The Mouth visited Lviv before the catastrophic advances of those that shall not be mentioned, and therefore life was as normal as anyone could have taken for granted. This post shall not be political in nature, it is only meant to guide those willing to risk their safety travelling in the Ukraine to places that we enjoyed when the sun shone without impairment.

Therefore, take everything in context and see it through the eyes of peace. Things change in the blink of an eye, so see this wonderful world while you still can.

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LVCHAKIV CEMETERY

If time is on your side then by all means head to the Lychakiv Cemetery and spend a good portion of your morning walking its beautiful/tragic aisles. 

BACZEWSKI

By western standards the food prices are most agreeable, by local standards this is considered a bit of a splurge, however the immaculate service and honestly addictive food here makes for repeat visits. If you are of alcoholic desires, order a Bloody Mary and be prepared for some theatre.

PRAVDA

A venerable temple to hoppy salvation, imbibers unite and cast out the demons with murky sips.

CHAIKHANA SAMARKANDA

Uzbek food doesn't rate incredibly highly on our ladder of pleasure, however after a couple of weeks in Lviv you start to fantastize over alternative herbs and seasonings. This is the time to descend the stairs into this cosy cellar and give your tongue something new to figure out.

ZOLOTYY KOLOS

A brew pub that makes above average pizzas for the late night crowd. Think local hipsters and not too many tourists.

KRYIVKA

"SLAVA UKRAINI". The dungeoun off the main square where you shout a code to enter and the guards will lead you downstairs to the rabbits warren of options. National dishes and huddles of hushed talk are what you come for.

NOA

Apart from a slightly odd noodle, the chefs at NOA make a suprisingly good version of Ramen. Another feather in your bow if you are tired of borscht and varenyky.

CHOVEN

Locals flock to the outdoor area during a sunny spell, then pour inside when the rain starts. Great atmosphere and food worthy of sniffing out.

MASOCH

The less said about this place, the better. Enter at your own risk.

Food is forever evolving, and sometimes it devolves. Owners change, locations change, chefs change. We can only assure you that when we visited, we liked it.