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: 4.3

4.3

5609 Reviews

$50 and over

Continental

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 38 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.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Continental, Russian, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:30 High Tea Service Daily 11:30–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:45–22:30 Sun 16:45–22:00
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
Area
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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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.7Ambience
3.8Value

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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.

5,609 Reviews

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Ana
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The staff is very rude. Especially the manager/managers. Overheard ALL tables around me having issues with the service. The manager told a lady, when asked about a 30 min delay in a reservation seating in NEW YEAR’s EVE that she “didn’t have to be there, and could go home instead if she wanted”. For the price you pay you expect the service to be nicer, especially in special dates. Just bad and tacky.
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Andrea
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the rtr dirty martini, beef stroganoff and borscht soup!
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Patricia
Mexico City
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Habíamos visto el menú de BRUNCH y se nos antojó pero no especificar días en su promoción o no sabemos qué pasó pues ni nos explicaron, ya sentados nos llevaron el menú del LUNCH y nos dijeron que eso es lo que había. La reservación la hicimos a las 11.45 hora de BRUNCH y además nos hicieron dar tarjeta de crédito para hacer la reservación. Se equivocaron en uno de los platos que nos llevaron. Pedimos no comer cebolla y nos sirvieron el caviar ¡ con cebolla !!! Su Avocado toas lo sirvieron en un pan de caja blanco......francamente muy mala su comida. No volveremos
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Camille
VIP
New York City
44 reviews
4.0
44 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is my second time at the Russian Tea Room, this time with my husband who was a little reluctant to go to a tourist place for lunch. We live in Manhattan, after all! For me , it was iconic NYC. So, bear that in mind as your read this review. I ordered something "Russian". He ordered Eggs Benedict. My Chicken Kiev was very good but very small. Small, especially for $48. All around us were towers of cakes and cookies and small sandwiches. I prefer real food rather than cake, and who needs all that sugar? Think A1c. But the place is gorgeous! It's like eating in a private museum. Amazing paintings in lovely frames cover the walls. If nothing else, you should go for that. The decor is elegant. This is imperial Russia for sure. The owners are Ukranian so you don't have to think you are supporting Putin. And the food was good.
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john
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
History of the place is amazing. Great art and ambiance. Food was so-so. The quality doesn’t match the price. Service was lacking.
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Ryan
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely a bucket list event, I would recommend for anyone
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Linda
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food delicious. Service could not be more gracious. I would put 10 stars if your rating scale allowed that.
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Pamela
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall good service, food was delicious., however was extermerly disappointed by serving size of the wild mushroom stroganoff, could not have been more than a cup serving size- very over priced at $40!!! Extremely slow wait time for our entre almost over 1hr, was not offered any bread and butter had to ask for spoon for onion soup it was not not provided - would return to try the afternoon tea, not likely for dinner.
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Robert
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
A few crustless sandwiches and desserts accompanied by a pot of tea and half a glass of champagne were served by a pretentious waiter for $145 a person plus tips. The atmosphere was that of a busy railway station with waiters, cleaning staff and other workers briskly waiting around, talking loudly, but never refilling water or checking on the customers’s experience. The quality of food was poor and its authenticity non-existent.
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Alison MJ
Atlanta Metro
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dee is as wonderful! LOVED it!! Food was okay. Love her!
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Russian Tea Room - NYC is rated 4.3 stars by 5609 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 38 times today

150 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 6th and 7th Avenues
Area
Midtown West
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:30 High Tea Service Daily 11:30–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:45–22:30 Sun 16:45–22:00
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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