Great food, awesome people and service

One of the best new spots in Brighton! So fresh and tasty. Can't wait to come back again

Friendly employes and amazing Georgian traditional food I give everyone friendly advice to try one time

Maybe one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Don’t skip the tomato and cucumber salad with walnuts!!

Amazing place. Delicious foods and very polite people. Totally loved it. Especially Squirrel cake 🥮❤️

Achma - Georgian cheesy lasagne, and eggplant salad - yum yum yum

Delicious food and the service is amazing. 10/10. would recommend this place to everyone.

Very tasty national Georgian food and a very pleasant atmosphere. Friendly workers

The best Georgian food ❤️

Delicious food and very kind waiters/waitresses

Delicious khinkali, tasty walnut sauce, lovely people. Would come back.

Excellent service,very tasty food and warm situation. Thank you all of you 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amazing georgian restaurant! All staff is so nice!!!

Highly recommended!!! Khachapuri, phkhlovani , mtsvadi very delicious. Superb

The food is really delicious and the very friendly staff

Very delicious homemade Khinkali! ❤️ Price is also very acceptable.

Everything is very delicious.

A traditional, delicious Georgian restaurant that has all the options that might be hard to find in the City plus the typical Georgian fare too. Great service and calm environment.

10/10 chicken shawarma and it was packed with a lot of chicken honestly $12 also can’t really beat that price. I’m still full from it since 1pm and its 8pm.

I have never eaten such a delicious and juicy shashlik as here! I haven't even eaten this in Georgia, it's just super

I was genuinely impressed with the food here! We were just passing by the restaurant and decided to take a chance and try it out. I will definitely come back! I highly recommend the Chakapuli, Khachapuri, and their special tomato sauce. P.S. The service was incredible!

Besides the delicious foods that they offer the service and atmosphere is so friendly and comfortable.

Lots of tables, nice service, comfortable seating, nice ambiance, not too loud at all—could have conversations, good Georgian specialties like bread, lobio (bean stew), eggplant & phkali, khachapuri, pickled vegetables. Very vegetarian friendly. Try the pear soda.

Delicious! Highly recommend the Acharuli (cheese boat with egg).

Delicious food 🍲 🥘 and clear place, i like this place and this service, thank you 🥰🇬🇪❤️

Had some succulent soup dumplings (khinkali) and fresh salad (get the one with walnut paste--the mix of fresh veggies and creamy, nutty flavor is awesome!). Great flavors at a good price. I'll be back!

Great little hole in the wall! Authentic, delicious food. Plus, the cook stuck her head out of the kitchen to pantomime to us the right way to eat the khinkali. Love it.

If you're looking for authentic Georgian cuisine with top-notch service, Mereti Cafe Georgian Inc is a must-visit. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed like family. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff go out of their way to make sure you have a great experience. The food? Absolutely incredible. Every dish is full of flavor and prepared with care. The khinkali are juicy and perfectly spiced, the khachapuri is cheesy and satisfying, and every bite brings you closer to the heart of Georgia. You can tell they use fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a regular, Mereti Cafe delivers consistency in both food and service. It's rare to find a place that feels both homey and refined, but this place nails it. Highly recommended – the best Georgian food and service around!

Tasty meals, and courteous staff, I like this place in the heart of Brighton beach

Very nice restaurant, we had the very good homemade limonade and a cheese boat

Definitely recommend the Khinkali, the staff were also very nice. Highly recommend!

Eating lunch almost every day to that place. The food is delicious and place is very clean. The stuff is friendly. Place is very big, is great for big groups as well. 100% recommended for everyone.

Great food and deserts! Roasted Chicken and Kachapuri amazing!

Authentic Georgian tastes. Thank you for good service. Good luck Imereti Team.

im the six time world champion and I eat only at Imereti . The best service and food, truly representation the spirit of Georgia in the US...

The khinkali is very delicious, and the staff is incredibly friendly, polite, and provides fast service. Thank you!❤️

Amazing place. Lovely server and amazing vibes

The perfect setting with food so good, the taste leaves you wanting more with every bite, Simply perfect nothing beats the magic of Georgian cuisine

The workers were very nice and treated us with very good service. The food was the best I have ever tried, the place looks great and clean

Once, I was so tired that I barely managed to leave work for half an hour and buy khachapuri. It was a terrible thing. Instead of cheese, inside was macaroni, I was left hungry because of that. I hope you won't be fooled like that. Never buy their kachapuri .

The food was delicious! The portions are huge and the staff members are lovely. We loved it and will definitely be back!

Very delicious Georgian food 👍🏼 today i had a fruit cake - it was absolutely delicious . I will definitely come back many times to try more delicious treats ❤️👍🏼

Khinkali are to die for! One of the best ones I had! Also pork and beef kebab is just amazing with a hint of grill and a perfect juicy meat! Perfect end to the last official day of summer! Also, staff was friendly and helpful in choosing food items, can’t wait to come back!

I’ve never had food like this before! Everything was so flavorful and delicious. I loved the atmosphere too. Tea was our waitress, she was lovely and took care of us. Food was sooo yummy. Definitely a hidden gem.

The place is very clean, the food is delicious, the great stuff and friendly atmosphere. 100% recommended.

We ordered delivery of many different things but everything tasted wonderful. Really worth visiting.

This place welcomes everyone for delicious Georgian traditional cuisine.

+6

Atmosphere was incredible. That staff is very courteous. Best Khinkali I’ve had since I was in Kutaisi

this place was so good, i had never had Georgian food before & this was a great introduction. Also the waiters are very friendly.

The food was great and the staff was helpful! Restroom was extremely clean, well equipped with everything necessary and wheelchair accessible as well. Menu was diverse and included a lot of options of the Georgian cuisine. Highly recommend!

It was my first time trying Georgian food, and it was excellent! The seasoning and tenderness of the kebab were amazing.

Viktor Lisnyak

The food is amazingly fresh and delicious 😋 I ordered many dishes and fell in love ❤️ with this cozy little place with an excellent service and atmosphere. The food is pure joy. Everything was made fresh and delicious. Everything hand ✋️ made. Will definitely be back to this place. The Georgian cousine is at it's finest. Loved every minute and second of being in this place. 😍 I definitely recommend this place whether for a quick snack or for a full meal or banquet. This was an amazing experience. I wish this place excellent years of success and I want this place to expand and to get better and better. Pure joyful experience. The soups are awesome the ostri soup and chicken soup is joyful and delicious. The chinkali purely amazing i ordered two portions. The cake napoleon is hand made and delicious.

RusCan Flooring Inc.

I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and I can confidently say it's one of the best culinary experiences I've had in a long time. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and tastefully decorated — perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. The service was exceptional — attentive without being intrusive, and the staff was knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations. Now onto the food: absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. I highly recommend the Georgian dumplings, which was cooked to perfection. The ingredients were fresh, and you could really taste the quality in every bite. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this restaurant is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be returning soon!

Monika Bulia

This is the place, where you must go! Great service, delicious food and the most important, the best service. When you come here, it feels like home. Definitely worth to check it out!

Maurice Marion

Loved this place!!! Delicious dumplings — so well spiced — and the peach cake was one of the amazing refreshing baked goods I’ve had in a while. Everyone in the restaurant was so sweet as well. Perfect place to go after a day at the beach.

Dato Gugava

Great place to eat delicious food. The place is very clean & nice atmosphere. They have all kind of Georgian food. Recommend for everyone.

Mila Balieva

Очень вкусно и тепло! 5 out 5 and 10 out of 10! This place rocks! I’m definitely coming back for more lobio and khachapuri. The food selection is amazing, and for a very reasonable price, you’ll be satisfied with fresh, delicious, homemade Georgian cuisine. What a surprise to stumble upon such authentic Georgian food in Brighton - definitely a hidden gem! :)

Justine Zimiles

Absolutely delicious with family feel. Especially enjoyed the baby potatoes with dill and the mushrooms in the skillet. They have homemade compote juice. Very friendly staff. Vegan friendly! ✴️

George Todadze

The great food, best atmosphere, clean place. Recommended for everyone. If you never tried Georgian food you have to come to that place.

Тамара Лосева

Great authentic Georgian place! Great food

Yevheniia Ushakova

Very delicious. Large portion. I liked everything very much!

Bachuki Gugava

The place is very clean, the food is delicious, the great stuff and friendly atmosphere. 100% recommended.

Nina Ninia

Once, I was so tired that I barely managed to leave work for half an hour and buy khachapuri. It was a terrible thing. Instead of cheese, inside was macaroni, I was left hungry because of that. I hope you won't be fooled like that. Never buy their kachapuri .

I really like Georgian cuisine and this restaurant. I like the staff — they are friendly and beautiful — and the food is incredibly delicious. I recommend it, recommend it, highly recommend🫰🏻☀

Great authentic Georgian place! Great food

The great food, best atmosphere, clean place. Recommended for everyone. If you never tried Georgian food you have to come to that place.

Great place to eat delicious food. The place is very clean & nice atmosphere. They have all kind of Georgian food. Recommend for everyone.

Very delicious. Large portion. I liked everything very much!

Absolutely delicious with family feel. Especially enjoyed the baby potatoes with dill and the mushrooms in the skillet. They have homemade compote juice. Very friendly staff. Vegan friendly! ✴️

Очень вкусно и тепло! 5 out 5 and 10 out of 10! This place rocks! I’m definitely coming back for more lobio and khachapuri. The food selection is amazing, and for a very reasonable price, you’ll be satisfied with fresh, delicious, homemade Georgian cuisine. What a surprise to stumble upon such authentic Georgian food in Brighton - definitely a hidden gem! :)

+3

Here is a really lovely environment, service is really good and food is awesome! Highly recommended a hachapuri here ♡

Loved this place!!! Delicious dumplings — so well spiced — and the peach cake was one of the amazing refreshing baked goods I’ve had in a while. Everyone in the restaurant was so sweet as well. Perfect place to go after a day at the beach.

I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and I can confidently say it's one of the best culinary experiences I've had in a long time. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and tastefully decorated — perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. The service was exceptional — attentive without being intrusive, and the staff was knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations. Now onto the food: absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. I highly recommend the Georgian dumplings, which was cooked to perfection. The ingredients were fresh, and you could really taste the quality in every bite. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this restaurant is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be returning soon!

This is the place, where you must go! Great service, delicious food and the most important, the best service. When you come here, it feels like home. Definitely worth to check it out!

Very good, I like the boat! And the spicy sauce good too! Good vibe.

The food is amazingly fresh and delicious 😋 I ordered many dishes and fell in love ❤️ with this cozy little place with an excellent service and atmosphere. The food is pure joy. Everything was made fresh and delicious. Everything hand ✋️ made. Will definitely be back to this place. The Georgian cousine is at it's finest. Loved every minute and second of being in this place. 😍 I definitely recommend this place whether for a quick snack or for a full meal or banquet. This was an amazing experience. I wish this place excellent years of success and I want this place to expand and to get better and better. Pure joyful experience. The soups are awesome the ostri soup and chicken soup is joyful and delicious. The chinkali purely amazing i ordered two portions. The cake napoleon is hand made and delicious.

+6

I’m absolutely thrilled with this place! I ordered khinkali to go, and they were amazing. The dough is tender, the filling juicy and flavorful—just like in Georgia. Every bite was a delight, and I’m very happy with both the food and the service. Definitely coming back for more!

Went there with my friends by randomly finding it online and absolutely loved it! Most delicious Georgian food I have had in a while. Amazing huge khinkali, perfectly flavored fresh salad, yummy khachapuri and juicy chicken kebabs. So so good. Will definitely be back and highly recommend.

Very yummy food! Especially the Megruli hachapuri ( extra cheese Georgian bread). Very Georgian atmosphere! Feels like I’m back in Georgia! Definitely recommend !

Danny Kozyrev

Very yummy food! Especially the Megruli hachapuri ( extra cheese Georgian bread). Very Georgian atmosphere! Feels like I’m back in Georgia! Definitely recommend !

Iryna Theis

Went there with my friends by randomly finding it online and absolutely loved it! Most delicious Georgian food I have had in a while. Amazing huge khinkali, perfectly flavored fresh salad, yummy khachapuri and juicy chicken kebabs. So so good. Will definitely be back and highly recommend.

Svitlana S.

Khinkali are to die for! One of the best ones I had! Also pork and beef kebab is just amazing with a hint of grill and a perfect juicy meat! Perfect end to the last official day of summer! Also, staff was friendly and helpful in choosing food items, can’t wait to come back!

Janell

I’ve never had food like this before! Everything was so flavorful and delicious. I loved the atmosphere too. Tea was our waitress, she was lovely and took care of us. Food was sooo yummy. Definitely a hidden gem.

We went to this Georgian Cafe for lunch. It has several tables in the back so I assumed it should be like a restaurant. We sat down, took menu ourselves, no one came to us for 10 minutes. They didn’t even serve you water. You need to order bottle water. Finally called the waitress to order. We ordered 1. BBQ lamb 2. Kabab special. The lamb was served 20 minutes later, the meat tastes good in terms of flavor but it’s dry like jerky. We shared this dish because the other order was not served yet and the waitress didn’t say anything. She did say she will bring us sauce for the lamb and it took her 10 minutes to bring the sauce after I reminded her. The store was not busy. After we finished the lamb the kebab was still not served. I understand some items may take longer to cook but they should let the customer know. Or prepare the lamb later so food can be served together, not 30 minutes apart. The kebab tastes good though. The service is non existent. Will not go back

Ambient environment, food was amazing but the service was not good. They need a better system and need to treat their customers better. Shame. 5/10

Sabrina Feldman

Love the food❤️, but service was not the best. Trying to pay the bill notice they charge us an extra drink but we only had 4 but charged us 5. 🥲. They should have a better POS system to keep track of the tabs so it causes less confusion.

Love the food❤️, but service was not the best. Trying to pay the bill notice they charge us an extra drink but we only had 4 but charged us 5. 🥲. They should have a better POS system to keep track of the tabs so it causes less confusion.

Food was great, but service was not good overall. One of us from my group had to get up and go back to the front to pay our bill. When we went to do so they added an additional drink (saying that we had 5 drinks) but we only had four. They got very defensive and said we can check the cameras. I just paid the bill, the extra bottle was only $3. But we decided to have them check the cameras anyway, they couldn't find proof of this fifth bottle. The lady we were speaking to was haggling with us over how much to give us back. At first one dollar then two because of the two to go boxes we had got which apparently were 0.50 per box. They also had an automatic gratituity of 10% for groups of 2 or larger which they never mentioned to us nor did they have it posted anywhere in the building.

Food was fantastic. Service was not great especially when there is an automatic gratuity. I had to remind the server multiple times to bring my group’s drinks. Also, they did not come back to us to check in on us or even bring the bill. They overcharged on the bill and became defensive when it was questioned. They said that they can prove what was ordered on the cameras, but then afterwards gave up saying it was not worth their while.

Ariela Feldman

Food was great, but service was not good overall. One of us from my group had to get up and go back to the front to pay our bill. When we went to do so they added an additional drink (saying that we had 5 drinks) but we only had four. They got very defensive and said we can check the cameras. I just paid the bill, the extra bottle was only $3. But we decided to have them check the cameras anyway, they couldn't find proof of this fifth bottle. The lady we were speaking to was haggling with us over how much to give us back. At first one dollar then two because of the two to go boxes we had got which apparently were 0.50 per box. They also had an automatic gratituity of 10% for groups of 2 or larger which they never mentioned to us nor did they have it posted anywhere in the building.

Vlad Solovyev

Food was fantastic. Service was not great especially when there is an automatic gratuity. I had to remind the server multiple times to bring my group’s drinks. Also, they did not come back to us to check in on us or even bring the bill. They overcharged on the bill and became defensive when it was questioned. They said that they can prove what was ordered on the cameras, but then afterwards gave up saying it was not worth their while.

Overpriced buffet with microwaved food. Slow and unfriendly service.

Service almost non existent, very slow, dishes were not served in any order.

Horrible service. They were not nice or welcoming. Didn’t mention that the check included gratitude. Didn’t even bring the receipt for us to see. I would not recommend.

The food is amazing but the service and attention are horrible.

Staff is extremely rude. Asked for help with the bathroom (you open it with an electronic key that is to the side). Asked for napkins and they claimed not to have any. I felt ostracised.

Stay away! Terrible food and terrible service!

The meat is undersalted, you can buy water because they won't offer it to you, the service is zero, check the price of your order for compliance.I won't go again, that's for sure!

Not a good service and attitude towards your workers. With such manners of work, you will not survive long as a business.

I recently visited this Russian restaurant and had a very mixed experience. The food was actually quite good — flavorful and authentic, which I really appreciated. However, the service was disappointing. The staff was unfriendly and made us feel unwelcome from the moment we arrived. What bothered me the most was a comment made when we asked to use the restroom. They said something along the lines of “No bathroom if you’re not buying anything,” assuming we weren’t going to eat there — which felt not only rude but also discriminatory. It gave us the impression that we were being judged unfairly, possibly even with some racial bias. Unfortunately, despite the good food, the attitude and treatment we received left a very negative impression. I wouldn’t return or recommend this place based on how we were treated.

Beware: Poor Service, Overcharging, and Discrimination We came as a group of 7 and had a deeply disappointing experience: 1. No greeting – Staff asked us to order before showing us a table. 2. Food was good, but that’s where the positives end. 3. Overcharged – We were billed for 24 dumplings instead of 12. Only fixed after we caught it. So please check the bill before paying. 4. No itemized receipt – They claimed their system couldn’t print it. They provided the breakdown of items only after a lot of drama. 5. Menu vs. bill price didn’t match – When we asked why, they said “tax,” even though sales NY tax was already listed. 6. When we pressed for clarification, staff became hostile, shouted at us, and used racist language like “This is not your country.” We had already paid, but were still treated with aggression and disrespect. ⚠️ Warning to future customers: Double-check your bill, and be prepared for rude, unprofessional behavior. What happened to us should not happen to anyone.

Experience was very bad, we went in a group of seven and they didn’t want to give us a table, they want to us select the food from the menu before and we didn’t understand what happen. Then they didn’t want to give the detail of the receive and they couldn’t explain why bill has more money for each dish than the menu, they couldn’t explain if was because pay by card or wherever. They do a lot of drama saying that they were calling the police and they say to us that this is not our country, even when they talk worse english than us. They treat us really bad. Food was good but is a shame because we will not back again! Really bad experience

The worst place to be at , extremely rude staff . They acted as if they are doing a favour serving us . Doesn’t know how to cater to guests and customers. Server legit said out just after we paid the bill . Shouldn’t have tipped 18 %. Hard no if you’re no Georgian.

Food was amazing, service was the worst! This lady with black hair, skinny. Too bad i could not get her name made me and my group felt like shit! I will never go to this place agin because of her! Such a rude person! I would not recommend this place to anyone who i really know! You will be treated like garbage in there!

CAUTION - THIS RESTAURANT OVERCHARGES I can only reiterate what some reviewers said over the past few months. Requests for an itemized bill or to have charges explained are met with yelling, insults and threats. These kind of actions are unfortunate as the food itself was quite good.

Worst, horrible, rude staff and over charging. I would definitely not recommend anyone to go this place.

The worst service i ever seen. I've been waiting for waiter 10 minutes to make an order. Waiter was so rude and unprofessional by running side to side without completing orders and wasting my time. I Do not recommend this restaurant.

Rude woman behind the counter gave us an attitude when asked about a salad for which they had no description. We still decided to give it a try and it was not at all impressive.

Sally Gurtckaia

I absolutely did not like this place. The service was terrible, the food was poor quality, the walnut salad was soaked in vinegar, and the hazelnut sauce was watery. The khinkali was so spicy that it didn't even have any taste. They take a long time to bring the food, they didn't even have bread, even though they claim to bake it themselves. The only good thing they have is beer. Never gonna go there again

I absolutely did not like this place. The service was terrible, the food was poor quality, the walnut salad was soaked in vinegar, and the hazelnut sauce was watery. The khinkali was so spicy that it didn't even have any taste. They take a long time to bring the food, they didn't even have bread, even though they claim to bake it themselves. The only good thing they have is beer. Never gonna go there again