Most tourists get to know Lviv while walking around the city center. But sometimes it’s worth going higher. We’ve compiled a list of spots with panoramic views of rooftops, squares, and city landmarks — convenient stops for tourists who want to combine a coffee break with a view that takes your breath away.
Uno City Cafe is located in the center of Lviv, on the third floor of the Magnus shopping center. The café is primarily known for its view of the Lviv Opera House, clearly visible from the windows, making it a convenient stop for tourists during walks around the historic center.
The café was opened by the Uno team from Lutsk. The concept here revolves around all-day brunches and specialty coffee. The menu includes breakfasts and light dishes served regardless of the time: avocado toasts, porridge, hot breakfasts with meat, salads, Tom Yum soup, and syrniki (cheese pancakes). This is a great option for those who don’t adhere to traditional “breakfast hours” and are looking for simple, understandable options.
One standout menu item is the “Johnson Breakfast”: grilled sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red beans, and bread. A hearty set without complex interpretations, often chosen as a full meal.
The coffee menu focuses on classic drinks and manual brewing methods. They serve espresso and doppio, filter coffee in two sizes, cappuccino, latte, flat white, and macchiato. For those who want coffee with a cleaner flavor profile, there is a hand brew V60. The menu also includes a coffee set (espresso + cappuccino) and orange coffee served hot or cold.
The interior is decorated in light tones and not overloaded with decor. On the walls hang works by artist Eduard Belsky, and the large windows make the view of the Opera House the main visual focus of the space.
Prices: “Johnson Breakfast” — 295 UAH, pear and caramel croissant — 170 UAH, hand brew V60 — 100 UAH, cappuccino (280 ml) — 95 UAH
Address: Magnus Shopping Center, 1 Shpitalna St.
Dakh Restaurant is located in the very center of Lviv — on the roof of a building at 15 Rynok Square. The restaurant opened in 2024 and is one of the projects of the emotions!FEST holding. The main reason to visit is the panorama of city rooftops, clearly visible from the terrace, as well as the opportunity to enjoy coffee or wine right above the historic center.
The space consists of an open terrace and an indoor hall, so it suits both warm weather and cooler days. In the evenings, live music or DJ sets are often played, but during the day, Dakh serves as a calm spot for a coffee break while walking around the city.
The kitchen is positioned as simple, tasty, and honest. The menu revolves around familiar dishes: the main focus is oven-baked pizza, along with breakfast items, main courses, and a children’s menu. This makes the restaurant convenient for different scenarios — from a short visit to a full lunch.
The coffee menu is fairly wide and focused on classics, with the option to choose the type of milk. They serve espresso, filter coffee, cappuccino, latte, and flat white — on cow’s milk, lactose-free, or plant-based milk. There are also drinks with coffee and citrus, espresso tonic, cold options, and for those who don’t drink coffee — cocoa and iced cocoa.
Prices: Carbonara pizza — 375 UAH, fried eggs with baked potatoes and salmon — 285 UAH, chicken pâté with currant jam — 230 UAH, filter coffee (200 ml) — 100 UAH, iced cocoa with coconut foam — 125 UAH
Address: 15 Rynok Square (building roof)
Valentino Restaurant operates in the Swiss Hotel and is located in an architectural heritage building in Lviv’s historic center, near Rynok Square. The restaurant combines a classic dining format with picturesque views of the historic part of the city.
One of Valentino’s features is the glass-roofed hall. The space is filled with natural light and greenery, and panoramic windows allow guests to observe the city in any weather — especially during rain, when Lviv looks particularly atmospheric. Additionally, the restaurant has separate halls and an intimate VIP area.
Valentino specializes in Italian cuisine and operates as a slow dining restaurant — suitable for lunches, dinners, and coffee breaks in the city center. Live music, particularly piano, is often played in the evenings.
The coffee menu matches the restaurant format. It includes espresso, ristretto, Americano, macchiato, cappuccino, and latte, as well as signature drinks — including caramel coffee, iced latte with syrups, and Irish coffee with Jameson whiskey.
Prices: dumplings with duck meat — 370 UAH, grilled dorado fillet with parmesan-potato purée — 680 UAH, cappuccino with Baileys liqueur — 270 UAH, nut latte — 115 UAH
Address: 20 Knyazya Romana St. (additional entrance from 20 Nyzhankivskoho St.)
The museum-restaurant Gas Lamp is the first museum-restaurant format in Ukraine, dedicated to the invention of the gas lamp, which took place in Lviv in 1853. The restaurant is located in the city center, on Virmenska Street, combining gastronomy with a historical narrative.
One key point for tourists is the rooftop terrace on the third floor. From here, there is a view of Lviv’s historic center rooftops. The terrace serves as a space for food, drinks, and relaxed pauses between city walks and is also suitable for photos with a panorama of old Lviv.
Inside, the restaurant displays a large collection of gas lamps — 528 exhibits, making it the second largest in Europe. The space recreates the stages of oil extraction and distillation, includes an exact copy of one of the first gas lamps, and exhibits related to historical figures — including lamps belonging to Emperor Franz Joseph, Giuseppe Garibaldi, and Miklouho-Maclay. At the entrance stands a monument to the gas lamp and its inventor, Jan Zeh.
The gastronomic part of the restaurant is built around conceptual dishes and drinks. The signature item is the “chemical experiment”: a tasting set of tinctures served in test tubes, offered in formats ranging from a set for two to a large set for a group. The menu also includes signature dishes with names tied to the local context, and the house coffee “Chmok-Dymok.”
Additionally, there is a souvenir shop on the first floor, where you can buy gas lamps, souvenirs, and products related to the history of oil in Lviv.
Prices: mini pancakes with sour cream and sauce — 255 UAH, “deputy-style” wings — 245 UAH, yellow cheese spreads — 230 UAH, house coffee “Chmok-Dymok” — 95 UAH, ristretto — 65 UAH
Address: 20 Virmenska St.
Soprano. Roof terrace is located on the roof of the Taurus City Hotel, on the seventh floor. It is one of Lviv’s highest gastronomic viewpoints: panoramic windows and the terrace offer a view of several city landmarks at once — High Castle Park, Lviv City Hall, and St. George’s Cathedral.
This is a spot where people come not just to eat, but also to admire the city from above — without being tied to the historic center.
The menu focuses on European and Italian cuisine, with additional Ukrainian dishes. Special attention is given to dishes cooked on charcoal and in a Josper oven — meat, fish, and game. This cooking method gives a golden crust and a pronounced smoky aroma.
The restaurant also has its own pastry section: eclairs, macarons, cakes, and pastries are made to order.
Prices: cappuccino — 85 UAH, arancini with mushrooms and mozzarella — 245 UAH, grilled feta in filo pastry with honey glaze and sesame — 295 UAH, cocoa — 130 UAH
Address: 9 Knyaz Svyatoslav Square
36Po is a conceptual six-story restaurant of modern Ukrainian cuisine, located directly on Rynok Square. Each floor has its own symbolism and design related to the city’s history and Ukrainian cultural traditions, with the final stop being a panoramic rooftop terrace.
The terrace offers a wide view of central Lviv and the rooftops of historic buildings. In warm weather, it becomes the main reason to go up — one of the highest viewing terraces on Rynok Square. Part of the space has a retractable roof, allowing it to operate in changing weather.
The restaurant format is multi-layered: breakfast, a separate Ukrainian menu, a children’s menu, and a full beer menu are available. The restaurant has its own Kaspar Schulz brewery, brewing beer according to German and Belgian recipes. Another highlight is the Slayer Espresso Gold coffee machine, appreciated by specialty coffee enthusiasts.
Another recognizable feature of 36Po is the largest shark and exotic marine life aquarium in Ukraine, located inside the restaurant and integrated into the spatial experience rather than as a separate attraction.
Prices: salty syrniki with lightly salted salmon and parmesan — 430 UAH, potato croquettes with veal cheeks — 340 UAH, grilled veal rack — 370 UAH, flat white — from 115 UAH, espresso — 75 UAH
Address: 36 Rynok Square
Cloud no.7 Panorama is located on the seventh floor of the Roksolana Shopping Center in the city center. It offers a wide view of the historic part of Lviv, visible from both indoor halls and the summer terrace during warm weather.
The restaurant serves cosmopolitan cuisine: European, Asian, Ukrainian, Japanese, and fusion dishes. Breakfast, main courses, snacks, desserts, and evening options are available. A special focus is on the bar — Cloud no.7 Panorama has an extensive wine list and its own cocktail lab, creating signature cocktails.
Special attention is given to coffee and unusual drinks. The menu features Ube Latte — a latte with ube root (Filipino yam), giving a rich purple color and mild vanilla taste.
The space is divided into several halls. Panorama Hall is suitable for events and banquets, there is a separate Vocal Bar/Karaoke area, and smaller halls for dinners and meetings.
Cloud no.7 Panorama is an option for those seeking coffee, cocktails, or dinner with a view of Lviv without leaving the city center, in a modern format with various scenarios from morning to late evening.
Prices: salad with duck fillet and truffle cream sauce — 590 UAH, grilled camembert with berry sauce — 350 UAH, ube latte — 140 UAH, espresso — 70 UAH, Capuorange — 150 UAH
Address: 14 Soborna Square (Roksolana Shopping Center, 7th floor)
If after coffee with a panorama you want to see more than one city view, we recommend reading our article «5 road trip routes across Ukraine: from Podillia to Bukovina». These are ready-made driving routes for short trips — with castles, canyons, old towns, and landscapes that are definitely worth leaving the highway for.
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