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Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.4
4.4
5547 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental
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Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.4
$50 and over
Continental
Midtown West

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 71 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<br><br />F to 57th Street<br><br />B, D, E to 7th Avenue/53rd Street<br><br />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 5,547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

5,547 Reviews

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Christopher

    Indiana

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 4th visit to RTR and thoroughly enjoyed it. Don’t miss going up to 2nd floor to see the BEAR!

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.4
$50 and over
Continental
Midtown West

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 71 times today
Google Map for Russian Tea Room - NYC

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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