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Lady Mendls, New York, NY

Lady Mendls

4.8
4.8
1149 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    http://nyc.bestparking.com/custom/index.php?addr=56%20Irving%20Place
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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.

1,149 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Wladyslaw

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    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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  8. Elizabeth VIP

    New York City92 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    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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  10. Greg and Vicki VIP

    Philadelphia61 reviews

    5.0

    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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Lady Mendls is rated 4.8 stars by 1149 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Lady Mendls

56 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    http://nyc.bestparking.com/custom/index.php?addr=56%20Irving%20Place
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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