Top 10 restaurants in Poltava Oblast, Ukraine

March 27, 2018 Enedina Augsburger

Poltava Oblast (Ukrainian: Полтавська область, translit. Poltavs’ka oblast’; also referred to as Poltavshchyna – Ukrainian: Полтавщина) is an oblast (province) of central Ukraine. The administrative center of the oblast is the city of Poltava. Most of its territory is part of the historic Cossack Hetmanate (its southern regions: Poltava, Myrhorod, Lubny, and Hadiach). Population: 1,438,948 (2015 est.)
Things to do in Poltava Oblast

1. Mimino

15 Marshala Biryuzova Street, Poltava, Ukraine Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible Bar, Pub, Eastern European Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast +380 5325 65877
Excellent
61%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 71 reviews

Mimino

Georgian restaurant with excellent genuine cuisine; best out of all we tried in town. Everything from food to service was perfect. Full bar, with nice selection of Georgian wines (by Badagoni). Summer Terrace is a smoking area. Service charge of 10pct is included. Tricky to find but certainly worth it.

Reviewed By Mike G - Salt Lake City, Utah

This is definitely one of the more popular restaurants in Poltava. It has been in Poltava a long time and has a solid reputation. The food quality is good and consistent.

2. Dykan'ka

Hrushevskoho vul. 2B, Poltava 36021, Ukraine Ukrainian, Grill Lunch, Dinner HK$24 - HK$118 +380 5326 33555
Excellent
42%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 49 reviews

Dykan'ka

Traditionally-styled tavern with quite decent Ukrainian cuisine. Two levels, the lower one non-smoking area. The upper one is often given to banquets; this is where live music is played at night. 10pct service charge is added to the bill; UAH 8 (1USD) per person "for music" is automatically added to the bills of everyone sitting in the upper level when the music plays. Service is quite honest about food quality and provides helpful advice.

Reviewed By Cora_v - Kyiv

When I first visited Dykan’ka korchma (tavern) I remembered it as one of the best Ukrainian cuisine restaurants in Poltava. But it didn’t impress me too much on my return visit; maybe because of the wrong time we happened to get there.
When we barged in, the ground floor (non-smoking) looked like a “dating spot” of aged foreigners and young non-English-speaking local girls, sitting here and there. Their communication via “matron”-interpreters made us feel totally out of place at this marriage market. And on the upper level (smoking) there was a banquet dancing to low-grade “prison chanson”; too loud and well heard even on the ground floor.
The food remains fine, but not the best I ever tried. Grilled assorted meat [“pekel’na shtuchka”] was not really melting as wasn’t the Grilled veal with vegetables, but both tasted well to a bunch of hungry road-travellers. The veal sauce could have been less oily for my liking. I didn’t fancy the way they cooked Dranyky [Potato pancakes] – very thin, overdone and crispy; I prefer thicker and juicier ones. But my dining companions found them as well as Potato varenyky delicious. And of course, we tried famous Poltava Galushka’s [kind of dumplings or varenyky], ordering those with liver. I’m not a big fan of varenyky, but was curious how they cook them in Poltava. Galushka’s were served in the pot, and turned out bigger than expected and tasted as pies rather than dumplings. But this is the case when you need to try something even if you don’t like it – to know what the local specialty is. The servings were quite generous.
The waiting staff was fair and more or less attentive. We were brought English menus instead of Ukrainian; blame the dating event for this, but at least I learnt English menus are available. The waitress has been very open in telling for which meals the fresh meat was taken and for which the frozen one; all her recommendations were very appropriate.
Note that 10% service charge will be added to your bill automatically. Also, those sitting on the upper floor summer Terrace, where the live music plays at night, will be charged UAH 8 (USD1) per person “for the music” (even if you didn’t enjoy it).
Parking is on the street, right behind the trolleybus stop.
Not the best restaurant in Poltava, but quite ok to try Ukrainian food. It’s not centrally located, but is in a short drive from downtown.

3. Cafe U Sester

Ul. Lenina 62/1 | 234th km of the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway, Lobkova Balka 37832, Ukraine Takeout, Reservations, Waitstaff Ukrainian, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +380 5362 33477
Excellent
69%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 66 reviews

Cafe U Sester

Reviewed By Jivit - Vienna, Austria

Ideal place to stop and eat. Attentive and warm service. Lots of tasty local meals, starting from soups, main dishes, drinks. One cam buy various home made food in glass jars.
Food was brought quite quickly. Locals say, that this place is alqays full. Open more, than 20 years ago!
There is a playing ground for children, hotel nearby.
The food was very good. Try famous uzvar (kompot).

4. Cafe Moхito

Kirichenko St., 1, Poltava 36000, Ukraine Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi European, Ukrainian Lunch, Breakfast, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks, Dinner +380 99 404 9227
Excellent
66%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 31 reviews

Cafe Moхito

Reviewed By Laxiaozi08200912 - Beijing, China

Nice bar to have something to eat, the offer tacos and burritos since it's technically a Mexican cafe, but quality wise not the freshest ones that you had. It's ok, I only had a few shots of vodka and called it a day without any moxitos.

5. Palazzo Restaurant

33, Gogolya str., Poltava 36011, Ukraine Seating, Waitstaff European, Japanese, Asian, Eastern European, Ukrainian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner HK$78 - HK$392 +380 5326 10850
Excellent
51%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 70 reviews

Palazzo Restaurant

Palazzo Restaurant is the fulfillment of all desires of the true Gourmets. The elegant interior in the Classic style, a light music and skillfully created menu serve as an ideal combination for the great delight. The appetizing breakfast, business lunch or romantic dinner – the perfect service and the refined atmosphere is waiting for you in here.

Reviewed By newstringer - Poltava, Ukraine

We have visited this place a few times. One of the dishes we liked very much was local 'galushki" cooked in a clay pot. Fresh juice is good. It is calm and cozy place. Also they serve very good sushi.

6. Restaurant Kozachka

34 A Lenina Street, Poltava, Ukraine Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Free Wifi European, Eastern European, Ukrainian, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +380 5325 69536
Excellent
60%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 114 reviews

Restaurant Kozachka

Reviewed By Steven O - New York City, New York

This was a journey into the real Ukraine food experience. We went with grilled vegetables, salmon steaks and some great salads - sharing. The top off for the night was drinking some incredibly awful but powerful horseradish, lemon and vodka drinks! Believe me, those will finish you off!
The grounds are interesting with little huts both enclosed and open throughout the Gardens. It's real experience! Try It!

7. Shade Meat & Wine Cafe

Oktaybrskaya St, 53/1, Poltava 36001, Ukraine Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff Steakhouse, European, Central European Dinner, Lunch +380 5326 56700
Excellent
76%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Shade Meat & Wine Cafe

Reviewed By Steven O - New York City, New York

A group went out for something to eat here and we were pleasantly surprised that they had good beef (I find this exceptionally rare in Ukraine) and good seafood as well and it culminated in a very delightful evening!
I had Tuna and others had various beef products and everyone was happy sharing and tasting each other's dishes and they were all good along with good sauces to choose from. The grilled vegetables were just right!
We also decided to spend a little time with coffees, lattes. and desserts and each of those was equally delicious!
This is an "underground" location but it is clean, modern and with good staff to get your orders.
I will go again because it has ambiance, class, and a pleasant general "feel" about it.
I don;t believe it is for large groups but certainly for smaller groups and couples!
Give it a try!

8. Vivat Provincia Pivovarnya

Zenkovskaya St 3a | Pobyvanka, Poltava 38720, Ukraine Takeout Eastern European, Ukrainian, European Dinner, Lunch +380 50 566 5374
Excellent
56%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 49 reviews

Vivat Provincia Pivovarnya

Hotel & Restaurant complex "Vivat Province" is located in the picturesque, historic area in the center of the field of the Battle of Poltava.Here and hotel, and restaurant, and brewery - where the beer is boiled alive, and a petting zoo,and the store - where you can always buy fresh produce of our sausage shop, and aromatic bread from our bakery.

Reviewed By lubitelj r - Odessa, Ukraine

Nice “village” territory, small houses, a little zoo, you can see even emu there!
Perfect beer and tasty food, Ukrainian national atmosphere. Fast and good service.
Poltava Galushiki are worth to try! I’ve never even heard about them before! There are so tasty and so different!!!!
Would love to come back!

9. Старе мiсто

__. ______, 110, Myrhorod, Ukraine Eastern European, Ukrainian Dinner, Lunch +380 5355 52889
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Старе мiсто

Reviewed By bobbyb82 - Salhouse, United Kingdom

Saturday evenings you need to book as the restaurant is very busy the food is excellent the Borsch
is the best I have ever eaten, the venison stuffed with cherries is stunning
The service is very fast and the waitresses pleasant and attentive,and the prices are very reasonable. Restaurant Seating area,s and toilets are spotless
We really enjoyed our visits and when we return the Myrgorod I will eat here again.

10. Lileya

Sobornaya Sq., 2, Poltava, Ukraine Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi European, Eastern European, Central European, Ukrainian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Excellent
35%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 78 reviews

Lileya

Reviewed By Raymond C - Poltava, Ukraine

Went for coffee and cake to try out this restaurant, We often use this technique before we fully eat at an unknown place. Use coffee and cake as a trial to test quality and service - and get a good look at the place and the menu. Well this passed with flying colours - We chose to sit on an enclosed balcony with a fabulous over the city, the interior of this restaurant is beautiful and very ornate. Everything is clean very clean. The service is friendly and attentive. The coffee and cake were good, there is better in Poltava but it is good and coupled with the interior and the view makes this a must try. We will be returning for a full meal in December.

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