We loved it here, it's such an underrated place for group workday lunches. Wasn't packed and…read moreweren't rushed. All the food was amazing, especially the fresh ingredients and vegetables in the entrees, and the cornbread. Have been recommending to others.

Had a lovely dinner at Chama Mama. Easily snagged a table for two on a Saturday night. Can easily…read moresee myself coming back. Thoroughly enjoyed all of the dishes we ordered. I think fan favorite was the Pomegranate Beef Stew, but the combination of the potatoes and trout has a special place in my heart. The potatoes were a recommendation from our server so I thank her for that! The Khinkali dumplings were good but on the smaller end. The Grape Martini was sweeter than I expected but very delicious! Spicy Chacha Margarita was well balanced, not too spicy.

I was at this excellent Georgian spot yesterday with a small group. The waitress was friendly and…read moregave some recommendations. The place was pretty empty, but they were doing some takeout. As we were waiting for the rest of the group, I decided to order a beer, and they had some Georgian ones. I went with the $6 Shavi Lomi, a helles, which was tasty. They also had Kazbegi along with some more standard beers and a good variety of Georgian wine. For non-alcoholic drinks, there were a few brands of Georgian lemonade (Natakhtari/Zandukeli), along with sodas, compote, and other options. The first to arrive was the $9.99 Acharuli Khachapuri, or as many other places spell it, Adjaruli. This boat-shaped bread, which was filled with two types of cheese, arrived with some butter and a raw egg on it, as is typical. The waitress mixed the two types of cheese with the egg and butter well, and we dug in. Outside of the very reasonable price for the size, it was standard and good, with a nice stretchy texture and a good bit of salt but not too much. The other appetizer was the Assorted Pkhali for $16.99, with eggplant, spinach, and beets with walnuts. The dish came with six pieces of the nigvziani badrijani, or rolled eggplant, as well as two each of the spinach and beet pkhali. All were filled with a mixture of ground walnuts, spices, and plenty of herbs and topped with a couple of pomegranate seeds. This was an excellent version with plenty of garlic and herbs, and as usual, my favorite was the spinach, followed by the eggplant and then the beets. The rest of the dishes we ordered were all from the hot dishes section and were all $14.99. Our favorite was the Shkmeruli, or fresh chicken in garlic sauce. The dish was presented a bit more uniquely than at other places, with the chicken broken up into 7 or so pieces. This was nice as it made it easy to split and left all the meat bathing in the delicious, rich, garlicky sauce on the bottom. There was also some toasted bread for a bit of crunch, all topped with minced garlic for extra flavor. The chicken was very tender, and the sauce was well flavored, with this being the closest to, or tied with, the much more expensive Saperavi. We also got the excellent Pork Ojakhuri, simply listed as pork and potatoes, with a Sokos version available with mushrooms instead of pork also for the same price. The meat was cooked nicely, and it had a bit of smokiness. The very hot potatoes were soft and tender, with the dish also containing grilled onions, chopped scallions, and plenty of herbs. The potatoes and onions had plenty of flavor, presumably from being cooked in the same pot as the pork. There was also the Kupati, listed as Georgian-style sausages. The dish came with three sausages split in half, with some raw onion and pomegranate seeds on top. Compared to other spots, the meat felt a bit less ground, so it felt a bit richer, with larger pieces of pork fat. I didn't mind this, but some others disliked the chewier texture of the large pieces. The spices helped cut this richness, and overall, I enjoyed it. Last and least was the Chashushuli, or veal stew with fresh tomatoes and herbs. We asked for their recommendation between a few stews, and she said that one was her favorite. From previous experience, I tend to find the broth in this stew pretty watery, and this was not an exception here, which made it a bit harder to split. We added some $2 Regular Bread to sop up the sauce and also used a couple of pieces of the remaining Khachapuri. The meat was very tender inside, and there was a nice mix of herbs, while the tomatoes added some sweetness. This was our least favorite, but I partially expected that going in, and going by how well all the meat was cooked, I think I would have preferred the Lulya or something else grilled. This was a reasonably priced and tasty Georgian spot, with my only major complaint being that it was a schlep to get to. The prices were low, the staff was friendly, and the food was excellent. It's difficult to complain about this place.

Authentic Georgian Cuisine. Where I'm from it's hard to find, but something tells me it's a gem…read morehere too.

My name is Vladimir B., we visited this restaurant Sunday, 09,13 for birthday. This place is…read morefantastic from all points of view. It is decorated in very interesting, typical Georgian stile. Food is 11 from 10 scale, very fresh, with all authentical spices , taste of everything we ordered was just yummy, very delicious. Size of portion is very big, we were able to split them into 2, even 3 parts. Staff is very professional and very friendly. Strongly recommend. Vladimir B.

The place was okay overall, but the experience was disappointing. We had reserved a table, and when…read morewe arrived and said we were four people, the owner and staff looked at each other for some reason before finally seating us. The table we were given was in an uncomfortable spot near the passageway to the back. We asked if there was another table available on the other side, but the owner said no because all tables were reserved. However, when we were leaving, several tables were still available, which made the situation feel unfair. The service was slow, the food was just okay, and the owner did not come across as pleasant or welcoming. Overall, not the best experience.

**Real Georgian food, right in Bay Ridge**…read more I am Georgian, so I know our food -- and Ubani is the real deal. We had the megruli khachapuri, amazing khinkali, and the best mixed shish kebab, plus more. Everything tasted like home: fresh, generous portions, full of flavor. The atmosphere is the warmest and friendliest -- cozy, welcoming, and the staff treats you like family. This is the kind of place that makes you proud of Georgian hospitality. The best Georgian restaurant in Bay Ridge, hands down. We will be back!

Ubani has replaced Georgian Cuisine at 8309 Third Avenue. Funny enough, we ordered pretty…read moresimilarly. We started with the eggplant rolls again and added the beet salad with goat cheese. Beet salad was a hit served with big chunks of tender beets. I'm not sure if they boiled and chilled the beets or used another technique to soften them up, but it came out nicely. This time we opted for the khachapuri imeruli. It was delicious. I've yet to come across a khachapuri that I've disliked. Dough was crispy and flakey. Cheese was melty and gooey. Always such a cozy delight. We had the khinkali again - this time with cheese filling. It's a nice vegetarian friendly option, but I prefer the meat or vegetable blend fillings. Cheese in the khinkali was similar to the khachapuri, so it was redundant to order the two together. Would definitely recommend the khinkali but would pick a different filling if you're getting khachapuri. For the main course, we shared the shkmeruli - a roasted chicken in a creamy garlic sauce. I've seen this listed as chicken tabaka elsewhere. It was excellent! Less garlicky than the one I had a Saperavi earlier in the week. Chicken was juicy but the sauce was the star. We dipped the nipples of the khinkali in the sauce to maximize usage. Good list of Georgian wines. Full bar plus some beers including a Georgian one. Service brought out the dishes in a well paced manner. They were very patient as we lounged in their backyard. It was a very comfortable outdoor dining set up. There is one, spacious single occupancy restroom.

This is my 2nd time trying Georgian food and we ordered three cheeseboats and the lamb chakapuli…read moreentree. The cheeseboat is perfect for one person, but it can get a bit heavy from all the cheese. My favorite one was either the leek or chicken cheeseboat, the leek was so flavorful and shined in the cheeseboat. The lamb chakapuli entree was delicious but the lamb was tough to chew and was hard, the stew tho was good especially dipped with the bread. I would skip on this the next time I come. The apricot juice was amazing! It comes with fresh apricots and the drink wasn't too sweet. Service was good, the waiter checked up on us frequently and always came to refill our water.

After a little bit of a rut, I have hit the jackpot on several restaurants, and in case you have…read morenot been following, I have been on a trend of Georgian restaurants, with Georgian cuisine being one that is climbing higher and higher in my favorite cuisines, each time I try it. In the last few weeks, I have been to three Georgian restaurants, and this one may be the antithesis to everything I have tried up to this point. Because this restaurant is in Williamsburg, expect some hipster flair with some great food. Fortunately, Cheeseboat delivers on both fronts. This is the restaurant that introduced me to Khinkali, or Georgian soup dumplings. Six to a plate, these are outrageously, sinfully, delicious. Not terribly hot, but have terrific flavor that are not filling at all. Everybody should order these when they come here. The Shkmeruli is terrific as well. Full of flavor, amazing spice, the chicken is moist and juicy. I easily butchered this because I did not want to leave any meat on the bone. Unfortunately, the bread it comes with is a bit salty for my liking, but the chicken is the star, and that is why it can be recommended. Of course, you know what is coming next. I have been on the hunt for Khachapuri since I cannot get enough of this bread now. Everything I said previously I rescind (kidding), but seriously. This is dynamic. It is hot and stays hot. So much cheesy flavor and full of deliciousness I could not stop eating it. It is good for one person. This is not to be shared. I would like to take a moment to recognize my server, Liza, now. Pretty, exuberant, full of joy and confidence, with an intelligent aura around her, I think I fell in love with her each time she passed my table. Sonny from the film, "A Bronx Tale" once said every man meets three great women in their lifetime. Sometimes they come all once, sometimes they come around every 10 years. She is definitely someone who is going to make someone very happy one day. It was a joy to have her serve me. How often have I been giving out five star reviews lately? A lot, I know. However, you deserve the truth, and this restaurant does not tell a lie. Liza and all, this is the five star experience.

Their shawarma was sooo good($12) the service was a bit slow but it def worth it…read more We also tried Khachapri ($11.99) and chicken salad ($8.99 per lb)

This is one of my go-to spots in the area. The shawarma and khachapuri are delicious (and best…read moreenjoyed on the boardwalk a short walk away)!

This place blew us away. We love cheese oats and this place delivered. Very attentive and friendly…read moreservice. The steak with chimichurri was so good too. The dumplings were really fun.

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!

I stopped at Georgian Corner for my very first Georgian food experience and I am so glad I did!…read more Two people shared: - ricotta cakes - potato salad - pork skewers - tomato, cucumber, walnut salad - khachapuri - dark chocolate eclair type thing Everything was good, there wasn't anything I wouldn't order again (I didn't try the pork). The salad paired very well with the cheese bread and the potato salad had very good flavor also. The service was very welcoming. Both people working behind the counter were really nice and helpful, including boxing up our left overs and holding them for us while we walked around the neighborhood.

The best ,delicious Georgian food in Georgian Corner cafe, highly recommended…read moreKhachapuri

Ok. This is a bit hard. Yes, the food is great...it is fantastic if you are hangover or planning to…read moredrink a lot. You had a tough week and you are in the mood of going heavy alcohol and food wise. Georgian cuisine...is...hangover cuisine. Take a look at the menu and you will understand. The cheese platter is served with no condiments...and it is veeeeery salty...it is just how it is. A side of fruits or some type of confit or even honey would have been amazing, but it is not a thing in Georgia...according to ChatGPT. On the plus side...you won't feel the effects of the alcohol. It will hamper the booze...you won't throw up, guaranteed. The salt and the fat will save you. I was planning on drinking their wine and I'm happy I did. I dont know what I drank, but the fact that I drank a UNESCO designated wine, makes me feel proud of myself. I got the dumplings; they are massive and delicious...but again...no condiments...just straight dumplings. No dipping sauce, nothing. It is not customary in Georgia and that's that. Thick dough, flavorful beef filling, and of course lots of wine to wash it all down...I am happy enough. That's all I was in the mood for really. Yes, if I am in the neighborhood again, I would return... I appreciated that they allowed me in, despite wearing shorts and a sweaty t-shirt, and sneakers. Normally restaurants are finicky about the dress code. Waiter was exquisite, worth the tip. The food is excellent don't get me wrong. And if you have kids, they will love it. What kid doesn't like fatty and salty food! Especially after a day at the beach. Reservations are recommended. The chicken stew....it was great but very bony. They dont debone the chicken, so it is annoying to eat. You have tiny bones to deal with. Just a caveat.

Staying on the G train, but going back a few stops, I find myself eating the food that kickstarted…read morea firestorm of successful restaurants that I was to try. Could that success be replicated again? I really enjoyed everything I ate here. The nice flavor of the Khinkali (nicely filled with a good amount of beef), a generous Khachapuri, and a tasty chicken that comes with an even tastier sauce. There is more I could write here, but I think getting to the point here is better than me droning on and on about a cuisine that I am still fairly new to. The service is friendly as well. I would just be careful as seating is limited and it does get busy, which does mean people agree and think the food is good here. Safe to say I think I am back in the New York Groove.

Best Georgian restaurant that I've ever been to!!…read more My favorites have to be the Georgian salad with walnut dressing and the beef and pork dumpling. These are must try if you come to this restaurant. These cheese boat is so good but it's heavy so make sure to share it. The beef stew was delicious too but I might try a different entree next time I come.

Decent food, not great service!…read more Food: we ordered the Khachapuri and the chicken adani. The Khachapuri was pretty solid and what you would expect (nothing special compared to other places). I was not a fan of the spices on the chicken so it was not my favorite. We also got the dips for appetizer. The corn bread that it came with was very hard and not flavorful. The Gebzhalia was very good, and I would order it again. Service: the service was pretty bad. So they did not explain any of the dishes when they came and they gave us the wrong dishes (which is hard to tell, when we didn't know what to expect). They also rushed so much with trying to get us to order immediately. They also were not helpful with the wine selection. There was an error with the menu but they didn't help us understand the issue. It was all really strange. They also didn't explain that they were going to serve the apps with our main dishes so we were all confused and they forgot a dish. Ambience: very loud! It got so crowded and loud. Price: expensive for what it is! I didn't understand how some dishes looked so much larger than others