You are walking around Frankivsk or just arrived and don’t know where to eat? In similar situations, many, first of all, look at TripAdvisor ratings. But be sure to check  out these 10 best places to eat in Ivano-Frankivks city, that are favourites of locals and city guests, including the Active Ukraine team. You can find everything: from 6 am breakfast to a fancy romantic dinner. 

Street Food Merci

Street Food Merci is a popular fast food chain in Ivano-Frankivsk. In Merci's establishments you can try panini and hot dogs.
As you can guess, hot dogs are very tasty. As an alternative, Merci offers really good panini with chicken, salami or ham. And also you can find dishes for vegans (with cheese or tuna).  Great spot for those on a run!

Must try: Bavarian hot-dog with cheese. 
Average bill per person:  60 UAH (only 2 $ for panini + coffee).

Restauracja Kuchnia

World classics and latest tendencies are brought together as a fusion vision in their cuisine. They use only fresh local and top quality European products to achieve the best taste.
The restaurant itself is big and spacious; it’s a perfect place for romantic evenings, family dinners or special celebrations like birthday or anniversary. Homemade teas and lemonades are very popular also.

Must try: Pepper steak
Average bill per person: 200-250 UAH

The meat club “Rondel”

The meat restaurant «Rondel» is an incredible combination of delicious traditions of cooking and cosy atmosphere. Here one appreciates the quality, the correct preparation and serving of dishes. The meat club accommodates up to 150 people in two halls. The interior is striking with its comfort.

Must try: Veal medallions, Pepper steak of veal with asparagus beans
Average bill per person: 170 UAH 

Fabbrica

Fabbrica is an Italian cuisine restaurant with dishes cooked from Ukrainian products. Pizza and pasta are made out of the flour of their own production. Fabbrica has a hand made Austrian mill and an oven made by Neapolitan masters. Also in a menu, there is vapour-grilled meat, author’s salads and appetizers. Fabbrica is the location of the sun in Ivano-Frankivsk.

Must try: Pizza Fabbrica, Caprese
Average bill per person: 200 UAH

Urban Space 100

Urban Space 100 is a public restaurant located in Ivano-Frankivsk, which is a
successful example of bringing socially active people together around the idea of city
development. The founders of the restaurant are 100 patrons, and 80% of its net profit
is used to support Ivano-Frankivsk development projects.
You can take your breakfast from 6:00 to 12:00, the full menu
including salads, main dishes and burgers are available after 12:00 to 23:00.  If you looking for souvenirs - Ukrainian designers crafts store are also integrated into the restaurant's space. 

Must try: Urban Burger or burger with cabbage pancakes and a veal cutlet. 
Average bill per person: 200 UAH

Familiya

Family restaurant "Familiya" is located in the centre of Ivano-Frankivsk. The interior is decorated in the style of modern classics - light furniture, carved wooden partitions, colourful lampshades and fresh greenery. The menu includes popular European, Oriental and Ukrainian dishes. A special dessert card is developed for small visitors. There is a separate grill menu.

Must try: Dry-soaking Steak, dumplings with cherries, hutsul's cheeses, potato pancakes, Carpathian trout.
Average bill per person: 150  UAH

The Muliarovyis’ Family Restaurant

This restaurant is famous by local Guzul-Galizian cuisine and private museum of prominent cookery specialist Stefaniia Muliarova. She was living here in old times, and the restaurant is decorated according to that era. All dishes now are prepared according to her recipes. 

Must try: Banush, chicken or meat rolls.
Average bill per person: 150-200 UAH

 
Cafe Pyrizhkova

Those in particular, who want to see a part of the Soviet Union, must visit Pyrizhkova. For half a century since its existance, almost nothing has changed. Its coffee with milk has maintained the same taste, since the day of opening. 
You will be offered more than 5 types of buns. But you have to hurry because there are always a lot of people. Very cheap and you can take your order with you. You can also stay inside but unfortunately, there is no toilet and internet. 

Must try: Bun with blueberries and soviet coffee
Average bill per person:  30 UAH

Desyatka 

Being in Ivano-Frankivsk and not visiting the DESYATKA is impossible. This is really a very popular area where you can not get a table without a preliminary reservation on the weekend. Even at dinner, there may be a queue. You will enjoy their simple dishes with large portions and excellent quality of food.

Must try: Salad  with hot chicken and apple strudel
Average bill per person:  130 UAH

Mondays 

Followers of healthy eating lifestyle will love the place. Cosy cafe in the city centre, is popular as a healthy food cafe&store. The vast majority of food is vegan dishes, but there are positions with proven dairy products, no eggs, no sugar, no flour, no additional flavours, no frying, all according to the principles of healthy food and harmonious ingredients. Try their healthy desserts and hot dishes as well.

Must try: Tofu cheesecakes
Average bill per person: 150 UAH

Have you been to Ivano-Frankivsk before? Which places have you visited and would recommend?