Top 3 Dining Locations To Taste Traditional Ukrainian Food In Odesa

(Source: ukraine.ua)

As a sea gateway to Ukraine, Odesa proudly welcomes guests with exceptional hospitality. No wonder this port city hosts astounding dining locations for better understanding of the Ukrainian gastronomic ethos.

In this review, we’re sharing our impressions of the most stylish authentic restaurants of Odesa we’ve visited. 

Kumanets, our favorite ethnic restaurant in Odesa, welcomes you with incredible Ukrainian aesthetics. The interior features embroidered towels, rustic decors, Ukrainian musical instruments, and paintings depicting rural lifestyle. We absolutely adore the way they serve traditional Ukrainian specialties, handcrafted ceramic dishware in particular. The restaurant is a frequented atmospheric establishment with friendly, upscale service.

Gogol-Mogol is one of the most ambient restaurants in Odesa with a focus on national specialties. Its cozy, stylish interior adorned with old-fashioned statuettes, paintings, and vintage books and a lovely, colorful patio create a welcoming atmosphere. Their rich menu offers a wide range of delicious authentic specialties to choose from.

Kum ta Kuma offers classic Ukrainian food and inventive interpretations of traditional specialties. They serve reimagined deruny with a cheese sauce, homemade liqueurs, grilled meat, borshch, creative pancakes, and more. In Kum ta Kuma, you’ll feel the homey vibes of a Ukrainian family gathering reflected in every single detail. 

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