We don't live in Columbus but Olesya's has crept its way onto our short list of go-to road trip restaurants. Louisville's restaurant scene is vibrant and broad but it falls short on eastern European cuisines -- for whatever reason it never had the influx of immigrants that you see in cities like Chicago or Cleveland. And Olesya's seems to make some beautiful old world recipes at very affordable prices, serving it up with a casual atmosphere. I have a hard time not getting dumplings if they are on offer, but we decided to forego the dumplings on our most recent visit only because we knew that we'd also be happy with anything stewed. The stroganoff is great, as are the cabbage rolls, and we really enjoyed eating the vegetable stew alongside the pickle plate. One of these days we'll actually try one of the desserts but in the meantime I'm happy just to load up on items from the main menu. And maybe take home some frozen dumplings while I'm at it. read more

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Extremely friendly service. I had not experienced Ukrainian food, it was very tasty. They seem to embrace fresh herbs in most of the dishes. We shared the combo dish so we sampled a little of everything. It was a good choice. It was worth the drive from Indy on way to brown county. read more

Olesya's Kitchen - Combo dish - Ukrainian Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

I saw several posts about Olesya's Kitchen on Chowdown and thought I would try them out. They exceeded our expectations with both Service and deliciousness!! I had the beef zrazy with cheese and herbs (kind of like meatballs) with Mashed potatoes and Ukrainian gravy. My wife had the salmon creme sauce wrapped in bacon. Both were cooked to perfection. While we were dining there was large slices of honey cake staring at us from the cooler, so of course we had to take some home. A lunch for two may run to 60-70 bucks , but remember, you get what you pay for. Well worth an extra 10 or 20 dollars over average lunch fare. I added the pepper !! read more

Olesya's Kitchen - Salmon in Cream Sauce - Ukrainian Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

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Wow, hidden gem! Stopped in Columbus for one night during a road trip and was curious about trying Ukrainian food. This dinner was EXCELLENT! So comforting on a cold night and definitely made me feel warmer. Standout dish was the cabbage rolls, definitely try those! Borsch and the clay pot were good read more

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We just found on Yelp and decided to try since we were in the area. Really authentic food that was cooked to order and delish! Our server was amazing and sat down and explained the menu and gave great recommendations. We tried the borscht and it was so flavorful. We shred the chicken stroganoff and cabbage rolls. We also had the potato and pork dumplings (forgot pic before inhaling them!) Very small dining area but totally worth it. Will definitely go back when we're in the area! read more

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A memorable meal for my husband and I! The only problem is that we don't live close enough to eat here more often. I had the Cabbage Rolls- they were amazing. He had the variety of dumplings. We were so full but had to try the Honey Cake and I'm so glad that I did! read more

This is a must visit place! Indiana's only Ukrainian restaurant is tucked away in Columbus, Indiana in a small but cozy strip mall storefront. Inside, there are a few tables you can sit at or you can order take out. Water is served with an orange infusion - so good! All the food is prepared in house and to-order. I had the potato dumplings and the Ukrainian National Clay Pot, which was a beautiful stew topped with a giant piece of bread. The flavors were just fantastic- the dumplings came with dill and sour cream to dip them in. The stew was pork, potatoes, carrots and hearty seasonings - comfort food at its finest. Piping hot too. I had plenty of leftovers for the next day! I absolutely recommend that you visit this gem about 35 - 40 minutes south of Indianapolis. read more

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Visiting Columbus, IN, and we read about this Ukrainian restaurant, so we had lunch there. We tried the mushroom soup. It was flavorful but I didn't like the oil floating on top. Another diner got the borsch and that was really, really delicious. Both soups were served with a slice of a hearty bread. We tried 2 different dumplings, called vereunikas, maybe? Both were good. We had beef and also. potato. )They were out of both chicken and mushroom dumplings.) Both are served with sour cream and the beef had a smoky flavor that is to smoked paprika. Both yummy. One diner had the goulash on mashed potatoes and another had stroganoff on buckwheat groats. I tasted the goulash and it was very tasty; it had a sweetness to it along with a spicy taste. I didn't try the stroganoff but the diner who'd ordered it said it was good. We ordered the signature cabbage salad. We all thought it needed salt and that with the salt it was a nice crunchy salad. The place is small but cozy and clean. We never saw anyone but the nice young man who took our orders, served us and acted as cashier. Apparently they do a pretty good take out business. This was unique and tasty food. Our group of 5 enjoyed our meals and felt this place deserves more attention. Enjoy! read more

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Had the clay pot dinner and was not disappointed! I've never experienced Ukrainian cuisine but so glad I did. Very small, intimate no frills restaurant with hospitable hosts. If you're curious and feel adventure check it out. You won't be let down. read more

Found this gem after antiquing in the area. The food was phenomenal. Started with the pickled vegetables which were surprisingly flavorful, and refreshing. We had the cabbage rolls which were absolutely delectable. We could have licked the bowl easily. Do yourself a favor and stop in. read more

Olesya's Kitchen - "Golybci" Cabbage Rolls - Ukrainian Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

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In an unassuming mini strip mall, in Columbus, Indiana, sits a restaurant of Ukrainian delights. We started with the Potato & Pork Vareniki (aka dumplings). Very tasty! We shared our entrees, the Ukrainian National Clay Pot and Beef Stroganoff (Ukrainian "Gulyash"). They were both so good, but if I had to pick a winner it was the Ukrainian National Clay Pot! We will definitely go back and get some frozen dumplings to bring home. read more

Olesya's Kitchen - Ukrainian National Clay Pot and Beef Stroganoff (Ukrainian "Gulyash") - Ukrainian Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

Get to Olesya's and get you some Beef Stoganoff! The cabbage rolls are good, and the pierogi-esque dumplings are nice, but that stroganoff is top tier. Way to bring the authentic Ukrainian food to Columbus, IN, Olesya's! I also want to shout out the service. When I went on a Friday night, there was only one person working who doubled as chef and server. She handled the crowd and even a dissatisfied customer with grace. I don't know what that person was thinking because all of the other patrons talked after she left, and we loved everything. read more

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My sister read the reviews and decided we had to go! Oleysa's Kitchen was like eating at the home of your good friend who happens to also be an amazing cook. We tried a bunch of different dishes, from the pickles and cabbage salad as appetizers, the mushroom soup and borsch, beef dumplings and potato dumplings, and goulash. Everything was delicious, especially the dumplings - yum!! I wish I had room for the blueberry scone because it looked truly amazing! Our server was super nice and as helpful as could be. He was running around and serving everyone and was making it look like no effort. The restaurant itself is small but spotless and very cute, with lots of flower decorations. read more

Went with four people and just about everything we ordered was delicious. Probably the best mushroom soup I've ever eaten. It got a little hot inside, but service was friendly and helpful. Heads up though: they sometimes run out of things by the end of the day. read more

The food was incredible very delicious and large portions. Glad we tried it out. I recommend the clay pot and the dessert, a crepe with strawberries and chocolate was delicious. read more

My grandma will hate me for this review but i think my meal here has her beat. Thank you so much for the passion behind every bite, and the great service. read more

I wish I could give Olesya's 6 stars! I was fortunate to see their stand at the Columbus Farmer's Market. I've had Olesya's on my list of restaurants to visit in Columbus. I jumped at the chance to try some of their Ukrainian street food at the Market. The young clerk was friendly and recommended that I try the pork filled pastry called cheburekie. I also grabbed a container of their cabbage salad because it looked refreshing. Let me tell you, the cheburecki was incredible. The crusty outside melted in my mouth and the pork filling was juicy and flavorful. The salad was a blend of vegetables with a dill dressing. The food was amazingly good. They take cards! Expect a little line. I can't wait to go back and try other items. read more

Olesya's Kitchen - Ukrainian Street Food at Farmer's Market. - Ukrainian Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

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This place is amazing. Wonderful comfort food. The ambiance is nice & intimate. Service has always been great too.

This spot was definitely worth the wait! I've had it on a bucket list for quite some time and finally got a chance to visit this morning. Now I want to tell everyone! For starters, the staff was very friendly and eager to answer any questions as we explored the menu. We opted for an array of dishes so that we could sample as much as possible. The meal kicked off with complementary potato bread with a parsley and dill dipping sauce. We followed that by chicken, pelmeni dumplings, the Ukrainian national clay pot dish filled with potatoes, carrots, and pork and topped with a fresh bread, cabbage salad, the appetizer Pickle assortment, and, of course, borscht. All were fabulous, and a great balance between hearty dishes and refreshing vegetables. It was hard to pick a favorite dish because they all complemented one another so well. The space is also super cute inside with floral decor in lots of sunshine. Next time, I will have to order the honey cake dessert. It's hard to come by so I was excited to see it on the menu. What a treasure to have this Ukrainian eatery located not too far from Indianapolis. I'm not sure if there are any other located within the state of Indiana? Regardless, don't sleep on this wonderful restaurant. read more

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My gosh! The food was the best food I have ever gotten from a restaurant! The beef stroganoff and the traditional clay pot were tonight's meals ordered, and seriously remarkable! I ordered to go but they had it ready quickly and packaged wonderfully. I can't recommend this place enough. I wasted so much time not eating here. I'm going to try and make up for time lost now! read more

Olesya's Kitchen - Beef stroganoff - Ukrainian Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

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I drove over an hour to try Olesya's and it was worth it. The food was incredible. I can't wait to come back and try some more. read more

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My mother and I were looking for a cool place to have a nice lunch. We looked to Yelp for recommendations and were guided to Olesya's. Food was amazing! My mom had Clay Pot Stew with a popover style crust backed on top of it. I had Cabbage Rolls. We shared some dumplings and went home with leftovers as portion sizes were pretty large. Highlight was the complimentary table side sorbet. Chef came to table and began whisking raspberries and apples while pouring liquid nitrogen (I think) over the puree. She scooped three dollops per plate then topped with homemade whipped cream from what looked like a pressurized CO2 canister. Some of the best sorbet we have ever eaten. Nice presentation was a plus. If you are ever in Columbus, IN please stop by. We will return. read more

Olesya's Kitchen - Table side sorbet - Ukrainian Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

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Incredible! I had never had Ukrainian before and it's so good. I plan on going back to try the stew. Also the spice cake. Hungry again just thinking about it. read more

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This place is fantastic I have had anything that wasn't delicious. It's good for lunch and great for dinner.

Amazing food. Like the best homecooking your Grandma could make plus a little better. Friendly staff and a nice simle place to get great food. read more

I have been wanted to try this place and my intuition was right. Everything I had was very tasty. Cabbage salad, mushroom dumplings and the clay pot were all fresh, very flavorful and delicious. Good size portion so I could take left over home and had it lunch for next day. Small clean restaurant with nice service and good food. I will definitely come back to try different dumplings next time. read more

Olesya's Kitchen - Clay pot with fluffy fresh bread lid! - Ukrainian Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

Everything is delicious! Always looking for unique cuisine, and this hit the spot! The Chicken Stroganoff with the cabbage salad that my daughter got is great. She and her friend loved it. The Ukrainian cabbage rolls are the most savory, tummy-pleasing yumminess that I needed and think about all the time. We unfortunately live too far away to eat here very often. read more

Olesya's Kitchen - Ukrainian cabbage rolls - Ukrainian Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

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The food! Wow! So flavorful. Cabbage cucumber salad- crisp, fresh, tangy. The Ukrainian National Clay Pot meal was the most comforting meal I've had in ages. Cooked to perfection with fork tender pork and soft potatoes with a delicious broth. I'd come back again and bring friends. Definitely with an hour drive. Chef's kiss! The service was exceptional and welcoming. read more

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Amazing place. Borscht was superb, maybe non-pareill. Dumplings were a little dull, but the chicken dishes looked extraordinary. (Wish I'd ordered one). read more

Food was very good. Fresh ingredients and homemade. I had a lunch special, but the menu is diverse and I hope to try other dishes soon.

I was looking forward to this place after finding it on Yelp. My wife and I love ethnic food and hadn't had Ukrainian fare. We had the chicken dumplings and the potato and pork dumplings. They were good, but not great. No side dishes come with the meal, and it was just the dumplings. The blueberry scone with icing we grabbed on the way out was highly caloric and really good. It had a hint of lemon in it. I could eat a box of them. Service was somewhat slow, the bussing and the waiting on the tables seemed unorganized. When the food was served we had to ask for silverware-they'd forgotten to bring it-which was brought promptly when we asked. Note to the proprietor: Employees should not serve beverages by grabbing it by the rim. Their fingers come into contact with the surface the customer's mouths touch. It's unsanitary. It's a common thing in the restaurant industry apparently, but it isn't something to dismiss. When I paid cash for the scone the woman at the counter took my money and told me I could get my change out of the tip jar. I had never had that happen before. I let them keep the change. The bathroom door needs repair. My wife had to bump it closed with her hip to get it to close and lock. The place has potential, and this review is offered to the owners hoping for their future success. Slava Ukraini! read more

Visited last weekend and it was my (and my family's) first time having Ukrainian food. We very pleasantly surprised! Environment was very cozy and our server was friendly and chipper. Cabbage rolls, dumpling, rice-based entree, and meatball lunch specials were all fantastic. We also tried the desserts - very unique but probably would not order those again. Extremely sad to hear the recent news about the founder's passing. We did not meet her when we came in but it's clear that she left a mark on the community. My heart goes out to her family - thank you for the wonderful food...! read more

This was my first Ukrainian food experience and it definitely won't be my last. When we went, we were the only people at the restaurant and Olesya took such good care of us. She's really sweet and happily gave us recommendations. Every single thing we ordered was phenomenal: cabbage salad, pork meat balls, borsh, chicken stroganoff, cherry puff. I was blown away by how much flavor was packed into each dish. Everything was so comforting, so heartwarming. I would love to visit in the winter when I need some comfort food but really the food is unbeatable year-round. If you've never been here, you need to go ASAP! And if you've never had Ukrainian food, there's no better place to try it for the first time than Olesya's Kitchen! read more

Stopped by on my way through town. Knew nothing but saw the reviews. Delicious Food. Service was great.

Amazing! I think that I may have tried everything on the menu, and I have loved it all. Yesterday, I had the fish and cabbage salad....maybe my new favorite. I always take home a blueberry scone as they are simply the best. This restaurant needs to be on your bucket list. read more

Olesya's Kitchen - Fish and cabbage salad. - Ukrainian Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

My husband and I have had multiple things from the menu and all were delicious. Service is friendly and happy to answer any questions you may have. It's small, cute and very clean. Oh and did I say delicious! read more

Charming locally owned authentic food made from scratch. So delicious and friendly service.

We saw this spot and have never had Ukrainian Cuisine so we checked it out. There's some polish influence in the dishes but everything was incredible. Best cabbage rolls I've ever had. This dish with the bread over the pork and potatoes was so dang good. Not pictured is the honey cake slice. It was a toss up between it and the scone. My wife owns a bakery and makes some of the tastiest desserts I've ever had but this honey cake hit hard. It was so darn good! I'm a fan, I'll definitely come back. If you read this, GO HERE for a phenomenal meal. read more

Olesya's Kitchen - Ukrainian Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

This is a wonderful place to have a truly authentic Ukrainian meal. A cozy setting just a little snug in the seating. Everything we tried had a tasty unique flavor. It's worth taking time to getting off I 65 and make the short drive to Columbus you can also stop and see a jewel of a ice cream parlor Zaharakos . This was my second time and I can guarantee I'll be back. If it wasn't 70 miles away from home I would be stopping by for carryout all the time. read more

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On our trip to Nashville we stopped at Olesya's for Lunch. We had the Stuffed cabbage rolls and Borscht. For dessert we had Crepes w sweet cottage cheese and berries. Chocolate sauce, whipped cream, fresh blueberries and strawberries accompany the warm Crepes. The service is very good. All our food was delicious! The borscht was unusual and unusually good! Three stuffed cabbage rolls, hot tender and delicious! The Crepes are so very good too, don't miss them! read more