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Russian Tea Room - NYC

3.9
3.9
4468 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental
For over eighty-five 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 1927, 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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 39 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Michelle Wood: (212) 333-2970

  • Neighborhood

    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 Avenue<br><br />F to 57th Street<br><br />B, D, E to 7th Avenue/53rd Street<br><br />1, 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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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.4Value

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  1. RoseAnnR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend! It is an experience like no other and food is prepared by top chefs.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Was a special treat for my teenagers before seeing a Broadway musical. The food was sparse and mediocre at best. Tees were fine but nothing special. The scones didn’t come with clotted cream. The sandwich bread didn’t seem quite fresh. Unfortunately it’s just not worth the money at $95 per person.
  3. AliceM

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    We paid $95 plus tax and tip for stale sandwiches, cheap-tasting cakes and very average service. They even tried to charge me $5 for an extra tea bag because the tea was so weak, although thankfully saw sense when I asked about it being on the bill. Absolutely do not recommend.
  4. NewYorker15

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! We had a wonderful time. Great food, service, atmosphere! A NYC institution! We’ll be back!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an amazing experience. The ambiance, the service, the food, the drinks. There wasn’t one thing that was bad. We had the caviar tasting and pelmeni dumplings as an appetizer and it did not disappoint. For mains, we had scallops and Boeuf à la Stroganoff. The scallops were incredible and the beef was incredibly tender. The food overall was some of the best I’ve had in New York.The atmosphere is equally impressive, quite, cozy and romantic. And the Staff was super friendly and helpful. This is a great experience all around and highly recommend The Russian Tea Room!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the pleasure of dining with my family at this iconic restaurant. I ordered the beef stroganoff and it was delicious. My daughter had the same dish but dairy free. It was so good that I regretted not ordering mine the same way just to save on the calories. Thank you to the Chef for preparing such an excellent meal. We also had the pirozki. It was very good but hard to share with a party of 4. My husband and son both had the ribeye and were very satisfied with it. The service was great and the atmosphere was unforgettable. We recommend visiting for a special occasion.
  7. Tintagel69

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dining here is always a pleasure. The ambience is beautiful, yet not pretentious. The wait staff are excellent, as they respect conversation and never interrupt. And of course, the food is always delicious! The onion soup is wonderful. I love coming here. The Russian Tea Room is more than a meal; it is an experience.
  8. GraceL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time. The service was excellent and the waiter was very helpful with menu and wine selection. Enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant.
  9. DanijelaE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved it ! Can’t Wait to be back ! Food was delicious and the stuff very nice .
  10. SabrinaF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    Had a reservation for afternoon tea for two on Sunday and it was massively overpriced for the experience. The sandwiches and dessert are not nearly tasty enough to be worth $95. The tea and sour cherry sweetener were nice, but the tea was nothing fancy or inaccessible so I'm not really sure what I was paying for.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    My in-laws took me on an amazing 1st time New York trip 30 years ago and the Russian Tea Room was a part of the “must experience” places. We now have a daughter-in-law that has never been to New York so we are recreating our 30 years ago experience. The Russian Tea Room dining experience was just as amazing! Thank you for remaining timeless and classic!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Service was underwhelming, considering what you are paying you would exp ct much better. The menus were left on the table with no explanation as to how anything worked for tea or your choices. Very few waiters seemed to be working and mostly bus boys who just dropped food dishes off. Food trays came very quickly, before even be asked what you would like to drink. Tea sandwiches looked like camp sandwiches, very simple crust cut off white bread—not what you expect for 95 dollars a person. Had to wait 20 minutes for a glass of wine while food sat in front of us. Combination of mediocre food and poor service was not worth the high prices.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    So incredibly disappointing. The service was terrible. Food was terrible. And I mean terrible. We went there for brunch, and I honestly had a better meal at IHOP.
  14. RicardoF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We found it a good experience overall but maybe a little overrated.
  15. sheri

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The ambiance was fantastic. We didn’t feel rushed. The service was excellent. The food was wonderful but quite pricy. Great location to the theatre district
  16. GinaM

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience4
    This experience wasn’t were the price. I felt like I paid for The Russian Tea Room and was served fast food. Would not recommend this to anyone. I will have tea @ The Plaza Hotel from here on out.
  17. DayleT

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant, excellent service, dont skip the caviar tasting which was the best part!
  18. SusanF

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a lovely evening and a delicious meal for our 50th wedding anniversary. All staff were attentive and helpful with ordering and serving. We were very happy with our experience.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience2
    Afternoon tea was stale bread and grocery store spreads. Same with the “cupcakes”. We went there because we thought it would be cool to have high tea in the Russian Tea room, but it was such a waste of money. I’m so sad that I spent $100 a person on .25 cent tea bags and a $4 deli lunch. Could have had a much better experience for the same price at any number of nearby hotels. Do yourself a favor - walk inside and look at the decor but don’t waste your money.
  20. SMHAUS

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    I attended based on a recommendation but was disappointed given the atmosphere, cost of the food (perhaps "normal" in NYC but it felt overpriced), menu was average but it would have been good to have vegetables as sides for the main/appetiser. I had the Boeuf à la Stroganoff. It was delicious and the meat was very tender but I'm not sure it was worth US$48. The restaurant experience felt a bit flat - perhaps given it was half empty - maybe it was just a Sunday night but the waiter said the regulars were away on holidays. Not sure if it is linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The decor is very "old Russian" and perhaps not "modern Russian" (I've lived in Russia).
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    Food for high tea was very low quality. Low end deli food for $100 per person
  22. SylviaS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Overpriced for dry sandwiches and baked goods. Dry.
  23. ThatcherT

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I love this restaurant! It’s such an old school New York spot. It borders a tiny bit on being touristy, but the atmosphere is truly lovely and the service is impeccable and also friendly. Some of the food is superb, and some is really good (but maybe not as good as it used to be). The prices aren’t crazy outrageous, but it’s what you might expect. A special occasion place, a must do at least once, an institution that is thoroughly NYC. Treat yourself!
  24. AndrewR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Everything i consumed was great . From the cocktails all the way to the desert. Would def recommend.
  25. JanetteC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was fantastic and helped us choose food that would be reflective of a Russian meal!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    I ordered the Khinkali dumpling - they were ice cold. The waitress was understanding and apologetic. She returned with a new dish. Unfortunately, the dumplings weren’t cooked through, and still cold. I then ordered the beouf Wellington - this surprised me. The Wellington was grossly over cooked, the pastry soggy, and overpowered by the mustard. It was unfortunately a very poor experience. The Russian Tea has a beautiful historical, and cultural heartbeat, but is underwhelmed by its food. Sad.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience4
    Service was lacking. Everyone around us were served before us. It took 20 minutes to get a check and cash out. The food was not the best. Sandwiches were ok and desserts were dry. Not a good value for the high prices.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent, everyone was so nice and helpful. Food was delicious. We had a wonderful time celebrating a birthday!
  29. ErickR

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great, as always. Excellent experience. Wonderful service.
  30. Janni

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Sadly it was a Friday night and the place was empty; the service was excellent and professional, but again, they were not busy. The food was not what I had expected and for the price, it was a huge disappointment.
  31. BridgetJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    I thought the service was tremendous and the restaurant was beautiful but it was very expensive.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We thought the food was very good and the service was outstanding. Vladimir was great. It was a quiet night so we spoke to the staff and learned a lot about the restaurant’s history.
  33. AdamG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, albeit a bit pricey. The staff was phenomenal and very friendly. The ambiance of the place was incredibly peaceful and warming.
  34. Thish01

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great (though I wished he smiled and was more warm!) and the food was delightful!
  35. Hedda

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You go knowing the prices would be a bit higher. It's all about the experience of just being there.
  36. AC702

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a gorgeous tea room with a lovely assortment of sandwiches, scones, teas and desserts. Book an early reservation for the best service. It’s pricey.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful, great night out of dining.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful old New York restaurant.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The Russian Tea Room experience was amazing! Our wait staff was so attentive and curteous. The food was out of this world and the eastern European decor was just gorgeous.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Always a pleasure to walk in the door, but feel the sticker shock when you depart! $24 for a bowl of (albeit very good) borscht; $24 for a lovely (albeit average) cocktail; $50+ per entree (beef Wellington was nice, but a small portion for my steak lover) and salmon was very nice, but I'd have priced it no higher than $35 since I'm sure it was farm raised! Ok, it's an expensive foodie treat, but on a Saturday night it wasn't even half full (some may say Putin backlash!) so regular dining is out of the question except for very special occasions. And...the service is still slow (ok, savor the ambience) and waiter was aloof (we weren't drinking enough?) - so count the cost of crossing that magical threshold!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Russian Tea Room - NYC is rated 3.9 stars by 4468 OpenTable diners.

Russian Tea Room - NYC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 39 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

  • Neighborhood

    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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Michelle Wood: (212) 333-2970

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