Tryzub

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!

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.

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!

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. — 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.

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!