Best Georgian Restaurant in NYC
Saperavi is widely regarded as one of the best Georgian restaurants in New York City, serving authentic khachapuri, hand-folded kinkali, and rare Georgian wine across three Manhattan locations. Choose the East Village for a lively downtown dinner, the Upper East Side for a relaxed neighborhood meal, or the Upper West Side for pre-theater dining near Lincoln Center.
Explore the full Georgian menu or find your nearest table on our Locations page.
What makes Saperavi the best Georgian restaurant in NYC?
Saperavi stands out because it serves a complete Georgian experience — not just a few dishes, but the cuisine, the wine, and the hospitality together. The kitchen makes the classics the way they are made in Tbilisi: molten Adjaruli khachapuri crowned with an egg, soup dumplings (kinkali) pleated by hand, and vegetable pkhali dressed in walnut. The wine list is built around qvevri-fermented bottles and the namesake Saperavi grape, a pairing few NYC restaurants can match.
Where are Saperavi’s NYC locations?
Saperavi has three Manhattan locations, each suited to a different occasion. Use the table below to pick the right one, then see full addresses and directions in the locations section near the bottom of this page.
| Location | Neighborhood | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| East Village | 245 East 14th Street | Lively downtown dinners and a full Georgian wine pour |
| Upper East Side | 1712 2nd Avenue | Relaxed neighborhood meals and weekend gatherings |
| Upper West Side | 410 Amsterdam Avenue | Pre-theater dining near Lincoln Center |
What is Georgian food, and what should you order?
Georgian food is a distinctive cuisine from the country of Georgia, at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, known for cheese-filled breads, dumplings, walnut-rich vegetable dishes, and grilled meats. First-timers should start with Adjaruli khachapuri, a boat-shaped cheese bread with a runny egg and butter, then add an order of kinkali — twisted soup dumplings you eat by hand. For the full lineup, see our guide to khachapuri at Saperavi.
Ordering tip: build a shareable table — one khachapuri, a plate of kinkali, a trio of pkhali, and a bottle of Georgian wine covers the essentials for two to four guests.
Why is the wine list a signature of Saperavi?
The wine is the reason for the name. Saperavi is both the restaurant and the famous dark-skinned Saperavi grape, the backbone of Georgian red wine. Georgia is often called the birthplace of wine, with an 8,000-year tradition of fermenting in qvevri — large clay vessels buried underground. Our list leans into that heritage, from bold Saperavi reds to amber (orange) wines. Learn more in our Georgian Wine Guide, the story of the Saperavi grape, and the ancient qvevri method.
Is Saperavi good for groups and special occasions?
Yes. Georgian dining is built for sharing — the traditional feast, or supra, centers on a long table of communal plates led by a toastmaster. That spirit makes Saperavi a natural fit for birthdays, group dinners, and celebrations at any of the three locations. For the cultural backdrop on why Georgian food travels so well to a New York table, read The Rise of Georgian Food Culture in America.
Where to find Saperavi in Manhattan
East Village — 245 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003. Phone: (646) 478-8669. Get Directions · East Village location page
Upper East Side — 1712 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10128. Phone: (646) 778-9683. Get Directions · Upper East Side location page
Upper West Side — 410 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024. Get Directions · Upper West Side location page
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Georgian restaurant in NYC?
Saperavi is one of NYC’s top-rated Georgian restaurants, serving authentic khachapuri, kinkali, and qvevri wines across three Manhattan locations in the East Village, Upper East Side, and Upper West Side.
Where can I get khachapuri in New York?
Saperavi makes Adjaruli, Imeruli, and other styles of khachapuri fresh at all three of its Manhattan locations. The Adjaruli — a boat of molten cheese topped with an egg and butter — is the signature order for first-time guests.
Does Saperavi serve Georgian wine?
Yes. The wine list features Georgian bottles built around the Saperavi grape and the 8,000-year qvevri winemaking tradition, including bold reds and amber (orange) wines, with pairings for the menu.
What are kinkali?
Kinkali are Georgian soup dumplings, twisted by hand and filled with seasoned meat or vegetables and broth. You hold them by the top knot, take a small bite, and sip the broth before finishing the dumpling.
Which Saperavi location is best for me?
Choose the East Village (245 East 14th Street) for a lively downtown dinner, the Upper East Side (1712 2nd Avenue) for a relaxed neighborhood meal, or the Upper West Side (410 Amsterdam Avenue) for pre-theater dining near Lincoln Center.