Russian Tea Room - NYC

Name: Russian Tea Room - NYC
Address: 150 W 57th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10019
Telephone: (212) 581-7100
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4

3875 Reviews

$50 and over

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 6, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Continental, Russian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Business Express Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:45 pm High Tea Service Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:45 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:45 pm–10:00 pm Pre/Post Prix Fixe Daily 4:45 pm–6:15 pm Daily 9:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 581-7100
Website
http://www.russiantearoomnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Marc Taxiera
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

Location
150 W 57th Street New York, NY 10019
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 F to 57th Street B, D, E to 7th Avenue/53rd Street 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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Popular dishes

Smoked Salmon Platter$35.00
Smoked salmon, toasted bagel, cream cheese, onions, capers and tomatoes
Truffle Quiche$24.00
Bacon, leeks, black truffle, potato and Gruyère cheese
Cinnamon Russian Toast$20.00
Large walnut and raisin brioche sautéed with vanilla and spices with sweet cream
Three Buttermilk Pancakes$20.00
Any combination of the following: chocolate chip, blueberry or candied pecans all served with maple syrup or honey
Eggs Florentine$22.00
Bacon, spinach, toasted English muffin, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
Czar's Eggs$30.00
Two eggs soft boiled, topped with salmon roe served with blini and traditional accompaniments

Eggs

Served with guest's choice of white or wheat toast

Caviar Omelette$38.00
Red caviar with sour cream, fine herbs and Rösti potatoes
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Scottish Salmon$30.00
Rösti potatoes, sour cream and dill
Two Eggs$22.00
Preparation of your choice, bacon or sausage and Rösti potatoes
Egg White Omelette$22.00
Golden egg whites served with spinach, mushrooms and swiss cheese

Sides

Toast$4.00
white or wheat
Bacon$10.00
Smoked Sausage$10.00
turkey or pork

Tea

Each Tea $10

Black Tea

St. Petersburg
Citrus, red fruits, and caramel
Anastasia
Earl Grey, lemon, and orange blossom
Earl Grey
Ceylon black tea with a bergamot flavor
Darjeeling
Indian black tea
Russian Morning
Russian blend of black Chinese and Indian tea
Troika
Earl Grey, orange, and mandarin
Prince Vladimir
Citrus, vanilla, and spices
Lapsang Souchong
Chinese black tea with a smoky flavor
English Breakfast
Ceylon tea with a brisk flavor
Russian Country
Soft, smoky blend of Keemun, Assam, Ceylon, and Formosa Oolong teas with a touch of Lapsang Souchong

Oolong Tea

Wuyi Oolong
Mild grassy notes with a sweet finish
Formosa Oolong
Slight nutty aroma with a delicate flavor

Green Tea

Sencha
Japanese variety with a delicate, grassy aroma
Hoji Cha
Japanese green tea roasted over charcoal
Lung Ching
Roasted Japanese green tea with a nutty aroma
Jasmine
Chinese green tea with jasmine flowers

White Tea

Winter White Earl Grey
Silver budded Chinese tea with citrus bergamot oil

Herbal Tea (Caffeine Free)

Chamomile
Chamomile with delicate sweet notes
Rooibos Chai
South African red bush with Indian spices
Peach & Ginger Twist
Slightly spicy with fruity citrus notes
Mint Verbena
Pure peppermint

Caviar

Served with warm buckwheat blinis and traditional accompaniments

Imported Black Farm Raised Caviar

Beluga Hybrid
- 1oz$325.00
Golden Osetra
- 1oz$295.00
Sevruga
- 1oz$275.00
Russian Osetra
- 1oz$205.00
Siberian Osetra
- 1oz$195.00
Italian White Sturgeon
- 1oz$200.00

American

Wild American Hackleback
- 1oz$115.00
California White Sturgeon
- 1oz$155.00
American Paddlefish Roe
- 1oz$145.00
Wild Alaskan Salmon Roe
- 1oz$105.00

Beverages

Soda$10.00
Coffee$8.00
Espresso$8.00
Cappuccino$8.00
Café au Lait$8.00
Latte$8.00
Bloody Mary$16.00
Champagne$18.00
Prepared with Charles de Fére, Brut Cuvée, Bellini, Champagne Cocktail, Mimosa

What 3,875 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
3.8Value

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reviewer
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for a leisurely old-style tea, and unobtrusive service.
w
wannabeafoodcritc
New York Area
69 reviews
vip
2.0
69 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience3
We went to this iconic restaurant with good friends and were well aware that it would be pricey. Food was tasty, but nothing we had was rave worthy. Borscht was not very hot, caviar was sparse and creme brulee ice cold. It was a one and done for us. There are many other high end restaurants in NYC well worth the money spent here.
O
Oldtownsenior
Washington DC
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
We should have again done the vodka and caviar tasting instead of tea. Tea was good, as was champagne. Sandwiches also and cakes. Teeny tiny DROP of caviar on a teeny blini. Lovely service; beautiful place. For carb loving people, tea would be great. Otherwise, do the vodka tasting.
D
Deeee
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food1service3ambience3
Are you looking for a quiet place with not great food and average service? If yes, then this place is for you. Very nicely decorated!
SK
SarahK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience3
Group of drunk, loud and obnoxious people arrived and waiters placed them in the booth right next to us, even though there were no tables occupied in the back. Food, music, and ambience were strong.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a great lunch at the iconic NYC restaurant. We had the express business LUNCH price FIX. Fun experience for my mom’s bday.
B
Bondgirl
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious tea sandwiches. Great service and beautiful restaurant! I’m glad I popped in before heading to airport. Don’t forget to look at the cute little gift shop down the stairs by the restroom. I got a nice teaspoon as a momento—though it was overpriced. Id like to take my family next time when I’m in town. The menu items looked amazing and I overheard another table complimenting how tasty it was. I’ll be back.
JC
JuliaC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing graduation celebration dinner for my son. Our server, Vladimir, was THE BEST!
SZ
SiomaraZ
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been to tea rooms around NYC and this place has the best savory course by far! The staff was attentive and the ambiance was wonderful! I will definitely be returning to the Russian Tea Room my next time in NYC!
LS
LouisS
New Orleans
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server, food were all fantastic and the ambiance was amazing
SR
SusanR
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far one of the finest meals I have ever had. Service was excellent the ambiance is perfect and the food was nothing short of amazing. Affordable prefix menu but it would have been worth the price no matter what.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s a beautiful restaurant, it feels magically. The service was wonderful and the food superb.
s
suer
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect. Going here is the best part of our annual NYC trip.
CB
ChristinaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and such a great experience. I'm so glad we went
CN
CarleeN
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
We went for afternoon tea before our Broadway show. This was supposed to be something special and memorable, but from the time we walked in, the host/waiter/bartender was not at all friendly. Perhaps he realized that we were a little uncomfortable as we do not usually visit places this fancy, but he did nothing to make us more comfortable. I observed him going through and explaining the individual foods included in the tea service to other tables, but nothing for us. Simply dropped the trays and walked away. We were dressed nice (as nice as anyone else in the place), so I am not sure what his problem was, but to spend hundreds of dollars and not feel at all appreciated was very disappointing. I will add that there were two other tables filled when we arrived, and only four filled when we left, so it does not appear that they are in a place where they should be alienating customers with snootiness. Food was good and tea service was fun, but I would not recommend to anyone - there is a lot of great food in NYC without the terrible service.
GG
GiGiH
Austin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was perfect. Staff very friendly and attentive. Beautiful room.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a fantastic experience.
DS
DavidS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of a kind and well worth experiencing during your trip to New York. The food is delicious, service very professional and friendly, and of course the atmosphere is unique.
JA
JaviA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a date. Restaurant decoration is fantastic and really in theme with Russian Tea Room, food was really good and overall really nice environment. Waiters could be friendlier but other than that great place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Very nice and accommodating, we enjoyed our experience and first time eating Russian food!
MG
MrGee
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was simply divine! Lovely experience.
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VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food impeccably and attentively served
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had heard of the Russian Tea Room when I was a kid and I had made myself a promise to come there once I made it to New York. The overall experience was nothing less than world class quality in the food (amazingly delicious chicken Caesar salad — best I’ve ever had in my life), our server, Vladimir B, was first rate and friendly and the ambience was absolutely perfect. The restroom downstairs was very clean and the hallway leading to the restrooms was filled with beautiful, fine items inside display cases which made the experience there all the more enjoyable. Will definitely be back to enjoy it again next time I’m in town.
C
Chef84
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
I woukd have preferred a little more attention to detail. Our table was not crumbed in between courses. We were not brought ice water after we finished our bottle of aquapanna. Butter was hard/cold and so was the bread. Little things, stuff most people wouldn’t notice but I work in the industry so I did. My appetizers and entrees were phenomenal
KS
KseniaS
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
The server was very arrogant and not friendly, as well not enough attention for that expensive restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as usual
j
junobeach
Louisville
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A romantic spot sitting at our private banquette. Food was very good, we had the two course meal that was main, desert plus tea and for NYC was reasonable. Will return on another trip to the City.
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Fp13
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent overall but majorly overpriced. Special occasion so we paid. Food, ambiance, service was great.
EH
EllenH
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Over the years, the Russian Tea Room still offers their guests an absolutely lovely experience. Excellent service and classical ambience. It never fails.
WW
WWMM
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff and service are exceptional.
CB
CatherineB
Orange County
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Such a nice place for tea or brunch. We like traditional brunch sandwiches (probably boring....) but the food was good and we enjoyed it and would go back.
JO
JohnO
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Iconic, legendary. Food & service were superb. Staff is super professional yet personal. Wonderful experience.
CP
CassandraP
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
The Russian Tea Room is an NYC icon, and I've no idea why I've lived and worked in the area for so long and had never sampled this place. Was looking for afternoon tea, and the Russian Tea Room showed up in a search. My dining companion was like, "can't we choose some other place? I don't want anything having to do with Russia." I directed them to the website, which opens with a banner in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, and an explanation that the RTR was founded by one fleeing the oppression of Russia. We got past the initial hesitation, and I'm so glad we did! Walking into the Tea Room is like taking a step back in time, to the days of unapologetic opulence in the most unlikely places. And while it is opulent and elegant, I saw not a hint of pretentiousness. As a foodie of color, I've come to regard many "higher end" establishments with caution; there still exist (quasi)commercial establishments in this town where non-white skin is more impactful than green money. Fortunately, the Russian Tea Room is not one of them: here they genuinely welcome and tend to the needs of ALL their diners, making everyone inside feel welcomed and appreciated. So the ambiance is almost the main event, but the food rightfully takes this spot. We only stopped in for afternoon tea, and it did not disappoint!!! Because we only had about 90 minutes before heading to a play, we let our server know and they brought the main courses and the desserts together. The finger sandwiches were typical, though perhaps a bit larger and tastier than I was accustomed to. I've read reviews that called them bland and not enough; that was not my experience. The "Caviar Tasting" was 2 American "caviars" on blinis. The blinis were about the size of a penny. I intensely dislike the taste of caviar; there wasn't enough served for either me or my companion to even taste it. Still, overall it was a positive experience, one to which I will likely return.
MB
MissBsRoom
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service and ambiance, food just a little overpriced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation dinner with my niece- everything was perfect.
RA
RobertA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing experience. The went out of their way to make us feel welcome.
r
rjfear
Indiana
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Absolutely fantastic as always. I cannot thank you enough for the evening. We had an excellent dinner with family from LA and Miami. Everyone had a great evening.
JM
JessM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience2
Excellent service. Decor a bit dated. Super quiet. 2nd course in afternoon tea was lackluster and food was dry and hard. Not worth the price.
PS
PaulS
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice. Wish we could have enjoyed longer but needed to catch a plane
KA
KristiA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
our first time and we will be back! The place is lovely with all the decorations and things around. Service was top notch! we went for brunch but will be back to try dinner.

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 does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Russian Tea Room - NYC is rated 4.4 stars by 3875 OpenTable diners.

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