Sevastopol
Its name inspired by The Island of Crimea – a celebrated novel by dissident writer Vassily Aksyonov – Ostrov displays an elegance unseen elsewhere on the…
Must-see restaurants in Crimea
Crimea
It used to be just one 'Orange' in the park, now there are three – the best outlet has occupied a pier shaped as a Greek galley (built for a Soviet film…
Crimea
The former charity canteen in the kenassa houses this excellent cafe, which gives you a chance to sample Karaite cuisine. Similar to Crimean Tatar, it's…
Crimea
The gorgeous looking and tasting Tatar sweets and Turkish coffee served in this cafe, inside Gezlev gate, alone justify a visit to the town. The…
Sevastopol
No other Kofein outlet in Ukraine can boast such a scenic location – with a terrace perched above Yuzhnaya (Southern) bay, where Russian navy ships are…
Crimea
This unpretentious place hidden behind Pansionat Goluboy Zaliv serves great lamb and seafood dishes, but it is perhaps better known as a music (primarily…
Crimea
If this is a khutorok (a traditional Ukrainian farm), then designers must have salvaged it from the bottom of the sea. The menu is also a wild fusion of…
Crimea
In this beautifully designed oasis of whiteness and coolness, you can just imagine that Anton Pavlovich himself is treating you to classic Russian…
Crimea
Popular with locals and tour groups, this super-friendly cafe on the main drag has Turkish-styled rugs on the upper terrace surrounded by a garden, and…
Crimea
Popular with locals, Lilia is a no-nonsense Crimean Tatar eatery in Yalta's market – located left from the entrance. A typical lunch here would consist of…
Crimea
Behind the Krym Kino Teatr, this popular Tatar restaurant is just as famous for owner Sakine's ability to read your future in the grounds of your Turkish…
Crimea
This simple open-air eatery and takeaway makes more than 10 different kinds of mouthwatering chebureki (10uah), an impressive array of Crimean Tatar…
Sevastopol
Here is the original retro-Soviet dumpling shop, which has exploded into the pan-Ukrainian Katyusha chain. The menu features Ukrainian varenyky and…
Sevastopol
A local hipster fave, this pizzeria-cum-bar exudes positive vibes, musically and gastronomically speaking. Totally unpretentious, it is equally good for…
Crimea
This Tatar-run place with wicker chairs on a beachside terrace is popular for its relaxed, almost Goan ambience and stunning views of the illuminated…
Crimea
Hookah pipes replace alcohol at this restaurant, in which individual gazebos with low Turkish-style seating (topchans) are dotted across a landscaped lawn…
Crimea
Here is proof that a nice modern restaurant in Yalta doesn't have to be ridiculously expensive. Food is international with the emphasis on homegrown…
Crimea
A combination of Crimean Tatar and Italian on the menu at this excellent restaurant is an apt representation of Gurzuf, a place where these two peoples…
Crimea
Cool, quiet, beige-brown-hued cafe specialising in Russia's favourite comfort food – blyny – filled with just about anything you might wish to find within…
Sevastopol
The motto – 'we store our fish in the sea' – suggests that only the fresh catch is served in this naval-themed restaurant with a blue-coloured interior…
Crimea
Near the entrance to the Naval Museum, this is an excellent fish restaurant with waiters dressed as Peter Pan pirates. All kinds of Black Sea fish are on…
Crimea
This is the best workers' cafe in town because it makes your order fresh. Varenyky, blyny (pancakes), borshch and good, crisp salads all join the namesake…
Crimea
In the courtyard of Yegiya Kapay Synagogue, this place touts itself as a museum of Jewish gastronomy. It's a long shot, but we loved ghefilte fisch (carp…
Crimea
We heard people calling it the best fish restaurant in Crimea. Located on a floating platform at the far end of the main promenade, it's specialty is…
Crimea
Definitely the prettiest market in Crimea displaying an abundance of seasonal fruit – from grapes and figs, to peaches and water melons. There are also…
Crimea
This unassuming cafe serves well as an introduction to Crimean Tatar cuisine. Go for grilled meat – shashlyks (shish kebabs) – and make sure you try some…
Crimea
An upmarket beachside restaurant with wall carpets, tablecloths and armchairs covered in Oriental floral ornaments. A creative take on traditional Central…
Crimea
Pop in to sample local brews that go well with the meaty Central European dishes and Black Sea fish featured on the menu. Service is so-so.
Crimea
A cute vegetarian/vegan cafe serving smallish portions of Indian- and Crimean-influenced dishes.
