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Lady Mendls, New York, NY

Lady Mendls

4.8
4.8
1154 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lady Mendl's offers a remarkable afternoon tea experience in a beautifully preserved New York City townhouse. Guests rave about the "exceptional service," "delicious food," and "charming setting." The tea pairings are a highlight, adding to the "magical" ambiance. Perfect for special occasions, Lady Mendl's is a "highly recommended" destination.
1,154 Reviews
  1. Belinda

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience. I brought my mother from Virginia for a early mothers day . Everything was perfect!! Thank u. Highly recommend

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  2. Angelo

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience of high tea on a Saturday afternoon.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eclectic tea house! So cute. Great tea pairings with the food.

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  4. Sylvia

    San Francisco8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good quality and service but too expensive for what you get.

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  5. LinTN

    Nashville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed Lady Mendl’s! Love the ambience, the historic building, the china, the crostini and salmon sandwich, leak soup, the current scones and the clotted cream and jam, the crepe vanilla cake and the earl grey and coconut tea!

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  6. Jeanine

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my daughter’s Birthday and it was a wonderful afternoon! The food was amazing and service was excellent!
    Lady MendlsResponded on March 2, 2025
    Hi Jeanine - We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your tea service here at Lady Mendl's Tea Salon. Thank you so much for joining us for your daughter's birthday and we sincerely hope you will join us again soon!

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  7. Jessica

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    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!
    Lady MendlsResponded on March 2, 2025
    Jessica, thank you so much for joining us for tea service here at Lady Mendl's - We greatly appreciate your kind review, and hope you will join us again soon!

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  8. Sandra

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    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 on February 23, 2025
    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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  9. Carol

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    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 on February 22, 2025
    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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  10. Judith Non-public VIP

    Vancouver12 reviews

    5.0

    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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FAQs

Lady Mendls is rated 4.8 stars by 1154 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Lady Mendls

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
  • 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.
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