My fiancé and I have been wanting to try this place for a long time and it didn't disappoint! A little hole in the wall, run by a couple. We've never had russian food before and definitely look forward to eating more of it and traveling to russia one day to try more of the cuisine. We started with the borscht soup first and it was delish! Definitely a great, hearty soup for a cold night filled with tender meat. We also ordered the pelmeni and tefteli with mashed potato for our entrees. They were both very good and unique dishes. Lastly, we got the honey cake to-go and it was to die for! Super unique and delish. Almost tastes like a less sugary graham cracker cake. read more

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Although I am no connoisseur of Russian cuisine, I have had Russian food in other cities, Masha and the Bear is way up there. Their food is fresh, do not just taste good but the plating is also appealing. The place is quaint, the young waitress is friendly and very helpful in explaining the menu. The price is quite reasonable and portion size is good. I have been there twice, first time I had Borscht and Cabbage Rolls; on my second visit I had Solyanka and Beef Stroganoff. The broth, the chopped veggies and the beef cubes in both soups, so fresh with just the right amount of seasoning. The soups came with sour cream and croutons. I can't really describe the taste but adding sour cream to the soup does wonder. The croutons add a crunch and provide a little texture contrast. An order of the Cabbage Roll came in two of about 6 inches long and plump with ground beef filling. I had Ukrainian and Polish Cabbage Rolls before, and they are usually topped with a tomato based sauce. This Russian ones were topped with a sour cream based sauce instead. I like both. The Beef Stroganoff we get in North America usually has beef and mushroom served on top of noodles or rice. The Beef Stroganoff from Masha and the Bear was a big pile of pan fried tender beef strips in a sour cream sauce and no mushroom, the original recipe according to Google. I had mine with mash potatoes. Overall, two enjoyable dining experience. I do plan on trying out the entire menu. read more

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Borscht was good, and menu is interesting, but a bit pricey overall. Not the coziest of places...seemed like a front for other nefarious business dealings The server I think was friendly...just an odd vibe if you don't speak their language. read more

Wonderful food and service! From start to finish it's a great experience in Aurora! Try one of their delicious deserts if you dare!

WOW! I stumbled upon this place through one of my friends bookmarks. My husband is Russian so I decided that we should grab dinner here ASAP. This place is an adorable, quaint, little spot to eat. Fun fact, the cafe is named after a Russian cartoon which plays all day long in the cafe (this place doesn't have a lot of seating but they offer takeout). We stopped in and ordered a pelmini (meat dumpling), vareniki (potato dumpling), borsch (beet, cabbage, & beef soup), and the greek salad (self explanatory). All of these items are homemade from what I can tell (not the packaged stuff) and my goodness do they do a superb job. All of the food was very comforting and "homey." For starters the borsch was a warm tasty bowl of deliciousness and left me wanting more. She said that we would want more... and she was right! Second, we shared the pelmini and vareniki (each order was enough for two people). The pelmini was, in lack of a better terms B-E-A-UTIFUL! The dumplings were perfectly formed and cooked and had an amazing blend of flavor. The vareniki equally perfect, it was very savory and the texture was perfect. They say that good food takes time and that is definitely the case here, like I said, I'm pretty certain everything is homemade. You can expect wait a while for your food to be prepared but you can also expect friendly service and food made from the heart. Well done! We will definitely be back! read more

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I'll start off by saying I'm currently pregnant and PICKY about all foods these days which is why I was slightly hesitant to try this place... I'm so delighted that I did because I will now be a regular here. The beef stroganoff over the mashed potatoes is what I ordered, and it came hot & tasty via UberEats. The potatoes... So good. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the portion size wonderful. I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area. read more

If you can mange to arrive when they are open you're in for a treat. We both had the lunch special ($12?) of Borsht and cabbage roll and both portions were larger than expected. We recommend calling ahead - twice we have checked their hours and driven over to find them closed. read more

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I am so sad that today is the first time I've come here. This food is fantastic. The borscht has shreds of beef and chunks of beef, and is served with croutons and sour cream. The vareniki were amazing, filled with potato and covered in butter (with more sour cream, obviously). But the star is definitely the Hinkali - Georgian style beef dumplings, served with a spicy sauce and sour cream. So hearty, so much flavor, and instantly transported me back to my Baka's kitchen. I haven't eaten like this since she passed, and I am so happy to taste these flavors again! read more

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This place is amazing. The food was great and the service was impeccable!! Such a fun place to go. We go at least once a year!!

The service was great. The food was delicious. And the cafe itself was delightful. The highlights were the macarons, the cabbage rolls, and the borscht. Possibly the best borscht I've ever had. We will definitely go back. read more

Solyanka: this soup is super tasty!! $11 for a bowl. Not very filling, definitely need to dip the bread in it. I would get this next time. I got the third meat dumpling listed on the menu that came with tomato sauce and sour cream. $13. Dumplings were not bad, pretty good with the sauce (tho it's not spicy like they advertise) and sour cream. I'd probably try something other than the dumplings next time. I also tried the compote drink. It was alright, fruity with an odd aftertaste. Prob wouldn't try it again. Cute hole in the wall place. Really tasty and kind employees But I think it's extremely overpriced for what you get... read more

I have never been one to do backflips over Russian food (not because I don't respect their culinary traditions but I tend to prefer very spicy food) but I do love a good bowl of borscht from time to time. I decided to give these guys a chance a few weeks ago and have been back three times. The food is delicious and tastes like the type of homemade goodness you'd receive from a little babushka in a village. The appetizers, the main courses and the desserts - all amazing! Do yourself a favor and check them out. They are very sweet and could definitely use the business, as many small, independent restaurants right now. read more

I had High Hopes for this place and overall it was good. But I was very disappointed in the Borscht. It was not Heart at all, very little fresh beets( or none at all) and little to no meat. IT was so super salty. I could tell it was pretty much all the shredded jars of beets and juice. No real effort into it and was bland. The Okróshka soup how quite good. and the Beef Stroganoff was very good ! I will give the Borscht another try hoping it was just a one off day. :) read more

Cutest little family owns this restaurant. And you can tell that they pour their heart into having an adorable space for delicious food! These were the most amazing melt in your mouth macarons!!! read more

The food was delicious and fresh, and the service was great. This was a very hearty and intensely flavorful meal, and we got a ton of food for about $60. The Solyanka had a strong vinegar flavor, which I really enjoyed as it isn't a flavor typical in a soup. Lots of great textures in each course! Highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Masha and the Bear is an unassuming little spot off Illiff in a strip mall full of interesting ethnic shops and restaurants. I ordered beef borscht, which was divine - packed with beets and scallions, broth teeming with rich and savory flavor that left me feeling like a new man afterwards. It might be the perfect winter weather comfort food. The meat and potato dumplings were heavenly as well. If you like Russian food, come here. It's a delightful little space that deserves your patronage. read more

We were craving some homemade Russian food, checked out many places online but this one won us over. It's a small place but very clean. Staff is super friendly. We ordered more then we could devour! Borscht, vareniki, beef stroganoff, Olivier, honey cake and Nutella macaroons. Everything was so good guys! This one is a must try when you're in town. Plus there's another Russian store right across from it if you need to grab a few things. Enjoy! Of course they play Masha and the Bear cartoon on the background! Super cute! read more

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We finally made it back to Masha and the Bear cafe after ownership change and Covid. Not having any Russian/Ukrainian/Uzbek/Georgian/Soviet style food here in Denver, this is the best we can get. Service - absolutely 5/5 stars. Young girl working the restaurant is also a great and friendly hostess. She did everything herself from greeting and seating customers, to taking orders and serving customers, to cleaning up the tables. Very friendly and upbeat and super efficient gal! Food - pelmeni 5/5, Olivier 4.5/5, Hinkali 4/5 (little too doughy at the top), solyanka 3.5/5, okroshka 3.5/5, plov 2.5/5 (lackluster flavor but also super oily), honey cake 4/5. read more

Not a fancy atmosphere, but clean and the food is top notch. Best borscht ever!! Stroganoff and pelmeni were excellent. Good sized portions and home style good. Don't leave without a piece of honey cake ( which is large enough for two). read more

Very authentic Russian food the best quality I tried the Solyanka ,Golubtsi and Sirniki was amazing Also very clean place read more

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Half Russian here. Took my sister and my family for a big meal here. It's a tiny hole in the wall - and I love it. I ordered the Georgian dumplings and borscht. Now I normally prefer cold vegetarian borscht, but this was one of the best borschts I've been eaten. Emmy sister and wife both exclaimed the same. It's got beef in it but the pure good Russian borscht taste I was craving. My sister got the cabbage rolls and my wife got the stroganoff. Both really loved it. You get plenty of food, it's made from scratch (maybe not the kids chicken though) and Anya and others there are fantastic owners/servers. My ONLY issue is it's not super convenient for me. I live in Parker and work in LoDo. Thinking of buying a pot of borscht once a week... Oh...and the honey cakes. Heaven. read more

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Everything cooked with a soul! Real home test. Thank you very much! Andrew Ruzmaykin read more

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Very lovely little place! We came on a quiet evening and the food was excellent and service pleasant. Our favorite part was the ambience inside the restaurant; it's very nicely decorated and there's jazz background music and thoughtful touches that make it a great place to eat. read more

Really good food good- customer service amazing -me and my wife go once a week -good lighting and the store is well kept organized

Oh man oh man! I got the Beef Stroganoff served with mashed potatoes, which came with a delicious dense bread on the side. The portions are huge, and the flavor is to die for. !! read more

Not a fan. Service and food were both, blah. The food was over priced for bland food. Sorry, not the place for me. Can't recommend this one. read more

Stick with the Russian classics here, and you can't go wrong. The cabbage rolls are better than those at any of the Russian delis in town, by far! Though the price has gone up recently to $15, it is justified by the superior quality, flavor, and size of the servings. Instead of the usual tomato-based sauce on top, the cook uses a labor-intensive carrot-based sauce, which gives the dish a subtle sweetness, but not too sweet. This is BETTER than most Russian grandmothers' recipes! I would only caution about the hinkali, a Georgian dish. This is nothing like the juicy, flavorful Caucasus and Central Asian large meat dumplings. Mine were dry and bland. My general experience has been, that Russians don't do ethnic cooking from their borderlands very well, but Masha's makes up for that in the high quality of the other dishes. I'm still making my way through their menu gradually, and will be back for more. Good, prompt service, pleasant, quiet atmosphere. They also fill take-out orders, so you can order extra to take home for another day. read more

This place is probably the best spot to get authentic Russian food with great customer service and fun atmosphere. Every time we visit the place we always get great quality food and friendly service. My favorites are solyanka (soup with different stuffings) and dumplings! I also like their bakery selections, as it always fresh and have good variety of choices. Place located on a huge plaza, so parking is lot a problem. Lunch is anywhere from $10-$20 easy and you will be full. Ahhh and amazing part of this place that they have a kids playground, parents you welcome. read more

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I have never written a Yelp review in my life and I had to do it today. Masha and the Bear is the sweetest cafe with incredible food and wonderful staff. Each dish was outstanding. The Borscht was wonderful and filling and the Vareniki were heavenly. This place is clearly run by people who care very much about the food they make and sharing their craft with others. It is so worth a try, especially in times like these. With so much going on in the world, it's a great time to step outside our usual box, try something new, and appreciate each other. Give this place a try! You won't be disappointed. read more

I love love love this place !! Best Russian /Armenian food ever every time I'm in denver I come here at least 2 times a week !! Does anyone know where the owners are from ?? The food tastes just like my grandmas cooking I love it . read more

Food so good you would swear a Russian grandmother was in the kitchen. It's rare to get Russian food this good in Moscow. To find it in Denver is a genuine miracle. I could write specific things about each dish, but it would be a waste of words. All the food is superb. read more

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TLDR: This was a wonderful and authentic Russian experience. The food was so hearty and homey. I will definitely be back here! Things I liked - I had their classic Russian soup (I cannot recall its name) and my partner had the beef and cabbage roll. Everything tasted so deep and flavorful. - We also had their dessert: the honey cake. What a treat! - Our server was really sweet and very knowledgeable. She was patient with us and explained items on the menu. Her recommendations did not disappoint! - Finally, their bathroom was sparkling clean and spacious. This is a minor thing, but it does matter when you are at a sit down restaurant. Things that could be better - Some minor suggestions for improvement: the tables and chairs, while giving a nice homey feel, are a little old. So is the silverware. You can certainly invest in those. Alternatively, you can put up little signs that explain why you use "rustic, homey" utensils. You can also put up little signs that explain what the background of the cartoon character is. read more

Wanted to try this place for awhile and decided to finally give it a go and was pleased by what I tried out. I ordered the lunch special and had the summer salad and the stuffed cabbage, both were new to me and both were a treat to eat, especially the salad with its unique taste, I can honestly say I've never had anything like either of the before. The price was a little high for a lunch special but as the place is a small store and has a lot of competition around. read more

We had borscht, the folded meat dumplings and cutlet with mashed potatoes. This place was amazing. Filling and fresh. I appreciated the homemade rolls. Don't let the name turn you off. It's really good food. read more

This is a tiny mom and pop shop. The food is delightful and plentiful. Service can be slow for us fast paced americans. Enjoy one of the pastries to pass the time and dont be in a hurry, good thing come to those who wait. read more

Excellent food, excellent service, and even better concept. My 2 year old daughter loved it here and we will be back. Thanks! read more

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Anya was super nice and helpful, giving my sister, her two kids, and I an amazing first experience with Russian food. Originally came here because of a Groupon (and the kids love the show, of course) but will come back because the food was AMAZING. Borscht: where have you been all my life? The kids also loved it, and they're usually hard to please besides the usual American fare. Beef stroganov: we scraped the plate clean. The kids LOVED it! Huge portion of flavor, the creamy garlic sauce was out of this world! My nephew had multiple portions of it and wolfed it down each time. Love this dish! Vareniki and Pelmeni: tastes great with the sauce, Anya was awesome and gave us a platter of both so we could try both kinds. Desserts: mousse cake, meringue cake, peach cookie, macarons. My sister absolutely loved the mousse cake. All of the desserts were good, but our favorites were the mousse cake and meringue cake! Overall, 10/10, would recommend! Amazing service and such scrumptious food, you'll be kicking yourself for not going here earlier. read more

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My friend that grew up in Ukraine took a group of us to Masha and Bear, and the food did not disappoint. It was everything a native Ukrainian hoped for!! read more

What a nice little find! We drove out to this restaurant from Castle Rock and thought it was worth the trip. We currently have an exchange student from Lithuania; her grandma is from Belarus, so she grew up eating a lot of Russian food. She was curious about Russian food in the U.S., so that's what prompted our trip to Masha and the Bear. The restaurant is unassuming and cozy, nothing fancy and definitely a good place to take small kids. We ordered a few dishes and split them- borscht, beef stroganoff, cabbage rolls and the potato dumplings. We also ordered a dumpling dish made from dough and cottage cheese, and topped with fruit, that I can't recall the name of. Every dish was hearty, perfectly cooked and the portions were very generous. Our exchange student tried bites of everything and said that it's exactly how her Babushka (Grandma) makes it. This is real authentic Russian food. We took home some macaroons and honey cake for dessert. The honey cake was my favorite dish. I definitely recommend ordering this to go if you don't have room left for dessert- you won't be disappointed. The restaurant is named for a popular Russian cartoon that also has an English speaking version on Netflix. Our 2 and a half year old watches the show, so we were excited to see it on in the restaurant- a great way to distract her so we can enjoy dinner. A lot of Americans are unfamiliar with Russian food and I think more people should try it. It's simple filling food that appeals to a lot of people's taste; our 1 year old and picky 2 1/2 year old devoured everything we gave them. We really enjoyed our visit to Masha and the Bear and will definitely be back. read more

Everything was perfect and comforting. Anna was so sweet and hard working. The food was wonderful! Thank you so much. We will be back for sure . read more

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