Chito Gvrito

Nice vibes inside the restaurant however poor service. They forget about our table in the corner for a while. Had to ask for water, menus, & overall ask for service. Not super friendly either. Lastly, when you order khachipuri, it’s not customary for the server to break the egg & mix the cheese - EVER. Inauthentic, honestly, especially because the server mixed the cheese improperly. But it’s okay, the food makes up for it. I do recommend the open khachipuri/cheese bread (the cheese was really good) & the cheese kveri

Love love love their adjaruli cheese and egg bread boat! ** TIP! ** - Ask the waiter to mix the cheese & egg before eating, Georgian style. It's already mixed in this photo. Visited for lunch after work while in the area. There was some seating, though not sure about availability after the 5 pm rush. This was my first time trying Georgian food; will be returning. I am not sure how to describe their cuisine, and love how they incorporate sweet/tangy pomegranate into savory dishes. The Georgian palate differs from the traditional American, and is worth the try! Chito Gvrito has a Euro-chic atmosphere. They make the best of their long, narrow venue with a well-placed bar and seating in the front and rear. Guests were from the area, wearing business casual as well as formal, likely visiting straight from work. Bring a sweater - it can get drafty in cooler weather.

Wish I had taken pictures of the food. This spot is fire. I ordered the Kupati and it was perfect. Whatever sauce they serve with it was out of this world. Walnut cake for dessert was crazy good. I also had one of the best cappuccinos of my life. Server was also great.

The food is good, full of herbs. We like aubergine roll the most. The restaurant atmosphere is nice. The service can be better. We need to ask them a few times to remove the empty plates. They just put the food down without removing the empty plates and the table is small. The price for food is not expensive at all. We pay around $40 each but that includes 5-6 beers. If only the food it would be just $20 per person.

Absolutely will be going back! Very warm / intimate ambience and the food was perfection. Dinner felt more like an experience, rather than just a meal. Would gladly order each dish again, but eagerly looking forward to trying other items on the menu as well.

I just had the most amazing meal at this restaurant that totally deserves a Michelin star. The food was incredible, like seriously delicious! You can totally tell they use the freshest ingredients, and it has that homemade feel that makes it extra special. I was blown away from the first bite to the last. I can’t wait to come back. Thank you, the chef and the team!

Great place to chill and have some delicious food. The staff was friendly, gave us some good recommendations. Best boat cheese I've ever had 😋, their fries were amazing. Drinks weren't too bad, different but enjoyable. Not a fan of the dumplings, the dough is too thick. Definitely will go back to try new dishes 😋

Atmosphere was very nice, service could have been much improved. I’ll be honest, this was my first time eating Georgian food, whilst it wasn’t the worst I’d had, it definitely wasn’t something I’d come back for. Some of the food really lacked flavor, and the portions were incredibly small considering the prices.

This is our second time in Chito Gvrito. The food has been consistently good, from nibbles to main courses. I consider myself a good Georgian cook and have tasted food in few other Georgian restaurants in the NYC and also Connecticut. The Khacapuri has thin crust and great combo of cheeses resembling authentic Georgian cheese. The broccolini was in "sides", but we ordered it with eggplant phkhali and it was to die for! The cocktail menu is awesome. Skip the "fancy" stuff and go for Georgian inspired drinks: branded sazerac and Georgian fashioned. And for dessert, an adult Sunday is what we go back to. Ambiance and service is wonderful. The staff is knowledgeable and never rushed. The location is convenient m. I wish the staff and owners success! Gagimariot!

My boyfriend and I came here because we love cheeseboats. Specifically, we love Cheeseboat in Williamsburg. Since we moved to Manhattan, it was necessary to try new Georgian places to find new favorites. Chito Gvrito was a solid start. We started with the beef dumplings, which had a flavorful, clean broth and thick skin. We also ordered two stuffed pies, cheese and beef. We didn't pick up on the fact that these weren't actual cheeseboats (order the adjaruli if that's what you're going for) so were momentarily disappointed. However, we were in love at first bite. The cheese one was cooked perfectly, soft yet crispy and not greasy at all. I actually preferred it over the beef one; though, my boyfriend preferred the beef due to the extra flavor. Definitely recommend this place for a low key date night or hangout with a friend.

I came here with a friend to enjoy Happy Hour. First thing I noticed, since I came from work and it was raining so I had a wet umbrella, was that there was not much space at the tables: to place my (wet) jacket or umbrella and backpack. It would be awesome if there were coat hangers on the walls. Additionally the tables themselves were pretty small (at least those fitting party of 2). Ultimately our wine glasses, water glasses, appetizer dish and individual dishes made for a cramped table. I don't know how it would have fit if we ordered another dish! We were two out of four people in the restaurant at that time, and I do resonate with other reviews that mention the hands-off service. We had to flag them down to say we were ready to order after a good amount of time passed since they handed us the menus. Once I placed the order for our HH deal, I asked to keep the menu, because we may want to order more later. We ordered the Georgian Dozen ($40) two wines (orange and white) from the happy hour, and 10 Khinkali (beef + pork soup dumplings). The wines were ok. I wanted to see what orange wine is all about, but the white tasted slightly better to me; both were more on the bitter side. The dumplings were pretty good. I felt like that's a good happy hour deal. The dumplings are LARGE!! I was surprised! However because they are hearty meat dumplings, I got full rather quickly (which is a good thing!), but also I got flavor fatigue as it felt like eating large meatballs and doughy dumpling wrappers. I think it would have been great paired with some dipping sauce. I definitely know the way cultures eat dumplings are different, but I did look it up and it often is served with a dipping sauce. So that could be a good addition. So my friend and I are catching up while enjoying our wine and filling up on these dumplings. However after a certain amount of time, I noticed in my peripheral vision that the male server and female server were looking at our table. Remember how I mentioned how the dumplings were filling? So we decided we wouldn't order more food at that time. The server came by and asked us if we wanted anything else, and we said not at this time. A while later and more people arrived, but probably at half capacity. At this point the servers are still giving us side eye, so my friend and I decide we'll order more drinks or cocktails, rather than more food. We still had some dumplings left on our plate but needed time to digest before finishing them. We asked the server for a menu, and placed an order for cocktails. I ordered the Chandon Spritz cocktail which was pretty good! We were enjoying our cocktails and the male server asks if he could interest us in desserts? We look at the menu, but really not feeling anything. The server said something a bit snarky like, "nothing interests you, huh?" - which is not a snarky comment on its own but more so from the tone in which he said it. The rest of the time we were drinking our cocktails, I still noticed them looking out of the corner of my eye. I could give them the benefit of the doubt that they were just trying to be really attentive as more people came into the restaurant, but I got vibes that they were getting annoyed we were still there and didn't order more food. However we did make a point to order more drinks (which is as pricey as another dish), and we truly weren't hungry because those dumplings are BIG. It felt offputting because it was not a busy night, so we weren't taking tables away from other diners, but I did feel a sense of pressure from the servers and a lack of friendliness from the beginning of the night. I'm open to trying more Georgian dishes, and maybe will try this place out again, but I won't be rushing back.

What a disappointment I had high hopes for Chito Gvrito based on other reviews. It's exciting to see multiple higher end Georgian restaurants open up in the past few years, and this wasn't the first place I have tried on my trips to New York. Ethnic restaurants shouldn't be just about eating. They should also be a window into the country's culture. And one thing that Georgia is absolutely known for is its hospitality and the incredible, undeniably authentic warmth of its people. This is not what I got on my visit to Chito. I was met with two glum, unfriendly and unhelpful waitstaff. The restaurant is tiny and is crammed with tables, bordering on the uncomfortable. There isn't a formal host, so you have to shout over diners seated at the bar for the bartender/host to check you in. Once seated, I was given a menu and asked whether I wanted water. None was ever delivered. I was only given paid drinks. The waitress took some time to take my order. She looked overwhelmed by the number of diners and wasn't helpful when other diners who didn't know the menu well asked her questions. My order was simple - a Georgian salad, khachapuri and khinkali. I also asked for a Georgian cognac at the time of my order to warm up. While other diners were getting their drinks quickly, about 20 minutes passed without anything being delivered to my table. The waitress never checked in in the interim so I had to flag her down and ask about my drink. She admitted to forgetting about it. The food was delivered slowly, plate by plate. I essentially ordered 3 appetizers as I was dining solo. But there were 10-15 min gaps between each item, meaning that I couldn't eat my salad and khinkali together like I wanted. I also noticed that the couple seated next to me got their food significantly after mine was delivered even though they placed their order before me. This tells me that the kitchen is understaffed and the restaurant was struggling to cope with the number of diners they shoved into the small space. So the service was an absolute disappointment and even if the food would have been great, it would have overshadowed it. But the food wasn't great. It wasn't bad but it definitely wasn't worth the money or having to put up with the service. My megreli style khachapuri was more like a margarita pizza and less like a Georgian cheese pie. The Georgian salad came as an attempt at a "deconstructed" version of the traditional thing. Imagine sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and onions with three slabs of mozzarella-style cheese laid out separately on a small plate. All that for something like $15... The soup dumplings were probably the best dish but because everything came out so slowly and because I wanted to at wait for khachapuri (which should have come out first), they turned cold. I also didn't think they had enough broth in them. But at least they were a decent size and the meat was flavorful. So, all in all, a disappointing visit. I don't know how old this place is and if these are growing pains, but Chama Mama in Chelsea is a better option right now.

My mother was in town and I knew she'd like to try something a little different. I chose Chito because the place looked nicer than others and I've had it on my extensive list for a while. It was a nice spot and the waiter was kind. The duck rolls were mind blowing. More like a sausage in meatball form ... I adored every bite. The yogurt sauce underneath was next level and the flavor of this dish were like a cloud lifting me out of my seat! The Aubergine Rolls were a nice light treat, really splendid. The chicken dish was basic with no side, but quite delicious and well executed. The shrimp grits were absolutely horrible, the grits were heavy in my onion, the walnut sauce was very nice, but the tiny shrimp and the entire dish was so overly salted, it could not have been eaten by any human. It was that extreme. I thought it must me a mistake, but The cook that day was definite heavy handed as my tough lamb dish was quite salty as well. Overall a fine time, but there were some let downs. I'll say that my brandied sazerac was divine. A lovely smooth mouthfeel that paired quite nice with that sweet walnutty cake at the end. I would definitely come back to sit at the bar for this drink, that duck roll, and maybe even a slice of cake. I'm also pretty sure the small plates and breads need to be tried, so if Im in the mood I'll do so soon.

This is still one of my favorite Georgian restaurants in NYC. My friends and I came with a reservation on a Thursday night. The service here is efficient and friendly. The ambiance here is modern and chic but not too formal. The food is one of the best parts. They have a lot of classic Georgian cheese breads as well as meat dishes. I'd say the menu leans meat-heavy, so it's not the best option if you're vegetarian. Everything is flavorsome, fresh and high quality. I'd highly recommend trying this place if you're craving Georgian food in NYC.

Being curious about Georgian cuisine, I decided to try Chito Gvrito spur of the moment while in the area. Despite no reservation on a Saturday night, we were able to be seated promptly, probably since the restaurant wasn't too busy yet.  Service was very friendly and warm the first half of our meal but then became noticeably scarcer and more scant the second. Maybe because the restaurant had more diners at that point?  The khinkali - meat dumplings ($18) were recommended to us as Georgian food first-timers. They're soup dumplings filled with beef and pork, and one order contained four large dumplings. Very different from Chinese soup dumplings, especially with the thicker skin, though just as tasty!  The adjaruli khachapuri ($18) was another suggestion. This is one of those cheeseboats you might've heard about. It consisted of a circular bread boat/bowl and was filled with cheese and an egg, like a swimming pool. The server mixed it all up to create a smooth, creamy mixture. Delicious! My main, the shilaplavi - lamb risotto ($32), was a tad too tarragon-y for me and could've used more lamb loin pieces. Other components of this dish included white wine, smoked sulguni cheese, black pepper, and caraway. I'd go with a different dish next time.  Thanks for the introduction to Georgian food, Chito Gvrito!

This place was actually AMAZING. I came here for brunch with my friend and was so happy we did. The interior is cute and the food comes relatively quickly. We shared a Adjaruli Khachapuri and then for my main, I tried the Georgian "Shrimp 'n Grits." The khachapuri was sooo good. I would come back even to just get that. The cheese with the egg flavor was delicious and the consistency was so perfect with the bread. I also enjoyed my shrimp n grits. I will say that the grits are VERY cheesy so if you don't love cheese, I wouldn't get that. The flavor was good and the shrimp were fresh. Overall, 11/10!

What a lovely restaurant and absolutely delicious food I had. They have a phenomenal espresso martini. One of the best in the city. We ordered the adjaruli khachapuri (cheese boat) - hello cheese and yummy bread!!! I ordered lamb chops which were lovely. The staff are super friendly, the bathroom was very clean.

Of the Georgian restaurants I've tried, Chito Gvrito's hovering somewhere in the middle. Admittedly I was restricting myself to vegetarian dishes for this visit, but that shouldn't be too difficult with a cuisine that makes magic out of cheese and bread. And true to form, the best dish was one of the khachapuri, that boat-shaped one with the eggy butter. That's usually not my first choice since two bites in and I'm full, but I was sharing it, so I acquiesced, and it was delicious. Probably one of the better ones in town. We also got the beetroot 'tartare' (a refreshing pomegranate-studded salad-like dish), the pan-fried potato and shallots (marginally more satisfying than french fries), and aubergine rolls (I still haven't found these anywhere near as good as they were in Georgia).

The cheese adjaruli khachapuri SO lived up to the hype I read when searching for new and different food to try while in NYC. Who wouldn't love a bread boat filled with molten cheese? We eventually learned that several regional varieties of this national bread existed, and Chito Gravito near Gramercy Park was said to serve one of the best, and we would agree. The vibe is good, with electronic beats playing while the staff helps you decide what you might like best. The chicken was oh- so- garlicky and tender. My family always wants more garlic, but my husband said he finally found a dish that teetered on the verge of too much, so if you love garlic, order it! The dumplings were tender and filled with flavorful broth, and the asparagus was done perfectly. Restrooms are clean and nice, and the staff was friendly - the family recommends you try it!

I personally wouldn't come back, but here are my thoughts: Atmosphere: When you first walk in, the place is dimly lit, and the ambiance is gorgeous. This is a great little restaurant for a dinner date, and the bar is extremely pretty. The place was packed, and you need a reservation beforehand. Service: However, service is something very important to me as well as the food. The entire night, my group did not get any service other than ordering food and the delivering of food. We did not get any extra water, mentions of dessert, or anything. The bartender (our server) didn't look our way even though we sat in front of him, and only the staff bringing out our food was kind to us. The wrong cheese pie was delivered to us, but we didn't bother mentioning it as the table beside us had troubles getting the wrong orders as well. Food: To preface, I've never had Georgian food, so I was super excited to eat at this restaurant. Here are my honest opinions on the food! Imeruli Cheese Stuffed Pie (5.5/10) - it has the exact taste as a (on the saltier side) cheese pizza from costco. we originally wanted the cheese pie that comes in a bread looking bowl. Kubdari Meat Stuffed Pie (6/10) - I enjoyed this more than the cheese stuffed pie, but it was very heavy and was exactly what it looks like. Chargrilled Farm Raised Chicken Mtsvadi (6.5/10) - the potion was really small for the price (~$30), but the chicken itself was juicy and tender. It was well seasoned, and the salad was fine. Chargrilled Heritage Pork Mtsvadi (7/10) - the potatoes had pomegranate seeds, and the sauce was tart to match the savory potatoes and pork. The potatoes were pretty good, but they were too oily personally. The pork was tender, but the cut was mainly fat. I'm a fan of more meat than fat, but this costed about $30.

This is the only Georgian restaurant that I've ever tried, so I can't compare it with other Georgian foods, but overall experience was good! There are some dishes that I liked a lot but also some dished not satisfying. What I liked: 1) The NO.1 best are definitely the aubergine rolls (eggplant rolls), and everyone on the table that night with me all said so! 2) The ricotta tomato salad was good as well. The ricotta are creamy and fresh. 3) We also liked the Kubdari - meat stuffed pie. 4) Two vegetables that we ordered - one is asparagus and the other is shishito. Some people may not be able to handle the spicy, but if you can, it's definitely good; 5) Georgian Shrimp and grits. The walnut sauce that paired with the shrimp was really good and special. A little similar to the walnut sauce that comes with the eggplant rolls; What I didn't like: 1) The worst dish that night was the dessert: honey walnut cake. It was too dry and also too sweet. 2) Cheeseboat (adjaruli) - actually it was the reason that we were attracted to this restaurant in the first place - or not specifically this restaurant, maybe any other Georgian restaurant lol. But it was a disappointment. It's just simply the mix of egg, cheese and butter, on a huge and thick bread bowl - very straight-forward. It's not bad, but just not worth the expectation. The rest dishes are generally good. And the service was also nice. I would recommend to try this place.

The adjaruli khachapuri was impeccable; the gooey cheese complemented the soft bread. The khinkali were sizable, though possibly could've used more robust seasoning. Beef cheeks were tender and the cheese/potato mash worked well. The heritage pork mtsvadi cubes were balanced by the plum sauce. Service was excellent.

On my quest to try as many different cuisines as I can, we decided to hit this spot for a casual dinner on a Saturday. We ordered the Chkmeruli garlic half chicken which was truly garlicky, and deliciously saucy. We also ordered the Adjaruli cheese boat (pie) which I was very excited for after having seen it on Instagram. Our drinks were very creative and delicious too. We were seated outside and overall it was a great dining experience with delicious food

If you want delicious and authentic Georgian food, this is the place to try! We stopped by on a Tuesday night around 9 pm and were able to get seated without a reservation. The restaurant is small but very cute and cozy. For our appetizer, we ordered the khinkali, which is a Georgian soup dumpling with ground meat and spices. The dumplings were quite big in size and delicious as well. Definitely recommend using your hands to eat the dumplings to get the full experience and not to miss out on any of the soup inside the dumpling. For our entrees we ordered the stuffed meat khachapuri and the pasture raised pork which were both very filling and delicious. Food, ambience, and service were all great here, and I would definitely come back here again and try some other dishes next time.

Growing up on Georgian food in a republic of Russia called Tatarstan, I ran at the chance to dine at a Georgian restaurant while visiting New York City. Going for a late lunch on a November Tuesday around 2 p.m., I had the entire place to myself. They have a long bar and several tables in the front and back with cleanly kept restrooms in the way back. While not friendly, the server recommended their one sweet red wine to go with my khachapuri (cheese bread with an egg yolk on top that you mix into the cheese). It was fresh, warm, and hit the spot. It's NYC so expect higher price tags. For a glass of wine and my bread, the bill reached $33 before tip.

I have heard about this place a lot from my Georgian friend, and I didn't regret I stopped by. Food was just exquisite! We ordered Khinkali, which were great, nicely seasoned and juicy. We had eggplant rolls, chicken mzvadi, pork mzvadi and khachapuri adjaruli. Everything was delicious! Meat was really tender and juicy, khachapuri crust was light, it's something important for me personally when I eat khachapuri, honey cake was just the bomb! Service was great, guys were very kind, hospitable and very attentive. The place is really warm and relaxing with its ambiance. We definitely will be back! Thank you guys!

I'm visiting from out of town and I saw this place on Tiktok and thought I would give it a try. The food was PHENOMENAL, 10/10. As an Armenian we eat Georgian food a lot so this was very satisfying and definitely authentic. I made reservations for brunch and we didn't even need them so we were sat right away. From the moment we walked in we were kindly greeted and the ambiance of the place is great! Not sure about dinner reservation dress code, but my husband and I were dressed casually for brunch! If you are thinking of going here, do it, and make sure you try the beef Khnkali and Adjaruli Khachapuri( cheese boat). The best I have ever had.

What a delightful brunch! We had the cheese and beans stuffed bread-both great but the bean was a true surprise and delight-I would come out of my way just for that. We also shared the salad and the eggplant-fresh and delicious. The eggplant was wonderfully smoky and the sauce was fantastic-we mopped it up with the cheese bread. Incredible service and beautiful setting - will be back and looking forward to trying more dishes!

Delicious food and wonderful service. The traditional dishes here are wonderful and the wine list is extensive as well.

Would recommend trying Adjaruli Cheese Pie if you've never had. It was quite good. I've had it before at another Georgian place though and this one was okay in comparison. I feel that it is a must try if this is your first time going for Georgian food. Quite cheesy, buttery, and yum. The soup dumplings though were a bit disappointing. The top of the dumplings were hard and seemed inedible. The inside was good with the soup. Quite large size for dumplings. The dessert we got was good too. I can't remember what it was called. Service was very average. Overall it was worth a visit but I wouldn't come back again.

I love the breadth of Georgian cuisine-- you can get light, zesty salads, hearty cheese breads, and rich umami-filled sauces all in one meal. Even the protein options run the gamut, whether it's lamb, beef, chicken, pork, or seafood you're after, you're likely to find it on the menu at a Georgian restaurant. I ate at Chito Gvrito with a friend who was eating light, so we didn't go for the kachapuri (cheese bread) that I'd normally order, but there was plenty of light fare on the menu at this wine bar/ shared plates style restaurant that we had no problem putting our meal together. We started with some wine-- Georgia is known for their dry, semi-sweet, fortified and sparkling wines, so we went with one recommended by our server, which turned out delicious and paired really well with our meal. We feasted on Georgian salad, kveri cheese dumplings, and Georgian "shrimp n grits." Some of these dishes, like the shrimp n grits and salad didn't taste distinctly Georgian, but I appreciated the Georgian spin on these dishes, which is to say the addition of walnut sauce in the shrimp n grits and Georgian cheese in the salad set it a little apart from what you'd find at say, an American restaurant. I didn't have anything that was stand out but I wonder if it's because of what we ordered....I wish their menu was more compact and intentional if that's the case. I got the sense that the kitchen was capable of some special dishes but that we didn't experience the full potential of it. For a casual dinner in the neighborhood though, it was more than satisfying.

I came here on a weekday for dinner and we were able to get seated immediately. We ordered the Adjaruli Cheese pie, Pork and Beef Khinkali dumplings, and the country potatoes and mushrooms. The Adajaruli cheese pie took the spotlight by far, the rest of the food was good but not my favorite. If I had to rank them It would be the adjaruli cheese pie first, the potatoes and mushrooms second, and the khinkali dumplings last.

Delicious and unique food. Modern clean atmosphere and patient and nice service. Many options for vegan and vegetarians! Aubergine Rolls, Vegetarian Borscht (ahhhh so good!)

10/10. I tried this restaurant by 17th and 3rd Ave that has delicious Georgian food last night with my girlfriend. Great ambiance and super friendly staff. There is no other place in NYC serving food like it. I highly recommend ordering the Adjaruli Khachapuri (cheese pie with egg) and homemade dumplings that had soup and beef in them. For the main course, I had the Chakapuli (lamb stew) and my girlfriend had the Shilaplavi (lamb risotto). All the food was very fresh and delicious. They also had a list of Georgian wines that I have never tried before and went perfectly with the food. The staff was very pleasant and made recommendations (and also took the time to explain the best way to eat the dumpling (an experience in and of itself). If you are looking for authenticate Georgian cuisine in an intimate setting this is the place for you. Great date spot as well and the prices were all very reasonable.

Super damn annoying sitting at the bar. If I wasn't cold, was constantly getting knocked by the waitstaff with NO APOLOGIES. Bar is cute, but not conducive to a busy environment whatsoever. So it was clearly not well thought out during its construction. Wine was amazing though. I don't have a big pull to come back to this place, imho.

I've been craving Georgian (the state) food. Came across this adorable restaurant in my research. When I saw the cheese pie and the shrimp and grits, I figured there might be some hearty and tasty connections between the State and the Country, so I was very excited to try it out! - Very glad I did! Got the mandatory adjaruli cheese pie - with the egg yolk and butter the whole shebang! The cheese bread was baked to perfection with the right amount of crispyness on the outside and chewyness on the inside. The cheese was mixed homogeneously with the egg yolk and butter both of which adds another dimension of sophistication to the texture and flavor! The cheese texture was elastic and stretchy and fun to play with and eat! I really like the whole thing except that the cheese mixture was too salty for me. The aubergine rolls were amazing! Eggplant was grilled to perfection tenderness. The walnut garlicky paste was divinely decadent - it can even make hardboard paper taste great! Lamb & Tarragon Dumplings share great deals of similarities with the Chinese soup dumplings. They both have round folded skin with soup and meat inside. I would definitely prefer the Chinese soup dumplings over this though - the Georgian dumplings' skin is too thick/doughy, and also due to the giant size, they are bit struggle to eat. Georgian shrimp n grits is amazing! The shrimps are super fresh, crunchy and creamy at the same time! The creamy cheese potenla is decadent and comforting. And again the walnut garlicky paste elevated the whole dish to another level and dimension! The cocktail drink (The Cots-word) was very interesting, the mysterious Chartreuse complements well with the star anise flavor.

Food was delightful - really quite interesting and good! Service was spotty, but not so much that I wouldn't go back. I highly recommend the khachapuri (obviously), but also the eggplant rolls. I also had the mtsvadi, which was perfect for someone traveling through town -- bite-sized pieces that didn't feel like too much or too little. Would absolutely go again!

Best Georgian food in Manhattan!! Incredible service and the cutest ambiance!! Definitely check it out!!

A wonderful place to try some not so common cuisine! Chiton Gvrito really does present itself as a modern Georgian restaurant. Inside is woody and well lit with black accents all around. The food is plated quite nicely and even the dinnerware itself has that minimalistic charm. I ordered the aubergine rolls as well as a side of country potatoes and the fruit compote to wash it all down. The aubergine rolls were lovely. Not as garlicky as you'd imagine but had a nice curry and cilantro flavor to it. In addition it's filled with minced nuts and served with a few pomegranate seeds for a tart zing. A very unique flavor combination! The potatoes, really can't go wrong with a side of those. The potatoes are creamy, salty and not crisp. The dill cuts through the richness and the shallots provide a lot of additional flavor. A dish for a date night? No. But still tasty! Servers were quite nice. The only complaint I had was the price. For what I paid, I did expect a bit more food but, in this economy it's understandable. Overall a must try if Georgian food has your curiously peaked!

My pilot uncle always brought back a wine from Georgia for us, and it was instantly my favorite wine I ever had (numerous times with random bottles). It's not so easy to find in the states, so in his honor, during an overlapping event nearby I had to pay this place a visit. It absolutely did not disappoint. The wine was phenomenal as my bar was set already high. Beautiful purple! color, scent and taste. We followed with the lamb and tarragon dumplings, beaned stuff pie, potatoes and mushrooms and grilled chicken. All were very well prepared. The lobiani (beaned stuffed pie) was well beyond my expectations in preparation and flavor. The grilled chicken mtsvadi was also exceptional. We equally enjoyed the mushroom and country potato mix, while the dumplings were a welcome comfort food. All and all, I was worried my expectations might be too high for this place, yet it easily delivered. Service was outstanding as well, and the ambiance quite nice. I felt the prices were reasonable everything considered. I already recommended this place to someone. Hope you enjoy it as much as I! The menu seemed to have something for everyone.

Very good preparations, great staff. We went for a brunch and was beyind satisfied with everything, including drinks.

AMBIENCE Quaint, quiet and Parisian-like. SERVICE was stellar. Other waitresses and waiters were attentive and refilled our water and explained how to enjoy your food. FOOD The dumplings were not too salty and good 4/5 Mushroom egg scramble with two pieces of bread 4/5 Egg katchapuri 5/5 We would mix up our orders the next time we come back for the shakshuka so we aren't consuming s lot of eggs and bread. We docked off a star because although the food was delicious, it was a bit bland

Making a reservation on Resy was very easy as there appeared to be unlimited options. This is not a place that is booked out weeks/months in advance. We made a reservation for four on a Saturday night. We were seated by the door. The table was set up nicely with cute silverware and glassware. Even though it was a very chilly night, their outdoor dining was very busy. So people were coming in and out the front door quite frequently to the point that we were so cold from being blasted by the frosty breeze. They were very accommodating and moved us to a table of four farther form the entrance. We had a bottle of red Georgian wine and split several things. 1) Ajaruli - delicious. I've never had this before so can't really comment on the price for the size, but another reviewer mentioned that the portion appeared smaller than expected for 14 dollars. 2) Aubergine rolls - Classic, fresh, and perfectly portioned to be split among four people. 3) Shishito peppers - the only thing Georgian about this was the addition of Georgian salt. We all chuckled when we realized it after I had ordered it. Probably should try something else on the menu. 4) Lamb and tarragon dumplings - four large pieces for 14 dollars. It was good. I wasn't a fan of the pinched part of the dumplings as it was very thick and dry. Not sure if we were even supposed to eat that part. 5) Chargrilled pork - Tasty and fresh. Very hard to mess up chargrilled meats. 6) Ideali - The dessert wasn't anything special.

Solid spot for classic Georgian cuisine. My friend and I both ordered from the three course Restaurant Week menu ($39), so I was able to try a number of different dishes: Creamy Mushroom Soup - nice and creamy, but a little too salty Adjaruli Khachapuri - the Georgian classic, which lived up to cheesy and tasty expectations Kveri Dumplings - more like ravioli than dumplings, good but only came with two which is a small portion size Pork Mtsvadi - pork was tender and flavorful, while the pomegranate and spring mix added some freshness to the dish Georgian "Shrimp n' Grits" - shrimp itself was standard, and the cheese polenta was very cheesy and complemented the garlic walnut sauce on the other side of the plate The staff at Chito Gvrito are very friendly and attentive. The service speed is pretty good. The interior of the restaurant has a clean, elegant kind of design with a decent amount of seating. Overall, Chito Gvrito deserves a solid 4 stars from me for its good food and pleasant environment. I would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a Georgian restaurant in Manhattan.

Really good food and very interesting combos! We got the ricotta salad, beet tartare and dumplings to start. The dumplings dough seemed undercooked but besides that the flavors were great. Their most popular dish the Adjaruli Khachapuri definitely lived up to the hype and really was the best item on the menu!

Great food, amazing staff. I am not familiar with Georgian food at all, but the waitress was really helpful and taught me which dishes are most authentic or ones I simply can't not order! Everything was tasty, came out quickly, and was not very expensive! I am excited to come back for a glass of wine or app on my way home from work, as I live nearby :)

So here's the thing, I have Georgian blood, I've been to Georgia, I've spent the last decade exploring New York's Georgian food scene, I know my sh*t with this cuisine. If you're looking for authentic Georgian food, I can point you elsewhere. Chito Gvrito is like a mere taste of Georgian food, for an American palate. You get a glimpse of what real Georgian food can taste like, but aren't getting the full experience. Georgians are like Italians...they want to feed you. A LOT. NONSTOP. True Georgian food should taste like there's a grandma's love behind every dish. Yes, Chito is good, but where's grandma? Anyway, I had the ajaruli khachapuri and was shocked at how small it is. Usually the boats are big and can feed 2-4 people. This was like a personal one, with less cheese than I'm used to. The salad was okay, nothing special. The pickled veggies were good, but it's hard to mess that up. Also, what kind of Georgian restaurant doesn't have pkhali???? I was sad. For the entree I had the satsivi. I've had this dish a dozen times both homemade and at restaurants and Chito's version was more like a deconstructed one. You got a glimpse of what it could and should taste like, but again, totally Americanized. Shout out to the cheesy polenta it came with, I did enjoy that. As for the khinkali, I've had better, I've had worse. Overall, I'm glad I gave Chito a chance. It makes me happy to see Georgian cuisine trending in the food scene because it's truly the best there is. Also, they make some bomb cocktails.

Great little restaurant! The ambiance is perfect for a date since the tables are pretty small and the restaurant isn't too noisy. We had the borscht, imeruli cheese pie, and potatoes with shiitake mushrooms. The potatoes actually ended up being our favorite so would highly recommend that! The imeruli was good as well but it's a bit heavy to split between two people.

DELICIOUS! Really really tasty and bold flavors! Nice waiter and good service. Ambiance is nice, music going, not too dark. Tables are a little close together but not terrible. Highly recommend if you're in the gramercy area or just want to explore a new cuisine!

I've been here twice so far and both have been a good experience. Ajaruli cheese pie: oh so good. I had to come back to eat that again. The 2nd time I added truffle to it....so delicious. Must get. Shrimp & Grits: The 'grits' are actually polenta with cheese and a garlicky walnut sauce - it was very good, but a little heavy especially on top of the cheese pie. I would absolutely get it again, but I would plan accordingly on additional menu items. Pickle plate: it was much more than I expected. A substantial dish, also excellent. Branzino: I wished I hadn't filled up so much on the cheese pie to have more room for this delicious dish. The fish was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. Georgian old fashioned: The 1st time I loved this drink, but the 2nd time it was a little too sweet for me. Service: They are a small establishment and very busy. The bartender was mixing drinks, taking orders, serving tables - all hands on deck here. Be patient. They are very nice and working very hard. Despite being short staffed they were all doing an excellent job while maintaining a pleasant atmosphere. The outdoor area has overhead heaters. Inside is a tight space. Reservations recommended.

Went here for the first time today and everything was delicious! Ordered the lobiani (bean-stuffed pie) with an incredibly fresh flaky crust, kupati (sausage) with perfectly cooked fingerling potatoes, and the crispy greens (side salad with great mix of greens and dressing). Everything was bright and fresh and the staff was attentive and wanted to make sure we were happy with our choices. Will definitely be back!

Our group of 4 came in for dinner on a Sunday night, with a Resy reservation right after the movies. We picked out a $58 saperavi wine, which was inky dark and very berry forward. For starters we had ajaruli cheese pie as well as stuffed version. Both were tasty albeit a bit small to share for 4. We also got an order of khinkaly that were big and juicy. Also Georgian risotto, pork grilled skewer and shrimp and grits. Everything was tasty and my friends quickly finished their mains. In the end, Chito is a solid 4/5 place

I've been here twice now and it's great! Cocktails were really good. From the times I've been we had the eggplant rolls, mushroom soup and of course the adjaruli cheese bread. Solid flavors and prices. Great place for sharing a few items. Recommend

Was great! Everything was super flavorful! I would definitely recommend the beef and pork dumplings. A little on the saltier side, but I love me some soupy dumplings! Also had a hint of heat from the pepper which I loved.

I am a huge fan of the cheesy boat bread. It is the best cheesy treat ever. the bread is faaaaaaantastic, fluffy, light, savory and the cheese proportion is excellent... can't get enough. it's so fresh and comforting. I also tried the eggplant rolls and I have met the best new craveable dish. It's a cold dish where the eggplant is already cooked thinly and I'm not sure what the filling is, it might be a mix of a nut butter but a light nut butter, maybe cashew?!!? I could be making this up ... all I can say is that this eggplant roll is a MUST. a MUST!!!! you get 2 rolls per dish... you can make it a meal if you order 2 ...so you get 4 rolls... sooo good. I would! service is lovely

4 star. Dumplings are not as I imaged. It's okay. Beef are fine. Salmon is pretty good and be recommended. Only have 2 dessert choice and it's too sweet. Anyway the service are great! And the restaurant is such a warm place to meet your friends.

This was my 1st experience with Georgian food and I loved it. This is one of those cozy intimate spaces. Cutesy dining tables, separated by tall plexiglass, candles, the bar in the backdrop has enough romantic lighting. I cannot wait to come back. It actually was difficult not to order everything on the menu. I remained focused and had to try to Ajaruli and asked for bacon to be added. WOW....just seeing the butter, the bacon glistening and the perfectly cooked-enough egg....I couldn't believe it. We had no idea how to eat it, so we asked the staff, a gentleman with the black Nike had was so excited and "good questions!", and proceeded to tell us just to mix everything inside together, they break off the piece of bread little by little and simply enjoy. I could have had 10 of these! We also had the Kubdari with the Georgian potatoes....all delicious!! We were pretty filled thus far, so we went for the yogurt and honey. I've never had yogurt that creamy but light. The honey was so good. Staff was so friendly and venue was clean. Can't wait to see y'all again...I'm coming for the dumplings and that mtsvadi chicken!!

Booked a reservation for Saturday night and it was quite busy, which is a great sign. Just walking in, we could smell all of the spices used in the cooking and it smelled amazing We tried to get a bottle of Georgian orange wine, which we have never tried before. Our waiter was kind and let us sample a bit before ordering and we are glad he did. The wine wasn't quite what we were used to do we ordered cocktails instead. Both my espresso cocktail and my wife's St Germaine Empress we're fantastic. Food here is delicious and quite filling. The cheese boat was great and just what we expected it be. We loved the aubergine rolls and the spices that were used in the sauce. The borscht soup is also highly recommended - my dad makes borscht at home (Chinese influenced so it's a bit different) and the one here did remind me of my dad's cooking. I would order it again. The only downside that we had was it took a while for us to put in our drink and food orders. During prime time the restaurant is full and the outdoor seating section was full as well, so the waiters were running around a bit. But when we did get waited on, our guy was very nice