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Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.4
4.4
5557 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
23:30
Booked 93 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
For ninety-eight years, New York's defining cultural moments have taken place at Russian Tea Room. Ever since members of the Russian Imperial Ballet founded the restaurant in 1926, it has been a second home for boldface names and the intellectual elite-an exclusive enclave where actors, writers, politicians, and businessmen planned their next deals and feted their friends' latest Carnegie Hall performances.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Russian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:30 pm High Tea Service Daily 11:30 am–4:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:45 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 581-7100
  • Website
    http://www.russiantearoomnyc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you are celebrating a birthday, wedding, special occasion or hosting a corporate function, The Russian Tea Room can accommodate parties ranging from 10 to 50 guests for cocktails or full meals. With 3 completely unique and creative floors available, your guests will never forget your event.
  • Location
    150 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Cross Street
    Between 6th and 7th Avenues
  • Parking details
    A parking garage is available on 56th street behind the restaurant between 6th and 7th Avenues.
  • Public transit
    N, Q, R to 57th Street/7th AvenueF to 57th StreetB, D, E to 7th Avenue/53rd Street1, 2, A, B, C, D to Columbus Circle
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 5,557 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Russian Tea Room in NYC is a historic gem offering "impeccable service" and a "unique atmosphere" that transports you to a bygone era. Guests rave about the "delicious borscht" and "outstanding caviar service." While some dishes may be pricey, the experience is often described as "iconic" and worth the visit.

5,557 Reviews

  1. james

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First time dining here and was quite excited as I am a native russian. To my surprise, the Food is quite poor. This place is obviously just going through the motions and no longer cares about food quality or authenticity. Hiring a russian chef may help you, having the proper amount of mayonnaise in the most famous russian salad would be a good idea. (Barely had any). Tiny portions and high prices I can live with, but the food just tastes bad and I would simply never return. $400 spent for 2 and left highly disappointed.

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  2. Simeon

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The pre-theater menu was a good idea. The prices were much lower than the standard menu. The quality of the food was very good. The service was slow, but overall, we enjoyed the experience very much. Before you go, check the regular menu before you make a reservation because the prices are incredibly high. An example is $28 for a bowl of French Onion Soup

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  3. Caila

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Gorgeous interiors. I can see why Mad Men filmed here. Rude and inattentive servers. The food is good but for the price tag there should really be a next level hospitality experience from the staff.

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  4. Elizabeth

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andrea was our waiter and she was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. I did a flight of their vodkas- very nice experience. I would recommend the Jewel of Russia. We had the stroganoff, duck and sea bass. It was all wonderful but the duck was over the top!! Dessert wise- very disappointed in the Baked Alaska but the blintzes did not disappoint. Abbey, manager made us feel very welcome and valued. Highly recommend!!

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  5. Arnold

    VIP

    New York City

    89 reviews

    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Living off the memory of the original Russian Tea Room (founded 1927) this hokey, touristy re-creation nonetheless delivers surprisingly good ambiance, service and food. Ordinarily would never have gone (usually avoid tourist spots like the plague) but some friends went last month and urged us to go. Not at all disappointed.

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  6. Brandi

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dining room. Portion sizes are very small, but the food was very good. Service was scant, and ours was the first table out of the kitchen.

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  7. Richard

    VIP

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A special place - even more so during the Holidays!

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  8. Mark

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our meal. The ambiance was wonderful. Superb service and excellent food. I would go here again. The best part is that it was not crowded and not noisy like other NYC restaurants. This was for dinner on a Monday night.

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  9. Toby

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were so excited to go to the iconic Russian Tea Room. Our waiter wasn’t interested in being welcoming or kind. He turned what could have been an awesome experience into a barely marginal experience. We wouldn’t go back.

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  10. Jennifer

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere. The onion soup is fantastic. I’d recommend coming here on a trip to NYC

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2 people
23:30
Booked 93 times today
Google Map for Russian Tea Room - NYC

150 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 6th and 7th Avenues
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:30 pm High Tea Service Daily 11:30 am–4:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:45 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Russian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    A parking garage is available on 56th street behind the restaurant between 6th and 7th Avenues.
  • Public transit
    N, Q, R to 57th Street/7th AvenueF to 57th StreetB, D, E to 7th Avenue/53rd Street1, 2, A, B, C, D to Columbus Circle
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.russiantearoomnyc.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 581-7100
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you are celebrating a birthday, wedding, special occasion or hosting a corporate function, The Russian Tea Room can accommodate parties ranging from 10 to 50 guests for cocktails or full meals. With 3 completely unique and creative floors available, your guests will never forget your event.
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