As a beginner, I was a bit intimidated, but the staff and the regular patrons were incredibly nice and welcoming. They took the time to patiently guide us step-by-step through the customs, timing, and what to expect from the heat, making us feel completely comfortable. I can't wait to come back! After sweating it out, the lounge serves phenomenal, authentic Russian comfort food. The borscht was deeply savory and vibrant, and the dumplings were delicate pillows of flavor tossed in melted butter. I left feeling entirely weightless, with glowing skin and a clear mind. Highly recommend this hidden gem! read more

This restaurant has been on my radar for quite sometime since seeing it on social media! We finally had a great opportunity to give it a try since my brother's girlfriend is Russian and also wanted to come here! We went to Russian Banya on Thanksgiving Day (2025). They were serving traditional American Thanksgiving dishes as well as their normal dinner menu. We decided to try their normal menu, family style. We had a feast! Borscht (5/5): It was a cool evening, and this dish really warmed me up! The dish was delicious, and very flavorful. We ordered 1 order and split it between the 4 of us. Pilaf (5/5): The beef and fried rice was really good. The beef was tender, and the rice was flavorful. Beef stroganoff (5/5): This was my second favorite dish after borscht. The beef and potatoes were doused in a hearty gravy. For dessert, we ordered the honey cake and the napoleon cake to share between the 4 of us. The cakes were very generously portioned, and were enough to share. I loved the honey cake! It was soft, not too sweet, and a delight! For my beverage, I had the glass of mixed berry mors. I loved it so much that I ordered a full container! I took the remainder home with me. We did not try their banya (bath/sauna), but maybe next time!! The people in the banya on the other side must have been ordering beer and food because we saw the staff running back and forth between the kitchen and the banya with drinks and food! The service was spectacular, an everyone was so friendly! The restaurant is a homey mom and pop stop. There were a handful of tables. read more

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All the food here was for the most part satisfactory. The service was really good. We ended up here with our tour guide and ordered a lot of food. The juices we ordered were all great too. Princesses here are actually top notch for their quality and portion. Definitely will come back to try more of the menu. read more

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Did not really know what to expect from this restaurant as I haven't really had authentic Russian food before. After this meal, though, I'll certainly come back. We came as a group of 4 which was great because we could order a bunch of things and share all of it, meaning I got to try various specialties. We also had a bit of a cheat code (a Russian person) with us, to help choose all the best things from the menu. We had borscht, herring salad, Siberian dumplings, kebab pork, beef stroganoff, and beef pilaf (fried rice), and don't forget the desserts - the Neapolitan cake and the honey cake. Also had some cherry kompot and some mors (berry juice). Everything was great! For me, the standouts were the borscht and the honey cake. Prices were reasonable for our feast. The service was very friendly and happy to recommend things for us to try as well. The food came out quickly and we emptied the plates even quicker. Without having much to compare this to, I'd give this 5 stars. But don't just trust my opinion. The Russian in our group agreed it was delicious, so take that for what it's worth. Did not go to the bathroom house part of the building, but it did look busy over there. Give it a try! read more

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Ever since all Russian food options closed in Austin, I take any opportunity to enjoy it elsewhere. I've had this spot on my radar for a while but I didn't have a reason to come to Dallas in a while. Since we were in town for the thanksgiving, we went here for dinner. We ordered family style so everyone could try different things. Shuba salad - [5/5] super authentic and very nostalgic flavor. Proceed with caution if you are not familiar with pickled fish though. It is a very fishy and hearty holiday salad. Borsht - [5/5] although not as fatty as I normally make it at home, it was still a great soup. I appreciate the fact that there was no celery in it and that it wasn't overly sweet (some places add a bit too much sugar). It goes with some dark rye (?) bread. Also the portion is HUGE. The picture shows only a half of it as our server kindly suggested to split it into two plates when we told her our party shares everything. Plov (pilaf) - [4/5] a solid plov but just a little dry to my taste and I personally prefer it with lamb because that's how my dad would normally make it. Still a great dish worth trying! Pelmeni (dumplings) - [5/5] we had Siberian ones. I'm not sure if they're house made or purchased but they were really good. I ordered brothy option for the table to make sure they're juicy and stay warm while we have other food. Shashlik - [5/5] we ordered pork option with buckwheat. Normally we would not get it with buckwheat, but wanted the rest of the party to try it as well. They serve it with cholula on side which was an interesting twist. I really would never think of combining the two. The meat was well seasoned and juicy! Beef stroganoff - [-] I don't have a rating because I was too full by the time it hit the table, but everyone else ended it and it looked really good! Napoleon cake - [5/5] it's a classic: flaky, sweet, creamy. If you're have a sweet tooth, this is for you for sure! Honey Cake - [6/5] this is my all time favorite desert. It was not too sweet and biscuit was not dry and flavorful. My boyfriend and I had beers while his family had berry drinks: kompot and mors. Mors was the most enjoyed since they got a whole carton of it after just getting a glass. We didn't do banya this time but when we peeked it looked like people had a blast there lol Overall, a very authentic experience and I would most definitely love to come back when in town! read more

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This is for the restaurant and not the spa. I've seen this place ever since I moved here like 9 years ago, and ironically I just moved to another state. Thankfully, we went to eat here. I am a fan of it and glad. The service was great, and I feel like I offended them by not eating all of my Kvas. I just wanted a breath of freshness from this soup before the meal itself. We had the blacktea soda, I'm not going to try to pronounce it on this. It was fantastic and not too sweet. Same for the cherry drink. As for food itself. Let's talk about it. I had the serbian dumplings, and OMG it was amazing. Delicious. Make with love, butter, butter, and butter. My wife had the chicken cutlets and mash potatoes, which again. amazing. They made some absolutely amazing food, and her friend had the "French onion" rendition of the soup. It's such a nice place to enjoy our last meal before leaving the state. I'm glad we did. This is totally different than your typical place btw. Just enjoy, drink, and enjoy your company. read more

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Amazing food and great service! It was our first time there and we just had the food but it was great! The service was impeccable and friendly. We got a tour of the sauna and we will definitely be going back. read more

Going for a taste of dishes I grew up on and they didn't miss here. The restaurant has late or later hours, maybe to cater to the bathhouse, so they are a convenient stop. More of a "ballroom" type restaurant but has a small bar and good menu choices. Was eager to try the golubsti, the cabbage just melts in your mouth, I would have been good doing to orders of these they were so good. The varenyky are small dumplings so bite sized goodness. They are very friendly and accommodating even for later visits. Must stop by if you're searching for traditional dishes! read more

Russian Banya - Russian Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Volga Restaurant (inside this establishment) was a delicious find. I ordered the stuffed cabbage (and a plate of pickled veggies): all of it was delicious. And wait was not long for it all. read more

Russian Banya - Russian Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Love this banya, very welcoming and clean. Take a plunge in the 45 degree ice bath after the 190 degree sauna. Add on a platza treatment and you'll be golden! A broom made of oak or birch leaves is used to bring more heat to the body. This helps thoroughly detox the body, improve circulation, cleans your blood, and boosts your health. There is also a lovely steam room and relaxation room. If you're feeling like a massage, definitely get the hour. That was the best massage I've had in a long time! You can also couple the massage with a body scrub to exfoliate. Once you are ready to relax, sit down in the community dining area to enjoy a variety of hot soups and Russian delicacies. This is the perfect date idea, or a wonderful getaway for the day. You will feel right at home with the great treatment they provide! read more

When I arrived I was the only customer in the place. I was immediately seated, brought water and a menu. I assume it was European-style service because the server did not come to check on me or take my order, I had to go get her. The food is legit and very tasty. After a while a few other people came in to eat. My kids loved the experience. I would go back. read more

Excellent food, takes some time to prepare which they let u know I'm advance but well worth the wait We enjoyed all the food including the honey cake made in-house. Very friendly people and great service. Can't wait to come back and try out rest of the menu read more

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The best banya in Texas, it doesn't get better than this. Our every experience in the "Russian Banya" is very pleasant and enjoyable. It has this specific Slavic vibe to it and I absolutely love it because it reminds me of home. The staff is very loving and helpful. The banya itself is pretty big, it can fit many people and it doesn't get too crowded. And banya temperature gets really hot, especially if you splash water on the rocks - your gym sauna doesn't even stand near. There is aroma therapy every day and the owner Misha makes it truly unforgettable. The cold plunge is COLD, not for the weak. Decent 45F (6C) water temperature makes you see what you're made of. The price is you pay $70 + tip and you can go for the entire week for as much time as you want, in my opinion, it's 100% worth it. If you get a monthly or yearly membership then it's cheaper. They also have additional massage services, venik, and you can buy a banya hat :) There is a delicious Slavic cuisine restaurant and the food really reminds me of my grandma's. Make sure you don't skip dessert :) As a Ukrainian, it makes me very happy that "Russian Banya" stands with Ukraine and I will gladly bring my friends here and come back again. Thank you! read more

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It is an absolutely great place, definitely a must stop in Dallas! The sauna and steam room were so clean. The service was awesome. The food especially pelimeny (dumplings), herring and pickles were so delicious. Everybody was so friendly, we felt like home. Thank you for the great hospitality! read more

The place is dated yes, it could be cleaner..yes. Bit the food, the customer service and the plunge have no price. We love the customer service and the food os always fresh. Do not listen to the negativity concentrate on the positives. The Napoleon Cake is WOW! read more

I met met my family for a dinner at Restaurant Volga (the restaurant inside Russian Banya) when were in Dallas for an overnight layover at DFW, and we had a great meal. We started with a few shots of Stoli and then shared several plates of food: Shuba (also called "Herring Under Fur Coat," a layered dish of pickled herring, vegetables - usually beets, carrots, and potatoes, grated hardboiled eggs, mayo...), Beef Stroganoff, Golubtsi (stuffed cabbage), Siberian pelmeni (dumplings), cheburek, blinkchiki with salmon roe, and honey cake! Everything was really good (I only wish that the blinchiki had a little cream or butter or something else in them; the crepes and roe by themselves weren't my favorite preparation). Shuba usually isn't everyone's cup of tea, but my entire family enjoyed it. The food overall was very good. The service was great. The restaurant has pretty standard banquet hall vibes, but it was comfortable. If you like Russian food, definitely check it out! read more

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The ambiance is quiet and formal. The service is quick except for the pilaf/plov that I ordered which was put on the table almost 30 mins after when I was almost done eating other food that I ordered like borscht soup and shurpa (herring with fur coat salad) which were both delicious. My husband ordered beef stroganoff which he said is really good. The pilaf/plov compared to other restaurants where I ordered the same dish, the one from Russian Banya is not greasy. Its decent but needs more flavor. The kompot has so many real cherries and sweet but tart. read more

This is only regarding the restaurant, not the spa/sauna. Walking in this place I was a bit worried, we were the only customers in the restaurant and the decor is pretty outdated looking. However (and keep in mind this is having no point of reference for russian food as this is the first time i've ever tried it) i was extremely pleasantly surprised! Everything my party ordered was very good and didn't take too long to come out. The cook even came out to speak to us as we were paying to make sure we liked everything. Overall i was very happy with the experience and would definitely go back! read more

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We tried the restaurant only and the food were all pretty good. We had everything the server recommended like the Cabbage Rolls (my favorite), Chicken Cutlet, Chicken and Pork Dumplings (cute and tiny), fried beef dish, and honey pepper Vodka. We'll have to go back for the spa and see what that's all about. They offer discounts on your birthday and if you bring friends. Apparently, they have all nude days on the second Wednesday of the month. read more

The atmosphere and the people. I loved the hospitality and the people their were very friendly, i love the fact that it is coed as well, I'm definitely going back. read more

Husband Armenian Closest to their foods Delicious ( nice ppl great service ) Stop in and have piroshki Kebab lamb read more

We celebrated my fathers 80th birthday at the Russian Banya. We called a few days before, set up a sample menu, ordered a honey cake and put down a deposit. We were a small party of 8. I expected a couple menu items for everyone to sample and get a feel for the food. This place BLEW AWAY our expectations! The table was so beautifully set, the food was elegant and abundant! They made my dads special day feel SO SPECIAL. The food and service was over the top delicious. I highly recommend the shuba salad and the blintz & roe. The honey cake was the best cake I've ever had. I will be dreaming of that cake for years! read more

Russian Banya - Honey cake for dessert. - Russian Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Absolutely amazing place! From dumplings, soups, cutlets all of the food is amazing. Also the spa area is just one of a kind place. I've been to other spas in the DFW area and none hold on to the culture and atmosphere that this place nails. Not to mention that staff and service of this establishment is beyond encouraging for return visits. read more

The place was kinda quiet and seemed like a lunch spot more than a dinner place. Beef stroganoff was really good. The potato's were good too, but a bit oily. Beef Dumplings were good but I don't think o would order them again! read more

This is a great place and truly a one of a kind place, or at least we have never heard of a place like it. We didn't know very much about Russian cuisine and just had a few different things. I should have written down the names, but unfortunately I didn't. The service was amazing and friendly and they helped recommend some dishes. We were happy with everything we tried and thought it was really great food. The sauna side is very fun. It would be a good place to go with a medium sized group, so different people spend different amounts of time in the saunas. Very cool place. We recommend it. read more

Great place with a very hot sauna and a very cold plunge.

thank you John and Michael! the best Banya in US (even comparing to Russia - it's a solid 10!!)

Incredible food, friendly service, and warm atmosphere. Definitely recommend the Stuff Cabbage and Boarscht With Boof! read more

Russian Banya - Stuff Cabbage, and Boarscht With Boof! - Russian Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Oh my Gosh food is amazing, great atmosphere here and music soooo cool. Will definitely come again and again. Today was my first time since I moved to Texas and my expectations was more that good. Thank you all stuff who was working with us today, we had a great and safe event with girls. read more

Russian Banya - Chicken just amazing, my compliments to the chef ‍ - Russian Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Amazing experience, real traditional spa and authentic old world cuisine, comforts and relaxation across the whole space. We enjoyed the banya with 5 people. The areas are large and can fit many, with various styles of heat and cold plunge experience. A space in the dining area to share great food and meet people. The food was amazing the owners used his family's old recipes and a Ukrainian chef provided an assortment of delicacy's. Michael the owner made every moment comfortable and welcoming. Many in our party were first timers but now diehard fans!!! To the BANYA!!! we will be visiting from Houston more often since this is the only BANYA in Texas! Thank you so much for the hospitality, see you next time. It's also under NEW ownership so don't pay much attention to the negative reviews from years past!! read more

Misha the owner made our first time visit so welcoming. Charming and colorful space. Nice staging area for a party. The food was beyond fresh and delicious. Homemade not frozen is their niche for presenting tasty food. We had rye bread, pickle plate, shuba- herring salad, chicken pel meni, pork medallions w mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. If you have never tried their food, step out and try! It was all surprisingly good. We had to take our food home. The portions are generous. We topped our dinner w mishas tea, thyme, sage and raspberry tea. Wonderful! Sadly no dessert but we were too full anyway. After dinner, Misha was gracious to give us a tour of the banya (sauna). 3 types: infrared 200f, steam sauna, and ice bath 45f. All so interesting and would be fun for a girls weekend. read more

My wife and I came all the way from DC to go here, and we plan on going back as soon as we can! That's how good this place is. More than that, the people there are fantastic and super welcoming to newcomers. Make sure to get a massage from Azat while you're there too - he'll make sure to get out all the back cracks you ever want! read more

Spot on!! This place is like Being in Ukraine! The food was wonderful and Banya was wonderful and relaxing. We will be back and will tell everyone about it read more

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Amazing place fool of Surprises ! Food is great, borscht, crepes, pelmeni, fish soup, cabbage rolls...and more . Pechka/Burning wood stove , banya on another side of the restaurant saunas, where you can relax and experience real Russian banya. read more

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What a great find RUSSIAN BANYA for visitors and should be a go-to for DFW locals. Looked up 'Ethnic restaurants' and learned there is a traditional Russian and Ukrainian restaurant very centrally located in city of Carrollton next to major George Bush highway. Usually we may look to Indian, Thai, French, Latin, etc. So now we have found Russian Banya DFW. Well prepared, cooked to order, reasonably priced food unique recipes served 2 x days. You are also offered the opportunity to enjoy time in the steam room, heated by the firebox of traditional Russian stove on the real wood and jump into the ice hole after that. Just exotic! We saw so many other delicious sounding Russian dishes that appear on their lunch and dinner menu that we were excited to try. Skip to chain restaurants and step outside the norm a little to enjoy food prepared by chefs from other cultures! read more

Russian Banya - Russian Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Hi Marina and Oksana. We will absolutely give it another try. Here is our mailing address for the certificate you referred to: 337 Elliott Ranch Rd. Buda, TX 78610 Looking forward to it EdB- read more

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Stumbled upon this place on Groupon. A Russian spa with a restaurant? I wasn't convinced but the reviews looked good and more importantly the menu had properly marked vegetarian items so went ahead and bought a $30 for $18 deal. While we were there, we found out that they were featured on Andrew Zimmern's show, Bizzare food Dallas edition and when I later checked it out, found out that the spa and restaurant experience made it to Top 1 on his list! Am no expert in Eastern European cuisine but in my experience the ingredients that go into their vegetarian dishes are simple. There is not one ingredient that overpowers the other but they all complement each other well and that's the beauty of it. The flavors of all the ingredients come through. Well, when we went in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, we were the only ones at the restaurant. We got complimentary bread and butter. We ordered a couple of things. Pirozhki, we got the one with cabbage. It is a stuffed bun, we ate it with butter and it was good! Stuffed eggplant - served cold, it is absolutely delicious. Creamy from the eggplants and cheese, nutty from the walnuts and a hint of spice from the garlic. I would definitely order it again. Vareniki/pierogy, we chose potato as the filling. The dumplings were topped with fried onion and dillweed. Sour cream on the side. Simple and delicious. The onion and dill really gave it great flavor. Cheese blintz. More like a dessert, served with sour cream. We ordered honey cake for dessert and we were told that it was just made and couldn't be eaten right away but could be taken home. They asked if we wanted to order something else instead but who wouldn't want something that's just been made? I was confused why it was ready enough to be taken home but not eaten right there? Russian honey cake was new to me you see. The layers aren't exactly cake. They are more like crackers, dough, rolled and baked and hence it needs some time for the icing to moisten the layers. The layers were still crunchy when we got home so I rested it a while longer and it was nice and soft and tasted great! Service was friendly and food was out in a reasonable amount of time, but it wasn't a busy day. I would definitely go back. read more

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The Russian Banya Restaurant was, as we expected, totally out of our comfort zone except for the universal and beloved dumpling. Fortunately, there is a beautifully photographed and clearly defined menu at the Russian Banya. Our waitress, Marina, was doing triple duty at 1 in the afternoon; seating and waiting on restaurant diners, settling in the banya customers and doing some kitchen time, as well. I know she tried not to make us feel rushed; but it was unavoidable. The unfamiliarity of the food slowed down the tempo on its own, anyway, and we started with soup. From there it was a roll out of Russian, Georgian, Uzbeck and Central Asia foods familiar to modern day Russians and immigrants. We ordered lunch food, street food, party food, and food that would you would eat relaxing in the Banya spa on the other side. They have more elegant dinner entrees, as well. We had soup, salads, bread, hand held turnovers, three kinds of dumplings and a cold eggplant roll up appetizer all while wading through unfamiliar names with gorgeous pictures and detailed enticing descriptions. We debated over cabbage rolls and kebabs and beaucoup other appetizers and entrees before making up our minds. Believe me, it's a heckuva menu. A $60 in value Groupon went a long way with this modestly priced menu and we ended up ordering an Uzbecki baklava and a beautiful Napoleon to even meet our tab. I have photos and labels for the food. The borsch was solid comfort food. The unusual tangy solyanka had mushrooms, salami strips, potatoes, capers, olives, beef and something different landed in your spoon every time. Supposedly it's Angela Merkel's favorite as the Germans love it, too. My husband and I switched soups midway to try them both and the borsch was my favorite; the solyanka his. A Russian brown bread was served with the meal. She couldn't say what to name it in English. Marina's English was certainly good; but we all lacked some nuance and so we needed to follow up ordering comprehension. The salad sampler allows choice of two between four salads. I liked both the Russian chicken (Olivia) and root vegetable (Vinegret); but would order all beet root vegetable with cabbage if we come again. Delicious! I understand Andrew Zimmern blew through here with a Dallas Bizarre Foods program and a trip over to the Banya side. It's worth saying that for $25 you can kick back in there all day if you want. It's set up with a cold plunge, dry sauna room, steam room and the Russian Banya steam room. The ladies room had lockers, showers and a large dressing area with mirrors. They provide towels and flip flops. There's booths with tables and tables and chairs in a cafe like setting over there, too, for spa goers who want to order from the menu! Or have a round of beer. So back to the restaurant, the three different varieties dumplings platter was either meat or potato, were all seasoned differently and served in broth or butter with sour cream on the side. Beautifully presented and unctuous. Definitely delicious. The Cheburek deep fried pastry turnover was huge with a large cavern of empty space in the fried shell. I put that Vinegret veggie salad in there and Yum! Was that a Russian thing to do? It didn't seem to matter to Marina. A strong garlicky relish came with the meal, also, and I used some of that, too! She said people used it on anything!! We took the Uzbeck Samsa home and have yet to eat it. The eggplant/walnut roll up was not a hit with us cold. Bitter and texturally weird, I took it home to bake it. The baklava and Napoleon went home, too, and were heavenly. We would try dinner entrees, now, if we return and I hope we do. In the end, things settled down for Marina and we had a relaxed chat about the Banya and the restaurant. I was impressed with the cleanliness given the breadth of the enterprise and overall it was a fascinating look at another culture's way to live, to chill out and pamper yourself. Massage is available by appointment and they will see that you eat well, too. Priyatnogo appetita! Or bon appetit in Russian! read more

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We went to the Banya to celebrate my husband's birthday and it was wonderful. New owners have made some very nice improvements, it was completely relaxing and the food was delicious. There was complimentary fruit and water while we decided what to order. The new owners also surprised us with a nice presentation of a complimentary bottle of champagne and a rose! we love this place and will definitely go back as often as we can. Well worth the hour+ drive! Bob and Shelly Gaudry read more

Perfect Hot sauna with great food and tea Excellent service Don't miss the dumpling and get the sample plate read more

Russian Banya - Russian Near Me - Carrollton, Texas