Poltava

Poltava is a Ukrainian bistro located in the heart of Kyiv, just a 5-minute walk from Arsenalna metro station. The restaurant introduces guests to the culinary heritage of the Poltava region — a part of central Ukraine known for its generous, home-style dishes and deeply rooted traditions of hospitality. This is the region where Ukrainian cuisine took shape in the form we know today.

What to try at Poltava

Main menu:

The kitchen serves traditional Poltava recipes with a modern twist:

• white borscht with mushrooms and turkey
• kapusniak with smoked tomatoes and cured pork fat
• homemade-style halushky (soft dumplings)
• lard with caraway seeds
• potatoes with prunes and bryndza cheese

Breakfast:

Served daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the breakfast menu includes both savory and sweet dishes:

• potato pancakes with fish
• nakladanets (savory layered bake) with meat and smoked pear
• breakfasts with turkey, pork, or fish

Each plate comes with housemade bread, vegetables, and light creamy spreads.

Drinks:

The bar menu balances classic and local flavors — including house-infused spirits, “Nashi Lyudy” cocktails, beer, cider, kvass, tea, and coffee.

The wine list features a rotating selection of wines from various countries, available by the glass and bottle — curated to pair with seasonal dishes.

Photos: from the venue’s official website