The History

Step into The History in Hell’s Kitchen and you’re immediately transported to the slopes of the Caucasus Mountains. This Georgian restaurant doesn’t just serve food—it puts on a full-fledged cultural experience, complete with live music performances and traditional dancers in vibrant costumes. Portraits of Georgian royalty line the walls, and even the complimentary bread arrives with a theatrical twist: a nori-infused butter candle. It’s wonderfully over-the-top, but in the best possible way.

The kitchen delivers on the promise of “30 centuries of Georgian flavor” that their golden sign boldly proclaims. The khinkali dumplings make a grand entrance under a smoke-filled dome, while the Megrelian kharcho features beef so impossibly tender you can cut it with just your finger. The tashmijabi stands out as a comforting cottage pie elevated by veal that’s been slowly braised in saperavi wine—each bite feels like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a snowy mountain evening.

This is the kind of place that transforms a regular dinner into an event. The combination of theatrical presentation, genuine cultural immersion, and genuinely delicious Georgian cuisine creates something you won’t find anywhere else in the city. The menu goes deeper into Georgian culinary traditions than most spots, offering dishes that tell the story of an ancient food culture.

If you’re catching a show in Midtown, The History makes for a perfect pre-theater experience. Turn your evening into a double feature of entertainment—dinner and a show before your show. Whether you’re seeking something different for date night or want to introduce friends to a cuisine they’ve probably never explored, this Hell’s Kitchen gem delivers memorable meals with plenty of drama.