STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs)
Georgian restaurant · Wheeling ·

STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs)

Georgian restaurant · Wheeling ·

Georgian restaurant with flavorful dishes, dumplings, khachapuri, wine

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STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null
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STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs) by null

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847 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090 Get directions

$30–50

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847 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090 Get directions

+1 224 676 3767
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Savor Georgian Dumplings and Wine at a Suburban Chicago Hideaway | Eater Chicago

"Founded by Tamta Sanodze, a native of Tbilisi who immigrated to the U.S., this suburban Wheeling restaurant is a roughly 50-seat spot tucked in a strip mall that aims to raise Chicagoans’ awareness of Georgian winemaking and cuisine. It emphasizes qvevri-fermented wines — long-aged in buried earthenware for distinctive tannins and flavors — through educational wine dinners and a menu built for pairing. Expect hearty traditional dishes such as khinkali (large, meaty soup dumplings), adjaruli khachapuri (cheese-and-egg bread boats), and megruli kharcho (beef cheek stew with spiced walnut sauce), along with vegetarian and vegan offerings like nigvziani badrijani (fried eggplant stuffed with spicy garlic and walnut paste). The interior highlights Georgian culture and craftsmanship with textile-inspired pillows and upholstery and passages from the national epic The Knight in the Panther’s Skin displayed in both Georgian and English, and the owner plans a future downtown location to further showcase the country’s history, dishes, and wines." - Naomi Waxman

https://chicago.eater.com/2024/7/18/24201213/stumara-georgian-wines-restaurant-bar-open-chicago-suburbs-wheeling
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs)

Kyial S.

Google
I visited Stumara for the first time and, unfortunately, it didn’t leave the best impression. The restaurant opens at 4pm, but when we walked in, pillows were still scattered across the couches in an unorganized way, which didn’t look very welcoming. We ordered several dishes to try. The eggplant salad with walnuts was just okay, and the kharcho soup was also fine but nothing memorable. The khachapuri was probably the highlight — simple but tasty with its cheese filling. We also had khinkali (beef/lamb and mushroom). The meat version was better than the mushroom, I wouldn’t order them again. The complimentary bread with butter was disappointing — stale, cold, and definitely not freshly baked. Service was on the slow side; empty plates lingered on the table, and we had to repeatedly ask the waitress to clear them. Overall, the food was hit-or-miss, service lacked attentiveness, and the atmosphere didn’t feel polished. I don’t see myself returning.

Nikhil D.

Google
We had a great time at Stumara! The staff working there were super nice and made us feel welcome, which was perfect since we'd never tried Georgian food before. And the food itself was amazing – every dish had so much flavor. We really loved trying something new and will definitely be back!

Vako A.

Google
Can’t recommend enough! Absolutely the best Georgian food you can find on the continent! Had a tremendous experience. Top notch ingredients, wonderful vibes

Mia G.

Google
I wouldn’t lie if I say that it’s definitely one of the best place to spend your evening. We’ve been here multiple times and never were disappointed. Food is amazing! Lamb skewers melting in your mouth, desserts are absolutely fresh every time, even tomatoes in your salad taste great, definitely not plastic ones from supermarket. Waiters are incredibly nice and serve tables professionally, especially Diana ❤️ Everything, and I really mean everything, is absolutely clean, from tables to bathroom. For local people it’s really new and memorable experience comparing to usual level of American restaurants. For us Stumara is giving home vibes of high Moscow restaurants quality. Love this place and highly recommend!

Ashley S.

Google
Exceptional culinary experience. This is the best restaurant we’ve ever been to. The food is “blow your socks off” good, and the environment is very charming and romantic. Every single dish and side was delicious!! Stumara is better than every Michelin restaurant we’ve been to in Chicago!

Joe K.

Google
Had dinner at Stumara in Wheeling the other night and it was one of the better meals we’ve had in a long time. The place is warm, and focused on doing things right. The wine list is serious, too many to mention. The Amber Qvevri was the standout. Bold, earthy, and layered with flavor. It’s not something you come across often, and it elevated the whole meal. Food was excellent across the board. The Tapis Khachapuri was rich, cheesy, and perfectly baked. One of those dishes you don’t forget. The crispy Khinkali hit all the marks—great texture and packed with flavor. And the lamb skewers were cooked just right. Tender, juicy, full of that grilled smokiness you want in a good skewer. We finished with the honey cake for dessert and that was a hit. Soft layers, not too sweet, and just straight-up satisfying. A perfect ending. Service was steady and respectful. Present when you needed them but never hovering. We’ll be back soon. Stumara’s the kind of place that earns a spot in your regular rotation. No frills, just quality across the board.

Dan K.

Google
The place was great, food was tasty, so good I forgot to take all pictures. We ordered soup kharcho, khinkali, and both Khachapuri. By the time we got khinkali I was so full that couldn’t eat any more. I feel it was a bit pricey per menus item. Also, I felt that our table was somewhat ignored, but worked fine, as I was catching up with old friend. Overall, would be back again.

Yurii

Google
Absolutely mind-blowing! We tried the Adjaruli khachapuri, Kubdari, Kharcho soup, Chikhirtma soup, and the “Opium” dessert. Everything was insanely delicious and packed with flavor. Our server also recommended a new sea buckthorn cocktail and it was amazing and super refreshing! The staff were all incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive. They made us feel right at home. Thank you for the fantastic food and warm vibes! 🇬🇪