I came to Babushka's Hyde Park because I've been wanting to try a new cuisine and it completely…read moredelivered. We started with the Feather & Rye appetizer: chicken pâté with apple chutney and crispy onions on rye bread. I'd never had chicken pâté before and was honestly a little hesitant, but it was incredible. The chutney cuts through the richness perfectly and the crispy onions add just the right texture. For mains, I had the lamb chops that were beautifully seasoned and my boyfriend had the Chicken Kyiv, which he described as buttery and cheesy in the best possible way. The atmosphere is warm and intimate with really thoughtful Russian details throughout like the matryoshka dolls, the painted dishware, the candlelight. It feels special without being stuffy. Highly recommend for a date night or any occasion where you want something different from the usual Tampa dining rotation.

I've been here a couple times and I really wish it was as good as the one in the USF area because I…read morewant it to be just as good and both visits to this location have been subpar. My first visit was with an event and not a normal set up, but wasn't impressed during that visit...and it really set the tone for the next visit.. I really didn't want to come back. But I did, it deserves a second chance, but unfortunately it fell short yet again. The service was friendly enough, but not great. When I ordered an item off the menu, they told me it wasn't available. So I then needed another minute to decide what I wanted. When the server returned I ordered another item and again, they didn't have it. But then proceeded to tell me all the items that were not available that evening. WHY wouldn't he have said when the first item wasn't available, all the other items that weren't available. I really wanted some vegetables....so when I couldn't have really much of anything but the dumplings, I asked if I could have some of the vegetables from the entrees that were all unavailable with the dumplings but he said he could not do that. I think the language barrier created some issues in this case. They couldn't accommodate much of anything. That's too bad. I won't be back to this location.

Absolute best home style cookery in Tampa. Such a gem! This…read moreplace actually serves real food, made with real ingredients. Paprikash was just like my grandma's recipe and Osso buco was so flavorful and buttery. Our kids had pasta and they said it was the best pasta they ever had. Hands down best restaurant in Tampa.

Honestly very quiet on a Tuesday night, we were one of the only couples there but I liked it. The…read moremusic was very soothing I like the style it's different. Service was fast and I liked our server a lot he was funny. Food portions were nice the stew I got I almost couldn't finish it! The taste was pleasant, lots of meat in my stew. The price is a little high but I don't mind, the place is pretty fancy as well. I would recommend everyone to come try at least once!

We stumbled upon this place when looking for something new to dine at while in the USF / Temple…read moreTerrace area. What a cute place!!! Upon entering, the restaurant has this homely, cozy vibe with wooden tables and picnic style wooden chairs. We were greeted and seated immediately. We ordered the following: For drinks: Georgian Peach drink from the country Georgia and Kompot - a juice blend of berries I had the Goat and Beet salad and the Goulyash which a Hungarian style soup with beef chunks seasoned on paprika infused broth with peppers and tomatoes. The broth was to die for! My husband has the Sampler Platter which is a good choice for a first timer since you get to start a lot of plates in one platter. It had beef stroganoff, chicken keiv, golubtsy, lamb plov. I wanted Honey cakes dessert but unfortunately they ran out. So this gives another excuse to come back! I high recommend if you're in the mood for Russian food!

One of my Russian friends recommended this place, so I knew I'd be pleased. So many good food…read moreoptions, clearly authentic and full of flavor. Quaint atmosphere and friendly service. The dumplings were my favorite (Siberian pelmeni) but the sampler dish was great as well.

Food is so flavorful and yummy..It's a family restaurant and the flavors Nene cooks are pout of…read morethis world!! The love and care that goes into the food, the attentiveness of the staff even when they are crazy busy was.. they were still smiling still warm and friendly. I have never tasted food from this culture and I thought the flavors and freshness were outstanding. Casual and friendly. Go here.. be adventurous.. you will not Be disappointed.

This was my first time at Nene's, and I really enjoyed the experience overall. The ambiance is warm…read moreand inviting, with lovely decor that definitely gives Eastern European vibes. We started with the Blinchiki (Eastern European pancakes) stuffed with ground beef. They were cheesy, soft, and savory, with a slight crisp on the outside while remaining tender overall. The beef was very tender and well seasoned...comforting and satisfying. For my entrées, I ordered the Chakhokhbili and the Khinkali. The Chakhokhbili featured a flavorful tomato-based sauce with red bell peppers, tomatoes, chili pepper, cilantro, and garlic. The chicken thighs were super tender, and the blend of herbs in the sauce was beautiful. The flavor itself was excellent; however, a downside was that parts of the dish were cold while others were warm, which took away from the experience a bit. The Khinkali (Georgian dumplings) were huge and served piping hot. They were sprinkled with seasoning and came with sour cream and salsa on the side, which complemented them well. Overall, great flavors and a cozy atmosphere. I'd definitely return and hope for more consistent temperature on the dishes next time. Aside from the temperature issue for my one dish (which I docked one star for), this spot was great!

First time visiting the Pierogi Grill in Clearwater a couple of weekends ago. We have passed this…read morerestaurant for many years and always want to stop but we haven't passed when we were ready for lunch or dinner. This day we stopped for dinner and we ordered Dill Pickle Soup($7.99), Cold Cut Platter for 2 ($11.99) which had Kabanoski Sausage, forest sausage, country sausage, wedding sausage, bread and pickle, and 12 Mix Pierogi Plate ($19.99) which had 3 potato and cheddar, 3 potato and farmers cheese, 3 kraut and mushroom and 3 pork. The food is really really good. We were delightfully surprised at how tasty the Dill Pickle soup is. The Pierogis we ordered pan sautéed and they were all very tasty. The Cold Cuts were all really nice too. The decor is fairly dark in black and dark red with alligator print table and booth coverings. There is also a store inside selling a decent selection of candies, canned goods, sausages and frozen pierogi to take home. Service is friendly and as attentive as we wanted. This is a highly recommended place to experience. We can't wait to return on a future trip to the area.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. Have been wanting to stop forever but the timing…read morenever lined up. We went on a busy Friday night and sat at the bar. John did a great job setting expectations with everyone walking through the door (unlike our horrible experience at Seaweed earlier in the week). When you are told a place is busy and there will be a wait, you don't mind. Their drink menu is extensive and they have plenty of wines from which to choose. The menu is a vegetarian's dream and the food beyond delicious. I really can't say enough about the high quality of absolutely everything we ordered. Would return in a heartbeat!

Mr. Dunderbacks made me forget momentarily that I was in America and not living my best life in…read moreGermany! We ordered the Oktoberfest and one of their Banana Beers. The banana was delicious to me, however it wasn't everyone's cup of tea, the Oktoberfest suited everyone's taste. The Oktoberfest. We ordered the JÄGERSCHNITZEL with Veal with the Pancakes and Pierogies. Our two big appetizers are the Onions Rings and Pomme Fries. All delicious. I could've ate two of those schnitzels all on my own. The service was excellent. Our server was attentive, super friendly- down to earth guy. The interior also blew me away with their decked out supply of German snacks, deli, beer, chocolate, random grocery assortment, all the way down to the furniture and how the employees dress; you feel like your legit in Germany. On the weekends they also have live performances, unfortunately we got there too late but from what I've heard from others that has been, it's a lively great time. Definitely will be coming back to try enjoy their live performances and food!

The atmosphere is welcoming and the decor is classic German kitsch. However, my visit to the deli…read morewas disappointing. I had such high hopes for this place. :( The selection is very limited and perhaps I missed something (entirely possible), but I did not see a price list for the deli case. We did find a unique assortment of other German products- some we haven't seen in many years. The restaurant portion was quite busy and the customers looked happy. We were flooded with nostalgia and left in hopes of dining in on a less-busy day. I ordered two meats, including the German bologna. During the drive home, my family and I noticed a terrible odor-- the kind where we started pointing fingers at one another. We never suspected that the package from the deli was the source. When we opened it at home, a nauseatingly funky, ammonia-type smell came from the German bologna. While the liverwurst smelled okay, I could not trust it after the bologna and decided against keeping it. Wasted time and money. Dang! The staff is super nice and that was truly a plus. However, I doubt we will be back. My family is very bummed over this.

Really cool beer hall in Seminole heights with good food. I got the Estrella to drink and my…read morefiancée got a sparkling rosé. Nice outdoor seating although it's on a big road so some noise from the cars. I got the roast beef sandwich with horseeradish and bacon and cheese added and it was delicious! Although the bun got a bit soggy from the horseradish. But overall the flavor was great and for being mainly a beer hall not a restaurant it was surprisingly good! Glad I finally got to try it out.

Independent Bar and Cafe caught my attention for it's German cuisine. They don't have much but,…read moresome, and that's more than most. German food is my favorite food but it's few and far between. My wife and I were in the area selling some records when we decided to stop in for lunch. A refreshing Gaffel Kolsch beer with a Bavarian Brat platter. My wife also got the same thing. The food was up quick. A hot German brat, side of sauerkraut and a Bavarian soft pretzel. Mustard to dip. $13.45. It was all good stuff. The brat was perfectly cooked, slightly crispy. The sauerkraut warm and tart. The soft pretzel decent. We'd come back here.

What a lovely feeling in this place! We came for the pastrami and stayed for a hot dog and…read moregroceries. Got a wonderful greeting and goodbye. This place is warehouse chic! Met a lovely woman who helped me learn of other kosher places to visit.

If you want good bagels and real Jewish deli then this is the place. I tried other bagel shop in…read moreSt. Pete and they don't compare. We had bagels for breakfast some with cream cheese others had whitefish salad both are excellent. When I in town this is a must stop for me. Also great variety of kosher goods from corned beef to knishes. YUM!

A true German deli that never disappoints. Great service and food - we've tried many of their…read moresandwiches and they are tasty and filling. They also have a large selection of German beers.

Kind of a bizarre place. Is it a gas station? Is it a convenient store? Is it a restaurant?…read more What in the world is going on inside? You walk in and it's like a transformed gas station into kind of a deli, kind of a convenience store, and kind of a restaurant. Super duper weird. The menu has a ton of stuff on it. I was feeling like getting some food from my people so thought I'd try this German spot. Up first was the #3 Reuben for $13.95. I love me a good Reuben. However, this is not the place to get a Reuben. Super thin, barely any meat or flavor. It is mostly eating bread. Avoid. Up next, I can't remember what the other sandwich was, but it was bad. I think it was a Cuban, but not sure. It was straight bread. Take a look at the pic. Now, the only above average food item I tried was the German potato salad. I would come back here only for that. Tons of German beers here and souvenirs.

I cannot begin to describe how much I loved this place…read more We came in for breakfast and had the place to ourselves around 9:30, but it was a Sunday and a slow morning in St. Pete. Everything was made to order and absolutely delicious ! I was so happy , my Quiche was moist and the perfect texture , and my Husband's croissant with egg and sausage was also very good. However it is a croissant and egg you eat with a fork and knife, just a heads up. I had an iced hazelnut latte and it was absolutely delicious! It's a quaint restaurant , a few tables but nothing too big, though they do have one table that can accommodate a large group. The service was brilliant, I wish I got to speak with her note she had a wonderful energy. She was the either the owner or a manager, the only one there at this time. Thank you for a wonderful experience and meal.

Absolutely beautiful atmosphere and amazing food, it genuinely feels like stepping back into a…read morecharming little café in Europe