Stumara

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   Melea

   Caribbean9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   First and foremost, this food is excellent! It is very flavorful and interesting. This is definitely going to be a repeat restaurant for us as there are so many interesting dishes on the menu to try. The ambiance is like an authentic neighborhood ethnic restaurant and the vibe is casual. The young staff are friendly and professional. They were happy to explain the food, give options, and make recommendations. We were curious about Georgian food, and we were pleasantly surprised!
   

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   Catherine

   Chicago9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We loved the majority of the food. The Khachapuri, the dumplings and the wine were delicious and everything we were hoping for. Unfortunately the lamb skewers were not great. The meat was dry and not very tasty. The service was probably slower than usual as they were short staffed, but it was fine for us. They apologized and explained the situation so we were fine with it. Overall they were very attentive and very nice. I would definitely go back again for the Khachapuri and the dumplings and would love to try some of the deserts. I would definitely recommend.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing atmosphere!!! The food is simply outstanding! Stumara is an absolute gem for anyone looking to experience authentic Georgian cuisine. From the moment you walk in, the warm and inviting atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The décor is a beautiful mix of traditional Georgian elements and modern elegance, creating a cozy yet refined dining space. Love this place and highly recommend it for anyone looking for something new and amazing!
   

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   David VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and wine. The staff is very knowledgeable of Georgian food! This is one of our favorites.
   

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   Christine VIP

   Chicago123 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Georgian salad was delicious- had herbs and spices we didn’t recognize but enjoyed. Beef & pork dumplings we amazing and that chicken with the creamy garlic sauce was outstanding. Definitely going back!! We couldn’t find a red wine 🍷 we truly liked, but the food was Chef’s Kiss 💋 awesome.
   

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   John VIP

   Chicago7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant is amazing and like no other I’ve been to!! The food was fresh and everything we had was sooo good. The waiters were extremely helpful and talked us through ordering everything. This is a Must Try!!
   

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   Yuri

   Chicago4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall great food, like really good quality and taste and presentation. A bit lacking on service side. Yes, this was Valentine’s Day and yes, they were busy, however from my perspective the service needs improvement. We ordered 4 items, 3 came right away and we waited for a forth item for 1:30, during that time our server haven’t stopped by our table for an hour. I had to go to the back of the restaurant to inquire on the item when I was told that something didn’t go through so the last item didn’t make its way to the kitchen, however I have a choice of waiting another 20 min to get the item or have it removed from our tab. I’ve chose the second option and we left. If think that on a such busy day as Valentine’s Day you would want to get people quickly out of the door so you would stop by every 15-20 min to see if they need anything or if they are not leaving for 2 hours into ask them if they want a bill, but that’s just me.
   

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   Adam

   Chicago10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, fast service, fair prices. Will definitely come back.
   

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   Joseph VIP

   Chicago14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is a real jewel. The food is awesome, very authentic and tasty. The service is old style great, something rare this days even in the best restaurants.
   

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    Veronika

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    I’ve been craving Georgian food for a while, so I was thrilled to find this restaurant and quickly booked a table. The food was absolutely gorgeous—better than we’d hoped. We tried kharcho soup, manti, khachapuri, and more, and every dish was outstanding. However, the experience was let down by the service and organization. There was no host to greet us, and we stood waiting for nearly five minutes before someone noticed us. Once they did, they seemed unprepared, having to check the reservation manually. A seating chart or proper host could streamline this. The restaurant is small and popular, so tables are very close together—about 10 inches apart—which made for little privacy and overheard conversations. The service itself felt disjointed. The staff alternated between English and Ukrainian while speaking to us, which felt a bit unwelcoming. Dishes were brought out as they were ready, but not in a coordinated way—one person’s food would arrive while the other waited. While the food was exceptional, I hope they work on improving the service and organization. With a few changes, I’d love to return for the incredible Georgian flavors!
    

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