The food is solidly okay, but I am giving them an extra star based on the service I received…read more When I first arrived, I was advised that there was a large party at the restaurant. Normally, that would be a red flag as that means I would be largely ignored throughout the night. Instead, multiple servers came to check on me regularly, chatting with me, giving me recommendations on what is good to eat, and so on. No, I have never tried Georgian cuisine before. Uzbek and Russian do not count. This cuisine is similar to both but it has its own unique characteristics. The soup I got first is hearty with good spice. It comes with two pieces of bread which help clean up the rest of it. This is something I would appreciate more if it were colder outside. Definitely not something for the summer months. The Chanakhi, or lamb stew, is a little disappointing. Very tomato heavy, I could hardly taste the lamb. The aromatics completely overpower the whole stew. Even the side bread has no taste because of the heavy tomato aroma. Khachapuri, a popular cheese bread from Georgia, is insane. Cheese, egg, butter, swirl it up and dip. More restaurants are starting to catch onto this addictively fattening dish, but this one does a nice job with it. The portion is a little small, but since it was just me, I was able to eat most of it before tapping out since the rest was slop on a plate. -- Would I come back? Probably not so fast. Nargis, an Uzbek restaurant up the road, does a better job for a better price point. Good service is nice, but if the food is okay, I feel no need to run back, especially since this is not a cuisine I would run back for anyway. I am happy I tried it, now I can continue on with my day.

Reasonably priced and very good food. I loved the traditional beef soup. The flavor was excellent…read more The dumplings were good and the walnut salad was soooo tasty! I want to eat that all the time. Wow. Thank you for a very nice lunch experience!

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.

The food and the service were good. The service was exceptional. Servers were very attentive and…read morecourteous. They timed everything very well. The service made it an amazing dinner. The food is good, actually very good. Good ingredients cooked perfectly. Just that there is nothing exceptional about the food. It's missing something for it to be next level. Ambiance is good as expected. Overall, it is a good lounge/bar restaurant.

A Beautiful Mother's Day Celebration Today my daughter…read moreinvited me to celebrate Mother's Day at Vis-a-Vis Restaurant in Brooklyn. We didn't have a reservation and the restaurant was completely full. At first, we were told there were no available tables, but the wonderful ladies at the front desk kindly spoke with the manager and found a table for two that had been reserved by guests delayed in heavy traffic for two hours. We were truly happy and deeply grateful for their kindness and willingness to help. It was my first time visiting this large and beautiful restaurant with several dining halls and a lovely summer terrace. The design is absolutely stunning. The staff is highly professional, polite, and always happy to recommend dishes when guests need help choosing. Every dish we ordered was prepared flawlessly -- incredibly delicious and artistically presented with great taste and attention to detail. The pistachio and meringue dessert was simply breathtaking, decorated with a delicate caramel lace that beautifully showcased the pastry chef's craftsmanship. I would like to thank the entire welcoming and well-coordinated team and express special gratitude to the restaurant owner and the chef for creating this wonderful island of fine dining in Brighton. We truly enjoyed our visit to this unforgettable restaurant and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly delicious and elegant dining experience. Irene Rosin Sincerely, Irene Rosin

Top quality food and exceptional, friendly service. You feel always welcomed in this restaurant…read more One of the few places, you're wanting to come back.

Went here with my friend who was born in Baku ! So it was definitely a test to see if the food is…read moreauthentic or not. She told me the dishes we tried just similar to what her grandma used to cook. The ambiance is family and relaxed, although we see some group were hosting a birthday luncheon. Service was friendly and quick. We sat in a small corner on the second floor, but didn't feel we were forgotten by the busy staff. Overall great food and experience!

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

Arrived between the lunch and dinner time. A bit odd of a time to eat but honestly it was lovely…read morehaving the restaurant to ourselves. Built our meal around the memorable Acharuli Khachapuri. Do not skip this ! It's essentially a fresh bread filled with cheese and egg. Super delicious. We ate this with the chicken garlic dish The beet salad was perfect pairing with the rich foods and decadence. Ended with a Turkish coffee which was lovely. Definitely check out if in the area.

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.

For an early Mother's Day celebration, my Mom requested Georgian food, and my sister found Ubani in…read moreher neighborhood. It was a rainy Saturday at around 1, so it wasn't too busy at the time. We ordered: -Eggplant rolls (eggplant with walnut, fenugreek, garlic paste, and pomegranates) -Megruli Kachapuri (classic kachapuri with extra cheese) - basically cheese bread and I mean, can you really go wrong with extra cheese? -Beef Khinkali - I would say this might only be the second time I've had Khinkali before and I don't think I'm a fan of the super thick skin. I did like that it was kind of like a hand-held soup dumpling though -Lula Kebab (ground lamb wrapped in lavash) - this was my favorite dish. They do not skimp on the meat! It's a ground meat skewer, which was very tender and flavorful (though a BIT too salty), and I loved the homemade tomato sauce it was served with. I ended up putting the sauce on everything -Kupati (Georgian-style sausage) - I liked the meat itself, but the casing was on the thicker side -Chicken in Bazhe (pan roasted Cornish hen in walnut sauce) - the chicken was a little dry, and I didn't love the walnut sauce If I were to come back, I think the only thing I would order again would be the kachapuri (or perhaps try a different variation), and definitely the kebab.

Update: Second visit this month, and ordered the beetroot &…read morewalnut charkhali (moist herb-seasoned, morsels which also contain pomegranate) and the imeruli khachapuri (a delicious, buttery, cheese-filled, fluffy and flaky pie). We also learned that this place is open until midnight, which is very convenient.

I highly recommend Adjaruli Khachapuri. It's big and delicious. I always order from them. And let…read moreme tell you Chama Mama po sravneniu s nimi otdixaet. Love their hachapuri, love their honey bee cake. Prices are cheap and good quality food. I have tried a lot of Georgian places in the hood but this is my fav.

The Restaurant I Fell in Love With 10 Years Ago Is Still Here!…read moreI have been a loyal customer of Hot Potato House for over a decade,my history with this restaurant goes far beyond an occasional dinner. I have celebrated special occasions here with family and friends, ordered catering for my office, relied on delivery countless times,recommended it to visitors from around the world. Whenever someone asked me where to find truly good Eastern European food in South Brooklyn, for years my answer came without hesitation: Hot Potato House. What always made this restaurant special was that it was never limited to just 1 type of cuisine or 1 kind of customer. Eastern European dishes are the heart of the menu, but there are also excellent German dishes, seafood, steaks, genuinely great burgers, vegetarian options. It has always been 1 of those rare places where you can bring a group of people with completely different tastes and everyone can find something they are excited to eat. The atmosphere has always been another reason I loved coming here.On certain evenings there is live music, but even without it, the restaurant has a warm, pleasant ambiance. The service has always been professional, attentive and gracious. Throughout the pandemic,it remained my go-to for delivery, food consistently arrived fresh and delicious. However recently I had an experience that was very disappointing and different from the place I had known for so long & when I brought my concerns to the owner, the way he handled the situation deserves special recognition. In an era when genuine customer service feels like a disappearing art, Greg's response was a benchmark for hospitality, accountability and respect for a long-time patron. He listened.He took my concerns seriously.He did not become defensive or dismissive. Most importantly, he made a sincere effort to restore my confidence in a restaurant I had praised so enthusiastically. Tonight's meal did something I did not expect-it took me back 10 years.My earliest memories of dining here is celebrating my beloved father's birthday. My dad had passed away since then,so those memories are now bittersweet, but I still remember that celebration vividly: the atmosphere, the service, and especially how much everyone enjoyed the food. Tonight's meal tasted like that again. Because NYC is still suffering through extreme heat,I had been craving something cold, so I started with the Svekolnik, a chilled beet soup. The natural sweetness of the beets, fresh cucumbers, finely chopped egg came together beautifully. Add a little sour cream and it becomes wonderfully creamy while remaining light and refreshing,it definitely hit the spot. The complimentary dark bread deserves its own mention-fresh and yummy,it paired perfectly with Svekolnik. Then came 1 of my favorite dishes: Mushroom Julienne-rich, comforting dish of mushrooms in a creamy sauce, baked with cheese. The mushrooms had wonderful flavor and texture, the creamy sauce was luxurious,the cheese pull was Instagram worthy, everything came together into a savory dish that's irresistible even when full. The potato pierogi/vareniki from the Loft by Hot Potato were the Best I have had in a while-soft, delicate dough surrounding a flavorful mashed potato filling, beautifully fried onions alongside them. And if you ordered the Mushroom Julienne, try a varenik with a little of that creamy mushroom goodness. You can thank me later. Next was the veal tongue, a delicacy; slices were delicate, flavorful and incredibly tender. The accompanying horseradish and beet sauce gives it just enough sharpness to brighten the meat without overpowering its subtle flavor. The dessert was spectacular: Tarte Tatin-the classic French upside-down apple tart, made with caramelized apples&pastry,served warm with vanilla ice cream. Portion is very generous and it was divine. I order delivery frequently from different restaurants but honestly cannot remember the last time food arrived so hot, the efficiency of the kitchen and delivery speed was truly impressive. I also want to express my sincere appreciation to Greg, the owner, for the way he personally handled my issues.His approach was gracious, professional and remarkably respectful. I recently ordered on a solemn anniversary marking a profound loss and the care shown to me mattered more than Greg realizes. A restaurant can occasionally have an imperfect day. What tells you far more about a business is what happens afterward. In this case, owner listened, cared, and made me feel that a long-time customer genuinely mattered. So after more than 10 years of experience with Hot Potato House, I can once again sincerely recommend it--not just for Eastern European food,but for any group where everyone wants something different. With such a broad menu, there's truly something for everyone. Thank you, Greg, for reminding me why I kept coming back to HPH and why I'm happy to endorse it again.

Absolutely awesome! Food was delicious and the service great. Live music. Beautiful ambience. I'm…read morereally impressed!!!