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KYIV
RESTAURANTS
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Ever since Liudmilla Luganova took over the Dnipro Hotel, all the restaurants associated with the hotel have had a marked improvement. Now that Pandelis (formerly of Le Grand Cafe) has joined the staff as a consultant, the food and service will only improve. I don't normally like hotel restaurants (except in Paris and Thailand), but I think that their claims of exquisite cuisine and affordable prices will not disappoint. Right - Ms Luganova and Mr. Pandelis? $$$
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Once one of the best Italian fares in the city. This is a pleasant, friendly and efficient restaurant that has been a favorite of many ex-pats. The pasta dishes are excellent (particularly the penne arabiata, but I do not understand the need to charge extra for the Parmesan cheese. Everything is extra - bread, butter, parmesan, etc. It's a wonder that they don't charge for the air. Come on guys - get with the program. There is a lot of competition out there. $$
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Pizza fare with a variety of other dishes "a la Ukrainian" ( a little of everything for everybody). $$$
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"In my opinion, the clear leader here (vegetarian pizza) is Patio Pizza - conveniently located, reasonably priced, and offering a menu extending beyond just pizza - you can't beat it". This is according to Vegan Dar Miner-Nordstrom and Coyne in the 14 Nov 02 issue of the Kyiv Post: The pizzas are indeed good and the variety of other offerings including a great salad bar makes this place worth visiting. Better than eating at Friday's next door. $$
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Stalagmites, stalactites, waiters in animal skins and great for parties. This is the way the Gourmet Guide describes this Eric Aigner original. Steaks will be cooked for you on hot stones but beer will come in real glass. Enjoy - this is a fun place and definitely not to be taken seriously. $$$
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If you have not tried Ukrainian food, go there. But if you have, you can skip it. $$$
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Typical Ukrainian and European fares $$$
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Another one of these restaurants that tries
to be something for everybody. Expensive - so why bother? My only
experience with this establishment was to try to have some Blyntsi
(crepes) on a Sunday morning and they refused to make them the way
we wanted them. The place was empty but the staff of 8 was too lazy
to take care of a couple of customers. (The excuse was that they would
not know how to bill us.) Some of the guides seem to be positive on
it so perhaps, my skepticism is unwarranted. $$$$
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Rated as one of the best in the city by the Food Guy of the Kyiv Post, it is nevertheless an expensive establishment that is beyond the means of most Non-Kruty Ukrainians and ex-pats without unlimited expense accounts. The sushi is good but not as good as that of Nobu. The other Japanese dishes and presentations are outstanding. Bring lots of cash but not a large appetite - unless you bring a lot of cash. $$$$
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Typical Ukrainian tourist (foreign and out-of-town) oriented restaurant with an interesting decor. Food is good to very good, fresh, but nothing outstanding. Service is on the slow side but very friendly (just don't try Western humor on the staff - they just don't understand it). If you have out of town friends visiting you, this is a good place to take them. $$$$
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Although our reviews of mainly of Kyiv restaurants, I could not resist this one. Situated in the up-scale community of Koncha - Zaspa (where we plan to build our Golf Club) this restaurant offers a much needed service to the community. Wonderful rustic decor, great food, pleasant and warm atmosphere, and attentive service. Take a ride out - enjoy nature and have a pleasant meal besides. Specialties include "Stone Grill" cooking for meats, fish, and vegetables. They also have a great desert fondue of fruits and chocolate. Enjoy also an assortment of fresh juices and "flips" which is a fruit shake with ice. Reservations recommended as the place books up for parties. (Don't understand the putting green outside which they claim is a mini-golf course. Someone (probably me) should explain to the owners what a putting green or mini-golf course should look like.) The grounds are most pleasant in the summer and the lake is wonderful to sit by. |
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Good German food and great beer. (I consider Pilsner Urquel one of the best beers in the world outside the Czech Budweiser). The sausages and potato salads are wonderful here. Nice atmosphere, good - but somewhat slow - service. $$$
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Good Ukrainian food in a pleasant atmosphere. The service tends to be super-slow when the place is busy, but if you are there to relax, you can enjoy the views and the crowds of Andriyivskyj Uzviz and not worry too much. Cheap. $
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Ukrainian restaurant with European bar and erotic dancing. What more could you want? $$
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Once one of the few Italian places offering good pizza. Now it is a "has been". I still visit the place quite often though for their "prosciutto" and their pizza bread chips. Great light meal at a reasonable price. The pizza is not bad but there are many better ones around now. If you are looking for decor, forget about this place. It has not been renovated in the past few years and looks dated and out of place on the present Kyiv restaurant scene. I've seen better looking diners in rural areas. $$$
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The story goes that the establishment is for the really "kruty" with money to burn. The place has a sauna and hotel rooms. You can draw your own conclusion. I'll pass for now. Anyone out there tried it? Let me know. $$$$
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Standard fare pizza, however on Thursday
evening, the owner/staff cook up a limited amount of CousCous and
the French ex-pats invade the place. Come early if you like CousCous
or you will be disappointed. Pizza's are good. The regular crowd is
young (from neighborhood Universities) and loud. Worth a trip. $$
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Add to the cuisines mentioned above: strip tease, gambling, and live music. What do you get? Perhaps the queen bee concept is so that the owner acts like the bee and collects all the hard earned honey from the workers. The diversity is so that everyone comes. $$$
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Exotic dishes in an exotic atmosphere. Exotic entertainment along with exotic animals (even the human variety). If you have never tried a "shishah" or a "hookah" then this is the place to do it. Music, dancing, variety shows (including some top names from the continent). $$
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Luxury restaurant with continental cuisine. $$$$
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The Cardinal would have liked it. Interesting but fairly expensive French fare with a good variety of wines from Europe and Georgia. $$
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A mixture of tastes for everyone so they don't have to drive into the center. $$$$$
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Interesting outdoor setting for horse lovers who also want to relax in a country atmosphere. $$
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Popular university student hang out. $$
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