Mesy D.

I have not stopped thinking about this meal and its been 3 weeks. Please book it and enjoy.

Sammi M.

One of the Best Meals in the City I've eaten at tons of great spots, and Sudova blew me away. Every dish was 11/10--creative, flavorful, and perfectly executed. The khachapuri was unreal, the seasonal dumplings were a standout, and the kotleta might be one of the best chicken dishes in town. Truly unforgettable.

Julie T.

Peyton or Payton was our server she was awesome. Everything was good except the borscht. They took it off our bill. We shared the dumplings the latkes the special with pork ,kielbasa, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes the bread with the egg and cheese and both of desserts. Don't skip the cake its delicious Their Cocktails and wine list were excellent.Make reservations as it's small. So good!

Olivia H.

long story short: cute restaurant with unique food & good cocktails We went to Sudova for an early dinner on Saturday & were sat at the bar. The restaurant is small, but in a charming way, & the service was good- our server was attentive & had many recommendations to share. We started with drinks & they were fantastic, especially the Balkan Stinger! Next we had the halushki, which was tasty but a little lackluster- the main flavor was butter (which I love) &, in my opinion, it would have benefited from a bit more seasoning. For our mains, we got the khachapuri & the kotleta. The kotleta was wonderfully crisp, but again a bit bland, as the sauce didn't add much flavor; the greens on the side, however, were acidic & fresh. The khachapuri was the star of the show- rich & decadent but also very flavorful. For dessert, we had the seasonal medovik, flavored with apple & cardamom. The cake was light & airy & a delicious way to end the meal. We enjoyed our time at Sudova & look forward to trying some new dishes next time.

Todd P.

Went for first time this weekend. Wasn't initially excited about eastern european food. Have to say that everything we had was amazing. Both in presentation and flavor. Very warm space. Was impressed with the food the staff and the service. Will definitely go back again. Encourage everyone to go try some real authentic Ukrainian cuisine.

Chelsea F.

Ambiance was perfect! This place is so cute & welcoming. The cocktails were delicious. The food was top notch! I love that we have Eastern European fine dining in Cincinnati! Unfortunately, our service wasn't the best. We were initially sat at a table that the air conditioning was continuously leaking onto (not just one or two drop, but a constant dribble on the table & our heads!). We asked to move & they wanted to seat us outside or at the bar, even tho we had made reservations for a birthday dinner. We kindly asked if we could just get another table inside. They did make it work, so we appreciate that! From that point on we were feeling better, but our waitress was not attentive. It took her a long while to get back with us, though she'd walk by several times. They incorrectly made my drink & brought it incredibly late (like 20 minutes after we got our dessert- that I was hoping to have alongside the cocktail!). They never once acknowledged the birthday dinner throughout- most restaurants of this caliber would! At least a greeting wishing a happy birthday. Overall, it left us feeling disappointed. We enjoyed everything else, but it's tough when service just is sub par for a celebratory occasion!

Gabbie B.

A beautiful spot for a girls night out! My friend and I got seated at the bar where you can see the window of the kitchen. It was definitely a busy night and I understand why it is so popular. The food tasted so fresh and the portions were a perfect size. We shared the dishes we got so that we could try more. It was worth the wait! We got the rye varenyky dumplings, the stroganoff, the khachapuri and the medovik to finish off the night!

Asha B.

Incredible ambiance and decor, drink menu was really unique, but good, and food was incredible, fast service, managed to get a table without a reservation.

Tina S.

Armed with nothing but a paperback book and my NYT crosswords app, I managed to find one of the best meals I've had in a while. Reservations are available online and I booked for shortly after opening, so I got my bar seat immediately. Even though I was dining alone, the staff made the whole experience warm and inviting. They checked on me just often enough. I felt taken care of and wasn't rushed or bothered too frequently. Presentation was beautiful. I'm thankful for the background music, because I may or may not have been legitimately saying "wow, yum" out loud while nodding my head multiple times. * Dumpling Special - I'm so sorry that this is a special. If you're ever blessed enough to stumble upon it, order these butternut squash dumplings and thank me later. I stopped listening to the description after I heard "butternut squash" but the sauce was divine. The Brussels sprouts were perfectly crisp and the pomegranate seeds added little pops of sweetness. I want to eat this every day. * Kulebiaka - Salmon, Dill Rice, Crimini Mushrooms, Puff Pastry, and Béarnaise. I didn't take a picture of the Béarnaise sauce, but it was served in a gravy boat and was incredibly light while still being flavorful. Everything inside this puff pastry package was complimentary to all the other ingredients. How they were able to get the salmon at the exact temp it needed to be while baking inside the pastry will remain a mystery. My favorite part was the dill rice. Something about it brought everything together. The puff pastry was crispy and airy. Not a single complaint. * Medovik - Apple Cardamom Wildflower Honey Cake and Chantilly Smetana. If the taste of Autumn and a cloud from heaven made a love child, this would be it. Such a cozy way to finish a meal. It was much lighter than I was expecting, which was a pleasant surprise. I wanted to save a few bites of everything to bring home to share with my boyfriend, but this cake almost didn't make it. So good. * Mokteyl N/A - Hibiscus, Rose Petal, Currant, Lemon, Rosemary, Soda. I don't drink alcohol, so I unfortunately couldn't try any of their cocktails. However, I'm always happy to see a mocktail on the menu so that I can also drink something fun. Good balance of flavors and a nice addition to the meal. All in all, I was so incredibly impressed. Thank you to the Sudova Team for helping me have a successful solo dinner on a Friday night. P.S. - Whoever was running expo very obviously knew what he was doing. I felt like I was in an episode of The Bear (in the best way).

Tyanna M.

Comfort comfort comfort! This was a cozy little place with really great service. My girlfriend and I stopped in here before heading to the Cincinnati Music Hall for a concert. It was less than 10 minutes from the venue. I would suggest a reservation due to limited seating, I think no more than 15 tables plus bar top seats (we sat comfortably at the bar). We started with a couple cocktails. My friend had the Zelenska, a cranberry vodka drink that was effervescent and light tasting. I ordered the Borschtini which was on the opposite end of the spectrum, a thick hearty cocktail, if you do not like beets then do not order it, very beet and horseradish forward but extremely interesting. We ordered our starters which are listed as small plates on the menu. I ordered the Halushki which was caramelized cabbage with onion, brown butter and spaetzle. I really enjoyed the dish and would order it again. My friend ordered borscht and really enjoyed it as well. This is pure comfort food. We ordered a couple more cocktails after this, mine was called Flat Red and was a take on an espresso martini, it was fine although I could really not taste the pomegranate and orange. For my main, called a large plate on the menu, I had the Khachapuri, this is a Georgian cheese bread with egg yolk and more cheese in the interior. Pretty good dish because how can you go wrong with cheese and bread? My friend ordered the Short Rib Stroganoff, oh my was this delicious! I highly recommend this dish, braised short rib, mushrooms, adjika (spicy condiment), pickled mustard seed and polenta. Lastly we finished with dessert, of course! I had the Medovik which is a cake made up of thin layers with apple and cardamom wildflower honey and Chantilly Smetana (a Chantilly cream). Delicious dessert. My friend ordered the Shokolad & Morozyvo which was a brownie with sea buckthorn sour cream ice cream. Worth getting this dessert just for that ice cream. We are definitely going back again to try other dishes we think we will like on the menu.

Serge C.

Everything about this restaurant is a perfect balance of authentic and polished. As someone from Ukraine, I often bemoan the sparse number of Slavic restaurants, and doubly so ones that are beyond a dive-ey food court, and this place delivered in force. Every dish is crafted meticulously but still has authentic flavor and feel. Nothing is gimmicky, and everything feels respectful and never falling back on "that's now it is."

Craig D.

(4.25) ~ Very good Overall food & Service. NOTE: Reservations recommended ~ (see photos) DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4.25) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Pinot Noir (Slovenia) = (4) very good & savory ** Coffee = (4) very fresh FOOD: ** Lamb Shank = (4.75) Great! ** Shokolad & Morozyro = (4.35) Very tasty! ** Khlib & Sil = (4.25) Surprisingly very Good when you combine everything together. ** Rye Varenyky = (4.25) Very tasty ** Beef Pelmeni = (4.25) Very light & Tasty ** Medovik (Honey cake) = (4.25) Very good

Kyle B.

We had a very nice dinner at Sudova on Saturday night. The food was extremely good. The restaurant is beautiful. Love the design of the place. The tile floor and wall decor is beautiful. The bar is also gorgeous. The service left some to be desired. We were seated quickly upon arrival, but a good amount of time passed before our table was touched again. We ordered a glass of wine which also took a good amount of time. The place was busy but not packed. No one explained the menu or ran through any specials with us. Our order was taken quickly and we felt a bit rushed. We started with the Halushki and the Rye Varenyky. The Halushki was a bit warmer than room temperature. The flavors were fantastic though. The onions were sautéed perfectly and had a light sweetness. The spaetzle had a good chew to it, great texture. The Rye Varenyky was also delicious. The pierogis were filled nicely. The dill sour cream was out of this world. I'd dip anything in that. We also had the Halubsti. I love stuffed cabbage rolls and these were great. The tomato sauce was sweeter than I typically have, and I enjoyed that flare. The Khachapuri is just insanely good. So cheesy. The bread was crispier than I'm used to but I didn't mind that. The dough was a bit sourdoughish, and I also enjoyed that. The Kotleta was fine. The only dish I'd pry skip upon a second visit. Needed more sauce. However the chicken was extremely tender and crispy. Overall, we enjoyed Sudova a lot. Would recommend to anyone. Will be back. Just not five stars, yet...