Lady Mendls

Name: Lady Mendls
Address: 56 Irving Place, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 533-4600 ext. 2
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

976 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

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Our $78 prix fixe tea service offered Wednesday through Sunday. NOW OPEN FOR TUESDAYS THROUGH JAN. 5, 2024.

Lady Mendl's is an unconventionally chic tea salon housed within a Georgian brownstone in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan. An opulent five-course tea is served in an eclectic and whimsical parlor by a doting staff. Patrons sip tea from hand culled vintage Wedgwood teacups as they nibble dainty finger sandwiches and house baked scones.

***WE DO NOT OFFER VEGAN OR GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS.
CHILDREN UNDER 12 ARE NOT PERMITTED.***

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Dessert
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 533-4600 ext. 2
Website
http://www.ladymendlsteasalon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We do not offer catering services off premise. We not do have items from our tea menu available for pick up.
Private party facilities
Located within The Inn at Irving Place, Lady Mendl's is housed in a Victorian style salon. Our private parties can accommodate up to 65 guests for a seated event and 75 guests for a cocktail party. In addition, our martini lounge, Cibar, is located on the ground floor and can also be used for private events or combined with the Lady Mendl's Salon. We are a beautiful location for destination weddings, bridal or baby showers, cocktail parties, and corporate events. Please complete an inquiry on our website for specific pricing.
Private party contact
Kristine: (212) 533-4466

Location
56 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
Union Square
Cross street
Between 17th & 18th Streets, on the East side of Irving Place
Parking details
http://nyc.bestparking.com/custom/index.php?addr=56%20Irving%20Place
Public transit
Union Square Station. Upon exiting the station, walk to 17th street and make a right. We are one block to the East of Park Avenue South at 17th and Irving Place. Only a small plaque stating "Lady Mendl's" marks the entrance to our brownstone.
Additional
Banquet, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Earl Grey
Floral notes of Bergamot, exceptional combination of Darjeeling, Assam, Chinese, and Sri Lankan teas, sprayed with the oil of Bergamot has been satisfying our customers for generations
English Breakfast
These medium sized leaves produce a copper liquid that has a bright and fragrant cup. The tea is smooth and full-bodied with a malty aftertaste that stands up to a splash of milk or lemon
Moroccan Mint Green
Transport yourself to a land of desert sands, caravans and palm tree filled oasis, with Moroccan Mint a delicious blend of spearmint and green tea. The green tea unfurls into large leaves, with a pale ecru cup and a strong minty flavor
Creamy Toasted Coconut - Oolong
This delightfully light tea brews to an ecru color and has the taste of baked goodies with an undertone of an earthly oolong. The rich exotic aroma is accompanied by the smooth, delicious taste of coconut macaroon with vanilla accents
Lemon Verbena (Decaf)
Made from the leaves of the verbena flower, this tea is outstandingly refreshing, with an invigorating aroma. Verbena is known to have medicinal elements and helps ease aches and pains
Wonderland Rooibos (Decaf)
A wonderful blend of green rooibos with cacao and cinnamon and flavored with Bavarian chocolate, cinnamon and hazelnuts. It brews to a golden cup with the delicious aroma and taste of cinnamon baked goodies

Afternoon Tea Service

Seasonal Soup or Salad
Green Market Tea Sandwiches
Selections vary based on seasonal availability. Please ask server for the daily options
Traditional Scones
devonshire clotted cream with fruit preserves
Gâteau de Crêpes
vanilla cream
Petit Fours
macarons, chocolate covered strawberries

Champagne Cocktails

$14

Spiked Ginger Recharge
Lemon Verbena Fresca
Rose Petal Fizz
Peach Bellini
Classic Mimosa

Rosé

Sparkling Leo Hillenger Pinot Noir Rosé$14.00
Out East Rosé, Provence France 2017$14.00

White

Cava Blanc de Blanc, Spain NV$14.00
Dom de la Tonnellerie Sancerre 2018$15.00
Borgogravo Pinot Grigio, Italy 2017$13.00

Red

River's Edge Pinot Noir, Oregon 2014$15.00
Enkidu Cabernet, Argentina 2016$17.00

What 976 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York / Tri-State Area
Best Ambiance
Manhattan
Best Ambiance

976 Reviews

JB
JenB
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful place for tea. We will definitely be back. Food and service were incredible.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lady Mendel is my all time favorite tea place in NYC. The ambiance, the quality, the pricing, and the service is always 10/10. It has now become a holiday tradition every year and I can't get enough. I also purchased some tea bags and they came in an adorable tin. All service people are wonderful, but we had Kate yesterday who is new to the tea salon and she was exquisite! Will continue to come back! A MUST go place if you enjoy tea!
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MCoo
Greater Boston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love lady Mendls. Come for the afternoon tea. Enjoy the ambiance & company. Leave feeling full & warm inside.
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KelleB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marvelous experience. I’ve been to many afternoon tea services in the city and this was my favorite. The setting is just beautiful, the food, tea and cocktails were delicious. But it’s the staff that makes this restaurant shine. Lovely experience
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really quaint spot for high tea - you do get a lot of courses/food/tea for the price you pay. Alcohol is not included in the price. My group and I enjoyed it here and definitely would come back!
Lady MendlsResponded on November 21, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your experience! Hopefully we will see you again soon.
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SherylW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Lovely tea in a beautiful setting. Each course is small, but there were five and you'll leave quite full. Recommend getting a cocktail, quite good.
Lady MendlsResponded on November 21, 2023
Glad you enjoyed Sheryl! Nothing goes better with afternoon tea than a handcrafted cocktail!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service! Food was top-notch! Kudos to the entire staff for making my day special and memorable. Freydis Watson was super awesome! Thank you for making me feel welcome! Alberto, thank you for your exceptional service as well as the entire service crew! You guys are a gem! Stay fabulous!
Lady MendlsResponded on November 21, 2023
Thank you for the kind words!! I will pass on your sentiments to the staff. So glad you enjoyed!
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CeciliaD
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I came from Texas to celebrate our marriage anniversary. We were beautifully accommodated. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious, we will definitely come back!
Lady MendlsResponded on November 21, 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed and look forward to seeing you again!
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BrianR
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful experience in a beautiful, charming setting. The food was excellent, service was impeccable and exceeded expectations. Would definitely go again. A bit pricey but worth it.
Lady MendlsResponded on November 21, 2023
So glad you enjoyed, Brian! Thank you.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience5
The waiter was terrible. Spoke with an accent and fast. Couldn’t understand a word he said. The “tea waiter” was worst. He just kept pouring tea, splashing it all over, hanging his armpit over my plate in front of my face. Each time, asking which tea? After telling him the tea, he kept pouring Earl Grey, despite asking him for the chocolate Wonder tea. Then, they forgot to serve the soup course. The new girl kept trying to rescue the two awful waiters with quiet apologies, but none the less, this was not the experience that I expected. Will not return.
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LadyA
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience5
A beautiful spot with nice help, but it seemed understaffed during our visit. My teacup was often empty and we were going on 2 hours with half of the food served to us. We had to leave and not finish. It was disappointing for the time and expense. I hope it was just an off day for them.
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DorothyM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been coming to this place for years! It’s always a great experience. From the quirky decor to the delicious food and tea, it’s not to be missed. I will be retuning again soon for another lovely afternoon!
Lady MendlsResponded on October 27, 2023
Thank you Dorothy! We look forward to having you back soon.
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CarmenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience, old-world charm. Loved the experience.
Lady MendlsResponded on October 27, 2023
So glad to hear it, Carmen!
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LaurelJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic! I have had high teas all over the world and this was very good, second only to Claridges in London. The sandwiches were a twist on the classics, very tasty and very fresh. And of course the ambience is very unique, a beautiful respite from the busyness of the city. I will be back! And with friends ;)
Lady MendlsResponded on October 27, 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words, Laurel!
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SimranS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a party of 7 and had a great time... the whole experience was wonderful!
Lady MendlsResponded on October 27, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your experience!
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QinyuW
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a nice afternoon tea experience! Definitely would recommend it to everyone!
Lady MendlsResponded on October 11, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your experience and thank you for recommending us!
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Rayn
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing!! great vibe, and friendly servers.
Lady MendlsResponded on October 11, 2023
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed.
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eleonores
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I love everything, and the service especially. Emmet in particular, was a pure delight : so graceful and tactful, so very talented to create cocktails and such a fantastic host: he even took us in different places of the salon to take pictures of us for memory. The decor was very special, and the ambience perfect, soooo very refined and made for relaxing and CHATTING!!! No loud music thank God, no bright lights, enough space between tables, everyone there chatted and was full of joy. A very unique experience to... be renewed for sure :-)))
Lady MendlsResponded on October 11, 2023
Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us.
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Perrywink
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, beautiful room. A total NY gem.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A charming experience from start to finish. We were greeted by a friendly host who took our coats (more about this) and brought us to our table and seated us. She also had drink recommendations (mine was perfect), also available as a mocktail for my daughter. The rooms are beautifully decorated, traditionally ornate, as are the table settings. There’s a nice selection of teas - and you have the ability to change your choice. Our cups were filled frequently, as were our water glasses. The courses are set for the 5-course prix fixe afternoon tea experience, but we did have a choice of soup or salad to start. Both were delicious, as were all the subsequent offerings that were delivered graciously to our table. Five different kinds of sandwiches, two different flavors of scones, then a light crepe cake, finally a small plate with petit fours, macarons, and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Servers checked on our table frequently, but unobtrusively. The only part of the whole experience that made us feel the tiniest bit less-than-welcomed was the notification that my daughter’s cardigan could not be draped over the back of the chair, it would need to be checked with our coats if she weren’t goi g to wear it. There wasn’t an explanation, just a statement that it was prohibited. I wondered if this was a concern that it might ruin the intended aesthetic of the room… We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Lady Mendl’s, but it is a splurge!
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LH2581
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
so lovely! made my moms birthday so special! the service was excellent
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VEGASMH
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a lovely tea experience. I have enjoyed Afternoon Tea in many places; and this is one of my favorites. The tea was served hot--like it should be. The service was delightful. But best of all, was the food. Five courses. All wonderful and fresh. A delight. The next time I am in New York, I will return here. Attention to detail was paid in the table settings and room decor. I have already highly recommended Lady Mendyl's to my friends and family, who appreciate the art of tea.
Lady MendlsResponded on October 11, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! So glad you enjoyed.
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SandraA
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing experience not to be missed! Food is extraordinary
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time!! Jewel of a place! Loved the experience!
Lady MendlsResponded on September 13, 2023
Thank you for the kind words!
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Natalie
Central Coast
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Couldn't recommend this place highly enough! When we told the waiter that our friend was gluten free, they tried extra hard to create substitutes for them, like a salad instead of scones and strawberries instead of the crepe. The regular food and sandwiches were fantastic, and the ambiance of the place couldn't be matched. A bit pricy, but well worth it given the food, excellent tea, great service, and decor.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing!! Really happy we found this place and tried it! Good food and tea, and great ambiance!
Lady MendlsResponded on September 13, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your tea experience!
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MartinG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lady Mendls is located in a gilded age New York City townhouse. Most of the historic features and embellishments of the era have been preserved and one gets a good idea of how people lived at that time. We were welcomed and asked to wait for a few minutes lounging on historic furniture until our table was prepared. The afternoon tea included five courses starting off with a choice of salad or soup, followed by a selection of five different types of sandwiches (all uniquely flavored and nicely presented), freshly baked scones with clotted creme, raspberry preserve, crepes cake and petit fours. All courses were really delicious. We chose to have a matching tea with each course, which was great because we got to try all of the perfectly brewed teas on the menu. The cocktails and the service were fantastic. If you want to experience a traditional afternoon tea served by very friendly and attentive staff in a gilded age atmosphere, Lady Mendls is the place to go. We enjoyed our stay very much and will certainly come back.
Lady MendlsResponded on September 7, 2023
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed and look forward to welcoming you back!
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Pinkiesout
Seattle
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great spot for a special afternoon tea . Beautiful, great service - not a stuffy vibe .
Lady MendlsResponded on September 7, 2023
So glad you enjoyed!
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Marcel
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite place for afternoon tea. We've been for special occasions, as well as just for a break from a morning of exploring downtown. Either way, Lady Mendls always delivers. The staff is friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and predictive of one's needs! The food is perfect, and abundant. The teas are varied and special; some are quite unique. Just a lovely way to spend an afternoon.
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ElizaH
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Delightful spot for afternoon tea. The service is friendly and you are not rushed. It is a nice intimate place despite the smaller tables. We thoroughly enjoyed our time.
Lady MendlsResponded on September 13, 2023
Thank you, Eliza! So glad you had a good time.
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8Food
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service Gorgeous atmosphere Excellent location
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RuthD
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visited to celebrate a birthday and had a great time. We visited in the middle of the week so it was quiet
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NewYorker
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Service and ambiance was good. The sandwich menu is vegetarian which may appeal to some but I did not care for it so much. Otherwise it was a lovely experience.
Lady MendlsResponded on August 21, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed.
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JodiD
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is Amazing!!! I took my daughter here for tea and we were not disappointed! We had Googled best Tea Rooms in NYC and we decided on this!! The decor is just Gorgeous and the food is Excellent!! The wait staff was so kind and courteous! We were stuffed and happy! If you get a chance, you have got to go!!!
Lady MendlsResponded on August 21, 2023
Thank you so much, Jodi! So glad you enjoyed!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always, been here 4 times before. Just go!
Lady MendlsResponded on August 16, 2023
Always lovely to hear from our regulars! So glad you love our tea service.
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Mindy
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the most amazing tie here to celebrate a friend's birthday! I can't wait to go back! from service to food it was all truly perfect! Thank you!
Lady MendlsResponded on August 21, 2023
Thank you so much, Mindy! We are so glad you enjoyed and happy birthday to your friend.
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bklynkim
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite spot for tea with my daughter. It’s a lot of food actually which takes the sting out of the cost.
Lady MendlsResponded on August 8, 2023
Thank you! As we always say, you don't leave Lady Mendl's hungry!
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LuciaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
lovely, special place to celebrate a special afternoon. it feels magical. the service kind and super friendly. the plates were gorgeous, the atmosphere like Mary Poppins. We loved it and will return with friends.
Lady MendlsResponded on August 8, 2023
So glad you enjoyed! We look forward to seeing you again!
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IvyH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place! 10/10 The birthday girl was so happy!
Lady MendlsResponded on August 8, 2023
So glad you enjoyed!
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MGlovesNYC
Greensboro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a lovely spot to have tea with my daughter while visiting NYC! Food was superb, service was friendly and professional. Highly recommend!
Lady MendlsResponded on August 8, 2023
Thank you for your kind words! So glad you had a great experience.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Lady Mendls is rated 4.9 stars by 976 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

56 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross street
Between 17th & 18th Streets, on the East side of Irving Place
Neighborhood
Union Square
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Dessert
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
http://nyc.bestparking.com/custom/index.php?addr=56%20Irving%20Place
Public transit
Union Square Station. Upon exiting the station, walk to 17th street and make a right. We are one block to the East of Park Avenue South at 17th and Irving Place. Only a small plaque stating "Lady Mendl's" marks the entrance to our brownstone.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.ladymendlsteasalon.com/
Phone number
(212) 533-4600 ext. 2
Catering
We do not offer catering services off premise. We not do have items from our tea menu available for pick up.
Private party facilities
Located within The Inn at Irving Place, Lady Mendl's is housed in a Victorian style salon. Our private parties can accommodate up to 65 guests for a seated event and 75 guests for a cocktail party. In addition, our martini lounge, Cibar, is located on the ground floor and can also be used for private events or combined with the Lady Mendl's Salon. We are a beautiful location for destination weddings, bridal or baby showers, cocktail parties, and corporate events. Please complete an inquiry on our website for specific pricing.
Private party contact
Kristine: (212) 533-4466

Lady Mendls

Make a reservation

Additional information

Main

Earl Grey

English Breakfast

Moroccan Mint Green

Creamy Toasted Coconut - Oolong

Lemon Verbena (Decaf)

Wonderland Rooibos (Decaf)

Afternoon Tea Service

Seasonal Soup or Salad

Green Market Tea Sandwiches

Traditional Scones

Gâteau de Crêpes

Petit Fours

Champagne Cocktails

Spiked Ginger Recharge

Lemon Verbena Fresca

Rose Petal Fizz

Peach Bellini

Classic Mimosa

Rosé

Sparkling Leo Hillenger Pinot Noir Rosé$14.00

Out East Rosé, Provence France 2017$14.00

White

Cava Blanc de Blanc, Spain NV$14.00

Dom de la Tonnellerie Sancerre 2018$15.00

Borgogravo Pinot Grigio, Italy 2017$13.00

Red

River's Edge Pinot Noir, Oregon 2014$15.00

Enkidu Cabernet, Argentina 2016$17.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Protective equipment

FAQs

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