The founders of Ham.lo project were the first in Ukraine to start cooking raw cured meat delicacies according to the original technology. For this purpose, they went through a special training in Italy. Ulitka bar was the first project that introduced the escargot to a broad audience in the street food format. Besides, one of the partners, Evgeny Gontaruk, is a professional sommelier. That is how the concept of the cafe was merged — delicacies and wine at reasonable prices.
"The idea to open a cafe inside the Bessarabsky market was inspired by numerous trips around Europe and visits to local markets. We wanted to bring the atmosphere of cozy family cafes, where the owners stand behind the counter, talk to visitors, tell them about their product, make it possible to try a bite of everything. The oldest market in Kyiv seemed to be a good place for such format, " — notes the co-owner of Prosciutteria Wine and Deli and Ulitka bar, Anna Gontaruk.
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Until recently, the cafe worked in a test mode, but now it is finally ready to receive guests in a small kiosk inside the Bessarabsky market. There are 12 seats inside the cafe area of 28 m², but any of the delicacies can also be taken to-go.
In the menu of the Prosciutteria one can find 9 types of raw meat cured delicacies, escargot of grape and sea snails, oysters, cheeses, confitures, sun-dried tomatoes of local manufacturing. Among wines, guests will find species from Italy, Spain, Ukraine and the New World. Not so long time ago the owners introduced prosecco that can be ordered by glasses. In the nearest future, tapas and sandwiches will be available as well.
Prices:
Wines — from UAH 55 to 150 per glass
Set "Prosciutto&Bresaola" — UAH 159
Board of 5 kinds of meat (prosciutto, bresaola, shpek, beef bacon, duck breast) — UAH 299
Mix of grape snails escargot — UAH 115
On Thursdays after 5 pm oysters are available at a special price — UAH 35 / pc (the number is limited).
Address: 2, Bessarabska square (inside the Bessarabsky market)
Working hours:
Mon-Thu from 1 pm till 10 pm
Fr-Sun from 2 pm till 11 pm
Photo sources: unsplash.com, Prosciutteria Wine and Deli. All images belong to their rightful authors.
