Authentic as it gets! Great staff and more importantly outstanding food. This gem is expanding and will continue to attract adventurous foodies who want real Ukrainian food.

Wonderful brunch experience! Lovely gracious staff. Many options from sweet to savory.

I was in the mood for pancakes and this was the first place that popped up close to me. So happy I came in. Service was timely and attentive without being overbearing. There was a delay with my food, but the staff were very kind and communicative. The inside is quaint with not too many seats, but a nice cozy vibe. The pancakes were so crisp around the edges and soft inside and the presentation was beautiful. I'll definitely be back for lunch or dinner to try the different Ukrainian dishes they offer.

Very very delicious homemade Ukrainian food!!! Our fifth visit, not including take-out. Recommend highly the borscht, potato pancakes, and varenyky with mushroom sauce. Also the luscious omelettes!! The breakfast pancakes are beautiful, light and fluffy and very delicious. Everything is made with great care here and the family members/owners are lovely and very welcoming. A great experience for kids as well as adults...

I got the Kyiv Cake as takeaway (I would have gone in person - the store looks so cute). The cake was packaged with care with a piece of food-grade paper on the bottom. It came in a timely manner and the service was professional. It was a lovely dessert that I'd never had before; I loved the hazelnuts inside and the crispy texture of the cake.

Ordered a bit of everything including the Varenyky (farmers cheese), Nalysnyky with chicken soup, Potato pancakes for 4, and chicken dumplings. I think the quality of the food is good but the flavor profile was a little redundant for me, so this is probably more of a taste preference difference then. My impression was the whole menu was potatoes in every dumpling form, lots of dill, butter, sour cream, and cheese. Yes the actual dough was airy but a very heavy meal here that can leave those intolerant of oils and cheese to feel a little full. Good service and definitely a good group experience for those wishing to try new cuisine. Potato pancakes- similar to latkes- oily and decadent. Latkes are usually shredded potatoes and this was more potatoes dough. Still good. Nalysnyky- it was somewhat of a folded mini crepes with a savory stuffing that went with a chicken noodle soup. It was heavy on the dill which is why you have to be in the right mood to appreciate this dish. Varenyky- potato dumplings with lots of cheese. Usually good but definitely heavy on dill and a bit too cheesy for me. Would not get if you're sensitive to oil. Would recommend for those looking for new experiences, caution on taste profile which is more acquired taste but still good.

Wow! What a gem of a restaurant! We were waited on by I believe one of the 2 owners - great young man who provided good service and friendly attitude. The food was beautifully presented and so delicious! Truly authentic and cooked with love The interior is tres chic and very ! We passed on dessert but had to take a photo of the plate on the table next to us! We will be back to try it out for sure!

I wanted to try something new and Galicia's glowing Yelp reviews led me to try Ukrainian cuisine for the first time. Who would have thought my first Ukrainian food experience would be in Rochester. I visited for lunch on a Friday and I was the first one there at 11 am. I made sure they served their lunch menu (menu says 12pm onward) before sitting down. Being unfamiliar with Ukrainian cuisine, it took me awhile to study the menu. My waiter, Damian, sensed my uneasiness and helped to explain the menu. He made a few recommendations. I ended up ordering their "Savoring Ukrainian" Set which is a sampling of potato pancakes (2), potato varenyky (5), cabbage roll, sauerkraut, sour cream and mushroom gravy. Everything was delicious, but my favorite items were the potato dumplings and the cabbage roll (which had meat in it). To my pleasant surprise, Damian brought out a free sampling of a dish I was asking him about earlier: salo. It reminded me of uncooked bacon (pretty much is except from the pork back). It was different but good (buttery texture and salty) and was served with with spicy green garlic dressing. He also gave me a free sample of Kvass, a slightly carbonated sweet and sour drink that reminded me of a cola but is actually a fermented rye malt beverage. The food is was tasty. Damian's friendliness and eagerness to promote Ukrainian food was also a highlight of the lunch. I will definitely be back and will try to spread a good word about Galicia.

They are amazing! They were very willing to communicate with us. They were very patient and let us know what food has such as very spicy or whatesover. It would be good benefit for customers to know. Lucky for me that I love spicy food. Their food are amazing and the setting at restaurant is so relaxing and homey. It's worth my trip to this place. I would recommend for authentic ukurian cuisine (forgive my misspelling). I hope to see this restaurant going stronger and definitely come back for next time meal!!

In South Ave, a small corner of Ukraine is found. A family owned restaurant. Bohdan S was my server; his parents and sister-in-law did the cooking. The decor is simple, with dark gray walls, flowery arrangements, and the The Ukranian flag hung from the wall. It's cozy I came specifically for Chicken Kyiv, a favorite of mine since growing up in NYC, and The Russian Tea Room. The Chicken Kyiv, just as I remember it. Crispy on the outside, a rolled chicken breast oozing herbs and butter in the center. I added some salt & pepper. It comes with two scoops of creamy mashed potatoes with a mushroom gravy. Loved it. The drink Uzvar is made from dried berries. Refreshing.) For dessert, Prague cake-chocolate layer cake with fruit liquor. Very good. Definitely will come back to explore other dishes.