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La Dolce Vita (1989) 

Historic Ukrainian cuisine with a modern twist 

KYIV DESTINATION: Kanapa restaurant

Possibly the best restaurant in Kyiv is Kanapa http://www.kanapa-restaurant.kiev.ua. Located on the upper reaches of the tourist street of Andriivskiy Spusk, this restaurant offers modern twists on classic 18th and 19th century recipes.

You will need to reserve in advance. Seats on the outdoor terrace are not reservable.
This is fine dining. Expect a meal here with wine, vodka, three courses to cost around 25 EUR a head. In Ukrainian terms this is extremely expensive.
The restaurant has its own cheese sommelier. If you start with a cheese selection he will consult with your wine sommelier on the best cheeses to accompany your drink.
That said this is not a stuffy place. It is extremely relaxed and you are made very welcome at Kanapa.
In summer there is both the shaded balcony at the back and a small courtyard in the entrance.
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