Capital establishments are multiplying at an incredible rate, so we continue inspecting them. This time, Kyivmaps set out to find gastronomic delights in Obolon.
Merry Berry
Merry Berry is a cafe chain with over 10 years of history, offering signature drinks, healthy dishes, and desserts. The network includes 25 establishments in Ukraine. Every month, the cafe is visited by more than 1,000,000 guests.
The main advantages of Merry Berry are versatility, fast service (orders are prepared in 3-4 minutes), and a cozy interior, suitable for both work and meetings. The menu includes options for quick snacks and leisurely lunches, regularly updated according to current trends.
- Address: Obolonskyi Avenue, 1B.
- Prices: croissant with salmon — 170 UAH, veal sous-vide salad — 160 UAH, spinach and bryndza pie — 115 UAH, cheesecakes — 129 UAH, pistachio eclair — 95 UAH.
Google rating — 4.2
Prynada Ukrainian Cafe
Organizing a loud banquet? It's at Prynada restaurant. Want to smoke hookah? Also here. For a cozy time on the open terrace, head here as well.
This establishment positions itself as a modern Ukrainian restaurant with a fresh take on ancient traditions. At Prynada, they offer current dishes from various countries that have long become part of our diet and have turned into traditions. This includes Japanese sushi and Italian pasta, as Ukrainians eat them almost every day. Of course, the majority of the menu features traditional modernized Ukrainian cuisine, but the goal is to show that one should never limit oneself to just that.
What's pleasing is that Prynada Ukrainian Cafe also cares for its youngest visitors: there is a children's room with toys and a plasma screen for cartoons, and on weekends, a professional nanny is available at the restaurant.
- Address: Heroiv Stalingradu Avenue, 24.
- Prices: grilled dorado from the Chef — 455 UAH, salmon salad with cream cheese and avocado — 495 UAH, dumplings with chicken and pan-Asian sauce — 195 UAH, Prynada cake with salted caramel — 215 UAH.
Google rating — 4.6
Docker Pub
Docker is one of the most famous and prestigious gastro-pubs in Kyiv, with a long history. It's a place with a unique atmosphere that attracts guests with its hospitality and unforgettable leisure.
The kitchen stands out with its variety: in addition to classic beer snacks, the menu offers restaurant-quality dishes. Dishes cooked in a Josper grill are particularly popular, as well as fresh seafood from the aquariums on the terrace. The menu mainly consists of charcoal-barbecued dishes, complemented by European, American, and Mexican cuisine. A detailed menu is available on the restaurant's website.
- Address: Bohatyrska Street, 25.
- Prices: "Truffle Roast Beef" salad — 245 UAH, grilled beef tongue — 495 UAH, pork knuckle in honey-mustard sauce — 695 UAH, ribs in Bourbon sauce — 595 UAH, pear strudel with nuts — 145 UAH.
Google rating — 4.5
Lvivska Pliatsky
Pliatsky is a beloved treat of Lviv residents, which has long become part of the Galician gastronomic culture. Lviv housewives pass down recipes for syrnyky (cheese pancakes) and strudels from generation to generation, adding special sauces made with their own recipes.
Strudels appeared in Galicia during the Austro-Hungarian period. It is said that Emperor Franz Joseph loved apple strudel with vanilla sauce, and in Austria, brides were evaluated by their ability to make strudels — the dough had to be so thin that one could read through it.
At "Lvivski Pliatsky," the best recipes from Lviv housewives are gathered, so guests can enjoy the true Galician taste.
- Address: Polarna Street, 20d.
- Prices: salmon strudel — 80 UAH per 100g, creamy cheese pancake with strawberries — 50 UAH per 100g, cherry and walnut strudel — 70 UAH per 100g.
Google rating — 4.2
Volkonsky
Over 10,000 hours of work from bakers, pastry chefs, and chocolatiers have gone into creating natural bread, pastries, desserts, and candies.
All products are 100% artisanal. Each baguette, croissant, or éclair is handmade and undergoes a strict quality check.
Desserts have a shelf life of only 12–36 hours, emphasizing their naturalness. The bread is baked for up to 20 hours using a slow fermentation method at low temperatures, which enhances its rich flavor and aroma.
- Address: Obolonskyi Avenue, 22B.
- Prices: tuna and caper quiche — 180 UAH, turkey pastrami sandwich with sun-dried tomatoes and cheese — 190 UAH, salmon croissant with cucumber and sauce — 220 UAH.
Google rating — 4.5
Buffalino
This establishment combines an Italian cuisine restaurant with a cheese dairy. It offers authentic Italian dishes: pasta, risotto, pizza, as well as fish and meat dishes and appetizers.
As for the cheese dairy, they make the best Italian cheeses: Mozzarella, Stracciatella, Ricotta, and Burrata, as well as aged hard cheeses like Caciotta, Gouda, Cheddar, and Camembert. Most importantly, they plan to constantly expand their assortment. So, if you love cheese, don't miss "Buffalino."
- Address: Levka Lukyanenka Street, 18.
- Prices: Ribeye steak from Ukraine — 234 UAH, octopus tentacles — 639 UAH, salmon in Viennese sauce — 585 UAH, veal cheeks with truffle puree — 325 UAH, crème brûlée with berry sauce — 195 UAH.
Google rating — 4.3
We.Cafe
Another establishment that focuses on Italian cuisine is We.Restaurant. Here they say, "We are not just a delicious place with natural food and the best coffee in the world, but also a place where you can enjoy live communication with your loved ones and interesting people."
Three halls with a spacious terrace, pleasant interior colors, a mini zoo for kids with a rabbit and a canary, a banquet hall with a fireplace, and generous portions of tasty Italian food — everything in this establishment contributes to a great experience.
- Address: Volodymyra Ivasiuka Avenue, 6 K5.
- Prices: pumpkin pancake with poached egg and hollandaise sauce — 219 UAH, roasted chicken — 900 UAH, beef tartare — 245 UAH, chicken pâté with onion marmalade — 390 UAH, honey cake with orange curd — 119 UAH.
Google rating — 4.6
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Argentina Grill
From Italy, we move to Argentina: this restaurant offers traditional dishes from this country. You can even watch the cooking process in person. As the name suggests, the focus here is on grilled dishes. There are two types of grills at the restaurant: the Hosper and the Parilla. As for drinks, Argentina Grill offers the best wines from Argentina, Italy, and France.
In summer, the first floor of the restaurant turns into a large terrace. And from the second floor, a fantastic view of the city is available year-round.
- Address: Levka Lukyanenka Street, 18.
- Prices: bruschetta con rostbif — 235 UAH, tartare de marmol — 469 UAH, pincho de setas — 325 UAH, blanco magra — 619 UAH, tarta de manzana caliente — 219 UAH.
Google rating — 4.6
THIS IS ПИВБАР
Craving beer while you're on Obolon? Be sure to visit the beer revolutionaries, THIS IS ПИВБАР.
They have managed to break the stereotypes of dirty beer pubs with basic food and poor service. Today, THIS IS ПИВБАР offers more than 100 types of beer, a menu created by culinary experts, tastings, their own school to train staff, musical performances, and close cooperation with both foreign and Ukrainian breweries.
- Address: Marshal Tymoshenko Street, 18.
- Prices: smoked salmon — 360 UAH, Cologne bull — 195 UAH, large sausage platter — 895 UAH, Greek salad with cream feta — 275 UAH, Atlantic shrimp in soy sauce — 370 UAH.
Google rating — 4.6
Non branded café
This place near the Minska metro station is worth stopping by, primarily for coffee and Belgian waffles. There are numerous varieties of waffles here, including options with bacon in maple syrup, Caesar salad, tuna and poached egg, salted caramel, nut praline with ice cream, and grilled spicy vegetables.
In addition to waffles, the menu at Non branded café also offers soups, salads, and snacks. A pleasant bonus is that breakfast items are available all day long.
- Where: Levka Lukyanenka Street, 29.
- Prices: waffle with salmon, Philadelphia, grapefruit fillet, and currant sauce — 159 UAH, waffle with guacamole, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and feta — 139 UAH, "Ratatouille" waffle with grilled spicy vegetables — 109 UAH, waffle with mandarin, mascarpone, citrus curd, and mandarin caramel — 129 UAH, waffle with salted caramel, nut praline, and ice cream — 109 UAH.
Google rating — 4.6
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