Oda House UES

"The menu at this Georgian spot on East 73rd Street has things like lamb, roast chicken, and about 20 types of bread. You can check out their outdoor seating any day from noon to 9pm, or book a table ahead of time online. Make sure to order the lamb kebabs and dumplings, called khinkali." - hannah albertine, nikko duren

"If you’ve been to Oda House in the East Village, know that the UES location is more upscale, and involves chandeliers and servers in uniform. But don’t worry, you can still eat a wide variety of very good Georgian food in your gym clothes here. Ask your waiter if they have any specials - we did and we still can’t stop thinking about the crunchy imeruli khachapuri (Georgian cheese bread) that we got out of it. There are also about 20 other types of bread, kebabs, and dumplings (called khinkali) on the menu." - hannah albertine, matt tervooren

"Oda House, a sort of Georgian pub, first opened on Avenue B in 2013. The original has since closed, but its still-open Upper East Side offspring is even better — and the bigger, brick-walled, and extensively decorated space mounts a menu with more items and a longer Georgian wine list. Three types of khachapuri are offered, as well as many hot and cold apps doubling as drinking snacks, and entrees that run to kebabs and herb-laced stews of lamb, beef, and chicken." - Robert Sietsema

"Outdoor dinner at Oda House on the Upper East Side will feel casual and bread-filled, in case those adjectives are priorities for your re-entrance into society. The menu at this fantastic Georgian restaurant has things like lamb kebabs, khinkali dumplings, and some cheesy khachapuri you can easily cut down the middle. They’ve set up a covered sidewalk patio with tons of plants on East 73rd Street. You can check out their outdoor seating any day from noon to 9pm, or book a table ahead of time online." - Hannah Albertine, Nikko Duren

"The UES location of Oda House feels more upscale than the one in the East Village. There are chandeliers, marble tables, and servers wearing button downs - but don’t worry, you can still eat a wide variety of very good Georgian food in your gym clothes here. Ask your waiter if they have any specials - we did and we got some crunchy imeruli khachapuri (Georgian cheese bread) out of it. There are also about 20 other types of bread, kebabs, and dumplings (khinkali) on the menu. Despite the upscale look of the place, entrees are still around the $20 mark here, so keep it in mind as an affordable group dinner option in the area." - Nikko Duren