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We sat at the bar, had the dumplings (khinkali), cheese boat (khachapuri), and the beef stew. Delicious! The flavors were subdued but very present and hearty. Definitely go for the ajika trio, the condiments go with everything and really elevate the flavors
Andrea was our server—he was very knowledgeable and eager to share about Georgian cuisine, and had a good knack for making conversation without being too in the mix.
Will come again!
Incredibly spacious restaurant in downtown! Food is excellent just like the curated menu
الرد من Chama Mama Chelsea
2025.12.03
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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!
الرد من Chama Mama Chelsea
2025.12.01
Dear Alexandra, thank you so much! We’re thrilled you checked out the bakery and went all-in on the tasting — that’s the best way to do it! We’re so happy you enjoyed the pies, the “cigarette” pastries, and especially the signature bread (we’re cheering for your toast plans this week!).
It means a lot to hear that our little bakery nook made the detour worth it. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more treats soon!❤️
It means a lot to hear that our little bakery nook made the detour worth it. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more treats soon!❤️
Great food!!! Loved the honey cake. Obviously prepare with love
الرد من Chama Mama Chelsea
2025.11.28
Hi Kyle,
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the honey cake — it’s one of our most beloved desserts, and yes, it’s absolutely made with love (and maybe a little Georgian magic).
We’re glad the cozy atmosphere and vegetarian options hit the mark for you. Hope to welcome you back soon, when the honey cake is calling your name again! ❤️
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the honey cake — it’s one of our most beloved desserts, and yes, it’s absolutely made with love (and maybe a little Georgian magic).
We’re glad the cozy atmosphere and vegetarian options hit the mark for you. Hope to welcome you back soon, when the honey cake is calling your name again! ❤️
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!
الرد من Chama Mama Chelsea
2025.11.28
Hi Cristian,
Wow — thank you for such an incredible review! ❤️ We’re so happy our dishes took you on a little journey to Georgia. Hearing that the khachapuri and khinkali hit that perfect “homemade with care” note truly means the world to us.
We’re also thrilled you felt the warmth of the space and the team — that’s exactly the feeling we hope every guest leaves with. Sharing plates, great wine, and a bit of Georgian discovery… that’s the heart of Chama Mama.
We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious moments. Gaumarjos! 🍷
Wow — thank you for such an incredible review! ❤️ We’re so happy our dishes took you on a little journey to Georgia. Hearing that the khachapuri and khinkali hit that perfect “homemade with care” note truly means the world to us.
We’re also thrilled you felt the warmth of the space and the team — that’s exactly the feeling we hope every guest leaves with. Sharing plates, great wine, and a bit of Georgian discovery… that’s the heart of Chama Mama.
We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious moments. Gaumarjos! 🍷
Highly recommend for vegan option & their cheeses breads.
الرد من Chama Mama Chelsea
2025.11.28
Hi Yohan,
Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our vegan options — and of course the cheese breads, the true show-stealers of Georgia.
It’s great to know the atmosphere, service, and the labeled vegetarian dishes made your visit easy and enjoyable. We love creating a space where everyone, vegan or vegetarian, can find something delicious.
We appreciate you dining with us and hope to welcome you back soon!❤️
Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our vegan options — and of course the cheese breads, the true show-stealers of Georgia.
It’s great to know the atmosphere, service, and the labeled vegetarian dishes made your visit easy and enjoyable. We love creating a space where everyone, vegan or vegetarian, can find something delicious.
We appreciate you dining with us and hope to welcome you back soon!❤️
Excellent entrees and even better service!👏🏽👨🏾🍳👋🏾
الرد من Chama Mama Chelsea
2025.11.26
Dear Stephan, what a pleasure to read such kind words! We’re absolutely delighted that you enjoyed our entrées and that our wonderful team made your experience even better. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share this review and hope to welcome you back again soon! ❤️🙏
I had a great experience my first few times at this restaurant but the last few times have been a total miss. My guest was served salmon as her entree which was very dry and tasteless. I was served chicken breast which was boring and unappealing. We deserved much better quality food for the pricing at this restaurant.
الرد من Chama Mama Chelsea
2025.11.26
Thank you for visiting us. We'd love to hear more about your experience at Chama Mama. Our goal is for our guests to leave happy and satisfied. Please email us at info@chamamama.com so we can resolve the issue you might have had while dining with us. Thank you!
Long waiting time for food in an empty restaurant. Vibe kill.
الرد من Chama Mama Chelsea
2025.11.24
Thank you for visiting us. We'd love to hear more about your experience at Chama Mama. Our goal is for our guests to leave happy and satisfied. Please email us at info@chamamama.com so we can resolve the issue you might have had while dining with us. Thank you!
My partner and I called in last minute for two. The host accommodated us and was quick to seat us upon arrival. That was the best part of our experience at the 49th st location. Someone (who we thought was our servicer) provided us water. Then we waited for who was our servicer to finally take our order. This was the last time we saw him. I’m all for teamwork, but three different people brought us our drinks and food that wasn’t our server. I order a soup and my partner ordered the soup dumplings and a side of crispy potatoes. She received her order and I received my drink. After waiting more than 20 min after she received her meal I was finally fed up and told someone who wasn’t our server to please provide us our check and there’s no need for the soup anymore. Our server did not ONCE approach us to ask how we are doing or to refill our water or order another cocktail. The employee attempted to offer our soup to go or something else but at that point our experience was ruined and we kindly declined. I feel terrible that my fiance even recommended this place because she was excited for me to try it. First time customer and definitely my last.
الرد من Chama Mama Chelsea
2025.11.24
Thank you for visiting us. We'd love to hear more about your experience at Chama Mama. Our goal is for our guests to leave happy and satisfied. Please email us at info@chamamama.com so we can resolve the issue you might have had while dining with us. Thank you!
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.
الرد من Chama Mama Chelsea
2025.11.22
Thank you for visiting us. We'd love to hear more about your experience at Chama Mama. Our goal is for our guests to leave happy and satisfied. Please email us at info@chamamama.com so we can resolve the issue you might have had while dining with us. Thank you!