Khata Sviata Restaurant, Hrebeniv

Hrebeniv, Lviv region, Ukraine

Khata Sviata restaurant is a small timber restaurant in the village of Hrebeniv between Skole and Slavske, serving Boyko cooking in a modern way but with respect for local recipes. It stands in a place with history: nearby is the grave of Prince Sviatoslav, reached by a suspension bridge over the mountain river Opir — hence the name (“Sviata” also means “holy”). Large panoramic windows open onto the mountains and the river; this is not a mock-antique “kolyba” but a bright, cosy restaurant with wood, simple furniture and old photographs on the walls.

Atmosphere: the quiet of Hrebeniv and the grill fire

Guests often say that hundreds of cars pass Khata Sviata every day, but only those in the know stop. It is peaceful here: the sound of the river, forest, the suspension bridge and the path to the memorial. Inside there is a small hall, outside a covered terrace. Visitors praise the attentive, sincere service and quick serving, and say it is a place you want to return to not “some day” but the very next day.

What to try: banosh, lyhantsi and “Boyko specialities from the fire”

The menu revolves around Boyko and wider Carpathian dishes. Signature dishes include Boyko banosh with sheep’s bryndza and cracklings, Hrebeniv holubtsi (cabbage rolls) with sour cream, lyhantsi — dumplings made of potato and home-made cottage cheese, grated potato pancakes with mushroom machanka, and varenyky with cabbage and cracklings. Among soups, try the “Boyko blush” — borshch with dried cherries and pork rib, the porcini soup or Carpathian-style bograch. A separate section is “Boyko specialities from the fire”: grilled trout, ribs, skewers and, for a group, the big “Boyko’s supper” board. To start — a board of fermented pickles and salo of three cures; for dessert — varenyky with bilberries and cottage cheese or cherry pancakes. There is Carpathian herbal tea, coffee, draught beer and Ukrainian wine.

Sample prices from the menu (the restaurant’s online menu, October 2026): Boyko banosh UAH 250, lyhantsi UAH 230, “Boyko blush” borshch UAH 240, bograch UAH 290, grilled trout UAH 115 per 100 g. These are sample prices from the menu — please check current prices at the restaurant.

Experiences: lunch with a walk to the prince’s grave

It is best to combine your visit with a short walk: cross the suspension bridge over the Opir, follow the path to Prince Sviatoslav’s grave, then come back for lunch or dinner. In winter Khata Sviata is a handy stop on the way to the Slavske ski slopes; in summer it is a pause on a drive through the Skole Beskids. The restaurant does not advertise shows or masterclasses — the point is the food, the view and the calm.

Sample menu

Dish	Portion	Price, ₴
Signature dishes
Boyko banosh (with sheep’s bryndza and cracklings)	380 g	250
Hrebeniv holubtsi (cabbage rolls) with sour cream	310 g	250
Lyhantsi – potato and cottage-cheese dumplings with sour cream	275 g	230
Grated potato pancakes with mushroom machanka	300 g	255
Varenyky with cabbage and cracklings	290 g	210
Soups
“Boyko blush” – borshch with dried cherries and pork rib	470 g	240
Soup of “true” porcini mushrooms	335 g	210
Carpathian-style bograch with pishta and croutons	515 g	290
Boyko specialities from the fire
Trout from the grill	100 g	115
Pork ribs from the fire	100 g	140
Dishes to share
“Boyko’s supper” sharing board (skewers, lula kebab, ribs, grilled corn, potatoes)	2200 g	2 100
Cold starters
Fermented pickles board	330 g	210
Salo of three cures board	320 g	220
Desserts
Varenyky with bilberries and cottage cheese	260 g	250
Drinks
Carpathian herbal tea		80

Prices according to menu.hatasviata.rest, October 2026; please check current prices with the restaurant.

Practical information

Address: Hrebeniv village, Stryi district, Lviv region (Plus Code XFR6+XH) — by the suspension bridge to Prince Sviatoslav’s grave.
Getting there: by car on the road from Skole to Slavske; Hrebeniv lies between them. You can also come by train on the Lviv–Mukachevo line (Hrebeniv stop) or by bus.
Opening hours: daily 10:00–22:00 (according to Google Maps).
Booking phone: +380 97 010 8800.
Website and menu: hatasviata.rest, online menu at menu.hatasviata.rest, Instagram @hatasviata_rest.
Parking: own car park.
Price level: roughly UAH 400–700 per person for a meal of several dishes.
Rating: 4.6 on Google Maps (over 410 reviews, as of October 2026).