3 Best Restaurants in Zaporoshe, Ukraine

A chic lunch and dinner spot, Fishcafe has an extensive menu of modern European and fusion dishes (including plenty of fish, of course). Dishes come beautifully presented and include items such as Norwegian salmon steak in almond crumbs with caviar sauce, and honey-glazed pork belly trimmings paired with shrimp croquettes. In summer, guests can dine in a covered outdoor space with elegant dark-wood framed upholstered chairs.

Part candy store, part cozy café, O'Cacao! is a casual, family-friendly place with a huge menu of sweet and savory dishes, cocktails, and Italian coffee. Although it’s the desserts that draw most visitors, there's also plenty on offer for travelers who want to sit down for a proper meal. Homemade noodles, casseroles, and other Ukrainian comfort foods dominate the menu here, and if you come early enough in the day you can sample one of the many breakfast dishes on offer, from meat-filled crepes to omelets made to order.

Housed in a complex with a banquet hall, a kids' club, and a karaoke area, Nairi is a homey but modern multi-room restaurant. There are several dining areas, including a pretty two-story terrace gazebo flanked by an ivy-covered wall on one side and wrought-iron railings on the other for al fresco dining in summer. The menu features a wide variety of salads and primarily meat and seafood dishes—think veal with pomegranate sauce, and pike served with spinach. There's also a great dessert menu with a heavy focus on rich cakes; don't miss the restaurant's own take on Austria's beloved Sacher Torte.