Barrel House Korchma

This was our first time visiting Barrel House Korchma — and definitely not the last! The restaurant is located a bit out of the way, but we finally found the time to visit, and it was absolutely worth it. I ordered kvass, borscht with garlic pampushky, cherry varenyky, and pork shashlik with potatoes on the side. My boyfriend had deruny and the Ukrainian sausage with mashed potatoes. Everything was incredibly delicious — truly the taste of Ukraine! The atmosphere is very authentic and cozy. Everything is made of wood, which my boyfriend (a carpenter) especially appreciated. Our server was super friendly and attentive, always checking if we needed anything or extra utensils to share the dishes. The food was just wow! I don’t even have the words to describe how good it was. A lovely bonus was the map of Ukraine where you can mark the city you’re from or have lived in. Prices are very reasonable and the quality is top-notch. I highly recommend this place to anyone craving authentic Ukrainian food and atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back again!

The best and the most accurate! The indoor looks and feels just like restaurants in Ukraine. The menu has so much that I've been struggling to find back home in Montreal QC, we just don't have many Ukrainian restaurants... glad to have found this one! There's a good variety on the menu, I strongly recommend their bograch, much harder to find elsewhere and personally I like it a little more than the widely more popular borsch soup. Experience Ukraine in here!

Absolutely loved our visit! I ordered the liver and onions with potato pancake—delicious, and the beer was a perfect match. My lovely wife had the chicken schnitzel and it was awesome. Our server was so kind and helpful, making us feel right at home. The Ukrainian live music was incredible—you don’t need to understand the language because the music truly speaks to you. The whole place has amazing vibes and we left feeling so happy. Highly recommend for a wonderful night out!

We were looking for good Ukrainian food and found AMAZING Ukrainian food. I have never eaten sauerkraut with a spoon before coming here - everything we had was so good (even the sour cherry verenyky was good even if we didn’t fall in love with it). The cabbage rolls with mushroom gravy were perfection. The pickle plate is a must. The borsch was so good it made me question why I hated it as a kid (sorry Baba I didn’t like yours but here it was amazing!) and the potatoes pancakes were life affirming. We will definitely be coming back here.

Amazingly authentic Ukrainian food. Everything tasted really good and the service was friendly and attentive. I happened upon trivia night, and was treated to a free show of group singing and live music (an accordion & flute ensemble!!!)

The restaurant has a warm and cozy Ukrainian atmosphere that makes it a very pleasant place to spend time. From the moment you walk in, it feels welcoming and relaxed, with a nice interior that gives you a sense of tradition. It is not fancy, but it feels authentic, and that makes it special. The food is definitely the main reason to visit. The bograch is very tasty, rich, and full of flavor, the kind of dish that makes you feel satisfied and comforted. The shashlyk is also excellent, juicy, smoky, and cooked just right. Portions are generous, and everything is served fresh and hot. It’s the kind of food that makes you want to come back again soon. The service is another strong point. The staff are very friendly and polite, and they take the time to make sure everything is fine without being pushy. They create a nice and easy atmosphere that makes the whole experience more enjoyable. Overall, it’s a great place if you want to enjoy traditional Ukrainian dishes in a cozy setting with kind people around. Both the food and the service leave a positive impression, and it’s a restaurant I would happily recommend to anyone looking for a good meal and a nice evening out.