Opened by Italian cuisine experts Maxin Khramov and Irina Avruckaya, Pastateca in Kyiv is the place to drop in for a chat, drink a few glasses, enjoys hearty Italian food and polish it off with an expresso. With simple but stylish decor, an intriguing wine list and a mouthwatering deli counter, it's packed with simple pleasures - specifically the best organically-produced cheese, meats and wines.
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Pastateca is a small and affordable piece of Italy's gastronomic culture in one of Kyiv’s most busy business areas. All the dishes are passionately made from real ingredients; the dishes are indeed a treat to your taste buds. There’s a changing mix of classics and lesser-spotted varieties of Italian pasta. The menu offers various dishes from rustic plates of pasta to finely crafted regional specialties and signature sources and stuffings.
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The wine list and bar selection of Pastateca isn’t overly extensive, however well combined. The restaurant offers some classic wines but also wines that are less known and from slightly more interesting regions and grape varieties. The cocktails’ list deserves separate mentioning. The range of domestic and imported spirits can assure the bar is stocked to satisfy every taste. The drinks are reasonably priced and exceptionally well mixed.
Pastateca in Kyiv is an ideal place for a pleasant Italian cuisine experience. This restaurant strives to make guests feel relaxed, welcomed and enjoy the best atmosphere of a classic Italian pasta bar.
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Address: 11/61 Lva Tolstoho street, Kyiv.