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Babushka's - Temple Terrace, Temple Terrace, FL

Babushka's - Temple Terrace

4.6 (217)
$30 and under
Russian
12639 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Babushka's is the first authentic Russian restaurant in Tampa Bay area, serving traditional dishes. Borsht, Pierogis, Blintzes or Golubtzy - you can try it all at Babushka's Restaurant! An original rustic design and family-friendly atmosphere will provide you with a unique experience and a chance to feel cold, but rich and cozy Russian culture in the middle of Florida while enjoying delicious Russian cuisine. Visit Babushka's for an unforgettable experience!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Russian, Eastern European, Georgian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Babushka's can cater for any event, big or small. We have a great Family Style Catering Menu for large-party portions of our most loved, homemade dishes. Explore our offerings, and place your order for your next event. Call, e-mail or use the form below to place your catering order for Pick-Up or Delivery.
  • Private party facilities
    At Babushka's, we offer private, home-like events for any occasion. Birthdays, corporate events or private parties - we will treat you as a family and do our best so everyone enjoys their time!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 217 people are saying

Babushka's - Temple Terrace reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Babushka's in Temple Terrace offers a charming and authentic Eastern European dining experience. The "amazing" food and attentive service make it a "true hidden gem." Highlights include Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Kiev, and delightful desserts like Dubai chocolate crepes. The "excellent" service and cozy decor enhance a "fantastic" meal. Highly recommended!

217 Reviews
  1. Mike VIP

    Tampa8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great service was great the table seating was awful. Bench seats were uncomfortable, hard seats after a while I wanted to leave. Until these seats are changed to chair seating I will not be coming back to this restaurant

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  2. Jeffrey

    Tampa6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    this is the first time I’ve dined here. The restaurant was not crowded at noon on a Wednesday. The server was fabulous, with a deep knowledge of Russian food. I had Salmon Blinchiki and Borscht. My partner had Vinegret Salad. For dessert, shared Ponchiki donuts. The salmon chickie was salmon rolled into a crêpe, with cream cheese. Like a bagel with lox and cream cheese, although much more delicate. The salmon was dill vodka cure did not smoked, and I missed the stronger taste of smoked salmon. The borscht was the best dish of the three. Unlike American Borst, which is just a thick liquid mate from beats, this had chunks of beef and sautéed vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and peas. It was a full beef stew with a beet base. I would’ve liked it to be a little spicier, but I guess Russian style food isvery mildly spiced. The vinaigrette salad was predominantly very small pieces of pickled cabbage parentheses sauerkraut), with small pieces of beet, potato, and green beans. It was delicate and enjoyed by my vegetarian partner. The dessert donuts were small round pieces of dough that had been deep-fried and then coated with powdered sugar. There was a small container of raspberry jam to dip them in. It was made at the time we ordered, and it was piping hot. It wasn’t anything like an American donut, so don’t get the idea you’re gonna have a doughnut looking thing when you order this. The decor of the place was enhanced with sets of nesting Russian dolls (matryoshkas). I enjoyed a Lithuanian beer from their selection of Baltic and East European beers. Overall, it was a very peaceful and educational lunch. We learned a lot from the server, who was responsive to our multiple questions. I only caution is if you like spicy food, he won’t find it here, at least among the foods that we ordered. A pleasant education to Russian common food.

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  3. Debbie

    Indiana3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of our food choices were better than others. The service was spot on. We enjoyed the wine & beer very much. The interior was cute - loved the cow picture!

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  4. Karen

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a true hidden gem! The place was charming and wait staff excellent. Not pushy but nicely attentive and very kind. But the food is the true star. AMAZING! Everyone in our party loved their dishes from Beef stroganoff to Chicken Kiev to another chicken dish my son had that i can’t recall the name. Wonderful dessert too - dubai chocolate crepes. Even the beverages were authentic and tasty. Highly recommend. Thank you.

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  5. Miguel

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food at amazing prices, highly recommend

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  6. marie

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Babushkas and food was delicious and the service was great!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful! Loved the ambiance and the food was fantastic.

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  8. Ian

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. I reserved at 7:15 and felt rushed the whole time. I didn’t realized they closed at 8:00 PM on Sundays. I feel like there should be a cut off limit with reservations so customers can enjoy a full experience. I probably should have just looked it up too.

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  9. Philip

    Tampa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent. Can't wait to try their other location.

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  10. Margaret VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food. I appreciate the variety. The authenticity is obvious in menu offerings and in the wait staff.

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FAQs

Babushka's - Temple Terrace offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Babushka's - Temple Terrace also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 515-7415.

Babushka's - Temple Terrace is rated 4.6 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Babushka's - Temple Terrace

12639 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Russian, Eastern European, Georgian
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Babushka's can cater for any event, big or small. We have a great Family Style Catering Menu for large-party portions of our most loved, homemade dishes. Explore our offerings, and place your order for your next event. Call, e-mail or use the form below to place your catering order for Pick-Up or Delivery.
  • Private party facilities
    At Babushka's, we offer private, home-like events for any occasion. Birthdays, corporate events or private parties - we will treat you as a family and do our best so everyone enjoys their time!
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