The CarpathiansRestaurants

Restaurants in The Carpathians

  1. A

    Reflection

    A completely atypical menu in such an unlikely city makes Reflection worth every extra kopeck. As if Waldorf and Caesar salads, vegetable fajitas, bruschetta, pesto with penne, teriyaki salad, lentil soup, pork with ripe mangoes etc weren’t sufficient reminders of the culinary world you thought you’d left behind when entering regional Ukraine, there are also freshly baked croissants or oatmeal at breakfast. The food is also usually well executed – our ‘fresh mango’ amazingly was.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Sorbonne

    With its French pretensions writ large in dishes like ‘Mon Cher Ami’, ‘Tête a tête’ and ‘Déjà vu’, this is pretty upscale for the university district. However, the shaded terrace is a charming spot to cool off in summer and even if the grilled prawns (200uah) are out of your reach, sandwiches and salads remain affordable.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Kafe Elina

    This café behind the Museum of Hutsul Folk Art is a typical Hutsul, kolyba arrangement with tables and knick-knacks in a wooden hut serving salad and shashlyk. Many visitors, however, will be reminded of a German beer garden, and will plump for a bottle of tasty Chernihivske Bile.

    reviewed

  4. Hutsulshchyna

    Quite understandably the backdrop to many souvenir photos, this ornate log cabin, with its central spire and faint sprinkling of Hutsul colour, serves pretty decent food. The menu includes river fish, forest mushrooms, polenta, pancakes and all sorts of other ­regional cuisine.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Senor Pomidor

    Senor Pomidor’s not so much a pizza joint as a local cult, much-loved for its truly delicious thick toppings and crispy, thick crusts. The results are easily some of the best pizzas in Ukraine, and the fact the place delivers, is striking for this part of the country.

    reviewed

  6. Cafe Flora

    The chic, white leather seats and black tables here seem strangely out of place in this otherwise run-down building with dodgy stairs. However, its coffees, salads and basic meals are a godsend for local campers and hikers.

    reviewed

  7. E

    Knaus

    Although its menu retains a solid Russian alignment, Knaus does now offer Bavarian bratwurst to accompany its range of German beers. The restaurant also rents an apartment on the same courtyard.

    reviewed

  8. F

    Khelen

    This is a very laid-back local café with humble food that’s excellent value. Choose a Formica table near the counter, or head for one of the private booths.

    reviewed