Marani (Mayfair)

• Probably one of the best restaurants in London
• The staff is really nice and the service is pretty good too
• The food is truly amazing whether you are a vegeterian or meat lover
• Or if you are into wine there is a whole new world to be discovered at Marani
• Marani one of the best restaurants in London
• Adore the cuisine and I can honestly say the food in Marani is as good as in Georgia
• I tried my best to find the weak spot but without success
• We were ready to order and have tried to make contact with the staff for over 10 minutes
• The story behind them is even more interesting
• Apparently it took months to get done with the interiors and you can definitely see the care which has gone into every little detail
• All the pictures are from the forefathers generation of the owner very fancy
• Most of the staff is well trained and could answer any question we had including how to say 'cheers' in Georgian
• Hard to argue this is a gem and unique experience
• The charji and bazhe (polenta and cheese balls with almond sauce) and imeruli khachapuri (cheese baked in dough) are very filling and would advise getting for groups
• Last thought Dinner is on the expensive side
• So too it seems with Georgian food
• The man wearing the traditional Georgian outfit that hangs on the wall is the owner's grandfather
• Bazhe polenta and cheese balls with an almond &
• Khinkali and khachapuri are two Georgian specialities and we're lucky
• Because the chefs are treating us to a private masterclass
• Khinkali making is first on the agenda and we all get a chance to try our hand at rolling the fiddly little buggers into beautifully formed dumplings not quite as easy as it looks
• These are the best dumplings I have ever had
• The next thing we learn to make is Ajaruli bread essentially a boat of dough with a dense centre of cheese (half mozarella
• Half feta) and with a egg baked into the top
• Khachapuri is our final lesson in baking and this is a bit more straightforward and yep
• Stuffed to the brim with more cheese and bread that can conceivably be good for me
• A heavy sort of yoghurt with walnut preserve is not too rich or sweet
• I'm not a big fan of the Napoleon Mille feuille puff cake sandwiched with light cream
• The Snickers cake honey with walnuts and custard (Nothing like it's chocolate bar name) is not as sweet as the name suggests but surprisingly light and given what has come before
• It's all to easy to convince me to linger on with a glass of red and chat to the staff
• Dinner with them was similar to a meal with my grandmother
• Happiest when feeding her family with all manner of fattening things
• Last Thursday night was my first blogger&rsquo
• S meet up with Zomato and it was held at the beautiful hand decorated Georgian restaurant
• On arrival I was given a tour of the restaurant and informed about the Georgian artist who came over from Georgia to paint and curate the restaurant in the space of 6 months
• The restaurant was decorated with beautiful paintings
• Chandeliers made from wine glass bottles and intricate crafted candle sticks and was simply stunning yet extremely homely at the same time
• The staff were extremely attentive and polite and guided me to our table upstairs which was beautifully presented and allowed me the opportunity to sit down and meet with other bloggers
• T long before food was brought out which consisted of
• Cheese balls with an almond dipping sauce)
• Our wine glasses were continuously topped us whilst we ate and before we were finished we were brought into the room next door to learn how to make dumplings
• Two of the chefs gave a thorough and in depth presentation of how they are made and afterwards asked if we would like to make one too
• The base of the dumplings is made using 1kg flour
• They also showed us how to make Imeruli Khachapuri which is cheese baked in hearty dough
• One of the bloggers said she was in food heaven as there was so much cheese in the dishes
• Not a lot of flavour go into it but yet it is still a delicious cuisine
• I enjoyed all the dishes especially the chicken and salad but the highlight of the night for me was when the desserts came
• A Georgian yoghurt served with walnut preserve
• A Mille fueille puff cake with very light mascarpone cream and finally Snickers a honey cake with walnuts
• The snickers dessert was one of the best desserts I&rsquo
• Made to a traditional Georgian recipe was served warm and it had that lovely toasted and richly flavoured base from the huge clay ovens they're cooked in
• Is deep fried polenta balls with a smooth almond sauce for dipping was less exciting
• So with a very light almond sauce there really was nothing to give it that wow factor or set the palette racing
• A terracotta bowl filled with grilled chicken in a heavenly potent garlic and cream sauce
• The only difficulty i found was because of the dumplings thickness and size
• Most definitely the best thing i ate here at the glamorous Marani was this acharuli khachapuri
• Home baked bread is filled with a Georgian cheese that's a cross between feta and mozzarella
• The middle is then finished off with an egg yolk and butter
• This traditional Georgian restaurant is situated in the heart of Mayfair and describes itself as a place that 'celebrates Georgian culture and heritage
• Having never previously been to a Georgian and with cult football hero Georgi kinkladze our only reference point we were keen to investigate things further and see what was in store
• That of which I'm guessing is comparable to most homes in Georgia (or possibly just the last remaining aristocracy)
• The room in which we dined was well appointed with the traditional Georgian gubbins that one might expect
• The dumplings were served with a meaty broth
• I think dumplings are somewhat on the stodgier end of the carb spectrum and perhaps more could have been done to elevate them to the next level
• From the deserts it was the Napoleon which ironically stood head and shoulders above the rest
• Prior to the evening I was unaware of Georgia's wine industry
• I can't say I've ever seen bottles in my local winery (tesco) but I'll be keeping an eye out as the Marani red was a lovely drop
• All in all this is a good venue and something a little bit different from the norm
• If you are wanting something a bit novel and a fantastic environment to sit in Marani (Mayfair) is well worth a visit
• It's great to know how they are made though
• These were some of the best I have tried
• The staff are friendly and unlike a lot of places in this area it was surprisingly easy to strike up conversation outside with a group of Georgians on sheesha tips
• My technique is apparently all wrong
• A superb waiter who was very helpful about the food
• I had phali to start with very tasty but a bit dry my friend had Georgian salad which I preferred
• The star of the evening was Marani Kindzmarauli red wine
• Not much is known of Georgian cuisine it was a secret to almost everyone
• I had no idea what to expect from Georgian cuisine and I was blown away
• When there is copious use of cheese
• My personal favourite was the Chkmeruli dish Corn fed grilled Baby Chicken in a Garlic &
• Cream Sauce the chicken was so tender that it fell apart as soon as I tried it impale a piece with my fork
• Also the creamy garlic sauce was not too over powering
• Despite being made with cream didn't feel too heavy
• The amazing chefs of Marani were so kind to teach us how to create some classic Georgian dishes Khinkali (pork dumplings)
• We were all given the opportunity to each make a dumpling with the lovely chefs guiding us
• Check out my bulging biceps while I was slapping that dough into shape
• Imeruli Khachapuri it was time for the second round of feasting
• The way to eat these handsome devils was to hold them upright from the stem and bite into the casing where you will then slurp the soup from within and then bite it all in one
• These reminded me of a marriage between Chinese pork dumplings with Shanghai dumplings
• Adjaruli khachapuri boat shaped cheese bread served with an egg (inside)
• After over indulging on cheese dessert was summoned over
• Mille Fueille with Mascapone Cream
• Matsoni ( Georgian yoghurt served with Walnut Preserve
• Having never tried Georgian cuisine before I was really looking forward to visiting Marani and I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint
• I was part of the Zomato foodie meet up and it was fantastic to meet people from all walks of life and some of the lovely team behind this site united by their love of food
• It was also amusing watching everyone pull their cameras out with the arrival of each dish
• The grand location is more than matched by the elegance of the decor inside
• The walls are hand painted and adorned with pictures and heirlooms from over the past 100 years of the family currently running the place and the effect is to make you feel welcome and at home
• Crunchy and perfectly paired with an almond sauce
• Was the standout dessert and devilishly good whilst the Matsoni yoghurt was a dreary disappointment
• Marani also provide shisha out front and is a brilliant way to end the evening and make new friends whilst puffing but not inhaling
• Georgian cuisine is on the map and a trip to Marani heartily recommended
• Our dinner was held in a stunning private room
• We started with balls of fried polenta filled with cheese
• We indulged in a Napoleon mille fueille puff cake and a honey cake with walnuts and condensed milk custard
• A delicious evening with delightful host and attentive service
• Khinkali dumplings (very good) and skewered meats from the mangal are the ones to choose for an authentic feast
• Matsoni (Georgian yoghurt served with walnut preserve)
• Napoleon (Mille fueille puff cake with very light mascarpone cream) and something called Snickers
• I visited Marani (Mayfair) with my group of friends and we all were really disappointed for choosing Marani (Mayfair)
• Not even a single dish was any great to write about
• Marani (Mayfair) is not worth eating at
• Well only turned out it was mud not pepper
• Made from leftovers and you know Marani (Mayfair) is not to be trusted with that
• Marani (Mayfair) is found in the heart of Mayfair
• This Georgian restaurant is something that will immediately take you back to the nineteenth century
• All of which are so impressive
• If you happen to be a cheese lover and love desserts then this is a perfect place for you
• The pricing is very reasonable and the food is totally great value for money
• The decor here is very rich and elegant
• Not because she is extremely fond of this kind of cuisine
• Because of the way the food is in essence
• It feels as if the restaurant is showering you with love through their food
• It is so funny that we went to the trouble of making a telephonic reservation to Marani (Mayfair) because it was empty when we arrived
• The ambience was very good and the interiors were excellent
• Marani (Mayfair) is pretty amazing I would love to rate Marani (Mayfair) as 5 star if I could
• The music as well as service is pretty great here
• The atmosphere is very lively too
• The interior is beautiful and the food is also pretty much amazing

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