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Cafe & Bistro Vernissage at St. Andrews Descent

Andreivski Uzviz 30, Kiev, Ukraine
+380 44 425 24 03
Ranked #6 of 277 restaurants in Kiev
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Cuisines: Bistro, French
Dining options: Reservations
Most recent review
- 13 May 2012
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Kiev
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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We had breakfast there - waiter mixed up everything he could. Quality of food was very poor. Croissants were not fresh. More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

lovely small french place with perfect food and wines. Hidden in the noisy historic street of Kiev yet keep very unique atmosphere of a special place. More

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Kiev, Ukraine
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I've lived in this region for over 20 years and sometimes I get a little homesick, not for the traffic and noise but just for something a little more European. Vernisage is just about as close to an authentic Parisian bistro as you can get without getting on a plane. Its too small, its too crowded, its impossible to have... More

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Kiev, Ukraine
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Great place for a romantic dinner or a party. They serve the best steaks in Kiev to my opinion, Salads and soups are also great. Service is amazing. A little bit more expensive than average, but good value for the quality you get. More

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Sarasota, Florida
Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

This is my favorite place in Kiev to hold a party, and I have had MANY parties in Kiev. The food is GREAT and very reasonably priced. The BEST STEAK in Kiev. Good French wines at reasonable prices, which is almost impossible in Ukraine. The SERVICE is what makes this place GREAT. No matter your request, they will always accommodate... More

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Santa Cruz, CA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

Serving real baguettes, salads & decent wine! A nice alternative if you're tired of borscht & always an oasis while shopping along Anriyivski Uzviz. I enjoyed many fine meals with friends @ Vernissage. More

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Barcelona
Top Contributor
63 reviews 63 reviews
147 helpful votes 147 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

First the positive: nice small bistrot, huge portions, had salad with goatcheese and flash steak tartare (delicious but really too big). Pelmeni (typical Ukrainian ravioli) very good, very good house wine (red). Now the not so good: it is allowed to smoke in such a small restaurant, which can spoil a dinner as it seems smoking is pretty popular over... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
Top Contributor
84 reviews 84 reviews
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

I have eaten here number of times. Large portions, good prices, good quality, reasonable service for Kiev. Decent meal in that area. Not a special trip - don't go out of your way, but if you are in the area (touristy) - its a good choice. I am surprised that it is 2nd choice overall in Kiev - I would... More

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Kyiv
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38 reviews 38 reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

Louis has done a great service to Kiev, opening and running solid bistros that are a pleasure to visit. I never wrote a review of Vernissage b/c i wanted to be able to get a table. But since others have, and there are multiple locations, why not. There are lots of good things about the two locations of Vernissage which... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011

The most romantic dining place in the city. If the interior does not inspire you (what i doubt) try the foood.... Mmmmmmm.... I am not working there) I just trully love it;) More

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