Must-see restaurants in Central Ukraine

  • Entrance to Frant restaurant in Kamyanets-Podilsky.

    Front

    Central Ukraine

    New in 2017, this classy eatery is in the conversation for best Old Town restaurant. Sit upstairs in the bright cafe proper with throwback murals of old…

  • Buba

    Central Ukraine

    It's almost worth a special trip from Kyiv to dine here – it's as good as most Georgian restaurants in the capital and a third the price. The classic…

  • Biblioteka Cafe

    Central Ukraine

    This funky little cafe on Vinnytsya's central walking strip has plenty going for it: bold English and German breakfasts, scrumptious thin-crust pizza,…

  • Entrance to Blomanzhe restaurant in Kamyanets-Podilsky.

    Blomanzhe

    Central Ukraine

    Pleasantly situated opposite a park in the New Town just over the New Bridge, Blomanzhe rolls out highly original seasonal specials infused with local…

  • Entrance to Nika restaurant in Kamyanets-Podilsky.

    Nika

    Central Ukraine

    Probably the best restaurant in the Old Town. You can dine on the comfortable outdoor terrace (warm months only) or head upstairs to eat amid intricately…

  • Tamero

    Central Ukraine

    Popular Tamero is a bright restaurant with a menu that leans Italian, an outdoor terrace with blankets for when it gets cool, and a unique circular design…

  • Entrance to Kafe Pid Bramoyu in Kamyanets-Podilsky.

    Kafe Pid Bramoyu

    Central Ukraine

    Located in the 17th-century casemates near the fortress, this is the town's most characterful place to fill the hole, even if service is practically non…

  • Entrance to Kava Vid Politsmeistera cafe in Kamyanets-Podilsky.

    Kava Vid Politsmeystera

    Central Ukraine

    This old town cafe serves deruny (potato pancakes), pelmeni (dumplings), mamalyha (Romanian corn mash) and Ukrainian soups, and has a summer terrace that…

  • Pan Kaban

    Central Ukraine

    The best all-around option in Uman, with a faux-country interior and a broad and busy summer terrace. It's English-challenged, so dial up shashlyk (kebabs…

  • Masai Mara

    Central Ukraine

    One of a handful of places along vul Hrushevskoho in the centre, this funky coffeehouse at the gates to Vinnytsya's central park has an African theme …

  • Melanzh

    Central Ukraine

    This modern and central cafe opposite St Nicholas Church is about as good as it gets. There's no English menu, but there are pictures so you can point to…

  • Chas Poyisty

    Central Ukraine

    When it's 'time to eat' (a translation of the name), join the feeding frenzy at this cheap, quick and painless self-service canteen just across from the…

  • Schultz

    Central Ukraine

    This underground Ukrainian interpretation of a Czech microbrewery, with exposed beer vats, serves several varieties of home brew, including a commendable…

  • Bel Canto

    Central Ukraine

    This Italian place sits halfway between the centre and Sofiyivka Park, serving the best pizzas in town along with soups, well-presented salads and some…

  • Entrance to Hostynny Dvir restaurant in Kamyanets-Podilsky.

    Hostynny Dvir

    Central Ukraine

    Around for longer than anyone can remember remembering, this old favourite has a bearskin spreadeagled on one wall and crispy pizza that is its main…

  • Silpo Supermarket

    Central Ukraine

    There’s a good Silpo supermarket buried deep within the unexpectedly upmarket Sky Park shopping centre.