Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.3

5723 Reviews

$50 and over

Continental

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 34 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.

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Location
150 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone number
(212) 581-7100
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
A parking garage is available on 56th street behind the restaurant between 6th and 7th Avenues.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.7Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Russian Tea Room in NYC offers "iconic atmosphere" and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the "historic and elegant" decor, making it ideal for special occasions. While some found it "overpriced," many praised the "delicious food" and "unforgettable experience." It's a must-visit for those seeking a "classic NYC dining experience."

5,723 Reviews

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ian VIP
London40 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic experience Perfect cocktails, food to die for Old world ambience Impeccable staff If you like rules and daquise restaurants in London this is a combination of the two
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Beverly VIP
Denver15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a delightful experience! This is a historic spot in NYC! Loved the food, service and of course the tea 🫖 Amazing ambiance 🥰
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time dining here and the food was amazing, I suggest the Baked Alaska for dessert. The service is the best, It was worth every penny.
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Lee
New York City10 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Glad I went. Waitress recommended some good dishes.
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TomR
Charleston6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Old school elegance and charm, our lunch there was everything we could have wanted from this Grande Dame of a restaurant. Style, ambience, impeccable friendly service and delicious food…. Nothing disappointed.
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MarieS VIP
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is not the Russian Tea Room I have loved for 60+’years 5 My favorite borscht was watery and had no chucks of beef ~ The chicken Kiev was impossible to cut and what happened to the waiter cutting thru so the butter streamed out?
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Katherine
Greater Boston19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is a beautiful place featuring great service and food.
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Heather
Richmond4 reviews
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Iconic NYC establishment. Beautiful atmosphere. But for the price tag, the food fell flat. No way should this be $150 pp for afternoon tea. At that price I expect the food to be as amazing as the restaurant itself and unfortunately it did not.
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Erick
Detroit5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved everything and it is a favorite of ours. Especially great for special occasions.
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sdip2k1 VIP
New York City4 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Terrible afternoon tea. Stale sandwiches, dry caviar, hard blinis.
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Russian Tea Room - NYC is rated 4.3 stars by 5723 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.

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

150 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Phone number
(212) 581-7100
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
A parking garage is available on 56th street behind the restaurant between 6th and 7th Avenues.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Gift card

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Russian Tea Room - NYC

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Popular dishes

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