There is only one dish here with variations, pel'meni. It is freshly made, cheap and delicious. Three types of pel'meni - meat, potato or a combo of both. Two sizes: Small or large. You can choose one topping, several or all (all the way). Toppings...More

The dumplings are a shade better than frozen ravioli from my chain grocery store, boiled on my stove The service also is indifferent. Also: current address on trip advisor is incorrect.

If you're looking for a much needed break from 'college food' in Madison, here's a great alternative: Russian pelmeni dumplings. Small restaurant with maybe 5 tables and a counter with barstool seating, clean and well kept. You order and pickup at a counter, where they...More

I was in Madison for a few days and happened to find reviews for Paul's when looking for restaurants online. Russian cuisine is usually hard to come by unless you're in a big city, so I was excited to try this new cuisine. The hours...More

"healty" food. cheap and easy to buy and eat. The place sells only boiled dumplings and mostly for carry out. If you're thinking about a picnic by the Mendota lake about downtown or feel extremely hungry but don't want greasy food, this is for you....More

We stopped in here for lunch on a Sunday. The menu is simple - pelmeni, which are dumplings. You have your choice of potato, beef, or a mix of the two, and you have an option of a half order or a full order. You...More

Its kind of hard to find. Its worth the effort though! A little place, friendly enough, with a simple menu of simple goodness. (I'm of Eastern Eurpoean heritage, so finding this place for me was a little bit of heaven). The pelmeni come in both...More

I was absolutely thrilled with my half order of mixed potato and beef dumplings with the works. The quality was superior and service was fast. Just keep in mind that this place makes pelmini and nothing else. To say this is a Russian restaurant would...More

Seriously, bomb. Been here twice, once late at night, slightly under the influence... and today, with my wife and 6 year old. Both outstanding. So good. So, so good. I'd have taken a picture but it was gone too quickly.

Simple menu, but amazing flavors! Recommend the works toppings if you like spicy! Love these dumplings