Kiev Restaurant

09/28/07

Lost forever. :-(

by sean_keogh at Citysearch

The Kiev used to be a slice of heaven. Unfortunately, it no longer exists. It was closed in 2006, and has been replaced by some crappy American Bland Diner that has the worst food ever. I pine for the Kiev!

06/05/05

Yum

by justlikepoetry at Citysearch

I had the kielbasa sandwich and sipped a few different drinks, including a Cosmo and the Baba Yaga. Everything was delicious. Quite nice.

• Pros: Perfect Kielbasa, Good Drinks
• Cons: A smidge pricey, So-so salads

05/01/05

my sad addiction

by morning_radio at Citysearch

My mom took me to the old Kiev to introduce me to potato pierogies and fruit compote. I fell in love. We were crestfallen when we heard it was closed.

When it reopened under new management, I dragged my friends there, desperate to once again enjoy those awesome pierogies. They were still good, but the service was awful, the pierogies came in wierd little bamboo containers, and they'd done away with those delicious fruit compotes.

I'd shun the place if I could, but I love those pierogies so damn much...

• Pros: potato pierogies!
• Cons: dumb waiters, no fruit compote, weird basket-things

03/09/05

What happened to Kiev?

by robomanic23 at Citysearch

I remember the old kiev. It's changed. It's all snazzy looking and the portions per buck are pretty small. They still have great food and even better service. Always try the stuffed cabbage and borscht. Blintzes are also great.

• Pros: blintzes, stuffed cabbage, borscht
• Cons: small portions, theyve changed!

01/09/05

Eastern European Heartbreak

by kapers586 at Citysearch

After a time away from NYC, I decided to visit one of my favorite restaurants last night for potato pancakes, perogies, blintz and all the tasty treats KIEV USED TO OFFER. FYI, Kiev has been RUINED. The charming diner-like atmosphere has vanished and has been replaced with a cold, wanna-be meatpacking restaurant with HORRID service and TERRIBLE food. Our server ignored us and when our order came out wrong, instead of addressing the issue, he recruited kitchen staff to wipe off the wrong ingredients and try to reserve us the same dish. If you want raw potato pancakes and a nasty attitude, give Kiev a try. I hope your new doors close as soon as they opened. Anyone have a new Eastern European place to try?

• Pros: NONE
• Cons: , mean service

12/16/04

Closed

by DaniieeeEnvy at Citysearch

Last winter...Kiev was one of the best stops for a late night run for some delicious (the best I've had) chicken soup and a toasted bagel...Fast fwd to this winter: Soup has now become some hybrid pickeled chicken ball with who know's what in it-- soup ...and no more bagels =/ We didn't even know if it was chicken soup since it tasted so horrid...but the Server informed us that they wanted to make the soup "their own" and that she hopes "we like it"... WHY KIEV WHY! You had such a good thing going...The soup was so good and hearty..

• Pros: great tasting bread, dim lighting, inexpensive
• Cons: , makeover=Mistake, small menu

12/15/04

Great vibe

by esiamese at Citysearch

This is my favorite of the Ukranian/Polish places in the east village. Pierogis have a good ratio of filling to shell. Small plates allow you to mix and match. Ambiance is good: a little nicer than a diner, but more casual than a lounge. Don't miss the apple-champagne cocktail, which tastes like a milder bubbly apple martini - only $3.50 during happy hour. Live music on Tuesday nights. Staff is good looking.

• Pros: delicious, inexpensive, great drinks

05/02/04

It's a shame...

by nona_yer_bizness at Citysearch

Kiev used to be one of my favorite places to eat in Manhattan. Great hearty Eastern European food, low prices and a diner-like atmosphere.

After being away from the city for several years I was horribly disppointed to see what they've become. The place is now a wannabe-upscale Eastern European/Asian "fusion" restaurant. Serving things like Chicken Kiev with a garlic mashed potato egg roll for $$ with the snooty attitude to match! Gimme a break!!!

Avoid this place like the plague!

• Pros: none
• Cons: , bad service, bad attitude

04/14/04

Eastern European Excellence

by revliver at Citysearch

Whenever I get a craving for some Slavic eats, I head over to the Kiev. The potato pancakes, buckwheat pancakes with smoked salmon, the wonderous variety of pierogies all make this one of my favorite cheap dining options in the city. When I go with friends we like to order a variety of plates and share everything. Be sure to try the sweet potato and spinach pierogies, the best pierogie I've ever had. We get a kick out of the faux artisan faucet in the restroom sink too.

• Pros: Inexpensive, Excellent pierogies, Decor, ambience

07/23/03

Wonderful hang-out

by rbarza at Citysearch

I'm loathe to give a positive review, simply because I don't want a lot of people to ruin my favorite restaurant in the city. Kiev is fantastic- open 24 hours, dirt cheap, and delicious. The only MINOR drawback is the service is sometimes slow, especially for groups. But the waiters are always willing to accomodate requests, and large groups are welcome. GREAT date place. 4 pierogies for $4.50, 8 for $7. Kielbasa, 4 pierogies, sauerkraut, and stuffed cabage for $9. The free bread alone is worth the trip- sweet, delicious, and plentiful. Not all Ukrainian food- sandwiches, burgers, breakfast, etc.

• Pros: CHEAP!!, Cozy, Variety of food
• Cons: Sometimes slow