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4.5 (113 reviews)
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Ellie O.

WOWOWOWOW! I had never tried Georgian food, so we obviously tried a bunch of items. First of all - loved the grape martini! We started off with the dumplings and lobiani. The lobiani was good, albeit a bit boring compared to everything else we tried. We tried the mushroom and lamb dumplings and preferred the lamb for the overwhelming savory flavor. If you order nothing else definitely try the dumplings! For entrees we got the heritage pork shank and omgggg this was the best thing I've eaten all year. So salty and the meat fell off the bone. For sides I got the cheesy potatoes, which were delicious albeit quite heavy, and my friend tried the eggplant pkhali and loved it. Unfortunately I can't opine as I'm allergic to walnuts- but they were accommodating of my allergy and the waiter was very knowledgeable of what on the menu we should avoid (shoutout Nika!). Overall a fabulous experience with a warm vibe and fantastic food!

Jane S.

Chama Mama on Montague is a great experience and easily one of my favorite restaurants in all of Brooklyn. Everything about this place just hits, the food, the atmosphere, the drinks, and the service. It's an amazing spot for bigger groups because so many of the dishes are perfect for sharing. The whole menu feels communal, and it makes the experience feel really fun and connected. The space itself is beautiful too, warm, stylish, and just a genuinely lovely place to sit and enjoy a meal. The staff here is always so kind and attentive. You can tell they care about what they do, and it really adds to the overall experience. The drinks are also great, which is always a huge plus. I was able to walk in and get a table, but if you're planning to come during peak hours or later in the day, I definitely recommend making a reservation. This place gets busy, and for good reason. If you're looking for delicious food, a gorgeous atmosphere, and a place that works for both date nights and group dinners, Chama Mama is an absolute must.

Constance L.

Chama Mama always hits the spot. I'd been a few times for brunch but this was my first time trying their dinner menu. Their beef pomegranate stew was incredible -- tender chunks of piece punctuated by tangy pomegranate arils, all served on a bed of the smoothest, cheesiest mashed potatoes. Really felt like a perfect representation of elevated comfort food. As always, their cheesy bread boat was a must-order -- cannot go wrong with freshly baked bread with cheese and butter. Also treated myself to a wine pairing which I found very interesting (all Georgian wines!) and reasonably priced.

Sarah T.

Food is good. We are here recently and in past years at other locations The beef stew was very good. Side of mashed potatoes didn't taste too cheesy though. We had lots of appetizers and especially enjoyed the mushrooms , and the beet salad Momos we have had in the past and are good. This is a good reliable restaurant

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Vicki C.

The menu online and the physical menu at the restaurant are slightly different so just pay extra attention if you have any dietary preferences! We were able to do all vegan except for the ice cream dessert...it was very hard to resist trying out the special flavor from Caffe Panna. I loved all the mushroom dishes and the soup was my absolute favorite! Was not used to the cornbread so will skip that in the future. The Brooklyn Heights location was really nice and would be interested in trying out their Manhattan location that's included in the @michelinguide as well!

Kubdari
Vincent X.

Been to a couple of Georgian spots now. I didn't get a khachapuri, but their brunch pastries were light and crispy to perfection. The Pan Fried Kvari and Kubdari had delectable texture with a flavorful interior. The cheese in the Kvari wasn't over powering and the mint yogurt added a complementary sour complexion. The Kubdari reminds me of a Beef Wellington. The meat was gently salted and the salad was fresh and crunchy. Can't wait to try their dinner entrees.

Claire M.

The service was great, we were greeted upon entry. Our waiter explained menu items, our food came out quickly and boy was it delicious. I want to come back for dinner.

Taste of Georgia
Sabrina H.

Solid food, nice ambiance. This place was packed so having a reservation beforehand helps. I really enjoyed the taste of Georgia sampler as I got to nibble on five different bites. Everything felt really fresh and healthy; the cheese was a little bit smokier and saltier than I expected, but I also got the khachapuri which was probably my favorite bite of the night. Can't really go wrong with any of the dishes here.

Lamb Chops
Jacky C.

This is the best Georgian restaurant I have been to so far. I don't think I've had a good impression as it heavily revolved around cheese, but this spot does it well and served other dishes that weren't cheese heavy. For drinks, we shared the Amber Wine Flight ($20), which were three different amber wine from Georgia. This was pretty interesting to try and I certainly don't hate it. Didn't even know Georgia produces their own wine. I also ordered the Mezcal Coma ($19) as I'm a huge mezcal fan. This one was made with lemon juice, rosehip tea, black currant, cinnamon syrup, mezcal, and aquafaba. Very tasty. We started off with the famous Georgian dumplings, Khinkali (3pc) with Beef and Pork ($12). If you didn't know, you grab the dumpling at the top, flip it over, and eat it from the bottom. I appreciate that they didn't put cheese in these dumplings like the other Georgian restaurants do. Everyone loves a good cheese boat, which has been blowing up on social media lately, so of course we got one, known as Adjaruli Khachapuri ($18). If you didn't know, it's a traditional open-faced khachapuri with blended cheese, topped with raw egg yolk and butter Orgo Rkatsiteli. Someone serving this will mix the egg yolk and butter in front of you while the cheese is still hot, creating a bit of a show for the table. This is absolutely delicious and will probably clog some arteries. We somehow managed to finish the entire thing as it was that good. A few other entrees you shouldn't sleep on includes the Lamb Chops ($45). This is a marinated lamb rack served with house tkemali, red onions and pomegranate. The lamb chop is prepared well and it just tastes soo good. Another dish you should get is the Half Chicken in Shqmeruli ($30). This is an oven roasted chicken in a garlic cream sauce topped with cilantro and pomegranate. I've had this at other restaurants and the chicken meat is dried out. They do a terrific job preparing the chicken where the meat is still moist. Soak that up in the garlic cream sauce and you got yourself one hell of a delicious bite. Of course we were gonna get dessert and the server highly recommended the Honey Cake ($12). This is a soft multilayer dulce de leche cake with honey drizzle on top. I did not expect this to be soo soft and fluffy while also being just a tad sweet, not overly sweet like you'd expect in a dulce de leche. Very impressed with this dessert and highly recommend making room for this.

Lourdes M.

Great dining experience here. Everything here is beautiful . The food. The people. The place. We had the pleasure of being served by a great staff. Service is intimate. We had tried recommended food and drinks and was satisfied. Our first Georgian food experience and was not disappointed. Well recommend place.

Georgian Burger
John K.

(wow in Georgian) Can't stress this enough, this is a amazing venue with beautiful food and service. Can't afford a plane ticket to Georgia? No need, just head over to Montague street and grab some delicious and authentic Georgian food. Khachapuri: LUXURIOUS. Potatoes: CRISPIEST I've ever had The Georgian Burger: Timeless classic With great drinks to boot, run don't walk over to Chama Mama and have some fantastic food.

Alisa J.

Loved the food, drinks, and service. We started with the sampler and lamb stuffed grape leaves. The sampler platter was delicious. Loved all the different flavors and especially loved the cheese. The bread was great as well. The stuffed grape leaves were so good and the cream it came with was also delicious. The cheese and egg bread boat was so good and surprisingly not too heavy. We ordered the half chicken and the cauliflower to share among 4 people. This was enough food for 4 people. The chicken was cooked perfectly. I loved the sauce. The cauliflower with the grits and flavorful sauce was also good. Grits were kind of stuck together though. For dessert we had the grape pudding and honey cake. The grape pudding was really good. Loved the texture. Flavor had some kind of spice mixed in which was very interesting. I think it was cinnamon. The honey cake had a nice texture and wasn't too sweet. For drinks I had a glass of the red natural wine and also had the spicy margarita. The margarita was made with grappa instead of tequila. It was really interesting and not what I expected at all. The natural red was very nice. Our server was very nice and friendly would definitely recommend this restaurant!

Nilima S.

Love Chama Mama! This was my first time at the Brooklyn location and the food is just as excellent with far less of a crowd! The ambience remains cozy and the front of the restaurant has huge windows - great lighting! We had the beef kebab - perfectly cooked and seasoned and the satsebeli sauce is the perfect accompaniment! We also had the machkatebi (cheese pancakes), adjaruli khachapuri, and boiled lamb khinkali (also perfectly cooked). On the side, we had the crispy smashed potatoes with tkemalili - the combination of perfectly crisped potatoes with the tartness of the tkemalili was a great pairing for the kebab! I also tried the the Georgia 1918 and fresh start mocktails - the first smooth and raspberry-ful and the second like a light mint lemonade. Honestly, there's so much on the menu that I feel like I try something new every time I'm here. This spot is also in a wonderful location right by cute shops and the Brooklyn Heights promenade - great for a stroll after stuffing oneself with cheese-based decadence.

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Great neighborhood spot. Relaxed atmosphere and decent food. We enjoyed it, but prob wouldn't return.

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1 year ago

Food is fantastic! I've been here a few times and I always find something great on the menu to try

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Authentic restaurant with quality. Great service and good ambience. Highly recommended this place.

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The food is excellent, but soup was salty. The bread was fresh as well as food. The coffee teast was fresh.

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Soooo good and great service. Beautiful restaurant, I love the garden. Very tradition Georgian food.

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even the toilet paper dispenser is cute, and the service and the wines , and the ambience .

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