Hello,
I visited Poltava in 2008 and I was taken to a village restaurant that was not far from the city. It was maybe 10-15 minutes by taxi and I think it was north or maybe west from the center. I was trying to recall it but I don't think I ever knew the name. There were fields of sunflowers across the road.
The restaurant included several buildings around a central square that looked like it might have music and dancing in the evening or weekends perhaps but also there were tables in private enclosures beyond the restaurant and a swampy area behind it that had a wooden walkway and more tables also.
I was hoping someone might recognize it from the description and share the name with me. I have some photos if I could upload them here.
I may be able to return this summer or fall and would like to include this restaurant in my trip if possible.