Large menu
The menu has an unusually wide range of Uzbek, Russian, Ukrainian and Eastern European dishes, with portions described as generous.
Puzatic Restaurant
Business Bay
Puzatic Restaurant is a Russian restaurant in Business Bay serving Uzbek and Russian cuisine, with generous portions and a broad menu. Reviews point to classics such as plov and pelmeni, while the canal-side setting and shisha make it as much an evening hangout as a meal.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,007 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Classic dishes
Pelmeni, plov, borscht, samsa and chebureki are repeatedly highlighted, giving first-time diners plenty of traditional starting points.
Canal setting
Several diners mention the canal view and a relaxed atmosphere, making the restaurant appealing for an unhurried meal.
Shisha
Shisha is a major draw in the reviews, including praise for Russian tobacco options and strong sessions alongside the food.
Allergy care
One regular customer says the kitchen adjusts orders when contacted on WhatsApp, including meals for a partner with Celiac disease.
Delivery packaging
A delivery customer received food on time, warm and well-packaged, with a complimentary bun included.
Language access
One review says staff speak both English and Russian, which may help when navigating a large menu.
What to Eat at Puzatic Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Puzatic Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Puzatic Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Plov Net +3
“Business Bay with a beautiful canal view — you sit, enjoy your plov, and feel at home… but in Dubai ✨”
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Review excerpts
“Business Bay with a beautiful canal view — you sit, enjoy your plov, and feel at home… but in Dubai ✨”February 2026
“Plov was absolutely delicious with a generous amount of meat.”April 2026
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Honey cake Net +2
“Also, the honey cake was one of the best I’ve had. It was super fresh and very soft.”
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“Also, the honey cake was one of the best I’ve had. It was super fresh and very soft.”June 2023
“Lentil soup great, chicken and beef great and the honey cake (medovik) is amazing”October 2025
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Pelmeni Net +2
“I can recommend the Cheburyek (pasties with meat), the pelmeni (dumplings soup) and the Goluptsi (cabbage rolls stuffed with meat). Пельмени, Чебуреки, Голубцы — Очень вкусно!”
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Review excerpts
“I can recommend the Cheburyek (pasties with meat), the pelmeni (dumplings soup) and the Goluptsi (cabbage rolls stuffed with meat). Пельмени, Чебуреки, Голубцы — Очень вкусно!”March 2026
“We took pelmeni, plov and fruit tea and everything was extremely delicious! Finally fruit tea is real fruit tea, not just a tea bag in water, but full of fresh fruits, it is amazing 😍 pelmeni are true russian, with juicy broth; plov is very delicious as well, portions are big :)”February 2023
Honorable mentions (15)
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Baklava Net +1
“The baklava was very delicious, but the syrniki was the highlight for me.”
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Review excerpts
“The baklava was very delicious, but the syrniki was the highlight for me.”March 2026
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Borscht Net +1
“Loved Puzatic Restaurant. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and honestly the best borscht in the city. Everything tasted homemade and delicious. Definitely coming back.”
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“Loved Puzatic Restaurant. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and honestly the best borscht in the city. Everything tasted homemade and delicious. Definitely coming back.”March 2026
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Burger Net +1
“Until I randomly discovered Puzatic — and I have to say, it was absolutely amazing😍😋! I finally found the burger of my dreams🥹. Everything was spot on: the taste, the size, the toppings, and that satisfying feeling after the last bite🤤.”
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“Until I randomly discovered Puzatic — and I have to say, it was absolutely amazing😍😋! I finally found the burger of my dreams🥹. Everything was spot on: the taste, the size, the toppings, and that satisfying feeling after the last bite🤤.”June 2025
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Dumgaza Net +1
“My first time trying Russian food in Dubai, the beef dish “DUMGAZA”was amazing to pair with rice, good place for a chilled evening”
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“My first time trying Russian food in Dubai, the beef dish “DUMGAZA”was amazing to pair with rice, good place for a chilled evening”September 2025
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Fermented cabbage Net +1
“When u come here, I feel like home. Food is very good quality, service is always pleasant. Fermented cabbage is a bomb!”
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“When u come here, I feel like home. Food is very good quality, service is always pleasant. Fermented cabbage is a bomb!”June 2024
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Goluptsi Net +1
“I can recommend the Cheburyek (pasties with meat), the pelmeni (dumplings soup) and the Goluptsi (cabbage rolls stuffed with meat). Пельмени, Чебуреки, Голубцы — Очень вкусно!”
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Review excerpts
“I can recommend the Cheburyek (pasties with meat), the pelmeni (dumplings soup) and the Goluptsi (cabbage rolls stuffed with meat). Пельмени, Чебуреки, Голубцы — Очень вкусно!”March 2026
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Kiev cutlet Net +1
“I highly recommend the Kiev Cutlet as it was very good with so much flavor.”
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“I highly recommend the Kiev Cutlet as it was very good with so much flavor.”June 2023
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Lentil soup Net +1
“Lentil soup great, chicken and beef great and the honey cake (medovik) is amazing”
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“Lentil soup great, chicken and beef great and the honey cake (medovik) is amazing”October 2025
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Meat plater Net +1
“My favourite restaurant in Dubai ! Makes me feel like I’m eating at my family’s home. Meat plater is amazing! Service is excellent. Must visit while in Dubai.”
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“My favourite restaurant in Dubai ! Makes me feel like I’m eating at my family’s home. Meat plater is amazing! Service is excellent. Must visit while in Dubai.”August 2025
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Mix sashlik Net +1
“My favourites are the mix sashlik and olivier salad but is just amazing overall!”
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“My favourites are the mix sashlik and olivier salad but is just amazing overall!”June 2026
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Naan Net +1
“The naan was incredibly soft and fresh, and every dish was delicious.”
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“The naan was incredibly soft and fresh, and every dish was delicious.”June 2026
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Olivier salad Net +1
“My favourites are the mix sashlik and olivier salad but is just amazing overall!”
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“My favourites are the mix sashlik and olivier salad but is just amazing overall!”June 2026
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Rassolnik Net +1
“Amazing Russian-Uzbek cuisine with an amazing view. Always eat here and was never disappointed, my favorite dish is Rassolnik. Staff is very friendly and always happy tap assist, especially Natasha is very professional at her job. Thanks and keep it up.”
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“Amazing Russian-Uzbek cuisine with an amazing view. Always eat here and was never disappointed, my favorite dish is Rassolnik. Staff is very friendly and always happy tap assist, especially Natasha is very professional at her job. Thanks and keep it up.”October 2022
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Syrniki Net +1
“The baklava was very delicious, but the syrniki was the highlight for me. It was perfectly made and tasted authentic.”
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Review excerpts
“The baklava was very delicious, but the syrniki was the highlight for me. It was perfectly made and tasted authentic.”March 2026
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Cheburyek Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I can recommend the Cheburyek (pasties with meat), the pelmeni (dumplings soup) and the Goluptsi (cabbage rolls stuffed with meat). Пельмени, Чебуреки, Голубцы — Очень вкусно!”
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Review excerpts
“I can recommend the Cheburyek (pasties with meat), the pelmeni (dumplings soup) and the Goluptsi (cabbage rolls stuffed with meat). Пельмени, Чебуреки, Голубцы — Очень вкусно!”March 2026
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Fruit tea Net +1
“We took pelmeni, plov and fruit tea and everything was extremely delicious! Finally fruit tea is real fruit tea, not just a tea bag in water, but full of fresh fruits, it is amazing 😍 pelmeni are true russian, with juicy broth; plov is very delicious as well, portions are big :)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We took pelmeni, plov and fruit tea and everything was extremely delicious! Finally fruit tea is real fruit tea, not just a tea bag in water, but full of fresh fruits, it is amazing 😍 pelmeni are true russian, with juicy broth; plov is very delicious as well, portions are big :)”February 2023
What to Avoid (4)
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Caesar salad Net −1
“I ordered Caesar salad but the portion was small. Why? You always had a normal portion.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Caesar salad but the portion was small. Why? You always had a normal portion.”August 2025
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Kimchi salad Net −1
“I am visiting this venue daily once, even sometimes twice and when I have some feedback about the food I will always share with service team but today I got disappointed from Kimchi salad how it plaited, it looks like over left food and dry. They knew that I am eating always that salad, normally they used to serve it on the big bowl which looks nice and tasty.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I am visiting this venue daily once, even sometimes twice and when I have some feedback about the food I will always share with service team but today I got disappointed from Kimchi salad how it plaited, it looks like over left food and dry. They knew that I am eating always that salad, normally they used to serve it on the big bowl which looks nice and tasty.”April 2026
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Lamb kabab Net −1
“Before yesterday I have eaten lamb kabab and it was smelly, chewy and there is aftertaste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Before yesterday I have eaten lamb kabab and it was smelly, chewy and there is aftertaste.”April 2026
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Meat pastry Net −1
“Ordered via talabat, the meat pastry was jusr raw.”
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“Ordered via talabat, the meat pastry was jusr raw.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check prices. Before ordering, confirm current prices with the server because one diner was charged against an apparently outdated menu.
Allow time. Build in plenty of delivery time, especially for suhoor or other time-sensitive meals; reported waits ranged far beyond the quoted estimate.
Ask allergies. If you have allergies, contact the restaurant on WhatsApp before ordering and explain what needs adjusting.
Choose seating. Ask about non-smoking seating before arriving; one customer said there were no tables available for non-smokers.
Plan parking. Allow extra time to reach the restaurant, as one visitor reported no parking and a walk to the venue.
Try breakfast. For a lighter morning meal, consider syrniki; one reviewer described it as authentic and especially good for breakfast.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Food safety
One delivery review reported a raw meat pastry, an old-smelling salad and mold in the dessert, a serious reason to check an order before eating.
Delivery delays
Delivery reliability is mixed: one customer waited nearly five hours and another missed suhoor after a promised 35-minute delivery.
Bill mismatch
A diner found that the bill used prices different from the menu and was told the menu was old.
Inconsistent quality
A regular reported a dry kimchi salad and a smelly, chewy lamb kabab, alongside concerns about inconsistent plating and cooking.
Pests
Reviews mention mosquitoes around the flowers outside and flies inside, which can affect the atmosphere.
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The Bottom Line
Puzatic Restaurant serves Uzbek and Russian cuisine in Business Bay, with a notably broad menu and generous portions. The most useful introductions are plov, pelmeni, borscht and chebureki: reviewers describe the plov as meaty, the pelmeni as dumplings in juicy broth, and the borscht as the best they had in the city. Syrniki is another appealing choice for a lighter breakfast-style meal.
The canal-side setting, calm music and indoor and outdoor seating give it a relaxed, home-style feel. Shisha is a substantial part of the experience, with reviews praising the quality and mentioning Russian tobacco brands including DARKSIDE and MUSTHAVE. One review also says the venue is open 24 hours, though that detail is based on a single customer report.
There are practical cautions. Delivery feedback ranges from warm, well-packed orders to waits of nearly five hours, so avoid relying on delivery for suhoor or another fixed mealtime unless you allow a generous buffer. Confirm menu prices before ordering after one bill differed from the printed menu.
Ask about non-smoking seating, and plan for a walk because a reviewer reported no parking. Finally, isolated reviews raise serious concerns about mold, raw food, pests and inconsistent preparation, so inspect delivered orders and speak up if something seems wrong.