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

5546 Reviews

$50 and over

Continental

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 82 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–4:30 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
Neighbourhood
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 Avenue F to 57th Street B, D, E to 7th Avenue/53rd Street 1, 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 5,546 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
3.8Value

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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.

5,546 Reviews

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Toby
Dallas
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were so excited to go to the iconic Russian Tea Room. Our waiter wasn’t interested in being welcoming or kind. He turned what could have been an awesome experience into a barely marginal experience. We wouldn’t go back.
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Robert
San Antonio
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was wrong and the waitress could care less. It’s overrated and not worth the price.
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2cats
New York City
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is not that great and it is hugely overpriced
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Carolyn
Baltimore
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb!!! Food, decor and service were outstanding!!
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AZEY
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Disney version of a Russian restaurant. Tiny portions and overpriced and the service sucks. Unfortunate as it used to be great .
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Jeff
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic, felt really important to everyone from when we approached a very crowded hostess to our ride up the elevator to the beautiful dinning room on the 2nd floor. The wai staff was awesome!
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Michael
Toronto
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, with the caviar delicious as the appetizer, the beef stroganoff very tender and the salmon wrapped in pastry very favourable. Loved the Russian tea served with banana crepes for dessert.
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Patrick
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
Magnificent. My parents had their first date here in 1958.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had high expectations for the Russian Tea Room, but unfortunately, it fell short in almost every aspect. Despite the upstairs room being mostly empty, we had to wait an unreasonably long time to be seated. The decor and ambiance were eccentric and charming, but that was the only highlight of our visit. We ordered the royal afternoon tea, and it was a huge letdown. The "finger sandwiches" were far from what you’d expect for an authentic afternoon tea experience. The desserts were clearly old and stale, making them inedible. The only saving grace of the meal was the scones, which were decent but not enough to redeem the rest. The service was abysmally slow and we had to ask for the same items multiple times before they were brought to the table. Overall, this was a highly disappointing experience and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for quality food or attentive service.
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Mike
New York City
98 reviews
vip
5.0
98 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
wonderful high tea , then added borscht that was incredible, our sever was superb
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Russian Tea Room - NYC is rated 4.3 stars by 5546 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 82 times today

150 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 6th and 7th Avenues
Neighbourhood
Midtown West
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:30 pm High Tea Service Daily 11:30 am–4:30 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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Russian Tea Room - NYC

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What 5,546 people are saying

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