Sami Sumeli Georgian European Restaurant

As a foodie who grew up half my life in the Philippines and half in California, and traveling all over the world, I have been exposed to many many different cuisines. Georgian food was something entirely new for me so I was extremely excited to try it. The first time I tried it I had take out and it was really delicious, a lot of flavors/seasoning that were unfamiliar to me, some used in a way that were new to me. The second time I tried it I ate it there and it was even better than the first time because we tried it fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant, eating their food was like eating a home cooked meal which is honestly rare when eating out. I’m excited to bring friends here to try something they’ve never had before. I really hope this restaurant does well and stays open because I’m adding it to my go to restaurants. I look forward to trying more. ◡̈ Here are the dishes I’ve tried: Phali Mix - a trio of vegetable spreads - all great Adjarian Khachapuri - a cheese filled bread boat, definitely a must try Beef Khinkali - extra large soup dumplings, wow so much flavor and really fun to eat (they will explain the traditional way to eat this) - it is very different from the Chinese soup dumplings Shkmeruli - I had no idea what to expect with this and was delightedly surprised, I really enjoyed it because it had a lot of dill, I will say for being described as creamy garlic sauce, i couldn’t taste much garlic, it is cream based however the term creamy is generally described for things that are thicker and rich, this was more brothy. I loved it regardless! Chicken and beef shashlik - their version of grilled meats, seasoned in a way that is new to me. The flavor had a lot of depth. They use sumac on the rice too which is something I’m used to in Persian cuisine. Both were cooked perfectly. The beef was soo tender (we asked for medium rare) Mini Honey Cake - really unique and was my favorite dessert Karmeli Cake and Prague Cake - also worth trying *the photos I shared were taken after we started digging in and eating 😂*

Amazing ambience at this very unique restaurant. The dessert was a standout! The prices were steep though, which made it difficult to try more dishes. It would be great if they have a tasting menu to let new diners try out more of Georgian cuisine. We didn't try the alcohol but they have wine and cocktails from Georgia.

Amazing service, quick, friendly and attentive. The food is so delicious. The khachapuri is absolutely my favorite. The sulguni cheese inside it’s probably what heaven tastes like :). Every bite is so delicious. The herring portion is way too small for the price in my opinion but it is delicious. Kebab is flavorful and melts in your mouth. Khinkali is an experience in itself and tastes amazing. Second cake on the menu I think is better than honey cake 🍰 . Must try that yellow tea, it’s so good. Definitely one of my favorite places now. Ps unfortunately last night was a little disappointing. The dishes were coming out one at a time and we had to watch each person eat separately:(. The soda was flat. The chicken portion was too small, he left hungry:(. I will go there for lunch again but dinner probably not very soon. I am keeping 5 stars bc food is truly delicious.

Sami Sumeli is an absolute treasure—the first Georgian restaurant in town, and it’s already setting the bar incredibly high. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a colorful, warm ambiance that immediately makes you feel at home. It’s cozy and inviting, with a relaxed, quiet vibe (for now!), but something tells me that won’t last long once word gets out. The food? Out of this world. Every dish my husband I tried was a flavor-packed journey to Georgia. The Adjarian Khachapuri—a boat-shaped bread filled with gooey cheese and topped with a perfectly runny egg—was the stuff of dreams: rich, comforting, and downright addictive. The Chakhohbili (a traditional stewed chicken dish) was another standout—aromatic, tender, and soul-warming in all the right ways. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and filled with the kind of heart you can’t fake. Sami Sumeli isn’t just serving food—it’s sharing culture and tradition, one delicious bite at a time. Can’t wait to come back and bring more friends before this place gets packed (because it absolutely will). Don’t sleep on it!

For the adventurous foodies, go visit this place! We went to Sami Sumeli this afternoon for lunch and it was incredible. I’ve never tried Georgian food before (as in the country of Georgia, not the US state) and everything we had was great. They have a current weekday 2-course lunch special, which I thought was a pretty good deal for trying different items on their main menu. Ambience is elegant and looks to be a great spot for date nights. We are definitely coming again. The phali mix was a must-order app for us! This is such a unique place to dine out in Cedar Park and I hope they stay in business for a really long time.

WOW. Outstanding, flavorful Georgian cuisine. Charming decor, excellent service. The “cheese boat” is an all-star, but there’s a lot to explore in the menu. We are so excited this spot opened and can’t wait to try more dishes.

Absolutely amazing experience! This Georgian restaurant is cozy, warm, and truly authentic. The staff were incredibly friendly and made me feel right at home. The food was phenomenal — I’ve missed khinkali so much, and they did not disappoint. Everything tasted homemade and full of flavor. You can tell they put heart into what they do. Highly recommend this spot to anyone who wants a real taste of Georgia. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Menu is so exciting and has many healthy options, especially good vegetarian options,everything tasted fresh with no random sauces. Being new to Georgian cuisine, got a good experience and taste. Service was super fast. Restaurant has good interiors and music. Dessert combinations are so unique and tasted great. Only one set back is with khinkali, the upper part was too thick and would have tasted great with a dip.

Look, I'm not a yelp reviewer, but this was some of the best food I've ever had. The staff were super courteous, very patient, explained every meal and the meals are so much better than the pictures look which is saying something! I would highly recommend going. First time eating Georgian food and I will definitely be back.

Wow! Everything was great! The food was delicious, and the service was great! I am so happy we have it here in Cedar Park! I would recommend it to anyone!

Sami Sumeli is an absolute treasure--the first Georgian restaurant in town, and it's already setting the bar incredibly high. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a colorful, warm ambiance that immediately makes you feel at home. It's cozy and inviting, with a relaxed, quiet vibe (for now!), but something tells me that won't last long once word gets out. The food? Out of this world. Every dish my husband I tried was a flavor-packed journey to Georgia. The Adjarian Khachapuri--a boat-shaped bread filled with gooey cheese and topped with a perfectly runny egg--was the stuff of dreams: rich, comforting, and downright addictive. The Chakhohbili (a traditional stewed chicken dish) was another standout--aromatic, tender, and soul-warming in all the right ways. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and filled with the kind of heart you can't fake. Sami Sumeli isn't just serving food--it's sharing culture and tradition, one delicious bite at a time. Can't wait to come back and bring more friends before this place gets packed (because it absolutely will). Don't sleep on it!

Besides seeing pictures and videos of khachapuris online, I don't think I've ever had Georgian food so I was so excited to try Sami Sumeli out. And I'm so glad to have had it! Literally everything we had was so good. Of course we had to try the khachapuri, and it was probably my favorite thing we had. It's bread, cheese, egg, and butter, of course it's gonna be delicious! But the bread was so warm and crusty (in the good bread way) and doughy and perfectly soaked up the cheese and butter. And the butter itself was so rich. The herring with potatoes is also something I've been craving. The salted fish goes so well with the crunch and acidity of the raw onion. The potatoes were whatever though, I feel like I barely noticed it was there. The eggplant rolls were also so good and garlicky. Each roll had a bit too much cream cheese for my taste, but still delicious regardless. The kharcho soup was probably my least favorite thing we ordered. But even then, it was still pretty good! It was also super garlicky though, like to the point that it gave it some spice. But the broth was thinner than I expected, and less flavorful than I expected. The mini honey cake was really good, but smaller than I expected. But I guess it is called mini for a reason. The honey flavor is really deep and nice though, and the cream is really light. The workers were super friendly and checked up on us a lot, maybe perhaps even too much. But they made sure our waters were never empty! I think I would have preferred if they just left a pitcher on our table instead though. Or got bigger cups because it did feel like they came around a lot.

For the adventurous foodies, go visit this place! We went to Sami Sumeli this afternoon for lunch and it was incredible. I've never tried Georgian food before (as in the country of Georgia, not the US state) and everything we had was great. They have a current weekday 2-course lunch special, which I thought was a pretty good deal for trying different items on their main menu. Ambience is elegant and looks to be a great spot for date nights. We are definitely coming again. The phali mix was a must-order app for us! This is such a unique place to dine out in Cedar Park and I hope they stay in business for a really long time.

I was so excited to see we now have a Georgian restaurant in town and finally got to try it. Walking in, the ambience was nice but casual. We ordered a few things but the eggplant rolls which was a starter really wowed us. The kharcho was hearty and worth the price and the khachapuri of course was good, though the cheese was thicker than I've had before so you couldn't really dip the bread. We still had appetite so we added a Skhmeruli which was okay but not as flavorful and a bit pricy for what it was - chicken cooked in a cream sauce. The servers were friendly and Europeans. We definitely want to come back and try other menu items, but will definitely get the eggplant rolls and khachapuri again!

THE BIG: Located in Cedar Park, this Georgian restaurant satisfies all the flavors of the Caucasus. Beautiful interior with Georgian landscape reels on the TV. Plenty of parking in lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here on a Saturday around noon with a friend and we were seated immediately. The lunch rush didn't catch us yet. For food, we ordered the khachapuri (egg in cheese butter bread), chakhobili (tomato chicken stew) , khinkali (gigantic soup dumplings), honey cake (layered honey cake) and karmeli cake (caramel honey cake). The khachapuri is VERY rich with the cheese, two slabs of butter and the egg on top. It was very good. My favorite was the khinkali. Something about soup dumplings that always gets me and these were gigantic. The desserts were alright, small and very sweet. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, we spent around $86 for the meal and the experience itself warrants a revisit to try the other items on the menu.

Austin is no longer a Georgian culinary desert (that's the Republic of Georgia, bordering Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Armenia) thanks to this restaurant in Cedar Park, officially open since early May. Georgia is a former Soviet republic, but is culturally and linguistically quite distinct. The restaurant is spacious and visually appealing, with an open, modern feel, attractive murals on the walls and two large TV screens showing the home country's natural beauty. We had to try the Adjarian khachapuri, Georgia's national dish, which is local cheese, butter, milk and a runny egg in a toasted, crusty boat-shaped bread bowl; perfect for sharing (be sure to mix up the ingredients well). Mushroom khinkhali was another delight, three oversized dumplings containing shrooms and broth (ask the server to demonstrate the proper eating technique if you're not familiar with it). The chicken shashlik platter, several large pieces of roasted chicken on a skewer, came with rice, Georgian sauerkraut, roasted veggies and tangy onion slices, with a medium spicy tomato-based sauce on the side that reminded me of Serbian ajvar. The shashlik was perfectly spiced and plentiful. Our server was friendly and very helpful in explaining the dishes to us non-Georgians. We went on a Sunday evening in June that happened to be the birthday of an important partner in the restaurant, and were entertained by a singer of Georgian and American tunes throughout. We like the idea of supporting a unique local business that's authentic and believes in quality. Highly recommended.

Brought a (vegetarian) friend this time and had the mushroom dumplings and cheese bread again. Added the phali mix (cabbage, beets, and spinach dips) with flatbread. It was very good! Paired with a nice glass of Georgian white wine, another delicious meal.

Still a really good spot. The honey Carmel cake was one of the best desserts, not too sweet! And major update they have high quality toilet paper. None of that prison grade stuff. I don't think I have ever seen a restaurant do that

Ever since seeing a video of Georgian food on YouTube I've been wanting to try their food, and hearing that a restaurant was opening in Cedar Park was a pleasant surprise. Went with my wife and it's nestled in a corner of the strip mall close to Wild West and the Austin Steam Train. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and cozy, with warm lighting and murals. We got the Khali (very vibrant vegetarian spreads made with cabbage, beets and greens) as an appetizer and it was refreshing. Afterwards we got Khinkali (soup dumplings) with pork and beef- Which were juicy and flavorful, followed by the absolute highlight: Khachipuri. A giant baked bread boat filled with cheese, butter and topped with an egg yolk. It was MASSIVE! Enough for 2 and it was incredibly good. It was happiness in a dish and I'll be back just for that. Service was really good. Not sure if it was the owner but they were super attentive and friendly, explaining how to eat the dishes. Had no idea what Georgian food would be like, but im a newly minted fan. Worth checking out!

4.5 stars! My husband and I regularly consumed khachapuri at least once a month prior to moving to the area, and was immediately thrilled to find out that, not only was a Georgian restaurant opening nearby, they would also serve khachapuri. We walked into the restaurant with no reservations and were immediately seated. Ambiance: The place was modern yet cozy, with a lovely albeit unusual combination of interior colors that I found interesting but comfortable. Service: The service was nice & amicable, albeit we were forgotten for a bit, which makes sense because they were busy. Food: We ordered potatoes & herring, mushroom khinkali, eggplant roll, khachapuri, a couple of Georgian wines, Prague cake, espresso & green tea. * Potatoes & herring - This dish was easily our favorite! The combination of flavors reminded me of a snack I ate a lot in my childhood. The waitress commented that it's not often that Americans order this dish, which, I like to think, speaks to our adventurous palates. * Eggplant rolls - This was good and well-cooked. However, I wish the toppings were also incorporated in the cream cheese filling. It has an overwhelmingly cream cheese taste & loses a lot of its more subtle flavors in the process. * Mushroom khinkali - I thoroughly enjoy great takes in mushroom and this was a thoughtfully prepared piece of mushroom dish. The dumpling dough was almost well-cooked (could do with a half a minute more) but was overall pleasant to eat. * Khachapuri - This was certainly higher quality khachapuri than we've ever had before. The cheese & runny yolk were well-balanced & played perfectly together in terms of both texture & flavor. The bread was so fresh & fantastically done. I'm literally salivating at the thought of the khachapuri. * Prague cake - The base cake was a tad but dry but was alleviated by the chocolate sauce & a generous heap of frosting as a topping and in between layers. * Espresso - Good but nothing to write home about. Perfect to consume with cake. Final Thoughts: Suffice to say, this place has been added to our rotation of restaurants and I'm already raring to go back.

Throughout history Georgia has been a territory of interest to many foreign countries, mostly due to its strategic location between the Black Sea, the Caucasus mountains and the Caspian Sea. Also, part of the Silk Road, it was invaded by Greeks, Mongols, Persians, Romans and Arabs, all bringing their influences to the Georgian table and creating a unique and exciting cuisine unlike any other. Therefore, it's so interesting to have a Georgian eatery in this area. For those of you have never had this type of food, Western Georgian food is said to have been influenced by Turkish cuisine while Iranian influences are more prevalent in the East. In the West, Georgian-style cornbread (mchadi) and poultry like chicken and turkey are favored while meat dishes made with pork, beef, or mutton are more prominent in the east. What I got Shashlik is a Georgian Kebab that is a traditional dish that's rich in flavor due to its unique combination of spices. The dish features juicy meat pieces marinated in a blend of yogurt, red wine vinegar, garlic, paprika, and cumin before being grilled to tenderness. Unfortunately, the Shashlik (chicken) that was served here was dried out and lacked flavor. The accompanying pickled red cabbage (Russian style) was spot on, yet the rice for the dish was a bit hard (over done). The service here was nice but the food was a bit of a miss for me. I know that new establishments sometimes need to find their sea legs a before they get it together. Perhaps, that is the case here. Yelp Fam, stop in and give this place a try and let me know your thoughts.

I was really looking forward to trying this place especially since I was born in Georgia and recently went back to visit. Sadly was just disappointing, was not authentic Georgian at all. The pkhali onions were very thickly cut and the peta bread looked like it was store bought. The Khinkali though is what really made me sad, they were lukewarm with no flavor to the meat or soup, I had to ask for sour cream to be able to eat them meat also felt very tough. The prices are super high, probably won't be back which is definitely sad cause I was hoping for authentic Georgian cuisine restaurant that I could frequent once a month. At least service and atmosphere were solid and very enjoyable.

Great food! This was our first foray into Georgian food. The waitress was very nice and gave us an intro of what to eat and how to eat it (the soup dumplings are eaten in a certain way). The mushroom soup dumplings were amazing. We also tried the herring and potatoes which were good (tasted like smoked salmon). We liked the beef kebabs, the portions were generous and the meat was tender. Glad we shared. We'll be back soon to try some more dishes!

Our first time trying Georgian cuisine and I must say it was delicious. We tried traditional dishes like shkhmeruli, khachapuri, lobio etc and everything was delicious and flavourful. The staff were incredibly attentive, the ambience was inviting, and the drinks and desserts were absolutely outstanding. I tried Georgian wine and loved it. A fantastic dining experience all around!

So happy we stopped in to check out the first Georgian restaurant in the Austin metro area. The vibe was pretty quiet since it just opened but it meant that we got all our food super fast. Our server greeted us and gave us great wine recommendations. They serve all Georgian wine but our server was able to point us to what type of wine we typically like and everyone enjoyed the recommendation. We then ordered apps and mains. Everyone's favorite dish was the Khachapuri which is a basically a giant cheesy bread boat. The beef dumplings (khinkali) was a close second. Along with the food they also help demonstrate how to eat it for those that have never had before which was helpful. Great for a date night or dinner with a group. No kid menu but our toddler was totally fine with kebab and pita!

Came with a friend to a new place to try some European food- great options. The lamb kabob was fresh had some good spice to it.

I attended a EuroCircle gathering to watch EuroVision this past weekend. The place is really cute and near a country western dance hall called Wild West. It was very crowded so it took a long time to get our drinks and food. One of the servers wasn't yet 18 so he couldn't pour/bring us alcohol. Then they ran out of alcohol to make cocktails. We only ordered the dumplings for food which were good. I enjoyed my Pink Sky cocktail which tasted kind of like a pisco sour. We would have ordered more food but it was taking them a long time to get to our table and help all the others there. They are a new restaurant and it was a very busy day for them. They were all very nice and apologetic for the service waits. I think if I am able to go back when they weren't so busy, the wait times would be much shorter!

Started with the eggplant rolls (yummy/cool and fresh flavor mix), then the Shkmeruli which had a great mix of spices that added to an awesome dish. Dessert was the perfect food journey end, honey cake and eclairs. Yum! The service received was very awesome, too! Our server was very informative and pleasant. Make you feel at home.

Absolutely fantastic food. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was calm and clean. But the fooooood.......the food is AMAZING. The eggplant appetizer, the Georgian salad- i would return everyday for these two things alone. I should've taken more pictures, but I ate it like a pig. Highly recommend.

I was excited to go here. The blini were tiny and came with a disproportionate amount of caviar that we weren't going to eat with nothing other than a big soup spoon. The khinkali were store bought 100% and not homemade. The service was fine. Drinks, terrible. We were really looking forward to coming here. We ordered 2 drinks total, 4 khinkali and an appetizer. We spent $88. Outrageous prices, disappointing food and a place I won't be coming back to. I DON'T RECOMMEND.

My family and I came here on a Saturday evening on May 31st and we were pretty excited to try Georgian food since we have never had it before. For the appetizer we had the Phali Mix which was a trio of vegetable spreads. The red spread was beetroot, the green spread was spinach, and the brown one was cabbage. My personal favorite was the beetroot as it had a nice garlic flavor with a hint of sweetness and a slight earthy aftertaste. The other two also had a nice garlic flavor, with the cabbage phali having a horseradish flavor and the spinach a slightly grassy flavor. However, they were all a little lacking in salt. For the main entree, I had the Chakhobili, which was a stew of tomatoes, onion, garlic, and white chicken; for the side, I opted for buckwheat. The Chakhobili was alright, the broth was tomato-based and was a little rich from the oil the added to it, but the chicken was a little dry and the dish lacked salt as well. The buckwheat was cooked nicely but the tomato broth was unable to balance the earthiness from the buckwheat due to either a lack of salt from the broth or note enough tomatoes for added sweetness. For dessert, we had the eclairs which had a wonderful rich cream filling and both the chocolate and raspberry glaze were great additions to the dish. However, the choux pastry was pretty dry, which made it difficult to truly enjoy the dish overall. In terms of service and atmosphere, our waitress was very nice and attentive to our needs and requests. Furthermore, the restaurant was clean and had a wonderful modern aesthetic. My family and I will probably come back again to try other dishes as we might have came on an off-day for the staff.

Underwhelming, overpriced, small portions with nothing that stands out. I wouldn't consider going here again...

I've never had Georgian food before coming here but I was very pleasantly surprised, and I'll definitely be back. I had the cheese bread, the dumplings and a kebab, and everything was amazing, lots of unique flavors that I haven't tried before and the cheese bread was like the most tasty calzone you ever had.

I really wanted to love this place because it's beautiful inside and the staff and owners are so friendly and sweet. Unfortunately I didn't feel the food was up to par. We had the kchachapuri cheese bread and it just lacked flavor. There wasn't much bread on the ends to pull off and dip, and the bread under the cheese was just soggy. It also needed salt or any kind of flavor. My husband got the beef skewer and I tried some of the meat. Each chunk was about 3 ounces which is huge, but it seemed to be low quality meat with uneven, weird fat and gristle kind of distributed throughout to make me wonder what cut it even was. We also tried the khinkali dumplings and they lacked any kind of flavor and had way too much wrapper for the amount of filling. The eclair dessert was strange and soggy. They shouldn't call it an eclair because it's not what you're expecting. The choux is soggy and filled with a cheese mixture that lacks flavor and then there's some sort of dry dusting on the outside instead of chocolate. It was very one note and mushy with little flavor. I'm giving three stars for the service and the atmosphere.

Holy Smokes, Sami Sumeli is off the charts! We had everything from apps, entrees, dumplings, desserts, and drinks! Every single thing was fantastic! The herring/potato app and the cheesy bread were delicious and like nothing I've ever had before...but I think my favorite dish was the mushroom dumplings! Good Night!!! It's like a soup dumpling and a thick french onion soup had a delicious love-child!!!! Our server Elisa was outstanding and had great recommendations. This place is an absolute must!!!

Incredible place! Stop scrolling through reviews, save yourself some time and just head on over there to give it a try. We had Phali Mix, Krarcho soup, khachapuri, and mushroom khinkali while sipping on some Georgian cold red wine. Truly a unique place and a great change of pace to all the TexMex and BBQ around us. Growing up in Ukraine I had a few khachapuris in my days but this one was unique - tasted almost like a croissant: flaky, buttery and soft. You eat it with your hands, picking at the bread and dipping it into cheese and egg yolk. It's basically a fondue without all the equipment and stale bread. The only thing that I'd say is some of the meals are garlicky, so unless you're planning on kissing anyone go ahead! Can't wait to come back and order shashlik.

Amazing service and food. Can't wait to go back. The dessert with the prunes ( you can't even tell there are prunes) was excellent. I thought about it all night.

This restaurant is firing in all cylinders!! Been coming since day 1 opening and every time is an amazing experience. The food only keeps getting better and better as the chefs continue to grow considering this restaurant just opened! Service has been top notch as the owners constantly check on you and talk to you as well they make you feel like their personal friend which is such an amazing thing. Will forever be thankful this restaurant opened and they can be sure to see me there anytime I can !

The food and atmosphere were so good that I didn't even think about taking out the phone and take the picture! lol We took 4 different dishes but the star was the khachapuri. omg it was just delicious. The drinks were amazing as well, especially the homemade lemonade. The service was great, our waiter was very sweet and attentive. The atmosphere was very homey. We had a great time!

As someone who worked in many kitchens, I can appreciate a tender chicken. Although I've never cooked Georgian food, I found the garlic sauce bland. As a recommendation would be sautéing the garlic with some butter to release its aromatic flavor into the sauce and a touch of salt and it'd be perfect! The service was Exemplary! Server: checked on food, beverages, cutlery and satisfaction! This restaurant had an amazing ambiance, from cultural music to 4k scenery videos of the country gave it a good vibe! Overall, I would come back to try the other dishes! Thank you Sami Sumeli Restaurant for serving me this evening!