Jessica B
It's been my third time here. I enjoy the food. For a Georgian restaurant, I suggest they play Georgian music. Some of the food is overly priced - short ribs and branzino. I would like to see more Georgian drinks and have more of a Georgian experience. Other than that, it is fairly pleasant.
Barbara S. Okun
Wonderful food and service, great menu selection. We chose the dumplings, lamb, kebab and braised beef, everything was delicious. For appetizers, we had corn bread and fried dumplings. The accompanying cranberry and tomato-based sauces were very special. The cinnamon "cigarettes" for dessert were out of this world.The service was very attentive. Would recommend to anyone, whether they keep kosher or not. Conveniently located near the R train.
Nikola Janjić
Nice and cozy, family owned, Georgian restaurant in Rego Park, Queens.
I came here by myself, so I can try Georgian food for the first time. The restaurant was a recommendation from my friends.
I had their special Adjaruli as a hot appetizer, although it can be easily a main course considering their generous portion.
As an entree I ordered their famous lamb shank with potatoes (they were a bit undercooked, but not a big deal), peppers, onions, dry apricots and prunes.
For drink I had Georgian red dry wine Saperavi, a full body wine with a hint of red beries and casiss.
They do not have too many options for desert (napoleon, walnut cigar and sorbetti).
Service is fast and not too pushy. The lady that served me today did an amazing job (she even charged my phone).
Restrooms are clean.
Prices reasonable for the quantity you get.
If I may suggest, it would be much better if the music in the restaurant would be Georgian. I think the whole experience would reach a higher level.
Marani restaurant is located in 63rd Road, close to Queens Blvd.
You can use R train and/or bus Q72 to reach this location.
Brian Shnatter
. Don’t come looking for sushi and steak. Come to Marani with an adventurous spirit and you will be immersed in authentic Georgian Jewish cuisine. This is not fast food either so expect to wait, but the food is well worth it. I recommend trying one of their creative cocktails and a bowl of soup while you wait. The food looked and smelled so good I couldn’t get a picture until half way through the meal.
Marani Must Taste:
Georgian Bread
Any soup
Kinkali- Beef/Lamb Soup Dumplings
Adjaruli- Tear-shaped bread bowl filled with meat and topped with an egg
A la carte kabobs (specifically the lamb one but all are good.)
Sruli Sandman
Such good food and I really felt welcome. It feels like home. And make sure to make reservations before hand since it's such a popular place especially on Thanksgiving when me and my family went.
Leemor Yuravlivker
I ate here for a late lunch on the weekend. The service we had was really good, I didn’t catch her name but she was so nice.
We ordered the :
Marani sampler with bread (4.5/5)
Borsch (3/5)
Salmon kebab (4/5)
And my partner ordered the adjurali.
My favorite was the sampler with the fresh bread. I was hoping to order more breads or a vegetarian kachipuri but didn’t see it in the menu so was a little bummed.
Not the cheapest lunch spot but we did not go hungry! Overall a solid meal.
D.Y Y.D
To begin with. This restaurant has been open for many years and most importantly the service and quality of food same as the first day. If I keep typing and explain myself what experience I had. I could type until next day. However, I would definitely would like to suggest you, to give they a try, and understand what real Georgian quality food looks like.
wen wen
found this Georgia cuisine in neighborhood Rego Park, NYC. the staffs are friendly and knowledgeable. did I mention they have huge selection of wines?
their ✨Adjaruli, a Georgian bread boat, is stuffed bread with beef, mushrooms, and eggs in the middle. truly exotic food for me.
Leora Schiffman
Preaty interesting, the food was ok, the bread was amazing, soup wasn't great, needs more taste and meat, was fun trying something new. The service was really great.
Esfira Shakhmurova
I can not say enough fabulous things about Marani… we celebrated my mothers 55th yesterday and the owners, wait staff and their entire team went above and beyond to make it perfect. The food speaks for itself… your eyes are overwhelmed with the beauty that is served in front of you and your nose is intoxicated by the smell and the flavors that each bite creates. My entire party went home satisfied and grateful for their hospitality and their amazing cuisine. I can only recommend this place 1000 times over because there is nothing comparable… thank you Marani for a memorable night.
ashley ...
Excellent taste of Georgia.
The food was delicious and the portions were huge. The prices are def justified.
They even had a good variety of Georgian sodas. I enjoyed the terragon flavored one. It was actually my first time trying it. The spinach walnut paste dip was fresh and homemade and the bread was so tasty.
The restaurant is Kosher and the staff is kind.
I will visit this place again in the future.
Daniel Donnelly
The food was delectable despite being kosher. Full range of appetizers, entrees, desserts, sides and cocktails. Waitstaff very nice and efficient. Tasteful décor related to the country of Georgia. Bukharian customers squinting suspiciously at you, but welcome to Rego Park. Convenient location and clean bathroom. For a price point hoping for elegance, the noise level approaches that of a high school cafeteria, complete with customers openly taking FaceTime calls audible to the whole restaurant.
Ariella Davidson
I heard that the food was great and I wasn't disappointed. The bread tasted like it just came out of the oven. Everything was fresh and tasty and the seasonings were very different from anything I've ever tasted.
Charlie Cao (Jiran)
Good vibe with decent food. Will visit again. Restaurant opens only for dinner.
Michael Wechsler
This Georgian (also kosher) restaurant is an unusual diamond in the sand. Fantastic ambience and delicious food and very friendly service at extremely reasonable prices. Roomy interior, bar, a menu of succulent food, fresh bread and pastry desserts made on demand, and some of the absolutely tastiest dishes. Food portions are generous. Anyone I have brought here has raved about it and for good reason and these or my foodie friends from Manhattan and the Hamptons. Might be my favorite place to dine in New York City.
Christopher Burfoot
The lamb kebab was flavorful!
The bread basket with beef, mushrooms and egg was a treat!!
Beef soup dumplings were good!!!
Friendly service too!!!!
Zvi W “GeekinNY” Zidon
This place is great. I've been dining over here for more than 7 years I think and all the time that I visit this place I enjoy the food. It's great! Kosher place in Rego Park, Queens, New York.
This is a good choice if you're looking for a high scale. Jewish kosher food.
They have very authentic dishes and everything is freshly made.
I definitely can recommend all the dishes that you cannot pronounce the name of them 😀🥳😀
I love the khonkali and the freash salad and ca cabbage salad.
The hell so ever. Nice selection of cocktails and alcoholic drinks.
Adiel Lejbovitz
Licking your plate is not rude. The food is presented well, and so savory that other customers will not take offense if you're licking your plate as well. Delicious. Good service. Good pricing. Will come back to try other entrees.
David
Food is so fresh and delicious! We had lamb and beef skewers, Adjaruli (bread bowl w mushrooms, beef and sunny side up egg), khinkali (soup based dumplings) and potatos with mushrooms. Great service and cocktails as well. We will be regulars here. 5 stars!
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