My daughter and I were in town and we met my son and his girlfriend for dinner after they got off work. He suggested this place in the West Village, but we couldn't get a table there at the time we wanted to go. Fortunately, I was able to find that they had another location in Midtown and we were able to get a table. I have never had Georgian food before and was excited to try it. From the second, we walked in our experience was excellent. The restaurant was very charming with a very chic feel. Our server was so gracious and helpful in explaining the menu. We tried several traditional dishes, and they were all out outstanding. The food was so flavorful. We had the eggplant rolls and the Adjaruli Khachapuri as an appetizer. Both were amazing! They left me wanting more. For the main course I had the Chanakhi (lamb stew). This dish was so delicious. The lamb was tender and the sauce was savoy, perfectly seasoned and had so much flavor. My daughter had the Shkmeruli (chicken with garlic sauce). This creamy garlic sauce was amazing. I need to figure out how to make it. My son had the Kupati (house made sausages). I can honestly saw these were some of the best sausages I've ever had. The flavor was so unique and delicious. My son's girlfriend, who is a vegan, had the cauliflower with walnut sauce. The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the walnut sauce is like nothing I've ever had before. It was so creamy that it made me question whether or not it had dairy in it. Another hit. To finish it off, we had the Khinkali which are these huge soup dumplings with beef and pork filling. Our server told this traditionally they eat them at the end of a meal so we follow tradition. Fortunately, our server explained to us how to eat them by holding them upside down and taking a small bite and drinking the soup out. These were massive and more than I should've eaten after appetizers and a main course. Nevertheless, we enjoyed them thoroughly. I really enjoyed this restaurant and the experience. I felt like I experienced something new that I can't wait to come back to. read more

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I'd like to give Ubani a better rating, but it just doesn't provide good value for what they're charging. Case in point: the pkhali quatro appetizer, which costs $29. It has four dips and comes with 3 *tiny* little circles of cornbread. Read that again: 4 dips, only 3 tiny little pieces of bread. Adding insult to injury, they'll charge you $6 if you order a side of cornbread (and that side order is just 3 additional tiny little pieces, which still isn't enough bread for the appetizer dips). Free hospitality tip for Ubani: if you're charging $29 for dips, go ahead and provide the customer with enough bread for the dips instead of being so stingy. On the plus side: nice setting, nice servers, and the khachapuri is tasty enough. But I can't imagine returning - the value for money just isn't there. Management, please take note. read more

We walked in trying to avoid the rain after spending some time at MoMA on a Friday night. The restaurant is cozy and definitely set up more for date nights or a big group dinner. Unfortunately, we were a group of three, so we were seated a little awkwardly by the live music corner away from the rest of the dining room, though it didn't cause too many interruptions in our conversation. We were all intrigued by the Georgian lemonade option on the drink menu. They were more like flavored sodas. I had the cream, which tasted exactly like vanilla cream soda. I tried my friends' pear and tarragon, and would get the tarragon next time as it was nice and herbal to complement the cheesy heavy dishes to follow. We started with the beet salad with goat cheese, which came with a raspberry sauce. I sometimes find it off putting if the beet is too earthy and bitter, but the beets were done well, flavorful without being too strong. The salad was really refreshing and much needed to pair with our khachapuri, which we ordered with spinach and special smoked cheese. The presentation was fun, a little funny because the wait staff kept accidentally spinning the whole plate in their effort to mix everything in. I love cheese and bread, so this was a true highlight. For main, we had the megrhuli karcho, which was stewed beef in a walnut sauce served with Georgian grits cake. The beef was tender but honestly all of the starters stole the show and the walnut sauce wasn't that flavorful. I did like the gritty texture of the walnut sauce against slightly packed gritty texture of the grits cake, but my friend found it mushy and boring. If I go back, I would load up on the khachapuri and the salad. read more

I've been here several times, but this was by far my most disappointing visit. The food has always fallen a bit short of the authentic flavors I've enjoyed at other Georgian restaurants--especially Tbilisi--but what bothered me most this time was the lack of attention from the service staff. We were the only customers in the restaurant, yet the server seemed completely disengaged. I waited and waited for a simple water refill, and no one came by until I finally had to get their attention myself. That's simply unacceptable. Overall, I'd give the service and food 3 stars, and the ambiance 3.5 stars. Despite its convenient location in my neighborhood, I won't be returning. read more

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Had a great visit! I've had Georgian food only once before, but really enjoyed it! First the food: ordered the standard, cheeseboat, khinkali (dumplings), and cauliflower in walnut sauce. All were very yummy! I don't know if it was better than other time, but standalone it tasted great. The cheeseboat is indulgent but worth every bite. I loved the cauliflower too. The dumplings were a bit doughy but good. Now I also had some wine that was recommended, and the fantastic server also gave us samples to decide! The vibe: didn't expect this gorgeous outdoor space, but on a nice spring day, it was just perfect. The interior is super well decorated too. The service: great! Everyone was friendly and super helpful. A great georgian option in Midtown, esp on a nice day out!! read more

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Food (3/5): The dishes are very nicely presented but could improve flavorwise. For example, the chicken stew was a bit bland while the dumplings had way too much breading relative to the meat flavor. The cheeseboats that are similar to pizzas are good but also could use better flavoring and something was a bit off. Service (4/5): Overall very friendly and nice service. We had one issue whereby my friend ordered the cheeseboat with spinach but then they told us we didn't. Later on we saw the check and in fact spinach was in there on the check! Ambiance (5/5): Nice beautiful restaurant with solid amount of seating. Very upscale and sophisticated vibe. read more

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Great vibe, amazing food -- really bursting with flavor and reflecting deep culinary traditions from Georgia. What stood out most was the salad and the eggplant dip, both infused with spices that really came through. The grilled meat entrées were great too. I loved the spacious interior, rustic yet modern in a way that actually works. Live music on Friday evening was a great addition, laid-back, with great service to match. The house wine, also from Georgia, was a great pour too. I liked it enough that I came back for the lunch special with my wife, and we both enjoyed it. read more

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I spent a year living in Georgia the country and can attest that Ubani is a great spot to try authentic Georgian food in a convenient, midtown location. Their menu has many traditional Georgian staples, and friendly employees. I've been twice. The first time I got 4 beef and pork khinkali to-go and appreciated that they were large, juicy, and flavorful! The only thing I forgot to ask for was pepper. The second time I dined in and shared lobiani, Georgian salad, mushroom khinkali, and shrimp with a friend and we enjoyed everything. The mushroom khinkali doesn't have much broth in it, but was still very flavorful. Overall I'd highly recommend, and can wait to come back! read more

Ubani Midtown - Takeout KHINKALI Beef & Pork - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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We went to Ubani for a team lunch today, and it was such a great experience. The ambience was warm and inviting, and it was a perfect spot for a group meal. We got to try a lot of Georgian food, and honestly, everything was good. The khachapuri/cheese boat was especially delicious, and the mixed grill gave us a nice variety of Georgian dishes to share. It was a great way to try a little bit of everything. The service was also excellent. Our waitress took the time to explain the menu to our table of six and gave us really helpful recommendations for both food and drinks. I'd definitely go back. Great food, great service, and a really enjoyable lunch spot. read more

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Excellent Georgian food! Came here with family who were visiting and they absolutely loved this spot. Our server Mariam was so great as well. Definitely recommend the potato khachapuri. The interior of this place was also really nice, would be a great spot for a group dinner. read more

Ubani Midtown - Khinkali - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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First time trying Georgian food in this neighborhood newbie. My chicken entree was pretty tasty. The dumplings were disappointing, dough skin was too thick and the meat was salty and dense. The waitstaff was attentive but had limited English. The ambiance is spacious and clean. read more

Ubani Midtown - Vodka cocktail was super sweet. - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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Second time here, and we had a better handle on what to order. Came with friends who had never been here but wanted to try it. The place was pretty busy and it was only 6:30 on a rainy Saturday night . There are 2-tops and 4-tops, and they are pushed together for larger parties, I think. There was one very large group at a long table near the front. It's nice that there's a clear glass separating the dining room from the entrance so diners sitting up front don't get blown away when the door opens. We were seated and given the usual choice of water (tap is always our choice). We each were given 2 menus, one for drinks both alcoholic and not. Our friends ordered some kind of mocktail that came in a pitcher; our server brought us all a glass. I just had a bit of it to taste; kind of fruity and sparkling, pretty tasty. We explained to our friends what we'd had before and we saw some adjuli khachapuri on the next table; fun to watch the server mix the egg into the melted cheese. My husband and I shared a libation (Georgian bean pie) as our appetizer. Our friends ordered the Georgian salad which they loved, and he wanted the chicken soup. I think he was expecting something more like diner or standard chicken soup, but this one looked great to me! It was a little thicker than a broth and whiteish in color, with some greens and nice chunks of chicken. He couldn't finish it, so the server packed it for home. I bet it had flavoring/herbs or spices, that he isn't accustomed to. For main dishes, both men ordered the trout; my husband, not known to be effusive about food (that's my department, lol) absolutely loved loved it! It was apparently stuffed with citrus slices and it was covered with a sauce that he loved, I'm not sure what it was. He said he even ate the skin, unbelievable! Both women had the cauliflower. Beautifully plated, it's half a head of nicely roasted cauliflower on a bed of what I later learned was a walnut-based spread, about the consistency of hummus but not that smooth. There were pomegranate seeds and blackberries around it as a beautiful and tasty garnish. I demolished mine; my friend took hers home. Then we caved to a dessert; one Pavlova please, 4 spoons! It's a large meringue, with pretty piped cream on top and a few raspberries, and when we cracked it open (a knife came with it) there was raspberry sauce inside. Okay, my first ever Pavlova and I'm a fan! The single complaint we had was that there was some live music which I believe was for that large party up front who were obviously celebrating something. That music was so loud for about 10 or more minutes that my husband's Apple Watch buzzed with "loud noise" warning and we couldn't hear each other talk across the table. My head was ringing, very uncomfortable. But the food is very good and I believe you get your money's worth. One of these days, I'll go back with someone who is willing to share a khachapuri with me! read more

We wanted to try something new and had never had Georgian food before. Since we live in the area, we decided to walk in. We didn't have a reservation, and it was just the two of us. The hostess was accommodating, but the table available for us was between two other tables for two and felt very cramped. Since that was the only table available, we decided to sit at the bar instead. It turned out to be a great choice. Nicho was the bartender. He was extremely helpful. He guided us through some Georgian wine and beer selections and even introduced us to their pre-dinner shot of chacha. Since there were only two of us, we ordered three dishes: the Spring Salad with Georgian cheese, khinkali (beef and pork dumplings), and the Adjaruli khachapuri. All were incredibly flavorful and great choices for first-timers. read more

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My husband and I were visiting our daughter in Manhattan and she made reservations at Ubani on 2nd Ave in Midtown East. None of us had ever had Georgian food before. By the time dinner was over, I was researching all things Georgian. The restaurant inside is very beautiful. Aside from the excellent food, the service from Elina was so friendly and lovely. All of her recommendations, from wine to dessert, were spot on and were given with descriptions and explanations based upon her love of her culture and country. We ordered the adjaruli khachapuri which was excellent, the Georgian Salad with walnuts, which was incredibly fresh, the beef and pork khinkali, which were phenomenal dumplings and the beef chakondril which was outstanding and beautifully flavored. I highly recommend Ubani and look forward to returning. read more

Update to previous rave reviews. Splendid long, luxurious time having lunch with friends, tried new dishes. Georgian specialty walnut sauce, in various iterations, went splendidly with beef, lamb and cauliflower entrees. Chicken soup appetizer was food for the soul. Standout dessert was extremely dense/rich/luscious chocolate creme. Servers gracious and welcoming. Love how clean, bright but not dazzling - just perfect - the space is. read more

Ubani Midtown - Perfect bar - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm so glad that we discovered Ubani. My husband and I wanted a meal that we couldn't have at home. Enter Georgian food! We made a reservation, but I don't think we needed to for lunch. It's a small space, but they have a lot of tables. They have a lunch special where you can get three items each for $30, and the portions are so big that we could barely finish the third one. It's really a great deal. Everything was fantastic, fresh, and different. Even if it's something we've had before, like borsht, they make it with their own special flare. I loved the cheesy bread and the meat dumplings. We left so satisfied and I would love to go back one day! Don't forget about trying their Georgian lemonade! I tried the tarragon flavor and it was superb. read more

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Everything was very good. Kachapuri of course - buttery and egg-y when mixed. Shkmeruli - garlic chicken. Rich and creamy but a little salty and very garlic-y. Beef/pork khinkali - normally I would forego it because it is essentially a giant version of Chinese xiaolongbao (soup dumpling) but I wanted to taste the difference. It was giant indeed. Beef stew - tomatoes and herbs are a nice touch to the tender beef. Highlight: appetizer plate had cheese, eggplant roll, and assortment of spread, all different flavors - spinach, leek, pumpkin(?), and beet. cottage cheese with mint was interesting. We went on a Thursday evenings 6 pm ambiance very quiet and we got the best seat in the house. As the night went on it got crowded. Service was good, waiter very nice to explain and provide recommendations. I do have to say price is a little steep but it's a nice dinner. read more

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This place hits on all cylinders - Food, service and vibe including bonus entertainment on Sat night. Energetic place. I had the Adjaruli Khachapuri which was very tasty. The bread was as fresh as can be. I sat at the bar and the bartender was pleasant and friendly offering suggestions and color commentary. I've been here a few times and will definitely come back again. Cheers! read more

Ubani Midtown - ADJARULI KHACHAPURI - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

I really enjoyed my total experience in this restaurant. The staff were very attentive and helpful. They even asked you of the available tables which one would you prefer. The ambience was relaxed, and the decoration was clean modern and not noisy. Small accents in each area and or tables. The food was very really good. I suggest to share a plate , for me it was a lot a food. Thank You to sever Nutsa! Thank you for your attention to detail, follow up. Wonderful suggestion and overall excellent experience. read more

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My group had a great experience here. It's nice to see another location of the original in Bay Ridge. To share, we ordered the appetizer platter and adjaruli khachapuri. The appetizer platter came with a variety of creamy dips and some cheeses. The dips each had a pleasant, unique flavor - my favorite was the leek dip. The ghebzalia (herb stuffed cheese) is probably the best item overall. I just with the platter came with some more bread. The khachapuri was also nice. The runny egg made a sauce once mixed with the butter and cheese. The bread was crispy and fluffy. For my entree, I had the lobio in clay pot. The stew was rich and creamy with pleasant spices, with some bread and pickles on the side to add variety. Others at my table tried the lamb chops, chanakhi (lamb stew), and chikhirtma (chicken soup), and they all enjoyed those. I visited over the weekend with a party of 6. The restaurant has plenty of space with some large tables to accommodate large parties, which was very helpful. The total bill came out to about $315 with gratuity included, which is reasonable for the large portions. read more

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Loved the selection of Georgian wines. Had a bowl of Borscht, came with fresh bread. Very authentic. 10/10

Great spot for authentic Georgian food Service is excellent and the place is welcoming and comfortable The food was great and the portions are big so pace yourself, it adds up read more

It's a clean and spacious place and I enjoyed the food. All the food was tasty and freshly prepared. The place was half full but service was slow. The waiter did get the order wrong; that is ok these things happen. They served dessert first then after we finished they brought the coffee. The staff seems to be a bit inexperienced and aloof. I would go back for the food but don't expect a fine dining experience. read more

I am not an expert at Georgian food. Only had it a few times and though a fan, am not qualified to make comparisons against a standard. I thought Ubani's food was very fine. Between my sister and me we tried many dishes. I went for pickles, mushroom soup, and house made sausages. I ate every bit of my meal with great happiness. Even picked up the bowl and slurped the soup from the bottom of the bowl (server gave me permission, really!) My sister had an appetizer platter, a grilled chicken dish and i forget what else. We split a kachapuri, a bread boat with cheese, butter, egg, and spinach, and a carafe of wine. She took home food for a week, We split a homemade strawberry lemonade instead of dessert. I could drink that lemonade every day. But better than the food, which as I said was fine, was the friendliness, helpfulness and easy willingness to accommodate the guest on the part of those who worked there. Will go back if i am ever back this way, read more

Best bean soup (Lobio) I ever had. All the appetizers my friend got were delicious too. So satisfying

Authentic, efficient, polite staff, national ambiance delicious food Authentic Georgian cuisine in Mahattan read more

This is my first time trying Georgian food and it was FANTASTIC! The cheese bread boat & cauliflower are an absolute must. George, our server, was very attentive and had amazing recommendations for both the food and wine pairing. He is very knowledgable about Georgian food as a local, and genuinely cares about our enjoyment. He totally elevated the dining experience and I'll definitely be back! He wow-ed us and gave us a whole new perspective on a new cuisine. read more

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Everything was spiced to perfection. In particular I loved the khinkali. The menu is large and a bit overwhelming as there are no photos. The cheese boat was my favorite of the Georgian places Ive tried in NYC so far, their bread was absolutely delicious. The tomato beef stew also spiced very well. The food is very heavy so you will be very full! Delicious. Good was great, plenty of seating and there were quite a few large parties and groups when we went read more

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Coming across Ubani Georgian restaurant became a highlight of our visit to NY . I grew up hearing about timeless glory of Georgian cuisine , - and Ubani' Chief utterly justified my high expectations ... The food was BEYOND ANY PRAISE !! Fresh , bursting with aroma , colorful with herbs, veggies and pomegranate seeds , rich and diverse in textures , -- the food was worthy of Royal feast ! Next time I will visit NY and Ubani Midtown @ 2nd Ave I will bring its Chief flowers ) The waiting team is all-friendly and very helpful in assisting you to choose the right dish . The interior design in rich bordo spells timeless elegance . Quiet , private , tasteful . ...And let me tell you about authentic Georgian wine ! read more

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Great food! Sweet drinks. Casual atmosphere with relaxing vibe. Fun knowledgeable staff... made the experience. read more

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Impeccable service, food and beautiful, well lit interior, very reasonable prices. My husband and I were quite impressed by pretty much everything. Food was brought out with a beautiful, delicate and stylish presentation. Flavors were bold, interesting, but very pleasant. It was so filling we ended up happily bringing home the leftovers! The servers are passionate and knowledgable. We can't wait to make this one of neighborhood go-to staples! read more

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After visiting their Bay Ridge spot last year, stopped in for lunch recently at their Midtown location. It is a great deal-$35 for a 1st course, toasted khachapuri, and a 3rd course. I opted for the Georgian Salad as my 1st course and the Khinkali for my 3rd. Absolutely delicious. I sat at the bar and the bartender was great with suggestions and recommendations. This location is much "fancier' than the Bay Ridge location with a bigger interior. A lovely spot to enjoy outstanding. I am a huge fan boy for Georgian food and Ubani constantly delivers.G read more

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Wow wow wow. We came here for my birthday and could barely have been more impressed. Each thing we ordered to share (and you should definitely share a few things here) was excellent. Portions were generous too for the price- we ended up having enough to take home for a full dinner of leftovers the next night. Service was very helpful. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of this menu, including the dumplings and other Georgian breads! read more

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Overpriced food for bread and cheese. They also charged us slightly more than what the menu said.

Very tasty Eastern European food! My favorite cuisine is Georgian -- and there are so many incredible dishes to try. read more

Ubani Midtown - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

The food was creative, unique and delicious, and the service was inspired, warm, and authentic. You should definitely try this place and Adjarruli Khachapuri and the Aubergine Rolls. What a unique and wonderful experience. read more

We've eaten here 4-5 times and like the food and service. While paying this time, though, we realized that the prices on our receipt were higher than what's listed on the menu for almost every item. Adjaruli khachapuri was $1 more, bottle of wine charged at $88 rather than the $80 listed on the menu, and on and on. No wonder it got so expensive. We asked, and it turns out this is a regular issue here. Sad because we want to love the place and come back regularly, but left with a bad taste in our mouths. read more

Best place in Midtown great food and friendly staff my favorite is the cauliflower with walnut sauce. The salad is also Delicious!!! Georgian salad with Walnuts best ever! read more

Very delicious and hearty Georgian cuisine. Service was excellent. A true hidden gem in midtown. Perfect for a business lunch or casual dinner. read more

What a wonderful dining experience at this stylish Georgian restaurant serving traditional Georgian dishes. Beautiful ambience and very nice service. read more

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