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Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.3
4.3
5575 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
For ninety-eight 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 1926, 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Russian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:30 pm High Tea Service Daily 11:30 am–4:00 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
  • Website
    http://www.russiantearoomnyc.com/
  • 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.
  • 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 AvenueF to 57th StreetB, D, E to 7th Avenue/53rd Street1, 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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What 5,575 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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The Russian Tea Room in NYC is a historic gem offering "impeccable service" and a "unique atmosphere" that transports you to a bygone era. Guests rave about the "delicious borscht" and "outstanding caviar service." While some dishes may be pricey, the experience is often described as "iconic" and worth the visit.

5,575 Reviews

  1. Lynne

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful for a one time experience that can't be matched!

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  2. Susan

    New York City

    22 reviews

    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The Russian Tea Room was one of my favorites around the holidays. Festive and good food. So after 20 years (plus) of not going we decided to go back. Awful is all I can say. Food was terrible. Service atrocious. I won’t be going back. There is a reason why it’s easy to get a reservation

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  3. Julia

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my daughter today as a special treat - we didn’t spend much - we shared the bakery basket and I had a glass of champagne - but even so our waiter treated us like we were spending just as much as richer clients - not always the case in some nice places. Thank you to all staff who made us so welcome. We would highly recommend.

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  4. Pam

    VIP

    New York City

    42 reviews

    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Sadly only the grand decor lives up to our memories of The Russian Tea Room. And, some of the decor (especially downstairs by the bathrooms) is looking tired. But not the upstairs Bear room, it shines and we did love the fish filled giant, spinning bear! We went with very high hopes for a special meal. While we remembered special family memories of meals there long ago, we will not be fondly recalling this meal or the service which was almost non existent. Cold food and near invisible caviar top our list of disappointments today. I wish had had glowing reviews, but other than marveling at the lavish first level and newly redone upstairs decor (hello giant bear filled with fish, you were a highlight!), we don’t have many fond things to say. The tea was delightful, but sadly everything on the lovely tea trays was very tired and cold. Go for a drink at the bar where you will get your fill and pass on the meal. One more sad note, the coat check experience was a low point. Our coats were mixed up with another groups and they were given our things. We were told that was because coats were never hung up (!!) and our bags would still be there had we not gone to retrieve them ourselves.

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  5. Heather

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue! We loved the atmosphere with the indoor light tree and the juggling near fish tank!

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  6. Doug

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, ambience and service in an iconic NYC restaurant

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  7. Courtney

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    From the moment we walked in we were in the way. We were told upon check in we would not be seated until our exact time (we were about 10 min early). Then we were seated 15 min late. Had to stand in the hallway where a hostess ran up and down the stairs carrying large bundles of coats so much that she was sweating. The temperature inside was about 90 degrees. We had to take off clothes down to our t-shirts. Drinks (must soda) took 20 min and were charged per drink 10$. That’s even high for NYC! 10$ soda? The food was just ok, not what I was expecting from such an icon.

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  8. Sara

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Was late to seat us even with a reservation. Terrible service. Forgot our drinks twice! Overall forgot about our table over and over again. Food was cold and lacked flavour. It was a waste of an evening.

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  9. David

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best caviar and beef stroganoff I have ever had. Georgian dumplings blew me away. Perfect after theatre destination!!

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  10. debra

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve walked by the RTR for the last 26 years…finally went today and man was it amazing! Perfect brunch spot and remarkably affordable!

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Russian Tea Room - NYC is rated 4.3 stars by 5575 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 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–4:00 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
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.russiantearoomnyc.com/
  • 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.
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