came across this place on our first night in Kiev, being pretty clueless about the traditional fayre the waitress was very helpful with recommending us, now I'm definitely converted!
was there in Feb 09 really nice place good food excellent service very polite and with us speaking no Ukrainian was great all in all 1/3 of the price of a trendy US diner just round the corner. Will be going back when next in Kiev
Pervak must be the best restaurant in Kiev - and probably Ukraine. Great dishes, smiley waitresses (rare in Kiev!) and fantastic building. look it up