Rue Verret

One of the best beet salads I’ve ever eaten . The freshness of the greens, the sweetness of the roasted beets, and the creaminess of the cheese all came together perfectly. The textures were spot-on — crunchy, soft, and smooth in every bite. It’s a beautifully prepared vegetarian dish that feels both light and satisfying. Absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend trying it!!! 🤩🤩🤤

becka lobzhanidze

Absolutely amazing! The food was fresh, the service was fast, and the atmosphere was perfect. One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. Highly recommend!!! This lamb chuck was insanely delicious!

Anastasia Finch

I’m usually not a big fan of Georgian cuisine—but MEAMA completely changed my mind! The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. I ordered the peach salad and it was a total game-changer—so fresh, so flavorful, just wow. My husband got the khinkali and said they were insanely good as well. We also shared the Adjaruli khachapuri and oh my god… pure bliss. Warm, cheesy, buttery perfection. We paired everything with sangria, which was also really tasty and refreshing. The service was excellent—our server was super friendly and the food came out surprisingly fast. Highly recommend this place, even if Georgian food isn’t normally your thing. You might just fall in love with it here!

Andro Giorgadze

First time here and we absolutely loved it ! We grew up in Georgia so we know Georgian food well. We tried Imeruli khachapuri - excellent and khinkali - also very delicious . Special thanks to our lovely staff. Great ambience too.

Dale Tager

Fantastic experience. When I saw a Georgian grandma working her magic back in the kitchen I knew something special was about to take place. I have been to every Georgian restaurant in the city (and Georgia itself) and this was as close to the source as I could find. The chkmeruli adjaruli chachapuri wines, Konkani, and service was impeccable. Our server Ana was fantastic, attentive, warm, and welcoming. Great ambiance , really the perfect date spot. Go here you won’t regret it!

+1

Glenn C

Side notes/mini review. I'd heavily recommend the kubdari with the khinkali also being pricey but excellent. I went to this new Georgian restaurant/wine bar earlier in the evening with a pretty large group. In terms of prices, I would compare this place more to Chito Gvrito than some other places or as noted in the side notes, a classier take on Chama Mama. The staff was friendly here, whether it was the waiters or the woman whom I believe was the owner. They have a larger selection of Georgian wines, as well as other mostly European wines, including the traditional amber/qveri, along with red, sparkling, and white, with the prices ranging from around $15 to $25. There are also also as small flights from $20 to $29 (with the latter one having 4 2 oz pours.) They otherwise have cocktails, a Georgian beer, and some soft drinks. Not in the mood for alcohol, I went with a Tarragon Soda, which was the usual Natakhtari brand, for $7. We were going to order the Eggplant Rolls with Walnut (or Nigvziani Badrijani,) which was $21, but they were unfortunately out of them and making more, so instead, they recommended the Pkhali Trio, which was $25. Said dish came with spinach, beans, and red beets seasoned with walnut paste and garnished with cilantro oil and pomegranate reduction. The pkhali was nicely flavored, though a bit less garlicky than some other spots before, with a good texture. The portion was adequate for the price point, even with splitting it in four. We also got some of their Khinkali, a Georgian type of dumpling more akin to a soup dumpling where you bite off a small part of it and drink the hot soup before eating the rest. The prices are a bit high for this, with it being $17 for three dumplings of one type or $18 for a trio where you can pick, but at least the skin in general was a bit thinner. We went with two plates of the Lamb khinkali and one plate of the Mushroom one. I first tried the mushroom khinkali, which was nice and earthy with a good texture, as noted. The lamb version, which I had half of, was even better with plenty of soup and a nice tender meaty inside. Even with the price point, these are much better than some other spots I have been to so I would probably still recommend them. The best main dish was unexpected for me, which was the Kubdari, for $23 or so, listed as organic chopped beef pie seasoned with onions and fresh herbs and baked on an open fire. The dish came topped with some lightly pickled carrots and cabbage along with a pickled piece of cauliflower. I usually find this meat pie in most Georgia spots to be rather boring, but this was outstanding, with a very nice inside with plenty of tender meat. It was a bit more flavored than most, almost being more similar to the inside of a samsa or similar. The crust was also nice and thin We, of course, also got a khachapuri but went with a unique one instead of the more traditional Megruli or Adjaruli. In this case, it was the Khachapuri With Pear and Roquefort Cheese for $29 listed as Meama signature Khachapuri, baked on an open fire, and topped with conference pear slices and Roquefort cheese. This was a very tasty spin, being a bit less salty than the usual versions with the cheese adding a unique funk compared to the usual sulguni and imeruli. The only thing I was not a fan of here was their odd take on Shkmeruli, for $32, listed as golden roasted Cornish hen in garlic cream sauce and served with house baked bread. I usually find this dish to be very garlicky and quite delicious, but this was different, with the sauce being thicker with a nuttier consistency, almost reminding me of satsivi (which is a dish I like less.) The chicken was also unfortunately undersalted and not super tender either. Outside of the miss with the shkmeruli, this is a tasty Georgian spot. It's a bit pricier than most but in terms of pricier Georgian spots, this is one of the better ones. Leaving a high rating as I hope they do well, but I might bump this down to a 4 eventually.

+4

E Creighton

This is an absolute gem of a restaurant. Take their recommendations. Get the IMERULI KHACHAPURI— it’s insanely good. Please get dessert and the Natakhatari pear soda for dessert. The service is warm— familial warm. Come here and be taken care of— you won’t regret it.

Parker Hollander

Maria was an amazing host and explained the whole menu because our group had not tried Georgian food before. The Lamb dumplings/khinkali and white garlic sauce were amazing!

jennifer stoskus

Amazing service- food- and experience! A little bit of the Republic of Georgia in NYC. Loved our in-restaurant experience and brought home amazing Georgian wines - highflying recommended for anyone experienced or new to Georgian food/wine

Zoe Pop

Came for a dinner with the family. Very worth the visit, great atmosphere and excellent service! The food was delicious and the portions were very filling. The plates are both shareable and able to be enjoyed individually. Would absolutely come again!

James Yang

Stopped by to try Georgian food for the first time. Saba, the bartender was incredibly helpful and patient on explaining the food and wine. And the experience was just fantastic. I had the beef and pork dumplings with Georgian beer which really hit the spot. Then I got the red Georgian wine with cheese boat with great taste and texture.

Artem Portnoy

We’ve been to quite a few Georgian restaurants before. This one is definitely one of the best ones in the city. All the food we tried was fresh and delicious, the people are super friendly and welcoming. We had a wonderful time. Definitely get the basque cheesecake for desert - it’s to die for.

Natalie Bell

Our visit was an absolute blast! The place had this warm and inviting atmosphere that made us feel right at home. The food was absolutely delicious - we couldn’t stop talking about how tasty it was. This place is a hidden gem! It’s unique and super good. I’ve never had modern Georgian food as flavorful and interesting as this. We had the Georgian salad, which was a mix of traditional and new flavors. The meat, mushroom, and spinach dumplings were all great, and the khachapuri dish with pear, honey, and blue cheese was the star of the show. And for dessert, we had the bask cheese cake brûlée, which was absolutely incredible! We’re definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu. A special shoutout to Saba, our server, who made our evening truly memorable!

+10

Niki Karkuzashvili

My new favorite spot in NYC! The atmosphere was so lovely, the staff were very friendly and the food was delicious! I visited with my family and we had Eggplant rolls with walnut, Pkhali Trio, Adjaruli Khachapuri and Chikhirtma. Everything was delicious but eggplant rolls and Chikhirtma were my favorite! I highly recommend their cocktails too, I had Pelamushi (a wine cocktail) and I’m definitely coming back for this one. Also their Basque cheesecake tasted as good as one I had in San Sebastian! 10/10

Taylor

Let me start by saying this was a huge disappointment. A friend and I stopped in on a whim because we were starving and the space looked cute from the outside. Unfortunately, that is where the positives ended. The service was slow from the start. We had to ask for menus after being seated, and when we were finally ready to order, we had to flag someone down. There were only about three staff members working the entire restaurant, which likely explains the delay, but it still made for a frustrating experience. We ordered a cheeseboard and were honestly shocked by how underwhelming it was. It looked like something thrown together at home. The crackers were basic Ritz, the grapes did not appear to be rinsed, and overall it felt very low effort, especially for $25. We also ordered dumplings, and the cheese inside was cold and unappetizing. The food was not enjoyable and actually left us feeling sick afterward. The most disappointing part was the bill. For over $70, we expected much better quality and service. Sadly, this was not worth the price, and I would not recommend this place.