Worth the hype!!! Best Georgian food I've ever had (and I've been to Georgia). Great pesto salad w homemade cheese, best hachipuri, great khincali, delicious Georgian wine. Deserts too (skip the Pavlova) have the Georgian desert (forgot what it's called). Excellent service and nice vibes. read more

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Cheeseboats are apparently the hot new thing in the city. But this restaurant is a MUST TRY for Georgian food! You know it's real when all the servers are Georgian and speak proudly about how the menu and wine list represent their country and culture. The Georgian salad is a must. It has the freshest tomatoes and cucumbers I've ever had. Tossed in the classic Georgian walnut sauce. My dad doesn't like tomatoes but couldn't stop eating. Also the star of the show is the cheeseboat (kachipuri). It's freshly baked warm bread formed into a boat with four kinds of melted Georgian cheeses. Then the server puts butter and cracks an egg into it. The warm cheese cooks the egg and forms the yummiest cheese bread. So rich. Warning that the walnut chicken is served cold but in the same walnut sauce as the salad above. Recommend the salad and getting a different chicken to diversify tastes. read more

Ubani - West Village - Georgian Salad with Walnuts - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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Cozy comfy cafe that was perfect on a rainy day! From pictures alone, I imagined the place would be tiny, but the interior was actually quite roomy. There was even outdoor seating. The service was impeccable. We were initially outdoors at first, and the workers often checked up on us to make sure we were comfortable. The food came super quick! The Adjaruli Khachapuri ($16) had a poached egg in the middle initially, but it is quickly mixed in by the server, so make sure to be ready! The kachapuri was unlike the one I had previously. This had a way less tougher bread, and had a different cheese. It tasted less like a tomato-less pizza, but more like a super cheesy bread! The cheese is super solid, so it will not spill over, trust. The Cauliflower with Walnut Sauce ($18) was a table favorite. Simple yet delicious is always a clear winner. At first, the cauliflower may look like it was just dumped onto the plate and handed to you. But once you take a bite of it in the sauce, and ooh grab that piece of raspberry while you're at it, you are in for a savory yet tart and sweet flavor trip. I need that sauce whenever I eat cauliflower now. The Chashushuli, or Beef Stew ($25), was recommended by the worker. It was a wonderful warm and hearty entree, perfect in heating up your body as it was still piping hot in its clay pot. The slow cooked beef was dry, with most of its taste transferred into the sauce. Not bad, but nothing special. The Khinkali ($10.50) though, that's what I'm talking about. Another runner-up for the the simple yet so good award, this is a must try! Not only did eating the dumpling from the handles make them fun to eat, but the skin!! The skin was unlike any skin I had before: baby skin smooth and soft. The inside was meat with a black pepper taste and some sauce. You can add in extra pepper if you wish. With amazing service, and fast, delicious, and abundant food options, Cafe Ubani needs to be in your bookmarks. read more

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Run, do not walk to this place. I love Georgian food, and this restaurant serves superb dishes. We had khachapuri and khinkali. Google hot to eat khinkali correctly so you do not miss even the stop of salty lamb broth inside! Georgian salad with walnuts had dressing that tasted of coriander and sun. If you like pickles, get the pickle plates. Sauerkraut with pickled beets will rejuvenate your palate. There were also tasty little yellow peppers and pickled flowers. Adjarulu dessert khachapuri is a delightful interpretation of the savory dish. It feeds three. The dough was crispy, flaky, and light. The center was filled with smooth pastry cream and berries. It was baked to order. The place is light and has many cute touches. The service was attentive. read more

Ubani - West Village - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

I had this place bookmarked for a while and was happy this place lived to expectations (or was beyond expectations in a good way!) Recommend coming here for a try of Georgian food :) Arriving around 1:30 on a Saturday afternoon with my friends, I wasn't expecting this tiny cafe tucked deep in West Village to be a full house. I think there are about 6 tables indoors and 3 tables outsides. We sat outside initially but after noticing an empty table, we decided to switch indoors before our food was served. It was not so stuffy with the door left open. We got the Adjaruli Khachapuri, Cauliflower with Walnut Sauce, Chashushuli, and the Khinkali. The Adjaruli Khachapuri or Cheese boat tasted like popcorn with butter mixed in with the cheese. The cheese was mixed, can't put a finger on what cheeses they used. I was surprised by the different taste despite the similar appearance based on my (one-time) prior cheese boat experience. The Cauliflower with Walnut sauce was a hidden gem. I didn't expect such a simple name dish to have such delicious flavors. Best dish of the meal! What is walnut sauce exactly?? Whatever it is, it made us magically devour the whole flower plant (minus the leaves). The Chashushuli or equivalent beef stew came bubbling hot with a side of bread. Very tomato-y The Khinkali, a serving of 3 huge dumplings, was scrumptious as well! Clean your hands cause the scrunched-up tip is your handle to eat it. There is soup and a decent ball of seasoned meat inside. The best part has to be the skin with a balanced width and how darn smooth and velvety the texture of it is. The waiters were awesome in accommodating us the whole time and giving us recommendations accordingly. It was a comfortable and relaxing lunch with nice jazz music playing. read more

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It's hard to find Georgian Food, you really have to be in a major metropolitan center and New York is obviously one of those. This is our third time at Ubani and it will not be our last . This trip we took my sister-in-law and her date for a nice evening out on the town. The katchapuri is delightful almost like a cooked custard; the khinkali savory and rich. This evening we all tried different dishes all of which were simply good. Can't recommend high enough literally would go to New York City just to eat here. read more

Really nice addition to the Georgian-tinged NYC dining scene makeover. Ubani is pleasantly located on a relatively quiet West Village street, and really is more of a cafe than restaurant, tough you can certainly have a sit down meal. The first thing that became obvious was the lack of booze--and the more surprising lack of a BYOB option (regulations, perhaps). I think they may be in the process of obtaining a license, so do your homework and/or prepare to be dry. There are some interesting appetizers to try if you want to explore some deeper cuts from the Goergian cookbook (beet greens with walnuts come to mind), but the draw is unquestionably the dish that has made Georgian food so accessible to New Yorkers, moving it from post-Soviet obscurity through the filter of Italian dough culture. I'm talking about khachapuri, of course, and Ubani boasts a half dozen or so options. You can have the infamous adjaruli boat-shaped "calzone" with an egg topping, the classic imeruli, or, as I did, the megruli -- more or less a pizza with extra cheese and golden crust. I'm not saying there's a conspiracy to turn baked Georgian dishes into Italian food, but either way they're doing a great job with these. More basic comforts such as Georgian kebabs are absent, but there is a skewered chicken dish my friend seemed to enjoy. Looking forward to more experiences here. Looks like another successful Goergian outpost in lower Manhattan. read more

I was looking for a lunch spot to meet up with a friend and found Cafe Ubani. I arrived early, but they let me sit down and I had a cold brew while waiting. There was only one other table occupied around 1:30pm on a Friday afternoon. It did fill up a little bit during our meal. We split the Adjaruli khachapuri and an order of 3 khinkali dumplings with meat. I've never had Georgian food, but have watched many YouTubers eat it, so I was semi-familiar. Our waiter explained everything when he brought the dishes, which was super helpful. The food was great. How can one go wrong with warm bread and gooey cheese?? The khachapuri was super cheesy and savory. I could eat this all day. The dumplings were kind of like, giant, doughier soup dumplings. I love the way they eat these and it's a lot of fun. The meat is a bit peppery, which gave each bite a nice kick. My first time having Georgian was a huge success thanks to Cafe Ubani! read more

I enjoyed the meal! Forgot to take a picture before I started eating but the cheese boat is good. I also got the beans dish. It was good. read more

Ubani - West Village - Cheese boat - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely amazing! Great Georgian food. Good ambience and service team was great. Tried their authentic beer as well as Georgian dumplings. It was good and will go back for sure ! read more

The cheese pie is amazing! Definitely not calorie free, but wow! The taste of quality cheese and butter is so good. I would opt for this over pizza . Mushrooms and veggies had a wonderful, mild spice. Just right mixed with red and green peppers. There were just 2 of us and this was enough food. We even took home some of the cheese bread. I had a dark red wine, not sure which one, but i hope I can order again. My bf had a coke, made in Georgia! I loved the interior and ambiance. Painted brick walls with small art. Just a nice, classic, comfortable space. read more

Ubani - West Village - Outside - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious introduction to Georgian food. Service was friendly and attentive and the food arrived promptly. They have outdoor seating with around 2-3 tables with a heated lamp if needed. Georgian Salad with Walnuts (9/10): Very flavorful, salad coated generously with a curry-like finish. Great summer staple. A little too sweet for my liking. Veal stew (6/10): nothing stand out Khachapuri (8/10): carb heaven Khingali (7/10): Dough was a little too soft/over cooked, also hard to eat due to the soup inside read more

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Very cozy place inside and outside. Food was tasty and nicely presented. Our waiter was professional, we felt taking care of . We would come back again :) read more

We have been here at least 5 times now and always have a great experience. The hatchapuri is super cheesy, the Georgian salad with walnuts has the tastiest walnut sauce, the chicken mtzvadi is juicy and tkemali sauce is tart. The honey cake is EXCELLENT! I think it has a layer of dulce de leche and a creamy layer and a honey layer.. so good. Highly recommend. Don't skip the compote either, get a pitcher to share. Yum! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while, tried walking in once but was turned away because I didn't have a reservation. So I attempted again but this time with a reservation, which you can only make by phone. Arrived on a Friday at 6 pm to find the restaurant kind of empty, but it slowly filled up as people trickled in for dinner. The restaurant itself is pretty small and had an outdoor dining area. Walls were exposed brick with some prints taped onto it. But the table settings and the dishware used was really nice! I split the dishes with a friend, tried the Georgian lemonade and the honey cake. I really liked the walnut salad, which didn't actually have chunks of walnut but the walnut was hidden in the creamy dressing. Quite refreshing for a hot day. The Khinkali dumplings were satisfying, quite massive and definitely tasted more meaty than I expected. My favorite was probably the honey cake, it was multi layered dough topped with powdered sugar. Not too sweet and had a bit of a nutty flavor. Nice palate cleanser to end the meal. Service was nice, we had large plates and table real estate was quite the hot commodity. The staff made sure that our tables were cleared ASAP. Also, we didn't get rushed out of the restaurant which was pleasantly surprising for NYC. read more

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This is a delicious cozy spot. I love this place so much I've come back twice in two months already. Everything we tried was so good. I've tried the pomegranate cocktail, orange wine, and the Georgian lemonade which are all sweet and fruity. For food the Georgian salad has a fun curry flavor with some fruit mixed in. Our collective favorite was the cheeseboat with 3 cheeses mixed in. The beef Khinkali were also delicious. It came out last and we were pretty full already so we had trouble finishing it since they are huge. The pork ribs were dry on their own but delicious with the green sauce. Finally their service was so kind, they did not rush us out after finishing our meal and we were able to continue enjoying the place for a while. read more

Delicious food and friendly service!! Love love their Adjaruli khachapuri. My favorite in NY for sure. The seasonal pork ribs was a nice surprise too, well-seasoned and tender. Honey cake is highly recommended. Very unique with the right amount of sweetness. I feel that they have honey flavored cheese or something in between the layers. Yummy! Personally not a fan of the dumplings and the hen. Will be back for their brunch next time. read more

Ubani - West Village - Pork Mtsvadi (skewers) - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

Ubani! I tried this spot a few weeks ago and still rave about the food. It was my first time trying Georgian food, and Ubani was a great spot to try authentic Georgian cuisine for the first time! If you're new to Georgian food, definitely start with the Khachapuri. It's a delicious warm bread filled with cheese, and it's hard not to want more. For something a little different, the Adjarian Khachapuri is also a must-try. It's shaped like a boat and comes with cheese and a runny egg that you mix in, pretty simple yet my favorite. The Lobio too, a savory bean stew, is packed with flavor and pairs perfectly with their fresh bread. In terms of main dishes, do not skip the grilled meats; everything is seasoned well and cooked to perfection. And make sure to save room for dessert!! My only concern about this gem was the service--- not very attentive, maybe because we were sitting outside, but we had to wait over 20 minutes to have our order in. I'd say overall though that doesn't change how great the food was. I would say this spot is a solid choice for a dinner with friends or a date night. I will definitely be back, for the food and to give the service another shot! read more

Came in on Saturday evening without reservations. Ubani feels informal and has a casual vibe. The menu is a one pager of starters, main courses, desserts and drinks s we opted for kompot (berry) to start . Which was not too sweet, cold and refreshing. Ordered 2 types of khachapuri which were cheesy, buttery goodness and for 2 quite filling . Salad is recommended to break the carbs up. We also got a portion of Khinkali dumplings. These are quite big and meat was well spiced . Overall we enjoyed our meal and would come back for more main course options to try. The only drawback was noise level that was from proximity to other tables talking loudly . I would avoid busy dinner times if you want to talk normally lol read more

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You know how you can go a lifetime without knowing about something and then once you have the experience it becomes a mini-obsession? That's how I now feel about unique and tasty Georgian cuisine. I was first introduced to it during the pandemic and have now sampled a few places, most recently Cafe Ubani, a great find in the West Village. Warm and friendly service, homemade tasting food, hearty breads, and a nice selection of meat and cheese dishes make this a place to visit. The atmosphere on a rainy weekend day was super chill, with smooth jazz and low lighting perfectly matching the mood. We started with mint tea and then proceeded to an excellent beet salad, drizzled with a raspberry coulis and served on cornbread with goat cheese on the plate. This is among the best beet salads I've ever had and was a very unique approach. We also had to try the Adjaruli Khachapuri, a must in any Georgian spot, and the portion was well sized, not overwhelming, but hearty with good bread and the yummy cheese and egg blend mixed at our table. We shared the brunch eggs and tomato sauce, which was tasty and reminded me of shakshuka. Last, but not least we tried the beef Khinkali (dumplings), giant soup dumplings that were flavorful if a bit difficult to eat. All in all, a very nice and relaxing rainy weekend brunch. We will be back! read more

Ubani - West Village - Brunch special: eggs in tomato sauce with cheese and basil. Reminded me of shakshuka, very tasty! - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

Chicken Mtsvadi Tarragon lemonade This small but, cozy cafe was a great stop for a late afternoon lunch. Light music plays in the background and you could easily have a conversation. I ordered the tarragon Georgian lemonade which was a bright green soda that tasted similar to anise or licorice. For my entree I got the chicken Mtsvadi with plum sauce. The chicken was piping hot with crisp bits of char, super moist with a few slivers of onion that added a nice bite without overpowering the chicken. The plum sauce has a faint sweetness and tasted strongly of bell peppers. The salad was lightly dressed with vinegar and olive oil and was perfect to sop up some of the juices for the chicken. A good safe first dish for the less adventurous among us, I definitely want to go back and try the Cornish hen, the beef stew or one of the pies! read more

Ubani - West Village - Tarragon Georgian Lemonade - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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We had already eaten dinner but when we saw these reviews and photos we had to come here just to try at least one dish before leaving New York. Food: We had The Famous Cauliflower with Walnut Sauce. I'm so happy we came because it was absolutely worth it! I feel so lucky to be finding an amazing restaurant so early in its life as they just opened this year. We recently went to a two star Michelin restaurant in San Francisco called Birdsong and I would say this dish is on par with some of their cauliflower dishes. If they keep this quality I think they could end up being a pretty famous restaurant in New York. Drinks: You HAVE to try the Georgian Lemonade! What an amazing taste! It's something I won't forget and will be back for. Ambiance: Calm and relaxing. Perfect place to unwind after a busy New York day. Service: The people who work here are so kind, polite, and friendly! They were understanding when we only ordered one dish whereas some other places might not be. Recommendation: Try and fix the table legs so the table doesn't rock as much. I only recommend this because I think this could be a top restaurant and these small details start to get noticed as the restaurant gets more attention. Otherwise I can't think of anything else! I can't wait to come back and work our way through the menu! read more

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Intimate cozy restaurant with great food and service. Felt like being in a small family owned restaurant in Europe. The food was all delicious and flavorful with nice herbs/spices (heavy though so be ready for comfort food). Appetizer wise we really enjoyed the mkhali trio which I thought had a balanced taste of each of the veggie and spices and most importantly not salty. For the carbs, we were ambitious and had the adjaruli khachapuri with mint and megruli khachapuri. Both were excellent. We also had the dumplings, lobio with mint, and pork ribs. All were yummy especially the lobio (beans). Service was friendly and attentive. Would definitely return to try more things! read more

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We went with my girlfriend to Urbani in Brooklyn on Monday 8/7/23. Ordered Georgian salad with walnuts and salmon kebabs... The salad was amazing ! Salmon kebabs were also delicious... the best part was the waiters, one of them as we find out was the owner of the restaurant! They also have enclosed outdoors space at the back of the restaurant, very cosy. Almost forgot about the wine: we drink Kisi wine, very nice We absolutely loved it! read more

Ubani - West Village - Salmon kebabs - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food is very good here. It's flavorful and light. We ate what seemed like a little but it was a lot and not heavy. We had the pesto salad, which came with cucumbers, tomatoes and onions. It was filling and fresh. We also had the pie boat with beans. Its a bread bowl filled with mashed red beans. The dough was soft and warm and the beans wrote creamy and chunky, a very good dish. The last thing we had were their beef dumplings. They're similar to soup dumplings but the dough is a bit thicker. You bite the side and drink the soup inside and then enjoy eating the whole thing. It was good. I didn't eat the whole dumpling dough but did eat the beef inside. Our appetizers came out fast but the dumplings took some time. We enjoyed the atmosphere. We ate outside and it was pleasant. The wait staff was friendly and answered our questions. They also asked how the food was and were happy with our pleasure. read more

Ubani - West Village - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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Best Georgian food in town! Must order: Adjaruli khachapuri - baked cheese & egg pie. Chanakhi - lamb stew with grilled eggplant, tomato, bell pepper. Super flavorful! read more

Ubani - West Village - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing service and lovely ambiance. Their pavlova is to die for. And if you're adventurous and like good company and good freshly baked goods please visit Cafe Ubani. P.S. the owners are so kind and found out it was our anniversary and did this for us! We love Cafe Ubani!!! read more

Ubani - West Village - Pavlova without raspberries (usually they have them) - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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Stumbled upon this cafe on Yelp when searching for a place to work from in the neighborhood. So glad my friend and I found this place as it is now one of my go tos to get some work done. Service: 10/10, I've only ever seen one barista here and he's always working hard and attentive. No complaints. Coffee: Amazing oat milk lattes. I haven't had their food because all gluten items but they do have a variety of pastries available. Inside: clean, plenty of seating. Small and clean bathroom. One thing I did notice - there weren't any outlets, I may have missed them but didn't see any. Overall this is a great places to hang around alone (WiFi available) or with friends. read more

Ubani - West Village - 12oz Chai Latte 16 oz Latte - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

First time trying Georgian food and was totally blown away by how yummy the food was at @cafeubaninyc! The cauliflower was grilled perfectly and retained the natural juiciness and sweetness of the vegetable, with the walnut sauce being a good addition but not overpowering. Elarji is made with coarse-ground corn flours Sulguni cheese. It maintained a surprising balance of cheesy but not to the point where you can't finish it as a meal. I would describe it as cheesy grits (kind of)! Absolutely loved this place and really wanted to try their desserts but was too full by the end of it. read more

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We came in on a Sunday night and the staff was absolutely wonderful. This was our first time here and we just wanted some dessert and he did a really great job of making us feel welcomed and explaining the desserts to us. Both the ones that we got were really tasty, but I'd say the honey cake was the unanimous favorite. Ugh was a little more dense than most cakes and chewy, but it wasn't too sweet. They also have a dinner menu which I will be back to check out! read more

Ubani - West Village - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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I haven't been to the actual restaurant but I've enjoyed a delivery from here twice. So delicious! My favorites have been the eggplant, the cheese bread, the lamb dish- although the meat itself was a bit dry although great flavors. Khinkaly (steamed dumplings) were super delicious as well. read more

Croissant connaisseurs and macchiato lovers rejoice! The croissants have distinct, luscious layers and they know how much milk belongs in a standard macchiato. I also had a taste of their organic French roast drip, and if you like dry roasted nuts, light smoke (read: not burned!), and tart fruit, this is a good one to try. For the bicoastal people or transplants who miss LA, or those who look for organic beans or conscious sourcing - they use Intelligentsia beans! Very happy about this new addition to the neighborhood read more

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I've been to a few Georgian place and I have to say Ubani is the least of my faves. We ordered Adjaruli Khachapuri (baked bread with melted cheese and egg in the middle) and it's super salty ! Like they added the whole bottle of salt into the cheese. Also we ordered Stew Lamb and Beef. They are just ok. Kinda bland. Service is good though. Overall, I don't think I'm going back to this place again. read more

It's good because it's novel. Cheeseboat and the other dishes were all interesting and pretty good but nothing to go out of the way to eat. I was more impressed with Georgian wines as I was unaware of their quality. Service was prompt and above average, but when I visited, there were ridiculous amounts of fruit flies, so it was very hectic and chaotic. read more

Didn't come with a reservation but was able to get outside seating. The waitress was not necessarily rude but not very helpful either but service was decent overall. We got the Ajapsandali and it was pretty good! The veal chakapuli was TERRIBLE. No flavor and just awful but the veal itself was cooked very well. I had gotten the beef stew and that was very good but nothing crazy. Bread was also great. Skipped out on dessert because it wasn't worth it to spend money on something we probably wouldn't like. Overall, this place was ok. read more

What a pleasant surprise this little cafe turned out to be and a lovely first time trying Georgian food! I had never tried Georgian food before and opted for the khachapuri, a beet salad, and the mushroom soup of the day. Food was incredible delicious and the warm service of a small lowkey place matched. Khachapuri is a bread boat filled with egg and cheese mixed right at your table- SO delicious I could eat this everyday. The mushroom soup was so warm and flavorful and topped with pastry dough. Beet salad had goat cheese and arugula and the flavors compliment each other so nicely. Everything here is made fresh to order and you can taste the difference - left super satisfied & cant wait to come back. read more

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Cafe Ubani is a cute little coffee shop located in the west village on the quaint corner of Bedford and carmine. It's one of those coffee shops that are still severely underrated. The iced latte that I got was creamy and delicious. I also met the owner, Kevin while I was there. He is a delightful and cheery barista/owner with a passion for his product. If you're looking for a mom & pop shop in the area with reasonable prices, then I would highly suggest checking them out!! Can't wait to go back and try the noshes! read more

Ubani - West Village - Iced Latte - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

Watermelon matcha: fantastic Nutella latte: okay Napolean: SO DIFFERENT Honey cake: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, I ordered another slice to go so my bf can try it read more

Here we go again... another New York City thievery. Be sure to take a picture of your check once you sign it because the tip amount will be adjusted for you. That's how things are done in New York these days. Waiters take matters into their own hands. Decide for you about the quality of service they provided. Pure garbage. I of course reported them for fraud with the credit card company because no matter how you want to look at this, it's stealing. As for the food, blah. There's a dozen other Georgian places in NYC you can eat and wouldn't know the difference. read more

The Cornish hen was very good, as explained expected. Nice outside space. Try the honey cake! read more