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Took me 5 years to find it (if it has been around that long) but it was worth it. Nice, friendly little place with a warm atmosphere, good food (reasonably priced), and lots of local and ex-pat clientele. Definitely difficult to find even if you have good directions. Due to its location it is frequented by most journalists and media-types in Kyiv but it has enough varied clientele to make it interesting. $$
50/30 |
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Reasonably priced Spanish fare in an interesting and almost authentic establishment. I love paella and this restaurant does not disappoint. Well worth a visit. Notable are the desserts which I can only wish I could indulge in. Too bad they don't have a "tappas" hour as they do in Spain. This would make it "perfect". $$
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30 25/6 |
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Belgian pub/restaurant which became an instant hit with the downtown crowd. Extensive Belgian and other variety of beer offerings keeps the place hopping. Great place for girl watching (or boy-watching-girls watching). Music (usually Jazz) on weekends. $$
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Sounds like a place that can't make up its mind as to what it wants to be. A little of this, and a little of that - and you get? - duck soup. Recommended by some of the guides as having atmosphere and good food. Maybe it's not so bad after all? Let me know what you think. $$$
110/10 |
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Once my favorite place for Sunday morning Crepes (blintzes, nalysniky, thin pancakes). Enjoyed with some cold Ukrainian champagne, fresh orange juice, and strong coffee, makes every Sunday a unique holiday. Unfortunately the place is very inconsistent. Sometimes no apple blintzes, sometimes no cheese (tvoroh) ones, sometimes no fresh orange juice, and usually no cold champagne (requiring a wait till it cools in an ice bucket). Nevertheless, it is a nice enough place with reasonable prices, but don't expect much from the neo-Ukrainian-modern decor. $$
50/6
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Large entertainment complex. Food is varied. $$$
536/6
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Good desserts but completely uninteresting food. Some of the clientele makes your skin crawl so don't give anyone a hard time or a dirty look. Staff tries to be friendly, but if I had to deal with the clients the way they do, I would scream. If you want to see where New Ukrainians hang out in the daylight, this is definitely one of the places. $$
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Once the only Turkish restaurant worth visiting, it still retains a good kitchen and tasty food. Don't go for the decor (very basic) or for the drinks. But if you want a nice sampling of Turkish pizzas, doner kebabs, CousCous, Tajine, and real Turkish sweets, then you should definitely put this on your list of places to visit. $$$
120/6
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If you are in the Obolon district and find yourself near the Minska Metro station, stop in. If you don't expect too much, you will not be disappointed. $$
40/6
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Only coffee and desserts, but definitely a great place to hang out with the "in-people" if you can afford it. Prices are those of upscale coffee shops in Berlin, Paris, New York, and London. Why? Rated as No. 2 in "Best Cup O' Mud" category by Kyiv Post readers. |
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"Delicious food at reasonable prices". I don't think so! Reasonable prices - maybe, but "delicious" food seems to be an overstatement. I would say: average to below average. The place is a throwback to when building materials could not be found in Kyiv and everyone was using what they could. There is not much atmosphere, no interesting decor, and the staff looks at you as if you just landed from Mars (no New York is not on Mars). $
50/8
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Decor, dishes, atmosphere reminiscent of the Roman period. Excellent Italian dishes from the chef's secret recipes Extensive wine list. Premises include two large banquet halls and a separate room for Sports TV viewing. $$$
108/8 |
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Never been to this restaurant even though I lived next door to it for a year and drove by it a thousand times. However, my partner claims that the fare is only "in the acceptable" range. Supposedly a popular place with Kyiv politicians (according to EE's Dining Guide). $$$$
56/18 |
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Good inexpensive Mexican fare, but the nachos at Arizona are still better. Try the other dishes as well as the specialty fried ice cream dessert. $$
40/8 |
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The decor dominates this establishment. As expected it is based on the Jules Verne novel: "20000 leagues under the sea". The Fish is very good and reasonably priced, but there is nothing really outstanding. The problem seems to be with the inability of these theme restaurants to stick to one specialty rather than offer a "Diner" experience offering everything for everyone. |
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Kyiv Post's Daniel Mac Isaac writes in his review of 28 February 2002 that: "Capuchin captures flavor, finesse of French cuisine", and "Capuchin boasts great food, reasonable prices, and atmosphere to spare." |
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Once a favorite hang out of the ex-pat crowd (especially in the colder months), now a total "ghost town". A few hard-core billiard players still visit, but now it is mostly locals. If you listen hard enough you will still hear echoes of good times gone by, but mostly now it will be the TV set. The only plus is that if you want company of a few bartenders at 4am, the bar is still open. Open 24 hours. $$
30/6 |
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With a name like Carmen and the Spanish decor, you would expect Spanish fare. This is not to be (although I think I saw one or two Spanish dishes on the menu). However, this place has the best varenyky I have ever eaten in Kyiv. It has been a while since I have been there so I must make it a point to go back. $$$
40/8 |
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If you call this Caribbean cuisine, you will be sentenced for all eternity to eat sawdust and sand. The food rates among the lower 20% in taste and 10% in presentation. On most nights Latinos and would be Latinos woo the young Ukrainian chippies with their hot glances and smooth talk, and the atmosphere is definitely lively. The music is about the only thing that is Caribbean here. The decor - if you want to call it that is a conglomeration of bright colors with little taste and very little rhyme or reason. $$
60/20 |
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According to Kyiv Post's Food Guy: "Central, bills itself as a top-end restaurant, but still has a ways to go to match the big boys." Try it and tell us what you think. |
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Billed as "an affordable, family-style French restaurant" this is a new restaurant that just opened in Podil. Just my luck that we moved out of the neighborhood a few months ago so now it will be a trip to get there. I'm glad to see that the old neighborhood is getting a series of new restaurants. Many of them worthwhile. Gavroche needs the competition if it is to get good again. |
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Sailing restaurant part of the Alliance group. $$$$
25/25
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Usual fare in a casual atmosphere. $$$
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3 floors of entertainment and good food. Nothing spectacular though. Busy with a yuppie crowd on most days. Great location which brings in a nice crowd on most days. One of my friends commented that he could not recall having any notable meat dishes here and that he thought this was a fish restaurant. I tried to recall but couldn't remember any either. Any readers out there care to comment? $$$
60/4 |
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Interesting little cafe on Ivana Franko and a favorite among the business people on that street. Great crepes and warm atmosphere. Owned and operated by Oleksandr and Anya, they are almost always there making sure that their client's needs are met. |
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When the French ex-pat community boycotted Gavroche they moved to this tiny and cozy establishment. $
40/4
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Traditional Ukrainian open air restaurant. Only open in summer. $
45/6
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Sitting atop the Kyiv-Donbas center, this Kyiv up-scale favorite boasts exotic and delectable French/Asian cuisine. The views of Kyiv present a romantic atmosphere and the Fish is some of the city's pride and joy. Plan to spend a bundle here since nothing is in the inexpensive category. According to Zephyr this restaurant was the winner of First place in "Best Cuisine" and second place in "Best Wine List" categories in the "Gold Cap 2002" contest. $$$$$
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Favorite of "body guards" and "kruty" in daylight hours. Mixed clientele in the evenings. Nothing notable but an interesting hang-out. $$$$
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Eating Fish so far from the sea is never recommended, but Corsair puts up a good effort with a variety (if pricey) Fish offerings. You can find any type of fresh or frozen variety of fish or shellfish in this nicely decorated restaurant. Fortunately, the preparation is simple and traditional but good. Interesting decor in a Pirate ship style. Great desserts and a nice wine selection. $$
80/4
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My friend Dave would be proud of the way the place turned out and its longevity; if he could return to Kyiv. This was his idea, his concept, his project, and his dream. The rumor goes that he was asked to leave and never return - by whom? Who knows - Dave won't talk. The current outdoor action figures are a nice addition to the Passage Parking Lot. (By the way - where else in the world do you have cars traveling at 75km per hour on a dead-end street or a parking lot?). Lively place with average tasting munchies and snacks. Favorite among the tourists and ex-pats who still think of themselves as tourists. Very, very varied clientele, but great music and interesting atmosphere. $$$
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