Alexandra C

I’ve been to Chama Mama (the restaurant) before and loved it. And I finally got around to trying the bakery attached to it- highly recommend checking it out!! We tried: - the spinach pie: savory spinach goodness - the mushroom pie: same as above but with mushroom - the “cigarette-shaped” pastries: they’re akin to walnut cinnamon sugar cookies (these were my favorites of the haul) - their signature bread: I forget the name but 10/10 no notes and looking forward to making little toasts at home with it this week The space is like a hole in the wall with a bench out front. Worth the detour!

+1

cristian basalic

Absolutely incredible experience at Chama Mama! The food was rich, flavorful, and truly felt like a journey into Georgian cuisine. The khachapuri was perfection — crispy on the outside, warm and cheesy on the inside — and the khinkali were juicy and full of flavor. Every dish tasted homemade and cooked with real care. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. It’s the perfect place to share plates, enjoy amazing wine, and discover something new and delicious. Hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in NYC. Can’t wait to come back!

Sylvia Scheuler

Awesome Georgian menu with great options for small and large plates. Fun cocktails or mocktails available. Service is prompt and food tastes great. Feels like a wonderful neighborhood place with high quality food and service. Very relaxed vibe but recommendations are helpful

Vlad Lisov

Lovely atmosphere and a very cozy place with several comfortable areas. I ordered khachapuri, kharcho soup, and khinkali — everything was excellent. The kharcho soup stood out the most, and the khachapuri and khinkali were absolutely delicious. Portions are medium, but perfectly enough. Service is great: the staff is friendly, attentive, and helpful with recommendations. The speed of service is average, but totally fine. The place is clean, and the background music adds to the pleasant vibe. Prices are reasonable, with the only downside being that the alcohol is a bit more expensive than usual. I definitely recommend this spot if you want to try a new cuisine or just enjoy a tasty, cozy evening out.

Siawosh Eskandari

We absolutely loved Chama Mama! First time having Georgian food. So much to love. Flavorful food, honest craftsmanship, stunning drinks, incredibly friendly staff, beautiful design of the space. While I've seen and understand criticisms of the steep pricepoint for "homey" food, the investment in a meal at Chama Mama is worth the authentic experience, and most of all the DELECTABLE food. Stars of the show were the Beef Kharcho Soup (delicious tomato flavor, hint of spice, stewed beef, wheat), the Khinkali (excellently spiced beef & pork in our case, bathing in a wonderful meat broth inside the dumpling wrapper), and the Khachapuri (cheesy, delicious bread, a must-try food experience), and don't sleep on the mocktails and lemonades. Fantastic restaurant, from the food all the way to the branding.

+8

Zack Trivedi

An amazing intro into Georgian food and culture in an experience that shaped my understanding of what is comfort food and hospitality. Victor our server took us on a journey through the menu and we order purely off of his recommendations. We enjoy expertly curated cocktails, amazing Kachipuri, lamb dumplings, and the most divine pomegranate beef stew served with cheesy potatoes. It was an experience I wish would never end and I can’t understate that this is a must try restaurant in NYC. Also the dessert menu was amazing and the honey cake ice cream is a must order. Definitely come out to try Chama Mama if you are in NYC.

Dinara Sydykova

I always love trying Georgian food — it’s always a good idea! Went with the girls for Sunday brunch. The service and atmosphere were great, and the food was really good. I’d be lying if I didn’t mention that the Georgian hospitality from the hostess was a bit missing. Overall, I’d give the food 4/5.

Andy Schwarz

First time I’ve ventured to Georgian food, but it won’t be the last. Delicious dishes, great friendly serving a nice restaurant made for a special treat. We will definitely return and try some more dishes.

+2

The food is incredible !!! I love it ! Plus the place is very cozy, i totaly recommend trying !

The food is incredible !!! I love it ! Plus the place is very cozy, i totaly recommend trying !

In this 12 degree weather, Chama Mama is a great choice if you're craving delicious comfort food. \n\nCraving something warm and gooey, hubby and I went with the adjaruli bread. It was divine! Defi…

In this 12 degree weather, Chama Mama is a great choice if you're craving delicious comfort food. \n\nCraving something warm and gooey, hubby and I went with the adjaruli bread. It was divine! De…

Patient staff that helped me order and some of the best food and drink I've ever had. Can't wait to go back.

Patient staff that helped me order and some of the best food and drink I've ever had. Can't wait to go back.

Patient staff that helped me order and some of the best food and drink I've ever had. Can't wait to go back.

Genuinely one of the best food places I've had in nyc. The service is so nice and the vibes of the place are amazing. The Georgian salad was phenomenal, and so was the bread. 100% recommend.

Genuinely one of the best food places I've had in nyc. The service is so nice and the vibes of the place are amazing. The Georgian salad was phenomenal, and so was the bread. 100% recommend.

First time trying Georgian food and was instantly welcomed into this cozy restaurant. Ambient lighting and seats nestled close together, made for a perfect intimate setting. The server explained th…

First time trying georgian food and was instantly welcomed into this cozy restaurant. Ambient lighting and seats nestled close together, made for a perfect intimate setting. The server explained th…

A Georgian haven in Chelsea with simple but cozy ambiance and authentic Georgian cuisine. The shelves are filled with their extensive Georgian wine collection. The Kisi white wine had a delightful …

A Georgian haven in Chelsea with simple but cozy ambiance and authentic Georgian cuisine. The shelves are filled with their extensive Georgian wine collection. The Kisi white wine had a delight…

Great food, and very attentive wait staff. A great introduction to Georgian cuisine! Nice ambience.

Lovely restaurant! Sat in the covered patio and enjoyed a cool breeze.\n\nTook a while to get started with drinks, but everything was smooth after that. My Georgian friend said that the Adjaruli Kh…

Have you ever had a dish that was so good, that you remembered it for YEARS?? That's what we just experienced at Chama Mama - and we can't wait to go back. We were walking around Chelsea on a Tuesd…

The food was delicious! Service was really good- friendly and helpful. Never had Georgian food before and it was great!Fun restaurant with a beautiful outdoor space. Can't wait to come back.

This Georgian food restaurant has the most amazing blend of spices in their foods. I have gastritis and avoid hot spices and had nothing to worry about with this style of cooking. My stomach loved it…

We loved Chama Mama! We didn’t know anything about Georgian food and the staff was very kind and explained everything. The food was delicious as was the wine flights of Georgian wine. We will be…

We loved Chama Mama! We didn’t know anything about georgian food and the staff was very kind and explained everything. The food was delicious as was the wine flights of Georgian wine. We will …

We loved Chama Mama! We didn’t know anything about Georgian food and the staff was very kind and explained everything. The food was delicious as was the wine flights of Georgian wine. We will be b…

We loved Chama Mama! We didn’t know anything about georgian food and the staff was very kind and explained everything. The food was delicious as was the wine flights of Georgian wine. We will be b…

We saw this restaurant featured in the Cheese Culture magazine and decided to try it on on next visit to NYC. We made a reservation a month in advance to make sure we got a table. Our experience …

My wife and I tried the stew and the khachapuri, both were excellent. Service was superb and helpful. There is a thoughtful wine list. We finished with the plumb tartlette and a glass of chacha. I…

Delicious georgian food with a variety of flavours and not too heavy. Service was fast. The atmosphere was nice with inside and outside options.

Amazingly good! The menu is expansive and the food is excellent. You'll need a reservation for sure. The food is authentically Georgian. Outstanding breads, salads, soups and meats. Staff very frie…

Charming! Sit out in the outdoor space and enjoy the Georgian wines, dumplings and their famous bread. The staff are so friendly, love to tell you about Georgia and offer lovely suggestions. Suc…

Jennifer Smith

Absolutely delicious food: I got the phkali platter and whilst steep at 28 dollars (!!!), it was so good! The portion size was also decent. The menu has the full extent of Georgian delicacies and is super veg friendly. We didn’t drink but wine prices for a glass are a whopping 14 dollars when I scanned. I really liked the Christmas music playing, the cosy atmosphere and the gorgeous outdoor seating with twinkling lights and a Christmas tree. Good service, regularly checked in and very efficient.

Jessica Keane

My friend and I had a reservation here for a Monday night. It was busy! We were seated at a small table for two. They brought us water pretty quickly but then took a while to get to us and take drink/food orders. The waitress was helpful with suggesting items from the menu though. We started with some rolls, which were good, but it would have been nice to have butter. The khachapuri was delicious, and the waitress mixed the egg into it for us. She also told us the best way to eat it and the soup dumplings which was helpful. The roast chicken was juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely come here again!

Prannoy Pal

Overall the food was great, I don’t think I had a better light meal ever. That’s a perfect place for your dinner if you are looking for something which ain’t too heavy on your stomach. We got Khachapuri and Braised lamb stew. I love runny eggs so it was a winner for me. If you are not into it, definitely try other Puris.

Kim Walker

Well all I can say is as a Georgian food newbie, my first experience was very good. Who knew I liked Georgian food. I went for lunch with coworkers. We ordered a plethora of different dishes. Taste of Georgia - very good Roasted Wild Mushroom - very flavorful ADJAPSANDALI - so tasty Watermelon with Gouda- that was just ok CHIKHIRTMA-CHICKEN SOUP- coworker said it was good ADJARULI KHACHAPURI- very good Chicken Kebob- the flavor was very comforting and good LOBIANI - coworker enjoyed this dish Lamb KHINKALI - this was my personal favorite The music at the restaurant was relaxing. The vibe was your typical work lunch atmosphere. The service was ok. It wasn't bad but it could have been a bit warmer. But overall my customer experience was good. I do recommend. I definitely will try other/more Georgian dishes. This cuisine is very palatable, tasty and good.

Dean C

The food was excellent—rich, flavorful, and true to Georgian comfort cuisine—though definitely on the heavier side, so come hungry. Service was warm and attentive, no complaints there. We sat in the back patio, which was charming in theory but acoustically challenging in practice. It was a loud night, with a large groups of extremely loud university-age diners making conversation difficult. Next time, I’d opt for a seat inside—maybe at the bar—for a more manageable noise level. Overall, worth a return visit for the food and service.

The food was delicious but what surprised us the lost were the drinks!! Every cocktail was unexpected and absolutely delicious

I tried Georgian cuisine for the first time and was pleasantly delighted by it .We ordered the taste of Georgia which i thought was a beautiful way to sample their bread and cheese .The cheese was …

I tried georgian cuisine for the first time and was pleasantly delighted by it .We ordered the taste of Georgia which i thought was a beautiful way to sample their bread and cheese .The cheese was …

I hadn't been to a georgian restaurant since visiting Abkhazia many years ago. Chama Mama is a very cozy place that offers a wide variety of georgian dishes. We spent a week in NYC and ended up d…

Good food at a slightly high price. ambiance in the porch area was very pleasant, however a few things were left out of my order. 9/10 food, 8/10 service 10/10 vibes.

My friend and I had a reservation here for a Monday night. It was busy! We were seated at a small table for two. They brought us water pretty quickly but then took a while to get to us and take dri…

The food was good and the staff was pleasant, but the portions were small and overpriced. The bill was brought to us before we asked for it—which didn’t feel very friendly or hospitable. The wine w…

The food was good and the staff was pleasant, but the portions were small and overpriced. The bill was brought to us before we asked for it—which didn’t feel very friendly or hospitable. The wine…

The food was good and the staff was pleasant, but the portions were small and overpriced. The bill was brought to us before we asked for it—which didn’t feel very friendly or hospitable. The wine…

The food was good and the staff was pleasant, but the portions were small and overpriced. The bill was brought to us before we asked for it—which didn’t feel very friendly or hospitable. The wine…

Great staff. Problem with undercooked chicken and still frozen soup dumplings. A shame as otherwise very tasty. Staff was very accommodating when problems pointed out

Great staff. Problem with undercooked chicken and still frozen soup dumplings. A shame as otherwise very tasty. staff was very accommodating when problems pointed out

Great staff. Problem with undercooked chicken and still frozen soup dumplings. A shame as otherwise very tasty. Staff was very accommodating when problems pointed out

We went for a late dinner (with a booking) and really enjoyed our foray into georgian cuisine. The food was excellent and AMPLE, with large portions. Soup dumplings with mushrooms were rich and d…

We went for a late dinner (with a booking) and really enjoyed our foray into Georgian cuisine. The food was excellent and AMPLE, with large portions. soup dumplings with mushrooms were rich and…

Very good meal. Georgian food is distinctive. Delicious bread, beef & pork dumplings, and potato/zucchini/pepper dish. Friendly staff and service.

Upon making our reservation for dinner for 4, we were advised that we had exactly 2 hours, from 6pm - 8pm. With hindsight we now know to find another spot for dinner when this is the prevailing att…

Jey L.

Food was fine, but portion / price point is very much off. $26 for 5 pieces of chicken that comes with nothing.. no fries, no salad, no bread. $14 appetizer that is a table spoon of spread.. also comes with no bread. Honey cake was the flattest cake I have ever seen and it tasted burnt. I like the ambiance, but everything else was just ok at most.

Basma Z

The khinkali was luke warm and a bit dry. The chicken kabab roll was very very dry and overcooked it was inedible. The service was incredibly slow. We were a group of 5 and the dishes were all served one by one which ruined the experience for us.

Sandy

DISHONEST BUSINESS PRACTICE We had a friend visiting from out of town and made a reservation at 7 PM. I was excited to try Georgian food for the first time, but the experience was disappointing, especially after discovering that the server illegally added extra to their own tip after I had already left one. That alone is unacceptable and raises serious concerns about how this restaurant operates. The evening started off well, the place was lively even for a Monday night, and our server was attentive with refilling water. However, the service quickly went downhill. We ordered around 7:10, but it took over 40 minutes for our main dishes to arrive. We even had to remind the server about our order, and oddly enough, the food came out just seconds later after that reminder. The food itself was flavorful and well-seasoned, but the portion sizes were much smaller than expected, especially for the price. The $85 meat platter had far less than expected, and the mushroom and other dishes were equally undersized. Overall, the flavors and atmosphere were enjoyable, but I’d only recommend this restaurant if you don’t mind paying premium prices for smaller portions and slow service. I would also strongly recommend keeping your receipt and checking your credit card charge afterward, as some places may assume guests won’t notice.