Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.3

5643 Reviews

$50 and over

Continental

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

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–4:00 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
Neighborhood
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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Experiences

Valentine's Day
$145.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
Cozy up with your sweetheart at the Russian Tea Room on Valentine's Day! Enjoy an all day special prix-fixe menu at $145 per person. Take a peek at our menu online: https://russiantearoomnyc.com/specialty-menus/valentines-day/ Please note, if you're joining us for lunch, you can still partake in our iconic Afternoon Tea service!

What 5,643 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.7Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Manhattan
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Russian Tea Room in NYC offers a "charming ambiance" and "gracious service," making it an iconic destination. Guests rave about the "incredible decor" and "outstanding food," including the "excellent beef stroganoff." While some mention service variability, the overall experience is celebrated as "memorable" and "not to be missed."

5,643 Reviews

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Lorraine
New York City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I had a delicious meal at the Russian Tea Room. The tea selection and presentation was outstanding . Highly recommend!
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Marilyn
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great fun to have a meal at this iconic restaurant! The decor is stunning. And the maitre’d was charming, taking time to greet us and to identify some of the wonderful paintings that cover the walls. Oh, and the food was good too. 😁
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Vyshali
VIP
New York City
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall an underwhelming food experience for afternoon tea. The sandwiches were so so, the sweets and scones were actually not good. The scones were dry and the sweets just all sugar - no flavor. Would not recommend afternoon tea.
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Chip
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely everything first class ! Your spending a bit of money but the menu staff and overall experience is superb. Treat yourself!
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Evelyn G.
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance, service, decor and dessert were all delightful. My scallop entree was another story. They were chewey and tough; not what I expected at such a high-end eatery. In hindsight, I should have sent the dish back. However, it was a celebratory gathering and I didn't want to 'be that person.' Therefore, now that I have experienced the famous venue, it is doubtful that I will go back or recommend it to my foodie friends in the future. Thank you for asking! Evelyn Saadeh 646-500-3768
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Michele
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the Chilean Sea Bass and Beef Stroganoff for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. My niece was thrilled with the positive experience. Our waiter was attentive and efficient. The ambiance was wonderful.
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Magdalena
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautuful, classy: wish there was more classic Russian dishes. Overall, a fantastic experience!
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Rebecca
VIP
Atlanta Metro
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had an amazing experience at the Russian Tea Room this week. I will never forget it and it was sort of a lifetime experience. I ate here in 1983 when I was 12 years old. My parents had the reservations for a long time. We lived in Miami and came to NYC to see a few Broadway shows and Radio City Music Hall. I remember Erma Bombeck, a popular author in the 80s, sat next to us. The restaurant was beautiful and glamorous and I had borscht for the first time. I remember feeling so special just being there. Fast forward to this week. I saw the restaurant pop on on Open Table and I didn't realize my hotel was just around the corner. I've stayed at this hotel many times over the years but never knew it was so close. I walked in the restaurant and it was just as beautiful as I remembered. I told my waiter about my experience when I was 12, I'm now 54, and it was like they rolled out the red carpet for me. I had the best service, the best food, and even got to see their special event space upstairs which is also gorgeous. I can't believe I waited 42 years to come back and I can't wait to bring my 3 boys and husband here the next time we visit NYC.
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Paul
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful experience. This was my first time at RTR. Took my wife out for her birthday. She loved it. Food was amazing. I got the beef Wellington. Beef was cooked to perfection. I would definitely go back.
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David S
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The drinks were just perfect and the food was so delicious!
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FAQs

Russian Tea Room - NYC is rated 4.3 stars by 5643 OpenTable diners.

Russian Tea Room - NYC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

150 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross street
Between 6th and 7th Avenues
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:30 pm High Tea Service Daily 11:30 am–4:00 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.

Gift card

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Russian Tea Room - NYC

Make a reservation

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Valentine's Day

Menu

What 5,643 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Russian Tea Room - NYC restaurant rated?

Does Russian Tea Room - NYC offer gift cards?

Is Russian Tea Room - NYC currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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