Georgian Food in Chicago

“Best Georgian food in the city. No dish disappoints here. 😋✨”

“if you are out to experience authentic dishes from Gruzia (Georgia), and taste wines from that region, this place is it! Atmosphere is warm, and flavors are exotic. I am not new to this type of food, but here it was done superbly! Chicken Tabaka was one of the best I had. Khachipuri was amazing with portions big enough to take home and enjoy the next day.”

“Amazing khachapuri and very nice atmosphere inside.”

“This place is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Georgian cuisine. The moment I walked in, the aroma of fresh herbs and baked bread set the tone. The lobio was rich and comforting, the badrijani (eggplant rolls with walnut paste) were packed with flavor.The atmosphere was cozy, the portions generous, and the service warm and welcoming. Can’t wait to return!”

“Delicious Georgian food! We had the Nigvziani Badrijani, Beef Chashushuli, and Chicken Tabaka. All were fantastic. And if you love garlic, you will love it here.”

“What a great experience! My friends and I had never had Georgian food before and we were especially impressed with the vegetarian options. The pkhali and the bean stew were such pleasant surprises. Of course the khachapuri was a crowd pleaser because who can say no to bread and cheese? The Georgian wine was also excellent. Our waiter was very attentive and overall I can’t wait to go back.”

“Amazing Georgian food! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was wonderful. Definitely coming back! Thank you Stasik!”

“I'm so glad I stumbled upon this hidden gem in Chicago! As a Georgian living in Florida, I've been craving authentic Georgian cuisine for months. This place exceeded my expectations! The flavors transported me back to my childhood, and for a moment, I felt like I was visiting my grandma. ❤️ If you're missing Georgian food or want to try it, I highly recommend this place.”

“This place is AMAZING. The food is absolutely exceptional and the servers are clearly passionate about it. It has fantastic vegetarian options! Definitely get the khachapuri (particularly the one with egg and cheese) and the Ajapsandali! It's to die for.”

“Just hit up Chicago's Diplomat Cafe on Lincoln Ave for a chill Friday night—and wow. Split a Megruli khachapuri and a plate of Khinkali meat dumplings, plus a cold appetizer mix. Cheese was oozy, dumplings juicy, apps fresh. They had upbeat weekend tunes and the vibe felt grown‑up but not stuffy. Staff walked us through the menu real nice. For Georgian comfort food in Lakeview, this is the spot—def coming back!”

“Wonderful authentic Georgian food. Highly recommend the khachapuri for cheese and bread lovers, the Nigvziani Badrrijani mix of pate/ spreads, and the soup dumplings are incredible. Different from anywhere else in the Chicago. The staff are super friendly and helpful (especially if you need advice on what to order). Good wine list too.”

“If you want to feel like you’ve been transported straight to Georgia, this is the place to be. Literally everything was a 10/10! I had the beef chashushuli and my fiancée ordered the lobio. Honestly, it was some of the absolute best food we’ve ever had in Chicago. Our server, Luka, was incredible and made an already great experience even better. Highly, highly recommend if you’re looking for a phenomenal meal, but especially if you want an authentic taste of Georgia!”

“Very special experience! Didn’t remember to take pictures this time, we were too excited. Beautiful, quiet restaurant. The lamb stew was a really interesting and delicious combination of flavors, totally unlike anything I’ve had before. We want to go back and try more cheese breads.”

“This is my first time having Georgian food. It is amazing how they make the dough. We ordered the kabobs, chicken stew, and cheese pkhali. All very flavorful. The Pkhali is surprisingly good, it is crispy and at the same time good combination with the cheese.”

“Best Georgian food I’ve had in Illinois great to share. Highly recommend, everyone was kind, great service. The ajaruli was insanely delicious.”

“Fantastic food and service. We had an amazing dinner with khachapuri, wine, stew, and chkmeruli! Our server was friendly, engaging, and an absolute delight. Highly recommend coming here for a delicious, hearty meal in a cozy and inviting atmosphere!”

“Best Georgian in the United States. It is sooo good with a friendly staff!”

“This Georgian restaurant is simply amazing! The food is incredibly delicious, full of authentic flavors, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Everything was just perfect – highly recommend!”

“I don't know what to praise more- the food or the hospitality. This is some of the most delicious, flavorful, comforting food I've ever had. We have driven 5 hours to come here for my birthday the last two years, and it's becoming a tradition I look forward to! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, rich with the smell of garlic, and Alex has taken great care of us and quick with great recommendations. All the khachapuri are delicious, also highly recommend the chkmeruli, the chakapuli, and the lobio rachuli.”

“Awesome atmosphere! Thank you Asal' for your warm service. Hinkhali, hachapuri just loved 😍”

“Our server, Alex, offered excellent service and the food went beyond our expectations. It should be considered a crime to visit Chicago without eating at the Chicago Diplomat Cafe. We had 1 khachapuri and 3 harcho soups, it was 10/10! Real authentic Georgian food with a cozy and clean atmosphere. We also ordered the meat dumplings and and kebab, it was all amazing.”

“This is true Georgian food. My all time favorites are phali, hachapuri and lobio. Keep bringing friends here, regardless whether they had Georgian food before or not they love it! The worning: we always end up ordering too much. We could have easily feed mor people with this. Took half home, it is the kind if home made food that is good next morning as well.”

“Went to Chicago Diplomat Cafe last night with a group of 8. Everything was so so delicious, especially the meat crepes, ajaruli, penovani, and chashushuli stew. And the honey cakes were to die for! The service was also amazing and everyone was so kind. It was the perfect cozy meal for a cold fall evening. Definitely will be back!”

“Too good of a hidden gem not to write about. Ajaruli, chashushuli, and ojakhuri alll recommended. Flavors hit the spot. Please check this place out!”

“Such a great unique restaurant in the area. We had the Ajaruli Khacapiri, chicken ojakhuri, and chakapuli. We had a bottle of Georgian wine as well. Everything was delicious! The spices on everything was amazing. We’ll be back!”

“Delicious! Definitely a hidden gem, but you have to try Georgian food. We had the baked mushrooms with cheese (pictured), the cheese pie and the lamb with potatoes and everything was great! Lovely restaurant and hospitality. We will be back!”

“This place is amazing and Georgian food is such a treat. The food is delicious and so are the Georgian wines. I love this cuisine. The menu is extensive. The service is also so friendly and the atmosphere is extremely cozy. The ajaruli (amazing dish of bread cheese egg etc) is a classic and I’ve had three of the other khachapuris and they’re all so good. Lots of vegetarian options too”

“When you enter this restaurant, you immediately teleport to Georgia. Best khinkali and khacapuri we had in US with very good quality georgian wine😋 National music playing in the background adds to the vibe. Recommend to everyone who looks for authentic georgian cuisine”

“Amazing restaurant! Portions are great, filling but not heavy, and the staff are attentive and familiar with the menu. There’s no bad choice on the menu, highly recommend trying Georgian food!”

“We came here three days ago, excellent staff, very tasty food, this is exactly the kind of Georgian cuisine we ate in Georgia. Thank you, we hope to come back here again”