Veterano Pizza

Not just a pizza restaurant — it’s a story of resilience and community. The food is great (especially the pizza), but what makes this place unforgettable is the people behind it. The military-themed decor reminds you of what Ukraine is fighting for, and every detail here carries meaning. Warm staff, relaxed atmosphere, and a sense of pride that you can feel in every corner. A must-visit in Kyiv — come for the pizza, stay for the purpose.

Tasty pizza, cozy little place with a summer terrace. really worth a visit.

The pizza its nice. However, I think there is a lot of oil. Furthermore, WC was not that clean. We also find a small worm 🐛 in the cheese plate. The servers where very polite they replaced it, and we didn't pay for that.

Founded by military veterans of the Ukrainian Independence War. Atmosphere on Sophiivska Street 8 (Kyiv), which was one of the first Veterano pizzeria in Ukraine, is great, with many unique military objects displayed and integrated into the interior of the facility. The salmon pizza with red caviar is absolutely amazing! It's very soft, fragrant, and has a superior taste. The 40 cm pizza is enough for 2 moderately hungry persons and would cost around 10 EUR. Super friendly and respectful stuff. It's even possible to meet here unique people, like the legendary volunteer-paramedic Yulia Payevskaya, also known as 'Taira' :-)

Didn't even want to try it. The dough looked dry from the outside, but was uncooked at the same time, and the onions were semi-raw. The place seems to allow smoking in the outside area, which is not too great for the non-smokers

The ambiance was veteran themed but the backyard garden seemed a lot prettier to dine in (they said they only served indoors at those hours). The indoors had a really bad feet smell unfortunately. We ordered Галицька (Galacian) and Вегетарiана(vegetarian) pizzas but the Galacian pizza arrived very late despite the waitress telling us that it will be on the table 5 minutes later than the vegetarian. I had to finish mine before the Galacian pizza could make it to the table because mine started getting cold nevertheless they made it up by serving us a delicious cheesecake. The pizzas were tasty but the vegetarian pizza felt a bit more like appetizer bread than an actual pizza. The Galacian pizza’s dough and crust were just the way they should have been even though it gave a bit of a heart burn after we left.

The place was very nice, the food was really good. They didn't had all the cocktails from the menu, but the one he recommended me was really good. Prices are normal, not expensive, not cheap. The waiter was very kind, he deserve promotion!

Client dining Vs delivery orders. I’ve been a regular customer here, coming once or twice a week, together with colleagues, because the food is genuinely good and it’s conveniently close to my workplace. Unfortunately, after today’s experience, I’ve decided not to return. I was told I would need to wait 40 minutes for a salad because the kitchen was busy with a large delivery order. I find it hard to understand how a guest who is sitting at a table, whether a regular who tips consistently or even a first-time visitor, can be asked to wait that long for a simple dish, just because of delivery operations. In every country I’ve lived in, one basic principle has always held true: clients dining in the restaurant are given priority over delivery orders. That’s not just good service, it’s common sense. The people who are present, seated, and engaging directly with your staff deserve timely attention. In this case, my small order wasn’t even something that would delay delivery preparation, yet I was made to feel like an afterthought. To be fair, this isn’t the first time this has happened. I experienced a similar situation last year, took a break from visiting for a few months, and only recently decided to give the place a second chance. Sadly, that chance was wasted today. I’m not sure whether this is a policy set by the owner or simply a decision made by the staff, but either way, it shows a clear lack of respect for customers who choose to dine in. It’s disappointing, and I truly hope the management reflects on how this impacts loyal clients and the overall dining experience.