Chito Gvrito – Middle Eastern
The air at Chito Gvrito is thick with the comforting scent of freshly baked bread and bubbling cheese, drawing guests into a soulful celebration of Georgian hospitality. Tables are laden with golden, boat-shaped khachapuri overflowing with molten cheese and vibrant plates of walnut-stuffed aubergine rolls, while the sharp tang of house-made pickles cuts through the savory richness of spiced meat pies. Every bite—from the spicy kick of green adjika to the earthy depth of slow-simmered lobio—transports diners to a warm, communal feast in the heart of the Caucasus.
173, 3rd Avenue, 10003 +16467670154 https://chito-gvritonyc.com0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Nibbles
- Green Adjika Cucumbers - $12: Persian cucumber, dill, herb adjika, fenugreek chili oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickle Plate - $12: Gherkin, garlic, green tomato, jonjoli blossoms Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobio Spread - $12: Cannellini bean Adjika hummus, Union Square vegetable crudites Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Freshly Baked Stuffed Breads
- Adjaruli Khachapuri - $20: Open-faced cheese pie, farm egg, local butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Imeruli Khachapuri - $18: Traditional cheese-stuffed flatbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thin-Crust Megrelian Khachapuri - $20: Cheese-stuffed flatbread, cheese crumble, herb pesto, mint & tarragon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kubdari - Meat Pie - $22: Hand-chopped beef & pork, caraway, blue fenugreek Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobiani - Bean Stuffed Pie - $18: Crushed beans, summer savory, caramelized shallots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates & Shares
- Aubergine Rolls - $16: Walnut fenugreek garlicky paste, cilantro, pomegranate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Georgian Bread - $12: Freshly baked flatbread, eggplant spread, adjika Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Georgian Salad - $18: Local tomato, cucumber, opal basil, cilantro, cheese, pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Georgian Seasonal Mezze - $29: Beet, cabbage and carrot spreads made with garlic, walnut and fenugreek, house-made flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabbage Dolma - $18: Pan-seared cabbage, beef & pork stuffing, wild caraway, grape tomato sauce, fresh herbs Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kharcho Soup - $16: Beef, tomato, long grain rice, coriander, house flatbread Available at: dinner, lunch
Homemade Dumplings - Khinkali
- Pork & Beef Khinkali - $18: Classic beef & pork soup dumplings, herbs, wild caraway, Georgian spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Mushroom Khinkali - $18: Mixed mushroom & herbs, shiitake sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach-Cheese Khinkali - $18: Garlic mint dip, garlic butter Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Mains and Shares
- Chicken Mtsvadi Skewer - $24: Marinated local chicken cubes, green Adjika glaze, fresh herbs, plum tkemali sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Mtsvadi Skewer - $24: Marinated heritage pork shoulder, pomegranate glaze, red plum tkemali sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Lamb Chops - $45: New Zealand lamb chops, Saperavi red wine glaze, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Fish - $29: Grilled chef's choice of fish, walnut fenugreek Baje sauce, mint oil Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Mtsvadi Skewer - $32: Flat-iron local black angus beef, sauteed adjika shallots, cumin Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chkmeruli Chicken Tabaka - $26: Grilled half boneless local chicken, Rkatsiteli white wine garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kupati - $24: Beef & pork sausage, caraway, barberry, home-fries, onion, pomegranate Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Grilled Mix - $95: Pork, chicken & beef mtsvadi, grilled baby lamb chops, fresh herb salad, mixed house pickles, plum tkemali and satsebeli adjika sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Potatoes & Mushrooms - $12: Pan-fried country potato, shiitake, tarragon, fennel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polenta & Baje - $12: Creamy cheese polenta, walnut fenugreek sauce, walnut oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobio Beans & Pickles - $12: Cannellini beans mix, garlic, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Ideali Cake - $12: Layered honey walnut cake, dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Zesty Drunken Almond Cake - $12: Almond flour sponge cake, orange-lemon zest, thickened milk brandy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Grown-Up Sundae - $12: Vanilla bean ice cream, saperavi wine reduction, candied black walnut
- Pelamushi Grape Pudding - $12: Traditional grape pudding, chocolate tart, red wine, toasted walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Strained Yogurt & Gozinaki - $12: Housemade strained yogurt, walnut-honey gozinaki crunch, local honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Espresso or Americano - $5: Lavazza blue Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Latte or Capuccino - $8: Lavazza blue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pot of Loose-Leaf Tea - $8: Georgian gurieli: black, green, or wild mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cup of Tea - $6: Harney & sons selection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Homemade Berry Compote - $14: Pitcher or Bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Borjomi Mineral Water - $5: Pitcher or Bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Georgian Soda - $9: Pear or tarragon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
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