Counter-serve pelmeni, sour cream, and quick casual service in Madison’s cozy hole-in-the-wall bar atmosphere.
Choose beef- or potato-filled dumplings served with sour cream and optional toppings.
Order at the counter, then settle into the cozy bar area around the hallway.
Open late on several days, with service extending into the early morning on Thursday through Saturday.
Paul's Pel'meni serves Russian-style pelmeni filled with beef and potato at a cozy counter-serve restaurant on West Gilman Street in Madison, Wisconsin. Add sour cream and enjoy a simple, filling meal in the bar area.
The menu is easy to understand, service is quick, and the atmosphere feels relaxed and low-key. Guests describe the food as delicious, the staff as welcoming, and even a half portion as filling.
Russian-style dumplings filled with beef.
Potato-filled dumplings served in a simple, satisfying style.
Dumplings served with sour cream and cilantro.
Take-home frozen beef or potato dumplings for later preparation.
“I really had no idea what to expect coming here, but was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere is very hole in the wall bar, but the food is pretty good with outstanding service.”
“Delicious original cuisine. This is quick casual and delicious in the cheap eats category. Great staff, quick service, easy to understand menu. Wonderful experience all around.”
“Great vibes and tasty food. Ordered a half portion and was still very filling”
Paul's Pel'meni · Madison WI