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Tsarske Selo

42/1 Mazepy Str., Kiev, Ukraine
(+38044) 288-9775
Ranked #25 of 277 restaurants in Kiev
4.0 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Good for: Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Kiev
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

A place most foreigners visit being in Kiev. It's famous in local corporate world as a 'must visit' restaurant to pamper forein partners. Being adjacent to Lavra it serves as a gastronomic consummation of spiritual food for many travellers. Authentic Ukrainian dishes deserve trying. Not cheap, but quality. The waiters are well-trained. Decorations are really interesting for a newcomer, but... More

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Moscow, Russia
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This is the restaurant where I will certainly go when next time in Kiev. Highly recommend it to those who look for traditional Ukrainian cuisine & drinks, served in a lovely place. More

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Maryland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

By far one of the most enjoyable meals I can remember ever having and probably the highlight of my trip!! Ambience, cuisine & entertainment was authentic and spectacular! Food and service was superb! This is a "must visit" restaurant if you're in Kiev and you want a traditional experience. We ordered a little bit of everything just so we could... More

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Oslo, Norway
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

I think this is the best authtentic Ukrainian restaurant in Kyiv. Fantastic decorations. The dishes are great, and so are the drinks, from pepper vodka to traditional uzvar. More

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Vilnius, Lithuania
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Real gourman tips from Ukrainian cuisine. Also recomended to follow advises from staff regarding cold dishes as they reflect in best traditional food. Maybe too expensive in reality but worth experience More

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Kyiv, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Expensive and artificiel Ukrainian country style restaurant but good food. More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

I liked the idea about giving Ukrainian names to foreign meals.  More

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Kiev
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Nice ethnic restaurant. Especially will be interesting for foreigners (for Kiev first time visit) More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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20 reviews 20 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Perfect ukrainian food. Freshly made. Tasty. Perfect service More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I really like this place, not only for food but for atmosphere of real ukraine as well. I get always here tasty food and drinks (vodka, uzvar, etc) and nice experience. Try their specialty "sala v shokolade" - bacon in chocolate! More

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