Chama Mama

Chama Mama delivers a five-star dining experience that simply can’t be missed. The food is a true delicacy, offering exceptional quality from start to finish. The welcoming atmosphere is highlighted by a highly friendly staff and a vibrant crowd featuring beautiful girls. Whether dining inside or relaxing out on the incredibly nice patio, the entire visit is consistently excellent. Highly recommended

We had such a nice dinner at Chama Mama. It was one of those meals where you order a few things for the table and just enjoy tasting everything.<br><br>We started with stuffed grape leaves, then had khinkali, the big Georgian dumplings with broth inside, which were really fun and delicious. We also tried two different stews, including one with chicken, and both were rich and comforting. The khachapuri with egg and cheese was probably one of my favorite parts :) the server mixed it at the table, and it was warm, cheesy, and so good.<br><br>We also ordered wine, and the sommelier helped us choose something that worked really well with the food. For dessert, we shared a layered chocolate cake slice, which was a great way to finish.<br>Yes it was a tasty, relaxed, and very enjoyable evening. Great service, good food, and definitely a place I’d be happy to visit again.

The food was amazing, fresh and flavorful! The back garden was delightful and all of the staff were friendly and outgoing. We loved the food so much we found the Brooklyn location and went a second day!

Delicious food and great atmosphere! Staff were so friendly and attentive. Try the corn bread! My fav. Drinks were strong! Will be going back.

Absolutely incredible experience at Chama Mama!<br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in NYC. Can’t wait to come back!

Honestly, it was a great experience. Georgian cuisine has some amazing dishes, and they are very well executed here,especially the Adjaruli khachapuri! The atmosphere was nice and quiet, which made it easy to have a good conversation. Definitely a solid option to try in NYC

🇬🇪 A Georgian Culinary Journey in Chelsea<br><br>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.<br><br>The Highlights:<br>• The Food: Traditional Georgian flavors that feel both adventurous and comforting. Every dish was a conversation starter.<br><br>• 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.<br><br>• The Drinks & Vibe: Relaxed yet polished. The environment is pleasant, the drinks are great, and it’s a fantastic spot for groups.<br><br>🍰 Don't Skip Dessert:<br>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!<br><br>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. 🥂

This was our second visit, and it was just as amazing as the first!<br><br>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.<br><br>The service was also top-notch! Truly outstanding. Easily a 10 out of 10. We can’t wait to come back! ❤️❤️❤️

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!

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.

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.

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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Prices are reasonable, with the only downside being that the alcohol is a bit more expensive than usual.<br><br>I definitely recommend this spot if you want to try a new cuisine or just enjoy a tasty, cozy evening out.

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.

DISHONEST BUSINESS PRACTICE<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.

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.