Saperavi – Middle Eastern
Saperavi transports guests to the heart of the Caucasus, where the warm glow of hospitality meets a table overflowing with the vibrant colors and bold textures of Georgian tradition. From the crunch of golden, cheese-filled cornbread to the delicate spice of walnut-laced pkhali and steaming bowls of fragrant kharcho, every dish tells a story of ancient flavors reimagined with contemporary flair. This soulful retreat offers a sensory journey through a rich culinary heritage, making every meal feel like a festive, communal gathering.
245, East 14th Street, NY 10003 +16464788669 https://saperavinyc.com0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- The Starter - $10: Housemade Georgian bread with sauce trio: adjika, creamy walnut, and shkmeruli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Georgian Smashed Avocado - $18: Made to order with tomato, onion, and Georgian spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Motherland Cornbread - $12: Georgian cheeses baked inside homemade cornbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Pkhali - $25: Georgian vegetable rolls with walnut, Georgian spices, and homemade cornbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Rolls - $15: Eggplant filled with garlic walnut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elarji Balls - $18: Sulguni cheese rolled in Georgian cornmeal, lightly fried, served with walnut sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chvishtari - $15: Traditional Georgian cornbread with cheese, served with matsoni and tarragon sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Georgian Meat Blintzes - $12: Thin crepes filled with savory ground meat and herbs, served with sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ajapsandali - $17: Slow-cooked eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, and aromatic herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Soup Kharcho - $15: Veal, rice, and tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Borscht - $14: Cabbage, carrots, onion, tomato, beets, potato, cilantro, and dill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Soup - $16: 18th century Georgian recipe with mushrooms, onion, and Georgian herbs Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chikirtma - $15: Traditional Georgian chicken soup with eggs, flour, and lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Georgian Salad - $16: Cucumber, tomato, onion, fresh herbs, in a sunflower oil and vinegar dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rustic Eggplant Salad - $17: Charred eggplant, roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, walnut, and pomegranate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Khachapuri & Baked Classics
- Adjaruli - $18: Boat-shaped dough, Georgian cheese blend, and egg yolk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Imeruli - $18: Round flat dough topped with Georgian cheese blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Megruli - $20: Cheese-filled bread topped with additional molten cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobiani - $17: Traditional bean-filled homemade bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kubdari - $20: Svanetian bread filled with minced meat and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Georgian Specialties & Grill
- Shkmeruli - $25: Roasted chicken in creamy garlic sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chakapuli - $29: Lamb stew with white wine, tarragon, scallion, and cherry plum Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chashushuli - $28: Traditional veal stew with tomatoes, onion, and Georgian spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kupati - $28: Traditional Georgian sausage served with tashmijabi and house sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Skewer - $24: Skewered chicken with parsley and red onion, served with seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $36: Char-grilled, served with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Meat Khinkali - $15: 4 Georgian beef dumplings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- House-Made Bread - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Kazbegi Georgian Beer - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Georgian Aerol Spritz - $14: Spiked with peach Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Espresso - $3
- Georgian Lemonade - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Napoleon Cake - $12: Homemade custard cream layered between flaky puff pastry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pelamushi - $12: Chilled grape jelly served with walnuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Restaurants near Saperavi
- Balade — Middle Eastern
- Au Za'atar — Middle Eastern
- Hani's — Middle Eastern
- Salma — Middle Eastern
- Taboonette — Middle Eastern
- Au Za'atar — Middle Eastern
- Chito Gvrito — Middle Eastern
- Balade — Middle Eastern
- The Broken Shaker — Middle Eastern
- Horus — Middle Eastern
- Oda House — Middle Eastern
- Salma — Middle Eastern
