I rarely give 4 or 5 stars. This is definitely 4. Service, ambiance and food were all great. Great wines, the food was interesting and delicious without being "strange". It was a good choice in a city full of great places to eat. Enjoy it, we did. Update kids said 5 starts the rest of the group said 5 stars. So it was a bit loud. I acquiesce. read more

I haven't had much Georgian food before, but after this meal I'm absolutely a fan! I had a delicious dinner here catching up with friends, and I highly recommend coming with a few people to share dishes family-style. - Khachapuri - a must-order! The server will help mix the cheese boat, and the cheesy egg mixture becomes the perfect balance of rich and salty gooeyness. - Mkhali Trio - nice spread sampler that tastes exactly like the vegetables in the description. Sadly the dish only came with 3 tiny pieces of cornbread, and it would've been nice if they included more bread with it. - Beef & Pork Khinkali - huge dumplings, which reminded me a bit of soup dumplings. The tops were quite doughy (not sure if they're actually edible or meant to be eaten?), but the filling is juicy and tasty. - Chanakhi - a nicely spiced, warm, and bold lamb stew. There's also an extensive wine list and some fun Georgian sodas and lemonades to try from the drink menu. Overall had a nice dinner here and would love to return! read more

Went during lunch, and its honestly the perfect low key vibe with charming ambience and cozy food and scents. Service was chill and friendly without being overbearing or hyper-salesy. The lamb stew was lovely, though there was more vegetables than lamb I felt like, and the lamb itself was on the drier side. The veggies were amazingly juicy and flavorful, which aided the dish as a whole. They didnt have rice it seemed, so I got their cornbread instead of the regular bread (being gluten intolerant). Satisfying overall, and pricing was reasonable. The fresh herbs on top was par excellence. read more

Ubani - CHANAKHI (LAMB STEW) - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

Came here on a Saturday with a group of 5. we were sat promptly. The table setting and the interior was very chic and modern. We got the Ubani salad, Adjaruli Khachapuri, the dumplings, lamb stew, and the honey cake to share. My friends also ordered Georgian lemonade both in grape and in tarragon flavors. The salad was refreshing with a massive barrata. The khachapuri was so good. The staff mixed it for us and taught us how to eat it. The cheese and the spinach filling was flavorful but not greasy or dense. The lamb stew was also delicious. The dumplings are fun to eat - they're like massive soup dumplings with a handle to grab onto. The honey cake is a must try! It's dense, chewy yet crunchy. It's also not super sweet. Overall it's an amazing experience exploring this new cuisine and would love to come back. read more

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Cute Georgian restaurant in the West Village. Ubani has a few locations now but I really liked the vibes of this location. The restaurant feels warm and makes for a good date spot. We had the eggplant rolls, the khachapuri and the beef khinkali. It was all pretty solid, and the broth in the khinkali was delicious. read more

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My Georgian friend brought me here and we had an excellent meal from start to finish. First of all, this is my Georgian friend's favorite Georgian restaurant in the entirety of NYC so of course I had to let him take the lead in ordering. The chef clearly pours his heart and soul as well as his artful expertise into crafting his dishes, and honors authentic Georgian flavors while delivering it in a way that makes you feel taken care of. Authentic Georgian cream soda was delicious, and a cultural experience. The platter of different dips with Georgian bread was delicious - a mix of eggplant, cheese, dips made from beets and other fresh ingredients. and the special khachapuri variant with kidney beans and cheese. All delicious, and an experience to remember. The wine was also delicious and so well curated. Would highly recommend coming here. If you're unfamiliar with Georgian cuisine, or you're wanting to experience some of the best Georgian NYC has to offer, you MUST come here! read more

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I've never had Georgian food before and this was such a wonderful introduction to all the different flavors, spices and types of dishes. We came with a group of 8 at 6:45 on a Tues night with reservations which we're glad we did because the restaurant quickly filled up. To drink I love wine so I wanted to try some Georgian wine. Unfortunately I tried their amber (more funky and fermented flavor), their white and their red and didn't enjoy any. Very dry overall without any specific nuances of flavors. So I ended up getting their Georgian lager which was delicious! For food we got sooo much. We ordered the Georgian traditional salad, the eggplant rolls, Mkhali Trio (beet, pumpkin and spinach flavors), Adjaruli Khachapuri (bread boat with cheese, egg and butter), kupati (Georgian style sausage), chicken in pomegranate sauce, Chanakhi (lamb stew), cauliflower with walnut sauce and khinkali (lamb and a beef and pork - essentially Georgian version of soup dumplings). Standouts for me were: - traditional salad (creamy texture from the walnut paste, vinegar and oil and really unique flavor and textures but refreshing as well) - eggplant rolls (had a walnut fenugreek garlic paste that was interesting and well cooked eggplant) - chicken with pomegranate sauce (well cooked chicken and the homemade sauce was not too sweet) - Adjaruli Khachapuri (who doesn't like cheese, eggs and butter? Very savory and rich. Definitely good to share. The cheese almost had a feta like taste and texture to me) All that being said, every dish was so good and I was happy we ordered all of them. Service was very friendly. The appetizers came out really fast and the mains came out much slower with the chicken coming out last when we had finished most of the other dishes. We were so happy full by the end! read more

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WOW, absolutely delicious meal! I have never had Georgian food but I will definitely be coming back to try more of their menu. My friend and I got the kachapuri to start with and that already left me in shock and a food coma because it was just perfect. And then we had the lamb stew where the lamb was cooked to absolute perfection! The restaurant itself is a bit small so I recommend making a reservation in advance (yes, even on a weeknight) but it's very cozy inside. The service was well paced and the waiters were very nice and our water was always checked up on and filled, which I always appreciate. Can't wait to go again! read more

Ubani - Lamb Stew - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

I've recently been obsessed with trying every Georgian place in the city and this place did not fail to impress. We got the khinkali (beef and pork), kachapuri, ajapsandali, and chashushuli (beef stew). My favorite was the beef stew, which was full of flavor and was extremely tender. Khinkali were so huge and full of juicy broth! The kachapuri is a staple to get. Most of the dishes were large, making this place good for sharing with friends and eating family style! read more

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The service was timely and professional. It's such a cozy spot nice for group gatherings or dates. We tried the Beef Chakandrili which was very good--flavorful and perfectly cooked. The Cauliflower with Walnut Sauce was delicious, highly recommend it. Don't skip the Imeruli Khachapuri, it's a must-have! We also enjoyed the Ubani Salad and Eggplant Rolls, both were so fresh and the sauce was perfect. Lastly you have to try the dumplings! Definitely will be returning! read more

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Ordered lamb stew- Chanakhi-- the potatoes were hard-- undercooked and the meat was also hard. Taste was great. Also ordered the Lobiyani-- This also tasted good but-- it the beans looked and tasted like refried beans. There was no special Georgian spices that would have distinguished it from Mexican refried beans. Disappointed. read more

First time trying Georgian cuisine and we enjoyed it. The Cornish hens in garlic sauce was excellent ! My favorite of the night ... Tremendous th sauce was delicious and the Cornish hen was cooked to perfection read more

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Great place, great staff, great service, great food, great wines. Can't say enough good things. From the food to the many glasses of wines, this place didn't really miss the mark at any point. Highly recommend the classic khachapuri as well as the honey cake. If you find yourself here, give the amber wines a try. No matter if you prefer red or white normally, they'll have an amber for you. read more

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Maci was our server and he was awesome!! We love this place!!! The food is perfect. We will definitely come back. Also the place was clean, cozy and inviting! read more

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TLDR: a bit pricey for the quality and quantity of food. The restaurant was open late and accommodating but the food was not wowing. The cheese boat was tasty and done well but some of the appetizers were quite dry. read more

Ubani - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

Came here after dinner for some dessert as honey cake is quite hard to find in the west coast. This honey cake flavor was on point! The last two layers were a bit dry and the service took forever even though there were only 4 groups at the restaurant. That's my main complaint that they could've been more attentive but I enjoyed the honey cake and I'd come back if I was ever craving Georgian food. Honest rating is 4/5 read more

Ubani - Menu 4/2024 - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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Under-the-radar Georgian spot with lovely minimalist decor that somehow avoided the restaurant price mark-up of both the NYC Georgian cuisine boom and the pandemic. That alone should warrant four stars! But also, the food is quite good. The Lobiani is huge, cheesy, carby, and beany--absolutely delicious. The Adjaruli Khachapuri was a tad salty, but otherwise perfectly done. The Chanakhi was a perfect stew, while the beef and lamb Khinkali were both bursting with broth and flavor. I made the mistake of getting the Honey Cake for the table, and remembered one bite in that I don't actually like Georgian honey cake that much (too dry)--but Ubani says theirs is made in-house, so that's something, right? Drink-wise, there's plenty of that Georgian amber wine to choose from at affordable prices of $14-16 per glass. read more

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Came here to celebrate my birthday with a group of 14 and was so impressed by the speed and service of the restaurant. I've been here a couple of times with smaller groups and have always had great experiences, so was happy to be able to celebrate with such a large group. Appreciate that this place has a good amount of options for vegans and vegetarians as a lot of people in our group didn't eat meat. Really recommend the Georgian salad with walnuts, cheese khinkali, adjaruli khachapuri, and eggplant rolls. Thanks for such a great dinner! read more

Went here for dinner after a friend recommended it, and I'm so glad we did. The menu is full of delicious and unique options, and everything we tried was packed with flavor. We started with the salad, and the grapes in it were such a refreshing touch. Be prepared because the dumplings are huge and incredibly satisfying. The Adjaruli Khachapuri, a warm bread boat filled with cheese. It's a fun dish to share and absolutely delicious. Everything was perfectly paired with a glass of Georgian white wine, which rounded out the meal beautifully. The staff were kind and the atmosphere was relaxed. Definitely make a reservation, as it can get busy. Highly recommend! read more

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A nice place for a night out! I'll start with the negatives. We arrived 5 minutes before our reservation, but weren't seated until 25 minutes after. The staff pointed out our table and said we would be seated when the party was done, but took them 20 minutes to give them the check to encourage them to leave. We were seated outside and at times, it felt like they forgot about us. They ended up bringing us the wrong dish, but we ate it anyways because we weren't able to see a server for so long. It also took very long to take our order, nobody checked in if we wanted more food/drinks, and we had to flag someone down for the check. If you decide to come, make sure to get a table inside. Other than that, I thought the food was great. The khinkali especially stood out to me. We also ordered a sweet wine and loved it. It's a cute spot for a dinner with friends or a date. If you're seated inside, I would definitely recommend coming! read more

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This place, the food, the people, and the vibes are everything! Came here for a casual Tuesday night dinner and got seated immediately. They're extremely helpful with recommendations and we definitely took them since it was our first ever Georgian meal. Recommendations: the Chanakhi is this amazing lamb and eggplant stew that perfect for splitting. Definitely get their famous soup dumplings and a Georgian salad is the perfect refreshing side. Also, if you like Orange wine, they have an extensive list which I thought was impressive. read more

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

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Food and wine were delicious, restaurant is cozy, service was alright. I would have recommended this spot, but when I went to pay, I was told to scan a QR code leading me to a platform that charges a predatory "Platform Fee" on top of the bill. Excuse me? I will not be returning here because of this shady practice. Also, they have a fruit fly problem. read more

I was at this Georgian spot with a bunch of others a while back. The service was fine and appeared pretty impatient with another group who came in. The food here was alright and the ambiance was well a coffee shop. I'm not exactly sure why the average here is so high but this is also the neighborhood where Old Tblisi Garden is very high rated so I digress (then again that spot is better than this one which isn't saying much.) To drink I had a glass of one of the Kvevri/Qvevri. Kvevri refers to an ancient Georgian preparation of usually orange/skin contact wine and I tend to like the majority as they tend to have some minerality. From the Appetizers & Salads section, we got a few dishes. The Georgian Salad With Walnuts had tomato & cucumber salad, fresh herbs, walnuts, and homemade cheese sulguni and it was $12. The walnut sauce here was lighter than most other spots not having nearly as much garlic and it seemed sparse. The portion size was decent but I found the flavors bland and it was still one of the better dishes. The Beet Salad With Goat Cheese with marinated beets with raspberry cilantro sauce served on a corn bread topped with goat cheese for $14 was also alright. The presentation was nice and the goat cheese was fresh with there also being a lot of beets. The dressing was a tad sweet and I didn't mind that it was sparse. The flavors were fine but it was just from the mix and not from preparation. When in a Georgian spot, you order baked goods and that's usually Khachapuri and for most people that is the Adjaruli variant. Our host ordered the traditional version ($14) as well as one with spinach (which is a buck more.) Both refer to a boat shaped pie with blended cheese and a raw egg with some butter you mix it all together while the cheese is hot. The cheese is a mix of sulguni and imeruli and as per usual it is a delicious salty dish. It was a bit small but well flavored but I heavily prefer the one at the pretty close Cafedelia. The spinach one was decent. We got a couple main dishes. My favorite of the bunch by a mile was the Veal Chakapuli for $17 consisting of organic, grass-fed veal slow cooked with tarragon, sour plum, scallions, parsley, cilantro, and white wine. The meat inside was tender and there was plenty of it with a good soup base as well. I always like the sourness of this dish and this one didn't disappoint. The Khinkali are the Georgian equivalent of soup dumplings and there's a minimum of three orders (with each order being $3.50 available with either meat or cheese. As per the other dishes, this was alright and a bit bland. I found the filling more sparse and the meat wasn't as well flavored and the dough was a bit too thick even for this dish. Our final dish was the worst of the bunch. The Quail with Berry Sauce for $18 consisted of a single pan-fried quail with an alright sauce which I think was blackberry based. The sauce was decent and the accompanying salad was nice but the quail was very dry being overcooked and was tiny. I wouldn't recommend it at all being smaller than most of the appetizers and just not prepared well. I'm not sure if it was an off night or something but I disagree with virtually every review here. I love Georgian food and there are plenty good Georgian spots in the city but almost nothing here was good outside of the Chakapuli. Everything was either overcooked or bland. For the same prices or less, there are several better Georgian spots and I don't mind paying a bit much for much better Georgian food. Low 2. read more

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We gathered with a group of friends for dinner at Ubani. While I'm not a connoisseur of Georgian cuisine, I'd say the service was great and the experience was decent overall. The atmosphere was pleasant and the food was fine for a casual night out. read more

Had a really nice time at this place! It's a super cute, intimate vibe and all of the staff are really nice. We had the khinkali, which were awesome! Much larger than imagined. We also had the mushrooms and the cauliflower with walnut sauce - both were great and the presentation was on point. Finally, we had the Cornish hen with berry sauce, which was unexpected to see on the menu and nice. We also tried the qvivri wine - interesting and fun to try, especially if you like orange wine. Only suggestion would be more attentive service, but it was a Thursday night and busy. read more

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Super cute place for dinner in the West Village, a great spot for a date since it's a bit dark inside and candle-lit. Great wine selection and had Georgian orange wine. Not that big inside, but it was easy to get a table on a weekday night. Georgian traditional salad ($15) - this was quite simple, but I did like it. It was just tomato and cucumbers, but it was very refreshing and quite flavorful with the herbs. Adjaruli Khachapuri ($17) - this is the cheese boat that I associate with Georgian food. Has cheese and they mix an egg in. Honestly, tastes exactly as it looks but it was really tasty when paired with white wine. Chanakhi ($25) - lamb stew with Georgian bread - this was quite flavorful and the lamb was tender. The bread was the same as the one with the cheese boat. Khinkhali ($18 for 6) - We tried the beef one. This was my first time trying these so I was expecting more flavor. But they taste exactly like they look - the meat wasn't dry, but it also wasn't bursting with flavor (but maybe I'm also guilty of comparing these to Chinese xiaolongbaos). read more

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The food here was amazing! Everything we ordered was super delicious. I liked that they have mostly Georgian wine here and the wine I got was excellent. There were so many things on the menu that I want to try. The service was decent. And the restaurant was cute and cool. read more

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A nice Georgian restaurant with many of the classics that the cuisine has become known for in the city. Service was good, attentive and helpful our food, wine, and water without getting stuffy at all. Decor feels very west village with bits of Georgian specific decoration around, a good place for a group of friends or a somewhat casual date. We got the appetizer plate because it is frankly too hard to make decisions in a large group and everything on it was honestly really tasty. Their homemade cheese is really good, super milk and lactic acid forward and frankly miles ahead of most restaurants serving bland burrata with bread. The adjaruli khachapuri is the classic and done well here with fluffy but crisp bread and a satisfying but heavy center. We also got the Ubani special and megruli khachapuri which felt very reminiscent of, and apologies now for the simplification, a good bean quesadilla and a good cheese quesadilla respectively. Pretty good although my palate isn't really tuned to this sort of dish and I still could never imagine ordering and eating one of these on my own. The cauliflower with walnut sauce is pretty solid although I do feel like it would be even better with a crispy cauliflower as opposed to a pan roast. The chashushuli sounds simple, just slow cooked beef in tomato sauce but the sauce is just satisfyingly aromatic and savory. The beef is tender and cooked fairly well but fell to the background of the much more flavorful sauce. The Chanakhi funnily enough is kind of the reverse. The dish description is a long list of ingredients and application but the resulting sauce itself is just kind of mild and anemic compared to the chashushuli. The meat though was just quite a bit more savory and juicy; if I could have the chashushuli sauce and the chankhi meat, I'd be a happy camper. The khinkali meat was really intensely savory and juicy, really quite good although the dumpling skin at the top of the twist was underdone by virtue of its thickness. I suppose this is technically a solvable problem by just eating the pouch portion of the dumpling but that just seems wasteful and I'd really rather see that a restaurant not serve underdone dough. An absolutely massive stinker of a dish though was the chicken in pomegranate sauce. Maybe this is how it's traditionally made but the pomegranate sauce felt thin and watery, a bit tart and sweet but lacking in savoriness and texture. The chicken itself was also overdone, so much so that my friend considered it inedibly dry. Thankfully the honey cake and napoleon were both satisfying. The honey cake was tender and sweet but had a noticeable amount of honey flavor and the napoleon was crisp with nicely defined layers. Overall food here was pretty solid but the problems we had were deeply unpleasant. Do get the breads and appetizers but the main dishes were just too inconsistent to put this as a strong recommendation. read more

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3.7/5 Overall, the food here was okay. We got the viral cheese boat, the beef stew and mushroom potato platter. I think the mushroom potato platter could've used more seasoning, but the sauce the came with had a wonderful herbal flavor. When we went it wasn't that busy, but we waited over an hour to get our first dish. Other customers who ordered the same things after us were served first, which was a bit odd. Good place to try new foods, but was a little disappointed with the service. read more

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Small Georgian restaurant that had terrible service when I came here with my GF We split their cheeseboat and chicken dish, and they were very tasty, but the servers did not ever refill either of our water's or check in on us, and we eventually even had to go into the back of the restaurant and find a server in order to get our check. The cherry on top was the fact that when they finally brought us our checks, the guy who did then left out of the front door (never to be seen again...) but he did not bring a pen with the check, so I therefore had to go back into the back of the restaurant and find a pen for myself. read more

Ubani - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

Solid and hearty food - can't go wrong with this cozy lil Georgian cafe. Khachapuri is always a must and always HITS like no other. I thought the khinkali was better than other Georgian places I've had bc juicier and bigger but personally still not a fan of this dish in general. We also tried chanakhi (lamb stew) bc server recommended it and it was good. Nothing particularly unique but it was great on a cold day and all the meat and veg were super tender and flavorful. Prices are kinda typical for this area of NYC aka a bit pricey for the portions but I'm used to it now tbh. Had a matcha latte here during the day on another occasion and wouldn't recommend it - it tasted like straight up soy milk (despite ordering oat milk) and couldn't taste the matcha at all. read more

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I'm not sure khachapuri is what immediately comes to mind as light cafe fare to pare with an iced coffee, but somehow it works at Cafe Ubani. I had the adjaruli khachapuri (the typical breadboat variety) with mint mixed in, which added a nice bit of freshness to an otherwise very cheesy, very bready meal. The cafe itself offers airy environs on a quaint West Village side street. Highly recommend for a casual brunch. read more

Ubani - Adjaruli Khachapuri with Mint - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

We stopped by this place spontaneously and it was delightful! The food was made and brought out to us quickly. Eating the corn bread was very comforting. I also enjoyed the salad -- the flavor profile was that of Indian chaat almost. Overall, I definitely want to come back here and try more Georgian food. read more

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Cauliflower with Walnut Sauce - was a bit single flavor heavy on the spice. Tasted walnut crunch a bit but not much on flavor. Veal Stew - tasty but not wow-ed. Small bowl served with dry bread. Expected more due to the high review... read more

Ubani - Cauliflower with Walnut Sauce - Georgian Near Me - New York, New York

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A very interesting new experience! I've never had Georgian food before so I had no idea what to expect but everything was delicious! I recommend the Adjaruli Khachapuri (you can't go wrong with bread butter and cheese!), the Chanakhi (lamb stew very tender and savory) and the honey cake (a bit dry but very tasty) read more

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We had a great dinner at Ubani. My only regret is that we came without a reservation and ended up in the heated porch, which was mostly fine but just a little chilly when servers needed to come in and out. Service was great--very friendly and, as a relative Georgian food amateur, I appreciated the full tour of the menu we received as there's a fair amount on offer. The adjaruli khachapuri is much written about but was delicious, we genuinely could have had a second. The veal chakapuli was a great warming stewy soup on a chill night and the sour plum really brings it to the next level. Lamb Khinkali to close out the savory section was a must. The honey cake is fantastic--I don't fully know what I'm talking about so it's hard to say if it's a good version of honey cake, but it's definitely real good. We had a bottle of orange wine (the Chinebuli in the pic) that was refined and natural. Clearly a well made vintage on a very Georgian wine list, which tied the whole meal together nicely. I look forward to getting a seat indoors next time! read more

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

Ubani is another solid Georgian food option in Manhattan. The Adjaruli Khachapuri was well made with soft bread and a cheesy center. The Khinkali with lamb was only mediocre with the dish being too salty and ratio of filling to flour skin was insufficient. The Chashushuli (beef stew) was flavorful and juicy, so that made up for the subpar khinkali. The restaurant is cutely decorated for the holiday season and there was a good amount of seating as well. I appreciated how the service was friendly and didn't pressure us to leave right away after finishing our meal. Overall, I wouldn't say ubani stands out among the Georgian restaurants of nyc but the food and ambiance is pretty good if you avoid the khinkali. read more

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This cafe is not just a cafe but a restaurant as well! I had no idea though because the menu at the drink bar was limited to cafe items. It wasn't until we sat down that I noticed the menus and their enticing selection. I'm sad that I already had dinner prior bc I would have loved to have eaten here instead. The owners are also super sweet and nice! One of my friends lost her credit card at a bar we were at and one of them offered to be her muscle if they didn't give her back the card. Plus they were also accommodating of my friend who wanted to return the tiramisu she ordered. She didn't touch it at all, but I'm not sure why she ordered it to just return it. Sorta rude, but the owners were nice about it. So I'm definitely coming back to try their restaurant menu next time. Also, if anyone is looking for alcohol, they serve that here as well! Onto the food and drinks. I ordered way too much for myself but I had a ginger tea, a dessert and the matcha strawberry drink. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Really enjoyed my time here, so I'm definitely coming back! One nit I have is I would probably dim the lighting a bit more to give off a more intimate vibe for the restaurant side read more

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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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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