servers were fantastic. We look forward to our next visit

Great food. Reasonable Prices. Service needs a little bit of improvement…read more Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Happened to be on Wednesday night. Place wasn't packed but there were some customers there. So the restaurant is not much for decor IMHO but has excellent food. Even on Wednesday night. Chuchvara, Lagman, Shurpa, Achik-Chuchuk, Various Kebabs, Beef Tongue, and most importantly Cheburek. The only dish that can go wrong like a puffer fish. Underdo it and it's inedible, overdo it the same, wrong oil or too much oil and your customers will run screaming for the hills. This was actually done so well we went for seconds, light and crispy on the outside and nice and juicy inside. I'm drooling just writing about it.... A great place to visit, service on the slow night could've been a little better but I can't really complain.

One of the better niche restaurants on the UWS . Very cosy…read moreplace with fantastic service . Excellent food , the trout was fantastic and obviously the Georgian staples . You want to try their very unique and delicious grape pudding . Highly recommended!!!

Came back for some of the dumplings and the bread. Still so good. The service was attentive. It did…read moreget pretty loud at one point so we had to scream at each other to talk, but I think there was just a large party.

We went with friends to this restaurant to eat authentic Georgian cuisine. Oh boy what a…read moredisappointment it was. Our initial order was changed and we didn't get the chachapury that we wanted. The gulyen was tasteless with big barely cooked mushrooms. The xinkali was not as tasty. Another thing that turned us off, there was 2 Ukrainian parties that only wanted to dance to their authentic songs. I would not coming back there for sure. If you really want to eat great Georgian food and amazing service go to Tasty Land in Manalapan, you won't be disappointed!

I also thought pretty good about this restarant, until today when we had a trivia game at the…read morerestaurant and apparety we were a big annoyance to the owner and the waitres because they had to come to work and sell food! Food was mostly good, even though for a prefix for $35 we had two tiny salad (for 4 people), a small plate of potatoes, chicken shish kebab was fine, sie of fried was ok, khchapuri was decent. Service was non existant. When asked waitres to bring icethe look on her ace told me right away " never ask again" THe highlightof te evening was the owner who was very dismissive and nasty If you like Georgian food i would good to a Tasty Land in Manalapan (or maybe it is Marboro). Better food, bigger portions, some service.