Lady Mendls

4.8

1148 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Our $89 prix fixe tea service is offered Tuesday through Sunday.

Lady Mendl's is an unconventionally chic tea salon housed within a Georgian brownstone in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan. An opulent five-course tea is served in an eclectic and whimsical parlor by a doting staff. Patrons sip tea from hand culled vintage Wedgwood teacups as they nibble dainty finger sandwiches and house baked scones.

Please note that our entrance is only accessible via a staircase of 10 steps. We do not have an elevator.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 533-4600 ext. 2
Website
http://www.ladymendlsteasalon.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We do not offer catering services off premise. We not do have items from our tea menu available for pick up.
Private party facilities
Located within The Inn at Irving Place, Lady Mendl's is housed in a Victorian style salon. Our private parties can accommodate up to 65 guests for a seated event and 75 guests for a cocktail party. In addition, our martini lounge, Cibar, is located on the ground floor and can also be used for private events or combined with the Lady Mendl's Salon. We are a beautiful location for destination weddings, bridal or baby showers, cocktail parties, and corporate events. Please complete an inquiry on our website for specific pricing.

Location
56 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003
Neighbourhood
Union Square
Cross Street
Between 17th & 18th Streets, on the East side of Irving Place
Parking details
http://nyc.bestparking.com/custom/index.php?addr=56%20Irving%20Place
Public transit
Union Square Station. Upon exiting the station, walk to 17th street and make a right. We are one block to the East of Park Avenue South at 17th and Irving Place. Only a small plaque stating "Lady Mendl's" marks the entrance to our brownstone.
Additional
Banquet, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Earl Grey
Floral notes of Bergamot, exceptional combination of Darjeeling, Assam, Chinese, and Sri Lankan teas, sprayed with the oil of Bergamot has been satisfying our customers for generations
English Breakfast
These medium sized leaves produce a copper liquid that has a bright and fragrant cup. The tea is smooth and full-bodied with a malty aftertaste that stands up to a splash of milk or lemon
Moroccan Mint Green
Transport yourself to a land of desert sands, caravans and palm tree filled oasis, with Moroccan Mint a delicious blend of spearmint and green tea. The green tea unfurls into large leaves, with a pale ecru cup and a strong minty flavor
Creamy Toasted Coconut - Oolong
This delightfully light tea brews to an ecru color and has the taste of baked goodies with an undertone of an earthly oolong. The rich exotic aroma is accompanied by the smooth, delicious taste of coconut macaroon with vanilla accents
Wonderland Rooibos (Decaf)
A wonderful blend of green rooibos with cacao and cinnamon and flavored with Bavarian chocolate, cinnamon and hazelnuts. It brews to a golden cup with the delicious aroma and taste of cinnamon baked goodies
Luscious Lemon (Decaf)
A lemony blend that combines organic lemon peel, organic lemongrass, organic lemon balm, and lemon verbena with natural lemon flavor

Afternoon Tea Service

Seasonal Soup or Salad
Green Market Tea Sandwiches
Selections vary based on seasonal availability. Please ask server for the daily options
Traditional Scones
devonshire clotted cream with fruit preserves
Gâteau de Crêpes
vanilla cream
Petit Fours
macarons, chocolate covered strawberries

Lady Mendl's Specialty Cocktails

Spiked Ginger Recharge
Lemon Verbena Fresca
Rose Petal Fizz
Peach Bellini
Classic Mimosa
Butterfly Effect

Rosé

Gerard Bertrand Crémant de Limoux Brut RoséUS$18.00

White

Gerard Bertrand Sauvignon Blanc ChangeUS$16.00
Gerard Bertrand Chardonnay Domaine de L'AigleUS$17.00
Gerard Bertrand Organic Orange GoldUS$17.00

Red

Gerard Bertrand Pinot Noir Domaine de L'AigleUS$17.00
Gerard Bertrand Merlot ChangeUS$16.00

What 1,148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Lady Mendl's offers a delightful high tea experience in an elegantly decorated townhouse, praised for "delicious food," "attentive service," and "cozy ambiance." The five-course tea menu is varied and enjoyable, with standout dishes like potato leek soup and exquisite scones. Ideal for special occasions or a quaint afternoon escape.

1,148 Reviews

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Jessica
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely perfect Classic Tea experience! From ambience, to presentation, to food, & service, couldn’t have been better. Lady Mendls gets my highest recommendation!
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Sandra
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is a lovely place with delicious food amd tasty teas. We enjoyed it very much!
Lady MendlsResponded 6 days ago
Thank you, Sandra! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience and hope you will join us for tea time again soon!
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Carol
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful tea experience. The servers are attentive and polite. The five courses are delicious and varied. The atmosphere is very cozy and elegant. We much prefer it over the higher priced fancy teas.
Lady MendlsResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much, Carol! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your tea service! We hope you will join us again soon.
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Judith Non-public
VIP
Vancouver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Located in an exquisitely decorated townhouse on Irving Place, we had a delicious several course afternoon tea served by wonderful attentive waiters and waitresses. It is a fantastic way to connect with friends or celebrate a special occasion.
Lady MendlsResponded on February 16, 2025
Thank you so much for dining with us, Judith! We hope you will join us for tea again soon.
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Wladyslaw
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went there with my wife for the Valentine's Day event that included six decadent little meals (salad, soup, finger sandwiches, scones, cake) paired with a delightful assortment of teas. It was wonderful, and so was the experience, which included a live violinist. Top notch!
Lady MendlsResponded on February 16, 2025
Thank you so much for joining us for Valentine's Day! We greatly appreciate your kind feedback, and hope you can join us for tea again soon!
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Elizabeth
VIP
New York City
92 reviews
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place for high tea in NYC! The staff was so attentive and professional. The food was delicious. It’s such a beautiful way to spend the afternoon.
Lady MendlsResponded on February 16, 2025
Thank you so much for dining with us, Elizabeth - We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your tea service!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was absolutely terrific! Tea was great and food was delicious. My only criticism is that I wish they would let you custom pick your sandwiches. No one in my party likes smoked salmon and there were several others we would have preferred more of.
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Greg and Vicki
VIP
Philadelphia
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us visited Lady Mendl's for tea while on a girls' theater trip. Our experience was delightful, from the minute we arrived. Our train heading to NYC had been delayed and we did not have time to drop off our bags at our hotel before heading to our reservation. The hostess was extremely accommodating and understanding about storing our bags for us. The experience was positively wonderful - the teas were all delicious. We started with potato and leek soup that was outstanding. The variety and quality of the tea sandwiches was top notch, the scones were beyond delicious, and the desserts were excellent. The server was efficient and very knowledgeable about everything she served, and made us feel at home. This was truly a two hour delight!
Lady MendlsResponded on February 16, 2025
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your tea service with us here at Lady Mendls! Thank you for sharing with us about your experience.
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Paula
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire crew is awesome! Exceptional service. 👏 👌
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Meagan
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was superb. The food was just okay. The vibes and tea were great as well. I recommend this bougie tea time.
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Lady Mendls is rated 4.8 stars by 1148 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

56 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 17th & 18th Streets, on the East side of Irving Place
Neighbourhood
Union Square
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
http://nyc.bestparking.com/custom/index.php?addr=56%20Irving%20Place
Public transit
Union Square Station. Upon exiting the station, walk to 17th street and make a right. We are one block to the East of Park Avenue South at 17th and Irving Place. Only a small plaque stating "Lady Mendl's" marks the entrance to our brownstone.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.ladymendlsteasalon.com/
Phone number
(212) 533-4600 ext. 2
Catering
We do not offer catering services off premise. We not do have items from our tea menu available for pick up.
Private party facilities
Located within The Inn at Irving Place, Lady Mendl's is housed in a Victorian style salon. Our private parties can accommodate up to 65 guests for a seated event and 75 guests for a cocktail party. In addition, our martini lounge, Cibar, is located on the ground floor and can also be used for private events or combined with the Lady Mendl's Salon. We are a beautiful location for destination weddings, bridal or baby showers, cocktail parties, and corporate events. Please complete an inquiry on our website for specific pricing.

Lady Mendls

Make a reservation

Additional information

Main

Earl Grey

English Breakfast

Moroccan Mint Green

Creamy Toasted Coconut - Oolong

Wonderland Rooibos (Decaf)

Luscious Lemon (Decaf)

Afternoon Tea Service

Seasonal Soup or Salad

Green Market Tea Sandwiches

Traditional Scones

Gâteau de Crêpes

Petit Fours

Lady Mendl's Specialty Cocktails

Spiked Ginger Recharge

Lemon Verbena Fresca

Rose Petal Fizz

Peach Bellini

Classic Mimosa

Butterfly Effect

Rosé

Gerard Bertrand Crémant de Limoux Brut RoséUS$18.00

White

Gerard Bertrand Sauvignon Blanc ChangeUS$16.00

Gerard Bertrand Chardonnay Domaine de L'AigleUS$17.00

Gerard Bertrand Organic Orange GoldUS$17.00

Red

Gerard Bertrand Pinot Noir Domaine de L'AigleUS$17.00

Gerard Bertrand Merlot ChangeUS$16.00

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