Marani Restaurant

. Don’t come looking for sushi and steak. Come to Marani with an adventurous spirit and you will be immersed in authentic Georgian Jewish cuisine. This is not fast food either so expect to wait, but the food is well worth it. I recommend trying one of their creative cocktails and a bowl of soup while you wait. The food looked and smelled so good I couldn’t get a picture until half way through the meal.

Marani Must Taste:
Georgian Bread
Any soup
Kinkali- Beef/Lamb Soup Dumplings
Adjaruli- Tear-shaped bread bowl filled with meat and topped with an egg
A la carte kabobs (specifically the lamb one but all are good.)

It's been my third time here. I enjoy the food. For a Georgian restaurant, I suggest they play Georgian music. Some of the food is overly priced - short ribs and branzino. I would like to see more Georgian drinks and have more of a Georgian experience. Other than that, it is fairly pleasant.

Nice and cozy, family owned, Georgian restaurant in Rego Park, Queens.
I came here by myself, so I can try Georgian food for the first time. The restaurant was a recommendation from my friends.
I had their special Adjaruli as a hot appetizer, although it can be easily a main course considering their generous portion.
As an entree I ordered their famous lamb shank with potatoes (they were a bit undercooked, but not a big deal), peppers, onions, dry apricots and prunes.
For drink I had Georgian red dry wine Saperavi, a full body wine with a hint of red beries and casiss.
They do not have too many options for desert (napoleon, walnut cigar and sorbetti).
Service is fast and not too pushy. The lady that served me today did an amazing job (she even charged my phone).
Restrooms are clean.
Prices reasonable for the quantity you get.
If I may suggest, it would be much better if the music in the restaurant would be Georgian. I think the whole experience would reach a higher level.
Marani restaurant is located in 63rd Road, close to Queens Blvd.
You can use R train and/or bus Q72 to reach this location.

I ate here for a late lunch on the weekend. The service we had was really good, I didn’t catch her name but she was so nice.

We ordered the :
Marani sampler with bread (4.5/5)
Borsch (3/5)
Salmon kebab (4/5)
And my partner ordered the adjurali.

My favorite was the sampler with the fresh bread. I was hoping to order more breads or a vegetarian kachipuri but didn’t see it in the menu so was a little bummed.

Not the cheapest lunch spot but we did not go hungry! Overall a solid meal.