Meama – Mediterranean
Meama invites guests into a sophisticated sanctuary where the vibrant heritage of Georgia is reimagined through a lens of modern elegance and seasonal freshness. The air is filled with the earthy aroma of crushed walnuts and toasted spices as plates of jewel-toned pkhali and velvety eggplant rolls arrive alongside creative pairings like salty Georgian prosciutto and sun-ripened grilled peaches. Every bite offers a refined journey through the Caucasus, blending rustic traditions with contemporary artistry to create a dining experience that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly new.
78, 2nd Avenue, NY 10003 +13322688384 https://meamanyc.com0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Meama
Dairy-Free at Meama
Meama in New York has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fermented Vegetables, Kakhetian salad and Baby Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Meama
Meama in New York has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fermented Vegetables, Baby Potatoes and Georgian salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Meama
Meama in New York has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fermented Vegetables, Megruli Khachapuri and Meama Signature Khachapuri. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Meama
Meama in New York has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Slow Braised Lamb Shank and Cornish Hen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Meama
Meama in New York has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fermented Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Meama
Meama in New York has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fermented Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Meama
Meama in New York has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fermented Vegetables and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Meama
Meama in New York has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fermented Vegetables, Kakhetian salad and Baby Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Meama
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Georgian prosciutto and grilled peach salad | 34.6 g | 51.4 g |
| Butternut Squash Salad | 118.7 g | 46.7 g |
| Baby Potatoes | 52.6 g | 30.3 g |
| Slow Braised Lamb Shank | 27.6 g | 27.2 g |
| Crispy Flamed Pork Belly | 1 g | 24.9 g |
| Veal Stew | 102.5 g | 22.9 g |
| Shavkapito Red Wine Tenderloin | 0 g | 22.7 g |
| Rosé Lemonade | 53.3 g | 21.1 g |
| Chikhirtma | 26.9 g | 19.5 g |
| Georgian salad | 17.3 g | 19.4 g |
| Mtsvadi | 36.5 g | 18.1 g |
| Cornish Hen | 0 g | 15 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Eggplant rolls with walnut - $19: Roasted eggplant rolls filled with creamy walnut paste, pomegranate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Georgian salad - $22: Tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, cilantro, walnut fenugreek garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kakhetian salad - $21: Tomatoes, cucumber, marinated red onions, grilled plums, fermented sprouts, house dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Georgian prosciutto and grilled peach salad - $23: Prosciutto, grilled peaches, on a mixed green salad with citrus vinaigrette, pumpkin seeds, topped with feta cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Salad - $21: Arugula, purple cabbage, toasted pumpkin seeds, honey-Dijon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beetroot & Feta Salad - $22: Baked beets, feta, purple cabbage, sweet dates, mixed greens, toasted pine nuts, honey-mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
To Share
- Cheese Board - $25: 3 Chef's Cheese Selections Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Bites - $19: Oven-baked beets, feta crumbs, salsa Rossa, fig confit, pickled onions, bread chips, pomegranate drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pkhali Trio - $23: Spinach, butternut squash and red beets seasoned with walnut paste, cilantro oil, pomegranate reduction, Corn Bread Grissini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Duck Rolls - $21: Crepe crisps filled with seasoned ground duck, blue cheese-sour cream sauce, salsa rossa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Georgian Garden Spread - $29: Spinach, butternut squash, red beets, tomatillo, eggplants, leek Pkhali, warm mchadi corn bread croquettes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khinkali Beef - $17: 3 pcs Hand-rolled dumplings filled with seasoned ground meat, savory broth, herbs and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khinkali Lamb - $17: 3 pcs Hand-rolled dumplings filled with seasoned ground meat, savory broth, herbs and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khinkali Cheese - $17: 3 pcs Hand-rolled dumplings filled with Georgian Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meama 3 Taste Khinkali - $18: Choice of 3 selections Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Course
- Lobio - $22: Slow cooked bean stew, fermented veggies, house baked bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow Braised Lamb Shank - $45: Lamb shank, creamy mashed potatoes, glazed baby carrots, steamed broccolini, marigold leaves, demi-glace Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornish Hen - $34: Pan fried cornish hen, choice of Blackberry sauce or garlic cream sauce, house baked bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mtsvadi - $29: Grilled Pork or Chicken Skewer, mixed salad, sour plum sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy-Tender Mushrooms - $25: Sautéed portobello, Adjika sauce, pickled onion, house made aioli, chives, enoki crisps, baby potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Stew - $28: Traditional veal and tomato stew, Georgian spices, house made bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shavkapito Red Wine Tenderloin - $39: Beef tenderloin, cauliflower purée, nutmeg, red onion relish, wine reduction Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Flamed Pork Belly - $35: Seared pork belly, rosemary infused potato foam, tomato & onion jam Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Soup of the Day - $16: Daily Chef Soup Selection, house baked bread Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Soup - $16: Butternut squash, cream, Georgian spices, toasted pumpkin seeds, house baked bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chikhirtma - $19: Chicken soup with egg yolk, barberry and fresh cilantro, house baked bread Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mchadi - $12: Georgian corn flour croquettes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fermented Vegetables - $14: House Fermented Vegetables Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Greens Salad - $12: Mixed green salad, tomatoes, house dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Potatoes - $12: Roasted baby potatoes, sea salt, cracked pepper, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $9: Baked Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Imeruli Khachapuri - $20: Meama signature dough filled with Georgian cheese mix Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Megruli Khachapuri - $21: Meama signature dough filled with Georgian cheese mix, extra mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adjaruli Khachapuri - $18: Open cheese boat topped with a quail egg yolk and butter Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bean Boat - $18: Seasoned bean paste, oven baked inside Meama Signature Dough Boat, fermented vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meama Signature Khachapuri - $29: Baked on open fire, honey, pear slices, Roquefort cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mkhlovani - $20: Spinach and cheese mix inside a yoghurt based dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kubdari - $22: Organic chopped beef pie seasoned with onions and fresh herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Basque Cheesecake - $18: Caramelized crustless cheesecake, berry confit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly
- Napoleon Cake - $15: Flaky puff pastry with creme patisserie, fresh raspberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Sassy Sauv - $18: Sauvignon Blanc, jalapeño, basil, cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Kir Royal Twist - $19: Sparkling wine, blackcurrant syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rosé Lemonade - $17: Dry rosé, house-made lemonade, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Hotel Meama Nacional - $22: Lillet Blanc, pineapple, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pomegranate Saperavi Sangria - $20: Saperavi red wine, pomegranate, citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pelamushi Cocktail - $21: Grape juice, red wine, caramelized walnuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Sunset Sky - $22: Coconut syrup, egg white, fresh orange juice, red wine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
Frequently Asked Questions about Meama
- Is Meama dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Meama has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fermented Vegetables, Kakhetian salad and Baby Potatoes.
- What can I eat at Meama on a dairy-free diet?
- Fermented Vegetables, Kakhetian salad and Baby Potatoes carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Meama have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fermented Vegetables and Kakhetian salad.
- Is Meama gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Meama?
- Georgian prosciutto and grilled peach salad, at roughly 51.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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