SHO, Prynada Ukrainian Cafe, “Ostannya Barykada,” “100 Rokiv Tomu Vpered” – we’ve gathered the best Ukrainian cuisine restaurants in Kyiv that are definitely worth visiting with foreign tourists.
“Opanas”
One of the oldest parks in Kyiv hosts one of the most atmospheric Ukrainian cuisine restaurants in the city. It features a second floor under a thatched roof, the most charming wooden cottage as a separate building, and the shade of ancient oak trees. Everything is elegant and refined, without overused folk motifs... In short, it's a place for those who want to taste Ukraine with classic etiquette and the comfort of starched napkins.
- From the menu: light-salted salmon salad — 590 UAH, “Ukrainian-style Caesar” — 375 UAH, dumplings with salted cheese — 205 UAH, mushroom soup in a “bread pot” — 540 UAH, baked camembert with berry sauce — 510 UAH, potato pancakes baked with pork, cream, and cheese — 300 UAH, pancakes with red caviar — 598 UAH, beef medallions with blackcurrant sauce — 640 UAH, lamb shashlik — 720 UAH.
- Address: 10 Tereshchenkivska St.
“100 Rokiv Tomu Vpered”
The creators of this establishment, led by famous chef Yevhen Klopotenko, have invented their own interpretation of Ukrainian cuisine, offering guests unique superfoods and reimagined recipes. Here, visitors encounter an extraordinary fusion of our culinary heritage and modern gastronomy techniques it’s a kitchen without limits or stereotypes. How about a dessert made of purple cabbage with pinecones or fried parsnip?
The restaurant serves certain dishes exclusively for tourists. They are only prepared when the guest places the order in English.
The venue is divided into three halls. The first, decorated with natural wood, is ideal for celebrations with a large group. The second, featuring large windows, is perfect for admiring the city streets. The third houses a magical space where the Food Theater and private events usually occur.
- From the menu: “Vereshchaka” — oven-baked ribs in kvass and oregano sauce (Polissia) — 525 UAH, millet porridge with mushrooms, apples, and bryndza cheese (Opishnia, Poltava region) — 335 UAH, steamed duck with beetroot in wax (duck, cherry, beetroot; inspired by a book by Olha Kobylianska) — 615 UAH, dumplings with carp and smoked sauce with pike caviar — 425 UAH, Bukovynian stuffing with melted milk and raspberries — 235 UAH.
- Address: 4 Volodymyrska St.
“Ostannya Barykada”
“Ostannya Barykada” (The Last Barricade), which opened in 2016 in honor of the Euromaidan, has become one of the most stylish and conceptual venues in Dima Borysov’s large family of restaurants. It’s not just a trendy Ukrainian restaurant — it’s a true museum of the Maidan revolutions.
To enter, you need to know a secret entrance and password. Tasting modern Ukrainian dishes and domestic alcohol can become part of a fascinating tour. The interior of OB is a work of art in itself, offering a revolutionary interpretation of our ethnic style. Any tourist here will genuinely feel the Ukrainian spirit of freedom.
- From the menu: eggplant rolls stuffed with cream cheese and sun-dried tomatoes — 259 UAH, turkey liver pâté — 199 UAH, platter of Ukrainian delicacies — 389 UAH, salad with duck breast and strawberries — 229 UAH, sea trout salad under snow — 289 UAH, chilled cucumber soup with smoked chicken — 189 UAH, millet porridge with oyster mushrooms — 239 UAH, duck breast with caramelized pear — 359 UAH.
- Address: 1 Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square).
SHO
SHO is rightfully considered the largest Ukrainian cuisine restaurant in the country. Just look at the facts: it’s two stories high, spans 700 square meters, and concentrates the maximum number of authentic traditions without any trace of cliché “folk kitsch.”
Add to this an interior seemingly made for Instagram: clay walls and ceiling, distinctive tableware, natural wood chairs and tables, towering columns, and bundles of wildflowers. It’s easy to guess that this resembles a traditional Ukrainian whitewashed village house.
The owners of the place often say: “If a prim British friend comes to Kyiv, be sure to take them to SHO. This is where they’ll truly understand the essence of Ukrainian national cuisine.” And we agree with them.
- From the menu: potato pancakes with sauce and porcini mushrooms — 390 UAH, green borscht with beef — 280 UAH, salad with roasted beetroot, dried prunes, and goat cheese — 280 UAH, pancakes with chicken and mushrooms — 290 UAH, dumplings with potatoes and bryndza cheese — 280 UAH, Chicken Kyiv — 420 UAH, stuffed cabbage rolls — 360 UAH.
- Address: 18 Mechnykova St.
Barvy
This Ukrainian cuisine restaurant focuses on authentic dishes from various regions. Here, you can taste all of Ukraine, and our regional specialties will be a delightful discovery, even in the shadow of the world-famous borscht. Brand chef Serhiy Baisarevych carefully crafts the gastronomic concept. Uniquely for a Ukrainian restaurant, they also offer signature cocktails, created by Nazar Makarov.
- From the menu: Danube herring with young potatoes fried with garlic and dill — 260 UAH, venison carpaccio with truffle sauce and Pecorino cheese — 390 UAH, salad with dried duck, Camembert cheese, and sea buckthorn sauce — 325 UAH, green borscht with turkey meatballs and pies — 225 UAH, fried dumplings with lamb meat and a spicy sauce — 290 UAH, wild boar cutlet, hunted in the cornfields of Poltava, with homemade potatoes — 375 UAH.
- Address: 3 Mechnykova St.
“Tsarske Selo”
Introducing the first Ukrainian cuisine restaurant, opened in 1998. The founders chose an exceptionally picturesque and authentic location—the former gunpowder cellar of the Pechersk Fortress near the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
Here, they recreated the interior of a traditional Ukrainian village from the 18th century using authentic household items from the past. “Tsarske Selo is also famous for its dishes based on ancient recipes. By the way, on the menu, you’ll find not modern but historical names of delicacies.
- From the menu: homemade chicken roulade — 165 UAH, cold soup made with domestic rooster — 350 UAH, borscht with chicken and pampushky (garlic buns) — 325 UAH, “Noble” stuffed cabbage rolls — 375 UAH, fried milk veal — 585 UAH, rabbit leg with vegetable ratatouille — 550 UAH.
- Address: 22 Lavrska St. (near the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra).
“Kanapa”
Another national masterpiece by Dima Borysov, which has already earned global fame. What sets “Kanapa” apart from other Ukrainian cuisine restaurants in Kyiv?
First, they present NEW Ukrainian cuisine. Second, they use only local products. Third, they interpret traditions in accordance with modern technology. Molecular borscht—something you won’t find anywhere else.
- From the menu: pike caviar with onion sponge and green butter — 639 UAH, Black Sea sprat on black bread — 249 UAH, rabbit meat jelly — 269 UAH, baked and fresh bacon with schpunder (smoked bacon) and spicy tapenade — 269 UAH, salad with tongue, arugula, and quail egg — 289 UAH, banosh with faux egg, corn cream, and crispy bacon — 269 UAH, duck with carrot puree and cherry sauce — 498 UAH.
- Address: 19A Andriyivskyi Descent.
Prynada Ukrainian Cafe
This Ukrainian cuisine restaurant in Kyiv has taken on the mission of introducing the world to young, contemporary, and ambitious national cuisine. Here, you'll hear the music of Onuka, Jamala, and other musical masterpieces of modern Ukraine, which we can proudly present to any foreigner. The atmosphere offers a cosmopolitan vibe in the rhythm of the metropolis, the city folk's interior style is created by our young designers. And the central motif in the design is the Petrykivka painting, which is part of our cultural heritage listed by UNESCO. The menu will surprise even the most refined gastro-tourists, such as Ukrainian-style sushi. The new authentic flavors of Ukrainian cuisine are crafted by Sanella Babovych, aiming to bring them to the forefront of modern trends.
- From the menu: a selection of Ukrainian craft cheeses with acacia honey — 545 UAH, spinach rolls with salmon — 385 UAH, lard carpaccio with yuzu sauce — 225 UAH, borscht with grilled ribs and Ukrainian delicacies — 295 UAH, warm salad with chicken and nut sauce — 255 UAH, signature potato pancakes with salmon, cream cheese, and pike caviar — 495 UAH, dumplings with chicken and pan-Asian sauce — 195 UAH.
- Address: Heroiv Stalinhhrada Ave, 24.
“Kureni”
“Kureni” is the reboot of one of Kyiv's oldest Ukrainian cuisine restaurants, now in an entirely new format. Today, it’s a place to have lunch and a venue for parties, festivals, exhibitions, or concerts. “Now, 'Kureni' is a space for exploration. Tastes, sounds, images, feelings, and oneself,” say the founders.
Undoubtedly, here, as before, you can taste traditional Ukrainian dishes. However, now, “Kureni” focuses on healthy eating. For instance, the restaurant serves the most delicious dumplings made with gluten-free flour and various fillings. However, you won’t find salmon or avocado on the menu. Instead, you’ll discover local superfoods like root vegetables, seafood, and Black Sea fish.
- Address: Parkova Road, 4.
“Pervak”
This is the classic example of “Ukrainian cuisine restaurants in Kyiv.” Here, the atmosphere reflects that of an old, elegant Ukrainian restaurant, with well-dressed waiters and a pre-revolutionary chic interior design. The food is served at the highest level, without any experiments—it’s the perfect place for business negotiations with foreign partners. Overall, the cuisine adheres to bourgeois Ukrainian traditions from the intersection of the 19th and 20th centuries.
- From the menu: Olivier salad with lightly salted salmon, no mayonnaise or potatoes — 328 UAH, salad with duck breast, soft cheese, and signature sauce — 368 UAH, gluten-free dumplings with pike, creamy sauce, and Parmesan — 314 UAH, meat solyanka (soup) — 189 UAH, rabbit baked in creamy sauce with wild mushrooms — 458 UAH, chanterelles baked with vegetables and brined cheese — 398 UAH, pear baked with ice cream in salted caramel sauce — 208 UAH.
- Address: Rohnydinska St, 2.
“Kyiv Ribs”
Do you think Ukraine doesn’t have its own pubs? You’ll have something to surprise your English or German guests, nations proud of "creating" popular beer halls. At “Kyiv Ribs,” they take pride in authentic folk-style ribs in a honey-mustard sauce. They also have a fantastic beer menu.
- Address: Svitla St, 3D.
“Khutorets na Dnipro”
Despite its rustic name, this restaurant has nothing in common with the authentic Gogol-esque vibe. Everything here is aristocratically refined, with dishes showcasing regional specialties. The main highlight – the restaurant is not on dry land but on the legendary waves of the Dnipro River. And there's a separate vodka room – ready to taste over 80 varieties from different corners of Ukraine?
- From the menu: turkey liver pâté with cherry-cranberry sauce — 425 UAH, roasted vegetable salad with veal — 495 UAH, red borscht with roasted Mangalitsa rib — 410 UAH, dumplings with perch, trout caviar, and parsnip mousse — 495 UAH, quail with carrot puree and hazelnuts — 655 UAH.
- Address: Naberezhno-Khreshchatytska St, 10A.
“Hlek”
“Hlek” is a restaurant serving modern Kyiv cuisine. Its menu focuses on dishes made with local ingredients familiar to every Ukrainian. The establishment's founders are young, creative city dwellers.
What treats should tourists come here for? For breakfast (from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM), for example, bread with spreads, for first courses, among which is Kyiv borscht with a dumpling and braised cheek, for mains (creamy rabbit), and for “Kyiv Cake” ice cream.
- From the menu: stracciatella with roasted sun-dried tomato — 260 UAH, dried venison with beet mustard and cracker — 230 UAH, Kyiv farm snails with beer bread croutons — 380 UAH, green borscht with smoked catfish — 290 UAH, buckwheat porridge with braised meat and mushrooms — 370 UAH, braised lamb with Jerusalem artichoke cream — 480 UAH, large Kyiv cheesecake — 300 UAH.
- Address: Velyka Zhytomyrska St, 6.
“Ukrainian Dishes”
And here—true folk color. The perfect picture of Ukraine, elevated to the heights of global admiration by Gogol, will delight foreigners. First, they will be greeted at the entrance with homemade liqueurs and snacks. Second, they will be delighted by the hearty and beautiful Ukrainian cuisine. Also, there will be a variety of halls and folk instrumental-vocal ensembles in the evenings.
However, this establishment should not be called a tourist spot. After all, it is the locals of Kyiv who most love coming here for the atmosphere and delicious authentic food.
- From the menu: sturgeon baked with herbs whole (by weight) — 2937 UAH, assorted shashlik — 520 UAH, “Cossacks’ Whim” (veal medallions, by weight) — 601 UAH, peasant-style meat (grilled, pork) — 310 UAH, fried liver with onions and apples — 344 UAH, mushroom kulesh in bread — 310 UAH, dessert “Drunken Cherry” — 258 UAH.
- Address: Vydradny Avenue, 22.
Petrus
A Ukrainian cuisine restaurant in the heart of Pechersk continues the traditions of the legendary “Varenychna No. 1.” However, they are reviving these traditions here with European trends. In short, the location and concept recreate Ukraine's gastronomic culture holistically, but in the spirit of our time.
- From the menu: zucchini fritters with sour cream — 195 UAH, Ukrainian homemade sausage — 340 UAH, salad with lightly salted salmon and Philadelphia cheese — 430 UAH, dumplings with veal, pork, and cracklings — 295 UAH, large meat platter (with roast pork, boiled tongue, and pickled ham of young pig, with mustard) — 820 UAH.
- Address: Esplanadna St, 28.
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