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First off, since I'm a bit long winded, let me start off by saying it was both a delicious & an enjoyable dining experience. Both the physical space & staff were warm, welcoming, and inviting. Warm, inviting Ukrainians? I know, I was surprised too. Think I'm being a mean yuppie? Try shopping at Rich's while disabled, with a walker, and see how warm & helpful the staff & other customers treat you. I know, it's "cultural" and related to waiting in line for toilet paper, in a communist regime... but I'm getting off track, back to Tryzub.
I sat alone at the bar, just like I like it. I ordered the salmon canapes & the recommended accompanying drink (Rosetta). The server didn't laugh at my horrible mispronounciation of canape nor minded that I took pictures of my food & the menu. I've lived in "The Neighborhood" for 16 years, and the only Eastern European food I had eaten before moving here, were knishes and kugels. I became an Ann's Bakery & Kasia's regular, early on & have tried most everything in the hot & cold deli display.
Oftentimes trying the Ukrainian restaurants in my neighborhood has left me feeling like the evil gentrifing neighbor, that I am. I would get cold looks and mediocre food, and it was definitely not worth the GI disturbances.
I am so happy I finally found my way into Tryzub. The food is not heavy, at least not in the way I was expecting. The decor is nice, and there is a brief and odd history lesson of the Ukraine (look left upon entering). This place is exactly what the neighborhood needed. Tryzub keeps it's Ukrainian identity and has a hip vibe without trying too hard. I will definitely be back and may even become a regular...it is only 1 block away from my home, after all.
The best food I have had for a long time.. I love to eat and I honestly can't remember when I had something so good. Reminded me of my childhood and my grandmother... She was a chef and cooked the most awesome food... this restaurant comes as close second to her... I highly recommend it !
What a classy place! My husband and I stayed in Ukrainian village at a B&B for our 20th Anniversary. We loved the area and this place is a gem! The food was authentic & amazing (we got the sampler platter that had all different kinds of pierogis) and the multitude of displays throughout the restaurant tells the story of Ukraine's history up through its recent independence. Fascinating! They have wonderful desserts and excellent cappuccinos & lattes as well. Highly recommend!
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My husband I just arrived in town and were looking for a lunch place. When we travel, we look for local places and as foodies, we enjoy all cuisines. We decided to try this place, and we LOVED it. The restaurant and staff were very friendly and inviting. We started with a bottle of Ukrainian wine, the merlot which the waitress recommended since it was the least sweet of the Ukrainian wines offered. We enjoyed the wine, it tasted more like a blend then a merlot (good for us since we are not merlot fans!) My husband ordered the stuffed cabbage rolls and I ordered the goulash. My husband has fond memories of cabbage rolls and this dish was the best cabbage rolls he has tasted in years. the sauce was actually a tomate cream type sauce, delicious with the tart cabbage and pork/black rice filling. My goulash arrived in a ceramic bowl with a nice salad and brown bread. The meat was super tender, and the sauce was a strong paprika taste. We were too full to order dessert at this time, but knew we would return to this jewel in the near future to try dessert and sample some Ukrainian wines (they offer a flight) and Ukrainian beer. In fact, rather than dessert at the restaurant we ate at for dinner that night, we RETURNED to Ukarainian Kitchen for the dessert! We sat at the bar and I ordered the deliciously light and mildly sweet walnut torte while Paul tried a Ukrainian beer. I can not recommend this restaurant enough!!
Handmade pierogi, borsch, goulash, kabobs, crêpes with salmon (also with chicken or vegetables), meat dishes and great salads - all this amazingly delicious.
Turns out, the traditional Ukrainian fare with an American twist can be fantastic! Tryzub proves that.
The timeline of Ukraine is infused throughout Tryzub's decor. Blue-and-yellow mosaics over the entryway signify national colors; a framed drawing reminds Ukrainian to never forget Holdomor, and black-and-red bathrooms adopt the colors of the Ukrainian insurgency army. Glass-encased Cossack-era artifacts from owner Dr. Myron Lewyckyj personal collection dating back to Medieval Europe's first democracy in 1500; embroidered hangings and family old photos transform this restaurant a unique place.
Fortunately, the Ukrainian Village and the Ukrainian community has this place where even the president can be invited.
Wonderful restaurant! We live in Indiana and came to visit family. We ordered cabbage rolls, a variety of pierogis, and borscht. Delicious food and very friendly and attentive waitress. We sat and visited and had a lovely afternoon! Also, nice music. Thank you and I would highly recommend your restaurant to anyone visiting Chicago!
We went with the family. Very authentic, food well prepared. Great for sampling. We must have ordered 10 different dishes. All really good. Most very filling. A buckwheat salad-like dish was really excellent. The chicken paprikas very unique.
Cheryl Erhard Polishchuk
+5
Just had lunch today. Everything we had was outstanding. From fresh warm bread, to my amazing soup. The Pierogi are outstanding and the schnitzel and Kabobs so good. Our waitress was very attentive too. Highly recommend this place.
I love this place, hands down one of the best places to get decent pierogies and borscht. The servers are all very enthusiastic and sweet, the atmosphere at times can be racous, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Keep it up!
Excellent food, great entertainment, and friendly wait staff. Highly recommend.
Amazing customer service , excellent location and enterior design and delicious cuisine !!!! Highly recommend this place!!!
Great place for a European breakfast (without going to Europe and possibly being banned from returning to your country even though you are a legal resident )
Delicious food and coffee in a beautiful space.
A warm welcome from the staff, especially Ms Mila Luhova, that made the evening special for my wife and I as we celebrated our anniversary. The food brought back memories of my childhood.
Good food I recommend to all my friends the waitress was very attentive at all
Loved it. Went w my Ukrainian friend and tried the most wonderful food. Great service as well. Highly recommend.
A superb fine dining Ukrainian restaurant. The food was superb, especially the chicken Kyiv.
It was my first time trying the place and I was surprised by the various flavour profiles.
The dessert I had was the poached pear which had deep notes of the wine and the fresh strawberry was good addition.
Fantastic Ukrainian weekend brunch! I ate the mini potato pancakes flavorful trio and the breakfast pork burger. The burger is a must; it’s been awhile since I’ve taken a bite and felt stunned by how bright and flavorful a dish tasted. The spacious red, eclectic, artsy vibes are nice too. Highly recommend!
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Come for the food, leave the politics.
I’ll start with the positives:
- cozy atmosphere
- servers willing to educate American customers about foods that are unfamiliar
- really tasty cheburek
- vareniki are obviously homemade
- Kindzmarauli by the glass
- big portions
Things that made me go “meh”:
- the borsch
There are many ways to make this. I’m used to a thicker borsch with cloudier bone broth, beef, and lots of fresh dill on top. This was thinner and had chunks of pork. Nothing wrong with that, but not my personal preference.
What I didn’t like:
- some of the comments here from management and remarks made by staff
Full disclosure: my ex-husband is Russian, many of my close friends are from Russia/Belarus/Ukraine, and I have a degree in Russian.
Overheard a waitress telling an American that Russians “stole” borsch from Ukraine. Forgive me, but all 3 of you were a part of Kievan Rus. You have different ways to make it, but it’s “all of yours” not “mine” or “theirs.”
Also saw some weird comments here about guests who order in Russian and not Ukrainian. Again, I am no expert, but my friends from Eastern Ukraine speak Russian. They’re not “pretending” to not be fluent in Ukrainian just to be jerks.
I don’t like Putin, and I side with Ukraine in this current conflict, but I’m so glad I ordered in English with an American accent because I’m afraid my food would have been dropped onto the floor otherwise. Government is one thing, people are another, and treating people with respect is important, especially when they’re paying customers. Minus one star for this reason.
This place was wonderful! The food was exquisite and the staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly. The drinks were wonderful! The designs and decorations are stunning with all the little details. I love the traditional and classic paintings and artwork around the interior, a beautiful way to honor Ukraine. I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you!
WE literally love everything about this restaurant! The food here was so impressive! they gave your brain and your taste bud a whole new flavorful journey!
This is a cute spot, great for both large group parties and more intimate meals. The interior is spacious and intricately decorated— a lot of patriotic Ukranian decorations. The prices on the menu correspond to important years in Ukranian history, which are all written out along the menu edges.
I ordered the Green Sauerkraut Varenyky, which I really enjoyed! It was my first time trying varenyky, but I could tell it was very fresh— the dough is springy and hand-made, and the texture is soft and creamy. The filling was flavorful and delicious. However, the portions felt small for most of the dishes— especially for the price.
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Price (relative to peers): 4/5
Food: 4.5/5
Ambience: 4.5/5
Service: 4/5
Overall Value: 4/5
Tryzub is an excellent Ukrainian restaurant that offers an amazing food experience. Their cocktails feature unique Ukrainian flavors that are truly remarkable. We tried their Tatar's Cheburek, Borshch with Pork, and Chicken Kiev. The Cheburek was deliciously crispy and served with a light salad and tasty sauce. The Borshch was flavorful and accompanied by slices of bread. And Chicken Kyiv was equally exceptional, with a crispy exterior and, most importantly, a delightful buttery filling that oozed out with every bite. Visit Tryzub for a memorable dining experience with fantastic Ukrainian cuisine.
Tryzub was a great place to experience a small piece of Ukraine's vibrant culture. The restaurant is decorated with hundreds, if not thousands, of pieces of Ukrainian culture. The overarching theme is the tryzub, or trident, which is Ukraine's national symbol and restaurant's namesake.
We had the fermented veggie platter, chicken Kyiv, borshch, stuffed cabbage, the cocktail "Bayraktar", and compote.
The food was delicious and had fantastic presentation. The cocktail, named after the Turkish UAV made famous in the beginning of the Russian war on Ukraine, was really unique and flavorful.
If you're in Chicago and want to see a small piece of Ukraine I highly recommend you stop by and try Tryzub!
Слава Україна … Героям Слава!
Loved the crispy polenta balls with mushroom sauce and also enjoyed the crispy potato pancakes. The stuffed cabbage rolls had a yummy sauce.
When there is live music, it’s very tough to eat unless you’re there for the concert. We didn’t know about the music until we got there and it was uncomfortably loud. That being said, everything else was lovely!
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