3 Best Restaurants in Kremenchug, Ukraine

One of the trendier places to eat out in Kremenchug, Milk is a relaxed café that offers a large menu of pizzas, pastas, and meat and seafood dishes, along with espresso drinks and a wide range of beautifully presented desserts. Daytimes are popular with people working nearby, who come to take advantage of the 30 Hryvnia set lunches, while evenings—which often feature DJ sets—tend to draw in lingering crowds. Interiors are bright, with exposed-brick walls painted in bright hues and low-hanging ceiling lamps. There's also a covered terrace area for warm-weather dining.

Inside the Hotel Kremin, this is a bright, faux-rustic restaurant serving Ukrainian and European dishes. There's more of a business vibe during the daylight hours, and the restaurant offers discounts on business lunches during the day. The evening scene is a bit more relaxed, and they even host rock 'n' roll parties on Friday evenings. Guests with special dietary needs can order custom dishes directly from the kitchen, without any need to call ahead of time.

Inside the hotel of the same name, Pantagruel is a snug, casual spot serving Ukrainian mainstays and Italian classics. The interiors are done up in the rustic style typical of Ukrainian restaurants, with arched windows flanked with faux-exposed brick and wooden ceiling beams that give it a medieval ambiance. There's also a vine-covered garden courtyard for al fresco dining in the summertime. Those staying at the hotel get a 10 percent discount on meals.