Russian Tea Room - NYC

Russian Tea Room - NYC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jilly VIP

   Toronto8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 20, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely restaurant, very charming decor, well trained staff. Food was delicious. Would recommend this New York icon.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Amarillo3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love love love this place. Great dinner, great dessert, great ambiance and wonderful service. We will be back again.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia1 review

   3.0

   Dined on January 19, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The borscht needed a bit more flavor. Wish it came with 2 pirozhok instead of just 1 because that was perfect. Flaky outside, flavorful inside. The wild mushrooms stroganoff was delicious but the portions were small. The place is gorgeous. The service is immaculate.
   

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   xiaoyuez

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   decoration is beautiful and attractive, seat sofa is comfortable for all. But the food is not worthy to the price.
   

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   Rogi

   New York City11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A special place--a dining room of spacious banquettes, in red leather; walls of artwork; waiters in tails; a menu of Russian classics . . . so for a genuine treat, a pause in the onslaught of bustling NYC, a little pampering and classic Russian cooking, and an air of romance and even indulgence . . . over half a century The Russian Tea Room has upheld this admirable standard--
   

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   briyahp

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined on January 17, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   A really disappointing experience. The food was mediocre and cost a lot of money. The place was empty. It felt very strange to dine there. The waiters looked very bored. But mainly I thought the food would be better.
   

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   theodored VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   When it comes to institutional restaurants - Russian Team Room needs to be in the top tier. Truly a delight, every single dish was stellar and for those who enjoy caviar will be in heaven with the options. From appetizers, starters, salads, entrees and desserts the entire experience will be spectacular. The cost to taste is truly on par and recommend to anyone for their next special occasion.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Russian Tea Room was exactly what I was expecting and more. Can’t wait to come back again with my daughter.
   

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   RestaurantBird VIP

   Washington DC75 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 14, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Visiting NYC, decided to once again visit RTR--always a favorite. It was Sunday morning and for brunch. I ordered French toast, hubby got pancakes. I asked for a side fresh fruit, but they did not have it. French toast came with a blackberry in sugary sauce and glazed bananas. The order of three blueberry pancakes was spare. Beverages were coffee and Russian tea. On the positive side, all was very tasty. Service was marvelous, ambience delightful, wonderful Russian music. Final cost: $91 We'll go back, but not for brunch.
   

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    CamilleS

    Miami1 review

    1.0

    Dined on January 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    Came closer to 10 PM and ordered dessert. 40 minutes went by and it still did not come. The waiter confirmed the order was not entered. There were probably only 4 other tables occupied at the moment. We asked for a check and paid $40 for 2 teas (bagged tea). Not worth it and kind of awkward that none of the employees noticed after 40 minutes with barely any people in the restaurant?
    

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