"Poltava" is a new Ukrainian bistro by Evgen Klopotenko and Inna Popereshnyuk. It is described as a "manifesto to one of the most gastronomic regions of Ukraine with its food cult."
The menu features "Kotlyarevsky's knysh" (potato knysh with demi-glace sauce and sour cream, fried mushrooms, fermented cream with sour cream, sheep cheese, and bacon crumbs), Myrhorod lard in chamomile, white borscht on chicken broth with sugar beet, shpundra, dumplings, zatirka, pundyki, kvass, as well as modern dishes made from the best local products.
Among the alcoholic beverages at "Poltava" are infusions, signature cocktails dedicated to famous figures of Ukrainian culture, Ukrainian, and world wines.
The owners of "Odesa-Mama" position it as a fish place for Odessa-style gatherings.
Fish in the establishment is prepared in three ways: on a teppan, on a grill, or baked in the oven. Besides fish, there are various snacks, mains, and starters, borscht, potato pancakes, dumplings, schnitzel, etc.
From the dishes of homemade Odessa cuisine, they prepare forshmak, hummus, falafel with nut sauce.
Among the drinks, besides classic alcohol options, they offer infusions of their own production. There is also a large collection of Odessa wines.
The urban café Shalom by restaurateur Alex Cooper offers dishes of Israeli cuisine. The establishment is located in a two-story building with an area of almost 420 m².
The café focuses on a daily format and signature dishes.
The main product of Shalom is the signature chicken, which is baked whole in a wood-fired oven and lafa — flatbread, which they bake themselves with the addition of butter.
The restaurant Fish Fetish operates in the former premises of the Arsenal factory next to the Virgin Izakaya Bar.
The establishment specializes in fish dishes. Here you can try sashimi, tartars, hot fish dishes, and "more dogs" — hot dogs with fish and seafood.
This is a third-wave coffee shop offering specialty coffee. The establishment controls all processes of coffee birth: from plantation to packaging.
Moreover, at Baho, they serve sweet and savory breakfasts throughout the day, salads, snacks, melts, and several main dishes.
From 23:00, European and Ukrainian wines, as well as cocktails, are available at the establishment.
Kimberly combines the format of a jewelry showroom and a bar space. Here you can not only enjoy a delicious cocktail but also purchase jewelry, hold business brunches, educational events, or dinners with partners.
The cocktail bar menu consists of breakfasts, snacks, soups, main courses, and desserts. The bar menu includes cocktails, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, etc.
This is one of the establishments of the "P'yana Vishnya" network, where you can try Lviv liqueur. It is located in the same premises as the "Rebernya" establishment.
The liqueur here is made according to an ancient traditional recipe from the finest brandy spirit and select cherries. It can be purchased by the glass or in a bottle.
This classic bar is located on the premises of Kyiv Food Market.
Among the cocktails here are mocktails, low-ABV options, classic cocktails, aperitifs, sours, and signature cocktails.
The bar menu also includes strong alcohol, whiskey, still and sparkling wines, as well as draft beer, lemonades, fresh juices, and milkshakes.
This cocktail bar is located in the underground part of the Arsenal factory. Its premises have the status of an architectural monument, so they have been restored, preserving the brick vaulting.
The main focus of the bar menu is on cocktails. Here you can choose drinks based on rum, bourbon, gin, tequila, or mescal, as well as with sparkling wine.
This conceptual cafe-bar was opened by Alex Cooper (Kyiv Food Market) and Mykhailo Beylin (La Famiglia). They aimed to create a place with delicious homemade food that would be cool for children of the 90s.
Here they offer Olivier salad, pancakes with chicken, fried potatoes with cheese, dumplings, vareniki, and waffle cake.
Among the drinks, there are liqueurs, strong alcohol, as well as classic and special cocktails.
Previously, we wrote about the top 10 establishments on the Left Bank that are worth visiting.