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Chama Mama, a place where the magic of gastronomy happens! One of the most celebrated restaurants in the United States, Chama Mama is an intimate and vertiginous place filled with culture and traditions of ancient Georgia. Full of flavors, colors and history, classic Georgian cuisine is presented here with a modern spin. Situated at the crossroads of Europe & Asia, Georgia has fallen within the Silk Road orbit of many cultural influences where the foreign ingredients and styles were incorporated into their own. That is why the Georgian cuisine is unique with its rich, extensive interplay of a wide array of tastes.
Laid-back choice for Georgian staples like khachapuri paired with natural, organic wines.
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A Georgian Culinary Journey in Chelsea
If you’re looking to break away from the usual dinner routine, Chama Mama is an absolute must. We came here for a work dinner of four, and it was the perfect blend of a professional atmosphere and a genuinely fun, unique vibe.
The Highlights:
• The Food: Traditional Georgian flavors that feel both adventurous and comforting. Every dish was a conversation starter.
• The Service: Truly top-tier. Our server was originally from Georgia and treated us like guests in their own home. They were incredibly patient, helping us navigate the menu and giving us “the whole 9 yards” on the proper way to eat the traditional dishes.
• The Drinks & Vibe: Relaxed yet polished. The environment is pleasant, the drinks are great, and it’s a fantastic spot for groups.
Don’t Skip Dessert:
You have to order the Napoleon cake. It is quite literally to die for—it has the perfect amount of crunch and flavor without being overly sweet. It was the highlight of the night!
Verdict: 5/5 stars. Great food, even better service. Highly recommended for team dinners or anyone wanting a delicious “culinary trip” to Tbilisi without leaving Manhattan.
… moreIf you’re looking to break away from the usual dinner routine, Chama Mama is an absolute must. We came here for a work dinner of four, and it was the perfect blend of a professional atmosphere and a genuinely fun, unique vibe.
The Highlights:
• The Food: Traditional Georgian flavors that feel both adventurous and comforting. Every dish was a conversation starter.
• The Service: Truly top-tier. Our server was originally from Georgia and treated us like guests in their own home. They were incredibly patient, helping us navigate the menu and giving us “the whole 9 yards” on the proper way to eat the traditional dishes.
• The Drinks & Vibe: Relaxed yet polished. The environment is pleasant, the drinks are great, and it’s a fantastic spot for groups.
Don’t Skip Dessert:
You have to order the Napoleon cake. It is quite literally to die for—it has the perfect amount of crunch and flavor without being overly sweet. It was the highlight of the night!
Verdict: 5/5 stars. Great food, even better service. Highly recommended for team dinners or anyone wanting a delicious “culinary trip” to Tbilisi without leaving Manhattan.
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.
… morecristian 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!
… moreThe 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!
Alex Griffin
Our server, she was very kind and professional, wine tastings, cocktails, were all above expectations and quite delicious. The food though? Excellent, phenomenal, superb! We enjoyed our meal quite a bit. Easily a place we’d come back to. Georgian food is a must try, and Chama Mama does it justice!
… moreGati Setyorini
This was our second visit, and it was just as amazing as the first!
We ordered the Adjaruli khachapuri, chicken mtsvadi, honey cake ice cream, and chocolate cloud cake, along with the drinks (passionfruit caramel lemonade and Château Buera – Rkatsiteli). Every single item was absolutely delicious.
The service was also top-notch! Truly outstanding. Easily a 10 out of 10. We can’t wait to come back! ❤️❤️❤️
… moreWe ordered the Adjaruli khachapuri, chicken mtsvadi, honey cake ice cream, and chocolate cloud cake, along with the drinks (passionfruit caramel lemonade and Château Buera – Rkatsiteli). Every single item was absolutely delicious.
The service was also top-notch! Truly outstanding. Easily a 10 out of 10. We can’t wait to come back! ❤️❤️❤️
jacob goldshtein
Had an awesome time at Chama mama. Food was awesome, showed up without a resi and was seated at the bar which was comfy. Bartender was great and the food was even better. Definitely get the khachipuri and khinkali. The ricotta pancakes were also incredible. Overall a great spot with cosy vibes and great service.
… moreVlad 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.
… moreService 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.
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!
… more– 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!
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.
… moreI 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.
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.
… moreWe 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.