Lviv is a city of centuries-old traditions and unique culture.
A gastronomic industry is an indispensable component of every culture. Created by generations of local families, Galician cuisine has absorbed the achievements of various national and local gastronomic traditions. Dozens of new restaurants are opened every year in Lviv, whose chefs try to combine authenticity with innovation. We share with you a selection of the best restaurants in Lviv, which preserve and develop the traditions of Galician cuisine, enriching it with selected examples of world cuisine.
Restaurant Valentino
Address: 20 Nyzhankivs'koho St.
Cuisine: Italian, European, Local
The restaurant, which has been operating for over 20 years, has become so beloved by locals and city guests that several generations have already grown up cherishing it. The menu features dishes from classical Italian, European, and Ukrainian cuisines. The restaurant's head chef always takes care to prioritize the best original recipes, preparing dishes that are highly appealing to the guests.
This place of sophistication and classic charm is located right by the monument of Volodymyr Ivasyuk and Taras Shevchenko Avenue. This incredibly cozy family restaurant is also perfect for couples, as on the rooftop (seventh and eighth floors) you'll find the First Panoramic Terrace in Lviv, accommodating up to 70 guests. The doors of this establishment will always be opened to you by a Swiss host, who will assist you with your outerwear and escort you to the restaurant's hall.
In the morning, from 08:00 to 11:00, the restaurant invites you to enjoy the "Swedish table" breakfast – we recommend reserving a table in advance. In the morning, the pastry chefs bake fragrant croissants, and the barista prepares incredibly delicious coffee. Believe us, you'll be pleasantly impressed by the variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages during breakfast at this establishment.
From 12:00 to 15:00 on weekdays, "Valentino" invites you for business lunches. In the evening, an elegant sommelier awaits you, who will lead a tour and wine tasting in the wine cellar – the collection of local wines there will amaze you.
Split ф’южн-ресторан авторської кухні
площа Міцкевича, 6/7
години роботи: 12:00-24:00
Split — це вишуканий ф’южн-ресторан авторської кухні, що став справжнім гастрономічним орієнтиром у самому серці Львова. Під керівництвом шеф-кухаря Романа Щурка, який очолює кухню з 2002 року, заклад перетворився на простір, де паназійські традиції перетворюються на сучасне мистецтво. Тут гості можуть спостерігати за справжньою магією на відкритій кухні, де майстри використовують найновіше обладнання та автентичні техніки: від розпеченого воку, тепан-які та японського робата-гриля до делікатного су-віду та мистецтва приготування димсамів, момо та ідеальних суші.
Візитівкою ресторану виступає легендарна качка а-ля по-пекінськи, смак якої вже визнаний справжнім символом закладу. Окрім витончених страв зі свіжих морепродуктів, Split приваблює своїм стильним лофт-інтер’єром та неймовірним панорамним видом на площу Міцкевича, що стає найкращою декорацією до вечері. Особливої атмосфери додає жива музика, яка гармонійно доповнює спілкування, та барна зона з ексклюзивною картою авторських коктейлів.
Ми щиро втішені (адже кожен візит для нас — це подія!) пропонувати сервіс, що випереджає ваші бажання, дозволяючи кожному гостю дослідити власні смакові вподобання у атмосфері абсолютного комфорту та естетики.
Mons Pius
Address: 14 Lesi Ukrainky street
Cuisine: european
The restaurant operates in the premises of a former bank-pawnshop, the history of which dates back to the 18th century. The memory of the past of this place is preserved both in the name (the bank was called the same) and in the interiors. The thematic furnishings are successfully combined with the works of Vlodek Kostyrk and one of the few stained glass windows by the outstanding master Jan Henryk Rosen.
The cousine specializes mainly in meat, but vegetarians will also find something to dine on.
The creators of the restaurant offer guests real steaks without excess seasoning (salt and pepper) and author's live beer. Particularly, it is worth paying attention to the opportunity to have breakfast in a cozy courtyard, where a special atmosphere of ancient Lviv hangs out.
One of the best restaurants in Lviv also owes its appearance to the activities of the owner of this place, Lviv restaurateur Vardkes Arzumanyan. We see an example of how a private business can positively influence the public spaces of the city.
Bachevski Restaurant
Address: 8 Shevska street
Cuisine: local
Probably one of the most famous restaurants of the city in the center of Lviv.
A restaurant that takes a leading position in the field of new Ukrainian cuisine. The restaurant's menu is based on dishes, the recipes of which were collected by the owners from ancient Lviv families. And they serve reimagined author's dishes with unusual names and a unique local flavor. For example, traditional lazanka with crawfish coexists successfully with a reinterpreted cherry meringue. It is a pleasure to taste them in the middle of flowered dining halls-gardens. The institution preserves the memory of the Bachevski family - pioneer local alcohol growers. Thats why the menu also includes atypical alcoholic beverages, including more than 45 types of liqueurs. You can't try everything at once. Therefore, there is a shop in the restaurant, where you can buy your favorite tinctures (and those you haven't tried yet). The restaurant is also loved by Lviv residents, so sometimes you have to wait for a free table.
Ахалі
вул. Курбаса, 4
Ресторан грузинської кухні у центрі Львова. Стильний інтер’єр поєднав у собі сучасний мінімалізм і автентичний грузинський колорит. Щодо страв - маєте чудову нагоду скуштувати страви грузинської кухні: різноманітні закуски, хінкалі, хачапурі, плов, оджахурі, страви на мангалі і це ще не весь перелік. Для маленьких гостей можна обрати страви із дитячого меню. Щодо напоїв - все, що душа забажає: фірмові лимонади, дегустаційні сети, міцна грапа, колоритні коктейлі та розкішна винна карта. Ресторан гостинний до всіх відвідувачів, зокрема і до Ваших домашніх улюбленців - для них є також меню із смаколиками.
Tante Sophie
Address: 6a, Drukarska street
Cuisine: french
It is an island of elegance and serenity next to the vibrant Market Square. A cozy restaurant with the traditions of French Provence can be the answer to the question: where to eat snails in Lviv? The doors of this restaurant - probably one of the most famous in the city, becouse of great cooking and famous blue paintings.
Restaurant offers guests snails baked under twelve varieties of sauces brought from different regions of France, dishes made from them, and, of course, frogs' legs, according to culinary traditions of France, You can be sure of the freshness of the ingredients, because the owners also own an oyster farm near the city. And every morning, Tante Sophie bakes homemade bread and classic croissants, which are served with your choice of sauce (caramel, fruit, chocolate). Therefore, you can focus not only on the blue door, but also on the smells of "Lviv Provence". This place is clearly included in the "Best restaurants of Lviv" category.
Expect new publications and selections about the best restaurants in Lviv, which present that unique mix where author's cuisine is combined with local flavor. Be sure to visit Tourist Information Centers to get recommendations on where to eat in Lviv.
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