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Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.4
4.4
4716 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 27 times today
Experiences are available.

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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Experiences

  • NYE 5 Course Pre-Fixe Menu

    $295.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Come in and join us at The Russian Tea Room for New Years Eve. Enjoy the decadence of our special 5 Course Pre-Fixe menu!
    NYE 5 Course Pre-Fixe Menu Photo
  • Christmas Menu

    Dec 25, 2023 only
    Come in and join us at The Russian Tea Room on Christmas Day. Enjoy the decadence of our special holiday menu!
    Christmas Menu Photo
  • Thanksgiving Menu

    Nov 23, 2023 only
    Come in and join us at The Russian Tea Room on Thanksgiving. Enjoy the decadence of our special holiday menu!
    Thanksgiving Menu Photo

What 4,716 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Continental

4,716 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food3service3ambience5
    Our waiter was fantastic and we loved the experience. Highly recommend

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    The Afternoon Tea experience was so disappointing. Almost all of it was stale or underwhelming. The staff was lovely, but this was truly felt like lighting money on fire.

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  3. RobinP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went in at noon and had afternoon tea. The sandwiches we very good. My favorite was the salmon. Our server was amazing helpful and kind. Will definitely be back and I hope he is still there.

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  4. MattZ

    Milwaukee

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The service was excellent, but the brunch food left much to be desired. Overcooked sausage, limp bacon, ice cold butter on the one slice of cheap wheat bread (toast). For the prices they charge portions should be a bit bigger and the quality should be a lot better.

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  5. Aa134

    Mobile

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    This was the most disappointing meal that we have had. Dinner started off good with the dumplings and lobster appetizer. The dumplings were amazing and the lobster dish was average. The beef wellington and ribeye were thin, overcooked and dry with no flavor. The drinks were nothing special for the price. There was good ambience and service, but the meals left little to be desired.

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  6. Underwhelmed

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The service was fine. The brown bead rolls were like cardboard, difficult to eat. The cocktails lacked balance of flavor and much alcohol. The lamb dumplings were excellent, great texture and flavor. The cod (special) lacked flavor, quite bland. No discernable horseradish.

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  7. CDT1

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Worth every penny and the wait staff was amazing!

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  8. Rachel

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    The food was horrible. I feel like we threw money down the toilet. The restaurant smelled bad. One of the servers was playing music from a phone in his pocket while another employee spoke openly within earshot about how she didn’t feel well before returning to the kitchen. This experience made me angry. I wish I could get a refund.

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  9. BettyK

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    So calming and great service. I brought my daughter for a High Tea.

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  10. AmyH

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Went for Rosh Hashanah, as advertised on Open Table and their website, and were told the special menu starts tomorrow. After many minutes, the staff informed us the menu could be ordered today, so we order from it and 45 mins later a frozen matzoh ball and cold soup arrives (for $30 nonetheless).

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  11. MicheleR

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Having lived in NY for over 35 years I was excited to be going there. When I walked in i immediately noticed an odor. Septic, maybe. Staff was lovely and showed us to a booth. Appetizers were good. Had the “charcuterie” and lamb dumplings. Then I had the mushroom stroganoff and the other 2 guests both had the beef stroganoff. Imagine our surprise to be delivered large bowls filled with noodles, mushrooms and beef - no cream sauce. Mine was, basically, buttered noodles and about 9 mushrooms. We chose a reasonably priced bottle of wine (a real value as glasses were $24). At the end the bill was $350. Not worth it, IMHO.

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  12. PolinaE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you very much for the exquisite delicious food or the very pleasant atmosphere. It's like I've been to Russia

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  13. GailB

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Why was the crust of the coulibiac soggy and why was there no butter oozing from the chicken Kiev? Two classics deeply disappointing. This indicates a lack of effort in the kitchen. And why was the vodka served in a martini glass instead of a little iced vodka glass? Another failure. All this was served well and gracefully in a peerless space. Would we go back again? I don't think so. Too bad. Another wonderful Manhattan restaurant sliding downhill.

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  14. BridgetM

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spectacular service and atmosphere. Lovely experience.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    The ambiance was amazing. We look for places to enjoy a high tea experience. The experience was not a good one. The sandwich’s were dry and old and the dessert trey was even worse than the sandwiches. The food on the menu looked pretty good but if your looking for a delicious high tea experience go elsewhere. Oh and the experience was very expensive. Over 100 a person.

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  16. CharlesO

    Portland

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Way too expensive for the quality of the experience. The dining room is over the top gaudy, but we expected that. The waiter was dressed in a comically ill fitting pseudo-Russian outfit. His goal in life was to sell us a second glass of overpriced wine. The food was passable but uninspired. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Old World eatery. Immpecibke service. Attentive and accommidating staff. And the food was excellently prepared.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderfully elegant. Food and service was superb. A great place to celebrate something.

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  19. LauraB

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved Brunch! Everything was delicious! I’ve been before for afternoon tea, which was also great. Amazing ambiance.

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  20. Unpres

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic. Went because of all the books I’ve read that mentioned this place as an institution. It delivered. Our servers were lovely. The food was unusual and delicious. Great to try things we would otherwise never have. Get the dumplings.

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  21. DDWeinbergBank

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Historic place. Wonderful memories forever. Deeply recommended.

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  22. JudyR

    Atlantic City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience5
    Gorgeous restaurant! The manager was so kind and gave us a private tour, so sweet.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    We did the Russian tea service. It was so bad. The sandwiches were stale and the scones were old. Do not recommend; it was almost funny how bad this was for the $$.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience at the Russian Tea room. Service was excellent.

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  25. NinaJ

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Historic and stunning space. Great food. Server was a bit annoyed we weren't drinking or having dessert but otherwise great service and elegant atmosphere.

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  26. MichelleG

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had brunch there as part of my daughter’s birthday trip to NYC. The hostess made my daughter feel special by acknowledging her birthday and chatting with her. Waitstaff was attentive. Food was good and came out quickly. It was one of our favorite meals and dining experiences while in town.

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  27. MikeM

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    I love cavier, they are many different Type out there. We choosed the most Expensive one for $325 and it was not What I expected.

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  28. BernadetteA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    I was very disappointed in the quality and amount of food that served for the amount that was charged. The waiter was very annoyed that I wanted to tip him in cash.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Fun afternoon tea; sandwiches were a little light on filling but the second course with scones and desserts was wonderful!

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  30. AracelizP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our host was amazing and so was our server. Beautiful ambiance.

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  31. RarnChild

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We went during Restaurant Week, so the menu was limited. I was hoping an appetizer or entree would include varenyky, but none did. However, the borscht was delicious, the beef Stroganoff was melt in your mouth tender, and the NY style cheesecake was exceptionally creamy. The setting was very elegant. I'd wanted to come for years, and I'm glad I finally had the opportunity.

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  32. Lovesdiningout

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best way to end NYC Restaurant Week, is with a NYC classic!

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  33. PrincessLarisa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The hostess was attentive, our server Prince Vladimir was great. But you were out of Dubonnet. The food was tasty and the meat in my stroganoff was succulent and melted in my mouth. The ambience was great. Beautiful artifacts. Would have liked it if they could’ve just given us coffee or tea as a courtesy. Maybe even a small cheapo cookie.

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  34. AndreaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience- a must stop!!! Food was excellent and the service was outstanding.

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  35. Marc

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a gorgeous place to have a NYC evening. Service was great start to finish and the food was incredible.

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  36. Kismet97

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, and the food is pretty good. It’s a little bit overpriced.

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  37. GeorgeK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our overall experience including the food was very good. My suggestion is that it would be more preferable if the portion of the food is larger. I believe it may have to do with the special menu for NYC restaurant week. If this is the case, I would rather pay a higher price in exchange for a slightly bigger portion. In addition, the salmon for the salmon salad I ordered was slightly undercooked in my opinion.

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  38. Debs

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The service was excellent, the food ok. The decor is great, a trip to the past. The value was great due to Restaurant Week.

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  39. JoyS

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed my meal there. Food and service - top notch.

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  40. DeeKay

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food and atmosphere were great. Alcohol was expensive though…$24 for a glass of wine? But it was a great experience.

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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 4.4 stars by 4716 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
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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