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    Taste of Ukraine

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    147 reviews
    #4 of 121 Restaurants in St. Albert
    $$ - $$$, Eastern European, Ukrainian, Vegetarian Friendly
    40-516 St Albert Trail, St. Albert, Alberta T8N 5Z1, Canada
    +1 780-458-5444
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    4.5 147 reviews
    #4 of 121 Restaurants in St. Albert, Canada
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    40-516 St Albert Trail, St. Albert, Alberta T8N 5Z1 Canada

    Menu

    APPETIZERS‎
    Vodka ‘Shotzky'
    Choose one of these exotic ‘zakuska’ appetizer choices which comes w/ an ice cold ‘charka’ shot of vodka from ukraine
    Black Sturgeon ‘Osetra’ Caviar
    On mini ‘mlyntsi’ & sour cream
    Oseledtsi
    Pickled herring tidbits served w/ rye bread & pickles
    Deep Fried Mini Pyrohy
    Crispy bite-sized varenyky filled w/ potato & cheddar, topped w/ bacon & onion, then served w/ sour cream
    Studynetz
    A traditional dish of jellied pork served w/ vinegar, picante horseradish beets & home made pickles
    Mushroom Ushka
    Tiny, bite-sized varenyky (pyrohy) filled w/ minced mushrooms, topped w/ bacon & onion
    Baklazhan Rolls
    Grilled eggplant slices rolled up w/ garlic mushroom filling. A truly authentic ukrainian favourite
    Meat Filled Ushka
    Bite-sized varenyky (pyrohy)filled w/ seasoned beef. Served w/ bacon & onion
    Just Pickles
    Delicious, crunchy garlic dill pickles made right here at taste of ukraine. Caution: these pickles can be highly addictive
    SOUPS AND SALADS‎
    Borsch Bowl
    A delicious traditional beet & vegetable soup. Served w/ sour cream on the side
    Kapusnyak
    Stewed sour cabbage, potatoes & carrots in a hearty pork stock. Another traditional favourite
    Caesar Salad
    Our own special dressing & homemade croutons
    Ukrainian Village Salad
    Our ‘house’ salad of mixed greens, cucumber, tomato & onion in a light herb vinaigrette dressing
    Beet Vinaigrette Salad
    Diced beet root, pickles, white beans & onion in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. A traditional favourite
    BEVERAGES‎
    Soft Drinks
    Perrier Mineral Water
    Iced Tea
    Milk/Chocolate Milk
    Tea
    Regular
    Decaffienated
    Coffee
    Espresso
    Cappucino
    Cafe Latte
    Mochaccino
    ENTREES‎
    Entrees / головні страви entrees are accompanied by freshly baked bread w/ roasted garlic spread & your choice of 2 traditional dishes listed below
    Varenyky (Pyrohy) / вареники
    Choice‎ of: potato & onion, potato w/ cottage cheese, potato w/ cheddar or just sauerkraut
    Baked Kapusta (Sauerkraut)
    Pyrizhky
    Potato filled buns baked in cream
    Holubtsi (Cabbage Rolls)
    Buckwheat (Hrechana) Kasha
    With bacon shkwarky
    Cornmeal Nachynka (Kulesha)
    Potatoes in Cream w/ Dill
    Nalysnyky (Cheese Crepes)
    Vegetable Medley
    DESSERTS‎
    Fruit Infusion
    Varenyky (pyrohy) filled w/ your choice of blueberries, or sour cherries. Served w/ whipped cream
    Strawberry Nalysnyk
    A fine crepe is rolled around generous scoops of vanilla ice cream & strawberries then garnished w/ whipped cream & topped w/ more strawberry sauce
    Chocolate Nalysnyk
    Rich dark chocolate covers the entire crepe. Next, the vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce.Then it’s all rolled up & topped w/ a little more chocolate sauce. The finishing touch: whipped cream & toasted almonds
    Walnut Torte
    Three layers of delicious walnut torte separated by a filling of mocha butter cream. The icing ~ smooth chocolate butter cream. Not to be found in any bakery ~ available only at taste of ukraine. Our signature dessert
    Ukrainian Pastry Platter
    An‎ assortment of favorite ukrainian sweets: pampushky, khrustyky & makivnyk (poppy seed roll). Perfect for sharing great w/ coffee
    Apple Mlyntsi
    A pair of home made crepes are folded into a wedge-shaped envelope & filled w/ baked cinnamon apples. Then, a quick flash on a buttered pan to finish them off a little ice cream, a little caramel & enjoy
    Morozyvo / Ice Cream Sundae
    Vanilla ice cream topped w/ your choice of strawberry, chocolate or caramel sauce. Served w/ whipped cream
    Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
    With cream cheese icing
    SPECIALTY COFFEE‎
    Taras Bulba Coffee
    With bailey's irish cream & brandy
    Hetman Coffee
    With rye honey vodka & drambuie
    Shevchenko's Dream
    With spiced rum & brandy
    Dynamo Kick
    With sambucca & khalua
    Lisova Pisnya
    With frangellico & grand marnier
    Blueberry Tea
    With amaretto & grand marnier
    Spanish Coffee
    With brandy & khalua
    Irish Coffee
    With irish whiskey
    A specialty coffee always goes perfectly w/ any of our delicious desserts
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    PRICE RANGE
    US$10 - US$25
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Dinner
    CUISINES
    Eastern European, Ukrainian
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
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    All reviews perogies chicken kiev crepes ribs potatoes bread ukrainian food our server was very friendly side dishes service was excellent awesome food home made tomato sauce ordered the chicken prices are reasonable baba cornmeal
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    It’s not a meal, it’s an experience.

    I live in the Shuswap so I basically see no Ukrainian anything ever. I wanted to show my 2 little girls what their heritage looks like, they absolutely loved it. The owner was honestly the nicest guy I’ve come across in years. It’s the most...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Clintbuchinski
    Reviewed November 6, 2018 via mobile
    Yummy

    Food was soooo good! So authentic! It was a great night to share traditional dushes with your family !!

    Date of visit: December 2017
    Thank Diane P
    Reviewed September 30, 2018 via mobile
    Great food and atmosphere

    We visited this restaurant with our Ukrainian grandmother and what a great experience. The restaurant is decorate to replicate a Ukrainian homestead which makes for an entertaining dining experience. All staff were very friendly and hospitable to cater to our needs. Excellent food and great...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    1  Thank 390MikeS390
    Reviewed August 19, 2018 via mobile
    Awesome food, great service!

    We went here for my father in laws birthday. The food was amazing, one of the best meals l’ve had in a long time. The service was great too! Overall a fantastic dining experience, we will be back!

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank USACanuck
    Reviewed July 29, 2018 via mobile
    Authentic and fabulous

    The food is authentic just like home. The atmosphere is welcoming and very unique. The servers are knowledgeable about the food and attentive. Great for a romantic evening or simply to enjoy with friends. Be sure to try the appetizers all of them are fantastic.

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank sbabiuk
    Reviewed July 5, 2018
    A Delcious Ukrainian dinner

    The family met to have dinner together.. Our kids live in St Albert... So we took them out, they had been to this restaurant before and as I am Ukrainian descent wanted to go here.. It was very nice, the server was excellent and the...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    1  Thank 341sharonr
    Reviewed June 17, 2018
    The 2nd try but won't return.

    I went there because my father wanted to go for Fathers day. I would not have as the experience of last June was not so great. I had the Kvlbasa, which was more like a "smokie", not what I thought to be a Ukrainian sausage....More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank Wayne W
    Reviewed June 13, 2018
    Fantastic

    We've been here a few times; however, it's been a while. We were not disappointed. The food is as good as it's always been. My husband and I shared the Mushroom Ushka which was delicious. I had the Chicken Kyiv with cream and dill potatoes...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank Marilar1963
    Reviewed June 8, 2018 via mobile
    Nice atmosphere.

    Very clean with quick service and tasty food. The menu had good choices of authentic Ukrainian meals.

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank Terry K
    Reviewed May 24, 2018 via mobile
    Taste of Uktaine

    We visited Taste of Ukraine this week with a dear friend. A very pleasant experience. The ambience and decor were very pleasing. The music was muted background entertainment. So nice to be able to actually enjoy conversation at our table. BUT. Best of all was...More

    Date of visit: May 2018
    2  Thank Cecile48
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    Kellen P
    April 27, 2016|
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    Response from Edmontonaficionado | Reviewed this property |
    Okay, entree prices vary but start at about $15.00 and for less than $20.00 you ca get a very nice meal. Remember, the portions are generous.
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