ETHNO Restaurant

  • Prize
    Winner in Interior Design Restaurant – Casual
  • Company/Firm
    Zikzak Architects
  • Lead Designer
    Ihor Yashyn
  • Other Designer(s)
    Valeria Mostipan
  • Interior Designer
    Valeria Mostipan
  • Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine

Modern chic with Ukrainian flair
ETHNO is a restaurant with elements of ethnic motifs from Ukrainian culture. It is a sophisticated and cozy establishment, infused with Ukrainian charm, modern and stylish. Here, you can have a romantic date, celebrate an important event with a large group, or simply enjoy an elegant meal alone.
The main focus of the interior is on two bright, branching trees symbolizing a connection to roots, conveying family values, and honoring cultural traditions. Well-thought-out details form a cohesive composition, unraveling the conceptual thread of the interior and enhancing the unforgettable atmosphere. Red delicate cords hanging from the trees symbolize the threads of traditional Ukrainian embroidery. The theme of the Ukrainian folk symbol, the embroidered shirt (vyshyvanka), serves as the leitmotif of the interior. Handmade panels on the walls, rag dolls (motanky), and clay dishes evoke the ancient Ukrainian culture and the values of ancestors.
The restaurant gently envelops visitors in Ukrainian charm through its modern interpretation, appealing to historical roots.