This was my first time eating Russian food and being at this restaurant. The young lady who waited on us was very nice and helpful with suggestions. The restaurant wasn't large but was nicely decorated. We shared a cup of recommended soup. It was very hearty and unique but we liked it. After reviewing the menu we tried two different entrees (both unique and good) and finished with dessert, also very good ( yes, we had extra food to bring home). The prices were reasonable. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was a very good experience and will look forward to returning soon. read more

Delicious food with a chill ambiance. Don't hate the people who work here because of geopolitical issues beyond their control. I'll definitely be patronizing this restaurant again soon! read more

Taking its name and decor from the very popular Russian folktale (not to mention the animated series based on it), Masha & The Bear Sandwich Shop offers a selection of gastronomic highlights from Europe's (and for that matter Asia's) largest country. The craveworthy crepes called Blinchiki get the red-carpet treatment at Masha & The Bear, where they're offered with a number of accompaniments both sweet (honey and jelly, Nutella and mixed fruit) and savory (caviar, Tvorog [the creamy dairy product known sometimes as "farmer's cheese"]). Alternatively, how about a nice bowl of one of their sterling soups, such as Rassolnik (which gets its zing from pickled cucumbers) or the Georgian-in-origin Kharcho, with a base of ground walnuts and Tklapi [dried plum paste]? Speaking of fruits, vegetables and other miscellanea, you could also sample some so-packed-they're-almost-tumescent stuffed peppers just bursting with ground meat and rice. And as I'm so fond of saying - or at least inferring - in these reviews, I'm just getting started. One of my favorite plates here is a tangy tempter of stirfried cabbage topped with roast chicken. It's simple, yet substantial. Similarly, although they might seem like they'd be a bit on the heavy side, you'll find the eatery's dumpling creations to be most digestible too, whether you order the ones with minced meat [Pelmeni] or smooth mashed potatoes [Vareniki]. Why not be daring and have an order of each? Oh, c'mon - you know I wasn't being serious about that last suggestion. After all, if you over-indulge too soon, where are you going to fit in one of their decadent desserts, like multi-layered Medovik [honey cake] or the intensely cocoa-y truffle called Kartoshka, whose name evokes its potato-like shape? And don't forget to end with a cup of one of the most delicious chocolate mochas I've ever had - honest! read more

Portions were filling. The taste was nostalgic for such simple foods. Would absolutely order again and the delivery was early as well.

Just had delivery from Masha and the Bear. Amazing! My family lived in Europe for 5 years and are always looking for authentic European flavor and quality. We found it here! Fresh, perfectly flavored and spiced food. 2 meat eaters and a vegetarian are full and happy. The feta cheese was perfect. Haven't had any like it since we lived overseas. Thank you for a wonderful meal! read more

My sons favorite who and the food is amazing. We got draniki, beef stroganoff, and cabbage rolls. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND. The staff put on Masha and the bear on tv for my kiddos. We will be back. read more

The food is truly authentic, made to order, fresh, delicious and made me feel like I was a little kid again, growing up in Russia, sitting in my grandma's kitchen. Borscht was outstanding, well seasoned, with good chunks of beef along with plenty of veggies. It was over sprinkled with fresh dill, but the sour cream on the side was a generous portion and balanced out the flavors. My friends tried the pelmeni and blinchiki, which they really enjoyed and deemed very delicious. The biggest downfalls to this place are the tiny plastic water bottles that are served instead of glasses of water, as well as the slow service. The waitress wasnt friendly, but was rushed, though good at multi-tasking. (I must warn that friendly service isnt something that should be expected at a Russian establishment). Be prepared to wait a while to be greeted, get menus, and water--maybe bring your own water bottle. Overall, this hidden, tiny restaurant is serving some great Russian food, and should be visited by those curious of Russian cuisine! Side note - the cartoon themed restaurant is a very VERY kid friendly place, and even has a little kiddie corner to play in! read more

These cabbage rolls taste like your baba's. Don't miss out on some homemade food. This place is so tasty!

Great food, we've had several different entrees, and all the desserts. Highly recommend the cabbage meat rolls, and the potato dumplings. The honey cake is a unique treat we haven't found anywhere else in the city. read more

We loved our time at Masha and the Bear! It was very quaint/small, and we had to wait for a bit for our food, but the food was great, and the service was accommodating even though there was a wait. The restaurant itself is very colorful and vibrant with big pictures of the food on the purple and blue walls, and red seating at the tables (it doesn't look as bad as that may sound). We got the potato dumplings as well as a meat one (i forget which one) and the combination of the two were perfect! We also topped it off with a side of mashed potatoes and the honey cake. I want to come back when I'm actually hungry to try some of the bigger entrees! read more

First time having Russian food, I had no idea what to expect but I'm glad I did because it was delicious! We ordered the Olivier salad, the beef stroganoff with mashed potatoes, and the stuffed cabbage...everything was flavorful and it's the perfect comfort food! read more

When you call an ethic restaurant and the person speaks in that language, that is a good first sign. There was a group of 12 of us that wanted some good, authentic Russian food, this place did not disappoint. Since there was a big group, we ordered almost everything on the menu, not one person said anything negative, most were raving how good things were. I had the Russian meatballs over pasta, damn, that was really good! Had soup (Soylanka) that was a mix of veggies and meats, others got the traditional Borscht, and said they didn't like it until they had this. Others had dumplings, Stroganoff, crepes and more. Lola, our server, was awesome, she was super nice and busted her butt to take care of a big group. The prices were very fair, especially for the amount of food. When we were leave, the chef came out, and looks like she was the only one in the kitchen and she did an amazing job! Everything I/we were looking for, Ethnic, Authentic, Tasty, fair priced, friendly was all there - I can't wait to go back and try other things Totally recommend enjoying some great Russian food at Mash and the Bear! read more

The borscht is super yummy! Get the big bowl and you won't need anything else, but you might as well get a blini, too, because why not? I've only been here for a quick lunch before, but want to come back for the beef stroganoff. Thanks for the awesome meal! read more

Amazing place with very good portions and prices. Borscht is the best in the US, Olivier salad is also very good, but not authentic. Excited to see syrniki in the menu - must have! read more

Masha and the Bear - Borscht - Desserts Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Wonderful little experience for our kids who love the Masha and the Bear cartoons. Tried the ice cream and the Turkish coffee. We were pleasantly surprised. And most importantly they play the cartoons while here eating. read more

Masha and the Bear - They play the cartoons here too - Desserts Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

We did a girls' brunch here about a month ago and the food was incredible. Their sweets were also amazing. The dining area is very small but they were accomodating of all of our requests and the space was delightful. I would definitely stop by to pick up sweets to take home. read more

Masha and the Bear Cafe is truly a treat! The food is perfectly prepared, without fail, and gives me all of the comforts of home. It is clear that the owners put a lot of love into what they do. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

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The Best Family Russian Restaurant in Aurora and all Denver area! Dish looks exactly like on the menu picture. Very clean and nice interior! Amazing food and bakery! Nice crevice! read more

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I found a Groupon deal and used it here. One Teftel, mousse cake, blinchik, olivier salad, two slices of ptichie moloko AND coffee for $24. How great is that?! Now you don't have to order what I ordered, bcs its $24 for $40 worth of service, so order whatever you want. Everything tastes delish. I couldn't resist and tried some of the things I ordered in my car, lol. I think the people who wrote bad reviews came in expecting an American eatery. It's a Russian place. The food is supposed to taste different that what they're used to. I will definitely be back! read more

Masha and the Bear - Coffee n cake. Nice - Desserts Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

I stopped in at Masha & the Bear exhausted and looking for a boost of energy and maybe a sweet treat! I ordered a Turkish coffee and sat outside on this sunny day. The owner was very engaging and wonderful! She brought me my Turkish coffee and a free macaroon (she must have seen me drooling as a gazed at the desserts). It was the perfect pick me up that I needed to continue my workday. If you ask my coworkers they probably do not want me to continue to visit Masha's for Turkish coffee...but the damage is done. The macaroon was delicious...so much so that I left with a box to take to my coworkers to put up with my caffeine level. I will definitely be back to try some lunch/dinner one day! read more

Tasty food, great coffee, friendly service, and beautiful desserts. This place is charming! read more

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This food is authentic and fantastic. For a small family-run restaurant it has a fairly extensive menu all of traditional Russian dishes. The soups are incredible, best rye bread in town, the stuffed cabbage leaves are excellent. They use high quality lean meat, and fresh vegetables. Great service. The desserts are not to be missed and are not overly sweet. Definitely worth the drive. read more

I was so excited to try their dumplings! I mean --- DUMPLINGS!!! YUM I was so disappointed when I got them and the dough was too thick and gummy. The flavors of the fillings were good, but - the dough . . . :( read more

Sweetest people working here. If you've never been to a russian/slavic restaurant this is one you could go to with ease. Also, ask for what they recommend, they'll help. read more

While visiting Denver, I was craving some authentic Russian food so I gave this place a shot and I definitely don't regret it! This small cafe serves the best Borsch that I have ever had (except my Mom's and wife's) and beef Stroganoff, which was just perfect. If you crave a REAL Russian food, look no further! Trust me, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Amazing food place it's very very delicious and yummy, everyone is very friendly and super nice, the place is clean and we'll taken care of. Thumbs up read more

My husband was randomly talking to a client about our daughter liking Masha and The Bear (the show) and this cafe came up as an Aurora cafe with the same name. I know nothing about Russian cuisine but love trying new things, so our family went for dinner. My daughter was entranced watching Masha, and we loved the food in this unassuming restaurant. I had a bowl of Borscht - finished the whole bowl, I know I'll be going back for more when it's colder out. My mom had the okroshka soup, perfect for the hot weather. Both the potato and meat dumplings were awesome and my husband had the Russian meatball with potatoes (cannot recall the name but he said it was delicious, especially the sauce. ) Overall, MATB was a hit. read more

Love this place. Everything is made from scratch (that's why it takes some time), the staff is very friendly. It's an awesome spot if you have kids. They can watch the cartoon or play in the play area while you eat, which makes the meals more enjoyable. The portions are really big and the prices are very reasonable. You can get everything from soup to ice cream. And everything tastes really good! read more

If I could give this less than one star I would. I am furious. I came here for the sandwiches as the reviews here sound amazing and it's so hard to find a real sandwich around here. I was slightly disappointed as there were only 2 sandwiches on the menu and both were with turkey, but I made the trek so I ordered one. What I got was a sandwich made with Wonder bread - literally crappy fake store bought "bread" - and the turkey is obviously from a packet from the store too. Absolutely unbelievable. Do not eat here. read more

Masha and the Bear - Wonder bread? Really? And turkey from a packet. This is not like any of the other pictures on here. - Desserts Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Consistent, delicious and very professional. Over the past two years, I've had most of the menu and was never let down. The Turkish coffee is the most tasty cup of coffee that I've ever had. The portions are good sized and you won't leave hungry. The women who wait tables couldn't be better. They are friendly, helpful but never invasive. When you first get seated, you get a basket of bread with olive oil and it is delicious. Sometimes, we eat two baskets plus our meal. Desserts are great too! read more

Hidden gem. I've never had Russian good before. The borscht was super delicious and I had the cabbage meat rolls, which was so hearty and filling. Disclaimer, there is no spiciness in Russian food... At least not here. But the food is very flavorful. We also tried the honey cake for dessert. It's so soft and yummy. read more

The food here was so unique!! I had never had Russian food before, but it was amazing! So glad I tried something new.

The customer service is always excellent, the pastries are so good and so is the food. It's all hot and yummy. I love that they play the Masha and the Bear cartoon while you're eating, the kids stay entertained. The decorations are kid friendly! We will keep returning thank you. read more

It is so hard to find a Russian cafe in the Denver area. It seems that as soon as I find one I like, they close. A friend of mine posted a picture of this place and hubby and I just had to go try it ASAP. Let me just say... Amazing! It's not a fancy place, there is no line or wait but it is one of those hidden gems. Their Russian dishes are spot on and authentic, something my mom or grandmother would make. They also have some less "exotic" things as well. Hubby got the turkey panini and really enjoyed it. The white mocha was marvelous too. Give these guys a shot, I hope they stick around for a long time. read more

It was very delicious! Love this place! Great Russian food and amazing service. I've tried the beef stroganoff and Borscht, and both are delicious!!! read more

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Fantastic place for lunch! My wife had the borscht and it was incredible. We then both had the stuffed cabbages and they were great. I've only had Eastern European/Russian cuisine a handful of times and this was right up there. P.S. don't be in a hurry when ordering, the food takes a little bit to prepare but it's definitely worth it. Enjoy the Masha & The Bear cartoons while you wait! read more

Terrible. Menu online just says "deli sandwiches" and doesn't give more information. Tried to call ahead for take out, told to come into store. Ordered, told it would be 20 minutes (to prepare 4 items). Came back in 17 minutes, told 10 more minutes. Finally ready after 35 minutes, charged full price (not like the service was slow af or anything). Salmon sandwich was white bread, salmon, onions and a touch or cream cheese. Not bad, but not at all what some people are describing as far what the sandwich includes. Cabbage meat rolls are $12 and consist of a few peppers, tomatoes, and TWO actual cabbage meat rolls. $6/per bland meat roll = terrible. Meat dumplings tasted bland and without any real seasoning in the meat. Perhaps in a soup they're ok, but again $12 for bland dumplings. Terrible. Borsht clearly came from a store as it had "PLU#2648" stamped on the top of it. Nobody goes to a specific ethic restaurant for grocery store soup. Not even good grocery store soup. Utterly terrible. So if I had to sum up my experience with one word, guess what word I would use? read more

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I have never tried authentic Russian food before so I decided to visit this place. I had borscht, stuffed peppers and peach cookies for dessert. Everything was delicious. Great customer service, welcoming atmosphere and reasonable prices added some points to my positive first impression. Homey food made with love. What can be better? I will definitely be back! read more

Loved it! The food was so good! Felt really authentic! And the people were very kind! Worth it! Try new things live a little!

Great local spot with a cute lady who takes your order and cooks your meal. Great lunch specials at the right price. My husband had the meat dumplings and loved them. I had the stuffed peppers which came out fantastic. Great texture and great sauce that accompanied it. Potatoes tasted fresh. We love everything about this place. read more