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Kyiv Restaurants & Cafés

Kyiv Restaurants & Cafés

In the not so distant past, hungry tourists were limited to a handful of hotel restaurants with appalling service and tasteless food. Thanks to innovative entrepreneurs from Ukraine and the rest of the world, visitors can now choose from a vast range of options of local and international cuisine that rivals many Western European cities. New establishments with new themes open regularly as the quality of food, service, and décor improve as well. The prices at some new, trendy restaurants in the centre are rising accordingly, but an evening dining out at most places will still cost less than you would expect to pay for the same level of service and quality at home. Equally appetising moderately priced and budget options are widely available in all parts of the city. When the weather has warmed up sufficiently, many of the cafés and bars around the centre will set up outdoor seating. Our guide lists popular eating establishments from American to Ukrainian, so whatever dining atmosphere you find yourself in, the word here is - smachnoho!

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

  • Kupechesky Dvor

    Kupechesky Dvor
    This restaurant presents the atmosphere of the Russian “Silver Age”. There are five VIP houses at the restaurant, each of them devoted to various
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  • Belvedere

    Belvedere
    The only restaurant in Kyiv offering perfect views of the city, entirely, therefore, justifying its name. You can see the Dnipro River,
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  • Fellini

    Fellini
    A wonderful location for people-watching, as the two terraces overlook the fashionable Ukraina cinema just off Khreschatyk. Fellini offers delicious French
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  • Amici Mi

    Amici Mi
    As one of Kyiv’s hippest eateries, Amici Mi is the home away from home for many local and foreign high-rollers and jetsetters. With a wine list that
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  • Hatinka

    Hatinka
    The interior of the restaurant embodies that of a colourful Ukrainian village. You can listen to the live Ukrainian folk music as you enjoy your meal. There are
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  • Velur

    Velur
    This luxury restaurant compensates for its high prices with excellent service and creative cuisine. The rich and stylish interior enhances the cosy atmosphere,
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Latest Comments

  • Velur
    It's to expensive for the quality of the food.[...]
  • Just Café
    Not worth going at all. The public isn't very welcoming and there are plenty of other good restraunts in Kyiv to dine at. 3/5Plus: good designminus: food, price, service[...]
  • Il Patio
    I ate at the Il Patio at Bessarabs'ka in November. It was certainly value for money but nothing to rave about. My fettucini was ordinary albeit tasty; my partner's seafood dish was average although the portions were much larger than I expected. The [...]
  • Da Vinci Fish Club
    I took my fiancee to dinner here as a treat before we left Kiev. I'm not sure any review or comment on the Da Vinci will give them the credit they're due. I was here about a year ago and remembered the Da Vinci Fish Club as one of the best places I [...]
  • Double Coffee
    When I'm in Kiev, I like to unwind and have a decent cuppa at the Double Coffee on Kreschatyk. Yes, it's a chain coffee shop but all three of their locations I've been to have a different personality and there's no loss of quality or service at any[...]
  • Planeta Sushi
    Just got back from an excellent dinner. The location on Khreschatyk is just 2 doors down from hotel and once again it met my expectations for sushi in Kiev. Planata Sushi is unpretensious, unobtrusive and very family and couple friendly for a good m[...]
  • Fellini
    I had a lovely Lasagne there. Very tasty!![...]
  • Vesuvio Pizza
    Vesuvio's is a great place!The large pizzas may seem a bit pricey (upwards of 115 hrv.) but they are huge and can feed 4 to 5 people. If you like spice, be sure to order the 'Diablo.' It's delicious and you can also ask for the Tabasco! Waitstaff ar[...]
  • Mille Miglia Restorante & Enoteca
    I am at Mille Miglia quite frequently and have found the food to be consistently fresh and well prepared.However, many of the dishes are heavier than I sometimes like to have especially in the evenings. The good part is that you are free to ask Salv[...]
  • Dolce
    Although service was nice, I agree with Steve. Yes, as the tourbook says, a person can eat for under $20 a person, but only expect 4 pieces of ravioli for this. We had been discouraged fom ordering bruschetta as "bread comes with the order" The brus[...]
  • Il Patio
    Ciao !we stay in mid August and we eat SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA, perfect ! like to be in Italy !!! Large plate ! fine cookimhg ! Dario & Roberto[...]
  • Arizona BBQ
    Wonderful play room for children, movies and padded walls. NFL and College Football which makes you feel at home[...]
  • Arizona BBQ
    Best Burgers this side of the Atlantic. So big we couldn't even finish it. Great for live NFL games and American sports on the big screen. All you can eat wing night on Monday's.[...]
  • Ciro’s Pomodoro
    not bad, but I expected something more from an italian chef. Ravioli were ok but pizza is still far from true italian....(tried on 15 aug 2009)[...]
  • La Pizza Leggera
    This is not fabolous pizza - it is stale bread with dry filling. I was so disappointed. Also no english menues, but the staff knew some English.If you are a pizzalover, don`t eat here. Try Il patio which is very near, or go to Napule for the very b[...]
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