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    The History Restaurant

    3.9 (35 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
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    Jenny L.

    Consensus seems like the service is friendly and welcoming but unfortunately the food is mid. The bean bread was decent with the side of kimchi that was surprisingly tasty. The appetizer platter of the different dips was a pass for me. The mashed potatoes were over whipped but okay. The Georgian salad was okay. Bread was crusty and delicious but that shouldn't be the highlight. The restaurant itself is nice. I like the individual restroom stalls and how you don't have to wait to wash your hands because it's separate from the stalls.

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    Orrin E.

    We were in town and looking for a place for dinner and we stumbled upon this Georgian restaurant. There are a few Georgian restaurants back home that we love- so we decided to give it a try. It was bustling with activity with a few large parties. While we were there - every table filled up. They were out of our first wine choice, but our server suggested another option which we enjoyed. We were brought complimentary bread served with a cleverly constructed herbed butter candle. We started with a shared salad and ended up ordering the chicken with a garlic sauce, lamb with mashed potatoes and grilled octopus. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I don't know if they have music every evening, but when we were leaving there was a trio and vocalist playing jazz. Nice touch!

    Bret F.

    I was so excited to try this new restaurant, unfortunately it was a mixed bag. The space itself is gorgeous. They've spent a lot of money decorating. The ambience is very upscale and the menu prices match that. The night we arrived they had a live band playing in the main room. We were sat in the back and oddly there was no music playing via a speaker so it was kind of quiet. They brought out complementary bread, which comes with a seaweed butter and a candle to help it melt. Interesting, although no one at our table enjoyed the seaweed butter as it was very fishy. They were out of the cheese boats so we ordered the IMERETIAN KHACHAPURI, which was delicious - bread and cheese, how can you go wrong? We also ordered the GEORGIAN PKHALI PALETTE which is an assortment of dips which were great as well. My friend had the chicken soup and the presentation is awesome. They bring out the bowl with the ingredients minus the broth, then pour it over. I tried some and it was super flavourful. Then the main courses came and things took a turn. Most of us were underwhelmed. Tiny portions. High prices. I had the $44 MEGRELIAN KHARCHO WITH SLOW-COOKED BEEF & TRUFFLED GHOMI. It was a tiny piece of meat which was overcooked, hard to cut into (slow cooked they say?), the inside was dried out, and the bottom a layer of fat. Service was fine. Waitress was nice. They have a door to exit the restaurant in the back room next to where we were seated. It was the coldest night of the year and the staff kept going in and out of that door to go on their breaks, smoke cigarettes, etc. They should rethink using that door as an exit since all the freezing air was blowing in on us. Not sure if they're gonna last as the prices seem way too high and don't match what's being brought out to the table. I wish them luck! Overall I was expecting a much better experience.

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    This place was recommended to me by a woman at a musical. I am so glad I took her advice. Our server was wonderful. She took the time to explain items on the menu and provide suggestions. Everything was wonderful and worth every penny. We did all sharable items. So much fun and tasted great! At the end of our visit there was a live singer also very good!

    Gorgeous Georgian restaurant first of a kind Georgian fusion must check out great vibe great staff, food and cocktails are excellent
    Andrew L.

    Very cool experience trying Georgian food for the first time. The space looked amazing as they opened up 2 weeks ago there were some kinks but overall great spot and I was told it's the first of its kind Georgian/fusion in the world. We started off with soup as it was freezing outside and the pouring presentation was awesome DOSHORVA vegetarian and I had the CHIKHIRTMA (chicken soup) amazing We weren't super hungry so we tried their Georgia like quesadillas called IMERETIAN KHACHAPURI it was delicious and it cheese from the country Georgia. We also shared the Georgian salad which was also delicious and had some cocktails

    Jessica s.

    From the moment I stepped through the doors of History, I was completely transported -- not just to a restaurant, but to Georgia itself. The experience here is unlike anything else in NYC. First, I have to highlight the hospitality. Anna, the host, was amazing, warm, attentive, and truly welcoming. The manager was equally incredible, making sure every detail was perfect. The service here is unique, professional, and genuinely attractive, adding to the luxury of the night. The entire evening felt like a cultural journey. The dancers were breathtaking, the jazz band set the perfect mood, and the food was absolutely delicious. These performances and experiences happen daily (except Mondays), so you really can't go wrong celebrating any occasion here. And the space? Stunning. They even have King and Queen private rooms that hold up to 20 or 12 guests, ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or intimate gatherings. The restaurant itself feels like a mini museum, with historical outfits on display, beautiful décor, and Georgian history written on the walls. I can honestly say: you will NOT be disappointed. History Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone seeking incredible food, world-class hospitality, and a memorable cultural experience right in the heart of Midtown.

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    Joel B.

    Amazing looking place, very friendly place, but the food is just ok. I had the Tushetian-Style Beef which was supposed to be soft melt in your mouth. It was not that soft, very fatty and drowned in a heavy sauce. The Cauliflower Steak is ... well just ok. Salmon is a bit salty. They need to upgrade the cooking. The romantic ambience, look and service is amazing.

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    Audrey W.

    We stopped in here mid afternoon on a weekend and there were only a few other diners. The service was really attentive -- our server very eager to explain the food and the restaurant decor. I'm not that familiar with Georgian food, admittedly, and everything tasted fairly different from the Cheeseboat up the street. I enjoyed our meal, although I thought it was a little pricy. Nothing really blew me away --- except the decor. Husband had a veal dish and I had the chicken shkmerulo. (I really liked the pickled tomatoes served with it.) . We also had a khachapuri. Dessert was the tsandili charozi, which our server recommended. Not very sweet and very interesting texturally. Glad I tried it.

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    Giorgi P.

    Highly recommend! Delicious food, especially Georgian chicken soup "Chikhirtma", amazing atmosphere and high end service. It's a Georgian gastronomy museum :)) The place from outside seems expensive but I was nicely surprised when I got the bill, adequate price and solid servings

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    Gerald L.

    Food was excellent and service was well above average. They know what they are doing and have invested in a decor that transports you to Georgia.

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    Stunning decor and live music. The food we ordered was incredibly spiced with interesting sauces

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    Amazing experience from service to food. Attention to detail was impeccable. Definitely will be back when I'm on this side of the city.

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    I totally loved it! The cuisine was excellent: fresh and modern. I fell in love with truffles mamalyga!

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