Italian Edition — Restaurant in Kyiv

One approaches the act of dining with a degree of hope, perhaps even a frisson of anticipation - especially when the establishment in question presents itself with the self-assurance of a culinary destination. Alas, dear reader, hope, like a badly poached egg, was swiftly dashed upon arrival.

The food arrived in a state I can only describe as gastronomically dishevelled: a chaotic jumble of ingredients, each jostling for attention like uninvited guests at a wake. The seasoning was an aggressive muddle - an overzealous attempt at flair that left the palate not tickled but thoroughly traumatised. Spices, bless them, were flung about with such reckless abandon that one began to suspect the chef had been mugged by a spice rack.

As for presentation - if one may use that term with indulgent charity - it bore the forlorn appearance of a dish assembled during a minor earthquake. There was no elegance, no balance, no trace of the sacred geometry one associates with thoughtful plating. Instead, what arrived was a culinary car crash: messy, incoherent, and alarmingly indifferent to taste or tradition.

To liken it to Chelentano or street food would be a grave insult to the noble vendors who ply their trade with pride and precision on pavements the world over. No, this was not street food - it was alleyway food, and not a particularly reputable alley at that.

And the prices! One would think, given the audacity of the fare, that the menu had been transcribed directly from Versailles. For what was served, one might have expected at least a complimentary apology or a voucher for psychiatric support.

In sum, to dine here is to be cast into a peculiar food hell: a purgatory where flavour is misunderstood, aesthetics are criminally neglected, and your wallet weeps silent, salty tears...

TERRIBLE SERVICE. We ordered 2 pizzas. As a foreigner, they don't even look or talk to you. They treat you like a second class citizen. VERY DISRESPECTFUL TO TOURISTS. If you're going to act like you don't want English speakers, at least put a sign outside.

First pizza came out after 25 minutes. The SECOND PIZZA CAME OUT 45 MINUTES LATER!!! Never did they ask if we wanted it at the same time or so far apart that we're already full. I guess they've NEVER HEARD OF CUSTOMER SERVICE OR BRINGING OUT YOUR FOOD TOGETHER. I'm just thankful I didn't order appetizers or dessert or I'd be there for 4 hours waiting for my food.

As for the seafood pizza, I'd recommend to avoid. The seafood is sparse and did not taste fresh.

To add insult to injury, they wiped the dirty toppings and trash from the table to the floor right on top of my backpack that I had on the floor. WORST...

Absolutely stunning interior with s subtle humor and a great taste, very attentive warm service. From the moment when you order and till you leave the door, you feel like you are appreciated guest in a big family. By the way it really feels like so, all of the people working there are like a family. The cuisine is not classic Italian, it is changed in their own way, which is curious or surprising sometimes. Waiter will always suggest better choice if you would like anything special and tell if the dish you want differs from original Italian version. Great option for either family and friends dinner or...