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Lady Mendls, New York, NY

Lady Mendls

4.9
4.9
1122 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
A photo of Lady Mendls restaurant

Lady Mendls

4.9
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
Union Square

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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 Bar Wed–Fri 7:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 533-4600 ext. 2
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 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 an exceptional afternoon tea experience that transports you back in time to a charming, old-world setting. "delicious food," "excellent service," and "beautiful decor" create a memorable visit. Guests rave about the variety of teas and the attentive staff, making it "the best high tea in the city." Perfect for special occasions or a relaxing afternoon escape.

1,122 Reviews
  1. John

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alberto was great, we had a good time. We came up to celebrate post-wedding.

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  2. Kathleen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely wonderful experience! The food was fantastic and fresh, the service was prompt and the staff was friendly and helpful. It was everything we wanted it to be. The pumpkin apple soup course was my favorite and the crepe course was a close second.

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  3. OrganicPlease

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been coming here for years and have experienced a few transitions but it seems LM finally has settled on the right combination of factors for a delightful and plentiful tea in the same charming venue we all know and love. Servers were kind and tea service on point. I appreciate the new approach without the teapot on the table.

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  4. Laura

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Unexpectedly absolutely lovely, who knew it was right there

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  5. Thaori

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a delightful afternoon in a charming setting, with excellent service and delicious food.

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  6. Delilah

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    My time at Lady Mendl's would have been excellent were it not for a very uncomfortable racial microaggression and disrespectful encounter with a server near the end of my meal. This experience was unpleasant enough for me to not want to return to the restaurant in the future. I have sent a private note to the restaurant with full details in hopes that this will be addressed. I visited Lady Mendl's the weekend before Thanksgiving to celebrate my marriage, and much to my delight, the restaurant was already decorated for the holidays! The decor and layout of the restaurant gave a very cozy feeling, like I was having afternoon tea in my very own French living room. I appreciated that the tables were set apart from one another so each party's experience felt more intimate. My friend and I opted for the tea tasting to accompany the prix fixe menu. The tea was wonderful - I've never had more fragrant earl grey tea, and the Moroccan mint green tea brought me back to my trip to Morocco. The sandwiches were light enough so that I did not feel too overly indulgent. My pumpkin cheesecake included a celebratory "Congratulations" sign. The service was great, with the exception of one server who soured the entire experience for me, as described in the previous paragraph.

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  7. Nicole

    New York City

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delightful afternoon tea experience in a beautiful brownstone. The decor was lovely and the service was on point. The food was delicious. The tea was perfect. Can’t wait to come back.

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  8. Gail

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cadence is spectacular and really knows her tea. A great place to chat with friends and enjoy a taste of something special.

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  9. Pam

    Toronto

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea service with unlimited tea offered. Server was helpful and patient. Property is a beautiful brownstone in New York.

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  10. Richard

    Columbus

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a hidden gem. Had a great afternoon enjoying great tea and eats. Fantastic service!

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FAQs

Lady Mendls is rated 4.9 stars by 1122 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Lady Mendls restaurant

Lady Mendls

4.9
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
Union Square

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 23 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
  • Neighborhood
    Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Wed–Fri 7:00 pm–11:30 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
  • Phone number
    (212) 533-4600 ext. 2
  • 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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