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.
