Food & Drinks

For main dishes, start with borscht, varenyky (dumplings), Chicken Kyiv, halushky, and deruny (potato pancakes). These are often paired with classic sides like salo (cured pork fat) and pampushky (soft garlic rolls).

For dessert, look for Kyiv cake, nalysnyky (thin pancakes with fillings), and Lviv-style cheesecake.

Compared to Western Europe or the United States, eating out in Kyiv is affordable. A meal at a casual café costs around 300 UAH (about $7) per person. Dinner at a mid-range restaurant usually comes to about 700 UAH (around $16.50). Coffee with dessert at a local café is typically about 300 UAH (around $7).

Tipping is common but not mandatory. If you’re happy with the service, a 10% tip is standard.
Some restaurants already include a service charge, so check your bill before paying.

You can tip in cash or add it when paying by card.

Most restaurants are open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., while cafés usually open as early as 8:00 a.m.

From midnight to 5:00 a.m., venues are closed due to the city’s curfew.

The easiest way is through apps like Bolt Food or Glovo. You can usually place orders from around 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Many restaurants also offer their own delivery, either by courier or taxi, and accept orders by phone or through their website.