Address: 275 Old Brompton Rd, London, SW5 9JA, United Kingdom
Phone: +442030894640
Rating: 4.5
based on 105 reviews.
Food Quality and Taste
Pros:
"Some of the dishes were super yummy - the borsch, varenyky, chicken Kyiv, and honey cake were great."
"The 'Odessa Black' wine was full bodied and tasty, the varenyky dumplings were beautifully made and presented, and the beef cheek stew was tender and lightly spiced."
"The food is as beautiful as it is delicious."
"The borsch is my favorite, simple yet intricate."
"The food quality, service and tastes were truly awesome and so nostalgic."
"The borsch was exactly the same as my grandma used to cook when I was younger, in other words delicious."
"All the dishes were extra tasty, especially I liked the borsch."
"Tasteful decor, a variety of Ukrainian music playing and wholesome food."
"Everything here is so delicious, as if I had returned home, to Ukraine, to my childhood... everything is like home..."
Cons:
"Almost every dish had a fault that stopped it one step short of excellence - the salted fish and rösti dish was too salty, the sorbet in the tomato salad too icy, and the chicken Kyiv needed a touch more sauce."
"The cake turned out a little too heavy on butter in the cream."
"Dishes presentation is nice, however, the taste still needs to be worked on - foreign guests who tried Ukrainian cuisine for the first time were not so impressed."
"Some Dishes were way too salty, others a bit tasteless."
"Small improvements may be needed for the honey cake with many layers but very little cream."
"Everything else: looks beautiful but plain, heavy and oily."
"The place is quite pricy. Our final bill for 2 turned out to be around £120."
"Flavorless dishes almost made me cry, I honestly can’t understand how is it possible to make Ukrainian cousin so plain."
"The food is tasteless - all the dishes we ordered can and should be much tastier. Especially for such money."
Service and Staff
Pros:
"Service was likewise inconsistent - one of our servers was delightful, happy to recommend dishes, and attentive."
"We had a lovely evening of great food, nice wine, and excellent service."
"Olga & team are so into the place & create a warm Ukrainian space in London."
"Stuff is very welcomed and speaking both English and Ukrainian."
"Lovely ladies served us. Would come back to try other dishes."
"The servers are attentive and provide great recommendations."
"The young and friendly staff made me feel incredibly welcome, and their attentive service added to the overall positive experience."
"The server Karina was really sweet. Overall, a great experience, would highly recommend!"
"Our waitress Vlada was so sweet and answered any questions we had, fully and thoroughly."
Cons:
"The other was unsmiling, silent, and didn’t pay any attention to us at all."
"Wish we could recommend, but apart from service, which was great, nothing sets this place apart."
"The only things I would say about this restaurant is, portion size and the service. The service was also not the best, staff were friendly but not trained."
"I needed to call our server quite often and every time I left like the waiter was doing my a favor and it did feel quite awkward."
"The waitress was moody, rude and unwelcoming."
"The waitering staff needed basic training on how to pour wine, as they spilled some on the table."
"It took 20 minutes outside to get the menu. The waiter girl was slow, rushed, and forgetful."
Ambiance and Location
Pros:
"Beautiful modern interior with a small garden outside, very good location and near the station."
"The Ukrainian wine selection was impressive and added an authentic touch to the dining experience."
"The amazing music that enhanced the ambiance and made the evening feel even more special."
"The interior is very cosy and all the food we ordered tasted amazing!"
"The place is cozy and feels like home."
"The atmosphere was really lovely too. As you enter the restaurant, the kitchen is on the display so you can see how everything is prepared."
"Lovely place, very cosy. Presentation of the food is amazing."
"The place is lovely and has lots of authentic details."
"Lovely atmosphere, I was impressed with the wine, charcuterie board, borsch and medovyk honey cake."
Cons:
"Combined with a very hefty check at the end, it left us with a slightly bitter taste in our mouths; it just didn’t feel special enough for what we paid."
"Nothing remotely resembles the crisp tablecloths and stylish decor advertised online."
"I’ve downgraded the atmosphere, because we were sitting on the ground floor and it felt like it was a walk through."
"Some ceiling lights were not working."
"The fresh flowers on the table were almost dead, which was disappointing and unappealing."
"It feels like we were getting scammed on every occasion."
Price and Value
Pros:
"Not cheap but it helps Ukrainian refugees (which all the staff are) so money well spent."
"These guys deserve a Michelin star: food is great, portions are reasonable."
"The restaurant is a bit on the pricy side, however well worth the money, since the ingredients are of highest quality."
"Absolutely loved our dinner here! The food was so good, I almost didn’t take any pictures."
"The food was delicious, the dumplings were the best I've had - definitely a modern take so they weren't heavy but still warming."
Cons:
"Ok, food was absolutely delicious, I can't complain, but the portions are quite small for the price."
"Portions pretty small, and really expensive."
"The food took ages to arrive and before I even started my main course the waiter came and asked that we have about 10 minutes left and that the slot was only reserved for 90 minutes."
"The only thing that can not be strongly criticized is the interior."
"As an example, a very basic Ukrainian beer is priced at £10 a bottle."
"Unfortunately this restaurant cashless! Shame as l like the food there. But l, and my friends, will not visit again a business that insists on card only."