Nikolay Truba
For Nikolay Truba, cooking is more than a craft—it’s a way to share love, tradition, and harmony. A true Odessan, he blends classic flavors with modern techniques, always creating with passion. His kitchen is a place of warmth, learning, and, most importantly, great food.
Viktor Prodanov
Born and raised in Odessa, Viktor Prodanov traded a life at sea for a passion for cooking. A navigator turned chef, he brings adventure, tradition, and bold creativity to every dish. For him, food is more than flavor—it’s a story, a craft, and a way to bring people together.
Sergey Neboga
For 13 years, this chef has been bringing people joy through food, proudly wearing his cook’s hat at Pomodoro since its founding. Passionate about global cuisines and always seeking innovation, he dreams of creating a truly unique dish. Cooking isn’t just his job—it’s his greatest hobby and lifelong calling.
Aleksey Shvets
Aleksey “Lyosha” Shvets turned his lifelong passion for cooking into a career of creativity and discovery. Now a culinary school host and food stylist, he shares his expertise and explores new flavors worldwide.
Oleg Pashkevich
At 28, chef and sushi master, born in Odessa, began his culinary journey by apprenticing with a renowned Japanese sushi master in Kyiv. Now at Sushi360, he creates innovative sushi with a passion for quality ingredients and follows Kashrut laws, offering guests a unique blend of Japanese, Thai, and Odessa cuisine.
Oleg Opria
Cooking runs in my family—I’ve been a chef for 34 years, following in my father’s footsteps. I strive to create dishes that bring comfort and happiness, just like home. Our homemade sausages capture that warmth, making every meal special.
Aleksey Menyailov
Cooking has been my passion since childhood, thanks to my parents’ encouragement. With 14 years of experience, I now create unique dishes at Klarabara, blending tradition with creativity. My “Privoz” porter sandwich reflects Odessa’s love for simple yet flavorful food.
Stefano Antoniolli
Born in Italy and with a rich culinary journey across the world, I bring both tradition and innovation to my cooking. I’ve worked in prestigious locations like Le Meridien Forte Grand and contributed to renowned restaurants in Kiev and Odessa. My chosen dish, “Black Fettuccine with Salmon,” symbolizes the evolution of cuisine, blending classic Italian roots with contemporary flair.
Victoria Gladchenko and Anna Bakhonko
Victoria and Anna, two passionate food lovers from Odessa, have turned their love for food and design into a thriving patisserie business. Victoria’s childhood memories of cooking with her family and Anna’s creative approach to food presentation have led them to create a space where food is not just beautiful, but also meaningful and delicious. Together, they believe in the power of simplicity, attention to detail, and following one’s heart in both food and life.
Ruslan Vychurov
One can think that Pizza&Grill has only pizza and grill food – similar to famous world Burger & Lobster chain, where you can eat everything provided it is burger or lobster. But despite its simple name, I work at Pizza&Grill in Odessa, and I specialise in a completely different food.
My name is Ruslan Vycherov. I’m a Pastry Chef in the above mentioned chain in the city, where people still dry their clothes on ropes in yards of the central streets. And they shall be definitely multicoloured. This is Odessa!
