Series Kotliarevskyi (2026)

Story

Life at the Kotliarevskyi restaurant takes a fresh turn when, after unexpected changes, the team adopts a new concept inspired by traditional Ukrainian cuisine and the culinary heritage linked to Ivan Kotliarevskyi’s famous literary work Eneida. At the heart of the kitchen is Yurii Borshchevskyi, a charismatic and strong-willed head chef. Together with his colourful team, he creates new dishes while dealing with professional ambitions, romantic entanglements, workplace rivalries and unexpected adventures.

Behind the restaurant doors, each day brings comic situations, intrigue and romance. The greater challenge may not be the menu at all, but working side by side with colleagues, since preparing a delicious meal can sometimes be much easier than getting along with the people in the kitchen.

Overview

Kotliarevskyi is a Ukrainian comedy and family series set in a restaurant where culinary creativity meets the everyday friction of a close-knit team. Its story draws on Ukrainian food traditions and the literary heritage associated with Ivan Kotliarevskyi, giving the workplace comedy a distinct cultural setting.

Directed by Aleksandr Bogdanenko, the series combines kitchen bustle with romantic storylines and ensemble humour. The tone is lighthearted and accessible, while the pressures of running a restaurant create room for lively conflicts, surprising turns and character-driven comedy. New ideas for the menu bring out the ambitions and disagreements of the staff, turning ordinary working days into a test of patience and teamwork.

Cast and Characters

The series is built around an ensemble of restaurant staff, led by the head chef Yurii Borshchevskyi, whose culinary ambitions shape the restaurant’s new direction. His colleagues bring different temperaments and personal goals to the kitchen, creating a constant mix of rivalry, support and comic tension.

The cast includes:

• Daria Petrozhytska
• Volodymyr Rashchuk
• Iryna Kudashova
• Dmytro Soloviov
• Kostiantyn Oktiabrskyi

Together, they form a lively restaurant ensemble in which professional disagreements, romantic entanglements and shared adventures keep the story moving.