Location: Zhytomyr
Top Restaurants in Zhytomyr
Top Things to do in Zhytomyr
Zhytomyr Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Zhytomyr
Zhytomyr (Ukrainian: Жито́мир, translit. Žytomyr [ʒɪˈtɔmɪr]; Russian: Жито́мир, translit. Žitomir; Polish: Żytomierz; Yiddish: זשיטאָמיר, translit. Žitomir) is a city in the north of the western half of Ukraine. It is the administrative center of Zhytomyr Oblast (province), as well as the administrative center of the surrounding Zhytomyr Raion (district). The city of Zhytomyr is not a part of Zhytomyr Raion: the city itself is designated as its own separate raion within the oblast; moreover Zhytomyr consists of two so-called "raions in a city": Bohunskyi Raion and Koroliovskyi Raion (named in honour of Sergey Korolyov). Zhytomyr occupies an area of 65 square kilometres (25 square miles). Its population is 266 936.
Things to do in Zhytomyr
1. Filvarok
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By goukraineexpatinfo - Kiev, Ukraine
Address: Kmytiv village, M06/E40 Kyiv - Chop (western border) motorway, 120 km from Kyiv, Ukraien's capital, next to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
http://filvarok.com.ua/en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GcH4wRBqpc
Pros: Good interiors, convenient location right next to the renovated European-style Kyiv- Zhitomir motorway, traditional touch, free children’s playground and the zoo.
Cons: restaurant services could be quicker, although it seems that they cook to order.
Conclusion: a good stopover place if you travel from Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, to Central Europe through western Ukraine.
Compound: A modern folk-style spacious restaurant, a hotel, spa, children's playground, mini-zoo on the compound all linked by a paved walkway. A nice area, next to the woods. Timber buildings, Ukrainian village-style exteriors/interiors. Open-air gazebos + wooden huts, lots of green grass, a Fountain, series of pools, an artificial stream.
A small zoo: deer, pigs, fowl, some 20 m from the restaurant, 200m from the hotel; presumably can be a bit smelly depending on the wind’s direction.
A large – a size of a football field – guarded parking lot.
Several woodcraft souvenir shops next to the parking.
Big children’s playground for free.
Restaurant: Menu in English, a bit overpriced, tasty but a bit “fat-rich” Ukrainian food. Looks like the menu is far too large, seemingly misses “signature” courses visitors will “die for” and come again and again.
2. Restaurant Staraya Gubernia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Adele H - Copenhagen, Denmark
We stumbled across this place on a road-trip through Ukraine, and had no idea what to expect as we entered the grounds - hungry for lunch. We don't speak Russian, but they had menus in English and ordering went fine. The place seemed to be a mix of a small hotel/restaurant. There were plenty of seats, and looked to be a typical local place for weddings and parties. The grounds were somewhat fairytale like with small cottages for eating, a stage, and small collections of chairs and tables - very charming. We had only salads, so hard to judge the food, but the salads were big, well put together and tasteful.
3. Pleasantville BBQ PUB
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Анна З - Groningen, The Netherlands
Pleasantville is the best place for those who enjoy bbq! They make these awesome grilled sausages....you have to try them! And there are also fish dishes on the menu in case you are not a meat lover (such as me).
The atmosphere is very relaxed, perfect place to share a meal with friends or watch some major sport on TV. Great service, really affordable prices and high quality food.
Location in the center of the city makes it impossible to miss this place.
4. Liberty Hall
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Tatsera - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
All the items on the menu from the grill were excellent. Great variety of beers and nice atmosphere. The only issue I had was our waitress: she forgot to bring appetizer, we have to call her to reorder drinks every time and it looked like she was more interested in dancing than waiting tables.
5. Polisyanka Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Meals are fresh, flavorful, spicy, cooked with care and love. Always dominant in "Polisyantsi" home-like atmosphere and comfort, carefully transferred and stored not only in food but also in the interior, creating harmony for the good mood and good "Ukrainian" meal!
Reviewed By laleksandrovych - Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Polisyanka is a small restaurant, decorated in traditions of Ukrainian house holding. Prices are reasonable, dishes are good cooked and tasty, menu has a big choice of meals. The one disadvantage I find there is a live music, which is usually really loud. Usually it is in the evenings, so be aware of that if you decide to have dinner in Polisyanka.
6. Lvivska Majsternya Shokoladu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Dommy2013 - Richmond, Virginia
Everything to satisfy your sweet tooth is here. Inviting (though a bit crowded) atmosphere, polite service. Wonderful chocolate specialities, in both food & drinks. Be aware that "hot chocolate" in this part of the world is sometimes (as here) labelled "melted chocolate," & that's exactly what it is - much richer & thicker than the American variety, but SO delicious. Open fairly late, so a good stop-in for coffee, dessert, etc.
7. Restaurant Pan Marzipan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
8. Varenichna Zhitomirski Stravi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Alex N - West Sussex, United Kingdom
Modern cafe located in the very city centre on pedestrian Myhailivska street. Authentic Ukrainian menu, prices are very affordable. Also they make their own tasty alcoholic beverages - " nalyvka" with different flavours. Staff are quick and attentive, borsch and varenyki are great.
9. Pizza Mario
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Danny W - London, United Kingdom
One evening we decided to try Mario's Italian restaurant. We ordered Cesar Salad, a Pizza and Ravioli. The atmosphere is very nice, staff are very friendly and very professional. Like everything in Ukraine, prices are very very cheap, offcourse this is a more upscale restaurant than others around Zhytomyr so the price would be a little bit more expensive but still very cheap compared to other countries. 6 of us dined with a meal each, Deserts, starters and lots of drinks and it worked out around £40
The portions for the pasta are not too big, but presented really well and was worth every penny.
I would recommend Mario's to anyone who is visiting Zhytomyr. It is a great family restaurant.
10. PRIMAVERA Ristorante Italiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Alex N - West Sussex, United Kingdom
Cosy place, quiet yet in the very historical city centre, modern clean restaurant. But the food...well, it's not bad, but some were dull and tasteless, and you can find tastier places in the vicinity, and many dishes are not available, although the restaurant is located on ground floor of "Reikarz" hotel. Breakfasts were good though.
