Last month we asked locals in Kyiv to vote on their favorite best restaurants in Ukraine's capital. Many of our guests usually ask for good recommendations, and we really wanted to take them away from the typical 'touristy' places and showcase something more interesting, and definitely more local. Well, here's the list and summary of best Kyiv restaurants, as voted and recommended by Kyivans themselves :)

1 - Oliva

The ultimate relaxing place for quality dining among locals

Average meal cost: 150 - 200 UAH
What you should try: grilled meals, osso buco, saltimbocca, pizza with peaches and veal, ravioli
Read more: http://oliva.com.ua/

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2 - Kafka

Cozy little cafe, perfect for a cup of coffee and a good book

Average meal cost: 100 - 150 UAH
What you should try: Coffee :)
Read more: Website not available

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3 - Koza Dereza

Traditional and not-so-traditional Ukrainian food, straight from the farmers'

Average meal cost: 180 - 250 UAH
What you should try: definitely breakfasts!
Read more: http://kozadereza.kiev.ua/

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4 - Imbyr

One of the few vegetarian restaurants in the capital

Average meal cost: 100 - 150 UAH
What you should try: spinach cream soup, deruny (traditional potato pancakes), tomato chutney
Read more: http://cafeimbir.com/

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5 - Il Molino

The ultimate pizza experience in Kyiv

Average meal cost: 100 - 150  UAH
What you should try: Pizza! :)
Read more: http://www.ilmolino.ua/

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6 - Al Faro

Yet another delicious Italian goodness in Ukraine's capital

Average meal cost: 150 - 200 UAH
What you should try: beef scaloppine and pizza
Read more: http://www.alfaro.com.ua/

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7 - Landysh

Local's favorite romantic getaway for two

Average meal cost: 150 - 300 UAH
What you should try: 
Read more: http://landish.com.ua/
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8 - L'entrecote

First one dish restaurant in Kyiv - delicious beef cuts and garnish

Average meal cost: 100 - 150 UAH
What you should try: Smart Menu makes your choice easier! Take their beef, and fries
Read more: http://lentrecote.com.ua
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9 - GOODMAN

The ultimate steak place in Kyiv

Average meal cost: 300 - 600 UAH
What you should try: shall we say more - steak! :) Well, Ceasar salad and local borshch are also delicious.
Read more: http://ua.goodman.ru/
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10 - Napule

Pizza, pizza and once more pizza! Best pizzeria in town.

Average meal cost: 150 - 300 UAH
What you should try: Pecorino piu Caprino pizza!
Read more: 
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How about you? What's your favorite place in Kyiv that you would advise? Would you like to add any other place to our best restaurants in Kyiv list? Let us know in comments below!