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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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   It was my first time dining here and the food was amazing, I suggest the Baked Alaska for dessert. The service is the best, It was worth every penny.
   

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   Lee

   New York City10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Glad I went. Waitress recommended some good dishes.
   

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   TomR

   Charleston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Old school elegance and charm, our lunch there was everything we could have wanted from this Grande Dame of a restaurant. Style, ambience, impeccable friendly service and delicious food…. Nothing disappointed.
   

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   MarieS VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   This is not the Russian Tea Room I have loved for 60+’years 5 My favorite borscht was watery and had no chucks of beef ~ The chicken Kiev was impossible to cut and what happened to the waiter cutting thru so the butter streamed out?
   

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   Katherine

   Greater Boston19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   It is a beautiful place featuring great service and food.
   

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   Heather

   Richmond4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Iconic NYC establishment. Beautiful atmosphere. But for the price tag, the food fell flat. No way should this be $150 pp for afternoon tea. At that price I expect the food to be as amazing as the restaurant itself and unfortunately it did not.
   

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   Erick

   Detroit5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We loved everything and it is a favorite of ours. Especially great for special occasions.
   

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   sdip2k1 VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Terrible afternoon tea. Stale sandwiches, dry caviar, hard blinis.
   

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   James

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   It was an experience. Felt like in a movie. Neat decor, staff was very friendly. Service was very good until waitress was able to go home early. Then took time for desserts and check as others took over. Food was amazing.
   

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    David

    Washington DC11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

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

    Atmosphere is elegant and iconic. Food was good, but a little overpriced. Service was outstanding. Truly a classic NYC experience. Would recommend. Perfect spot for a pre-show dinner and drinks.
    

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