The Russian Tea Room

Restaurants, Brunch Midtown West
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The Russian Tea Room
Venue says The Iconic New York City Restaurant! Modern Continental cuisine infused with a Russian flair. High tea every day 2:00-4:30pm, Monday-Sunday!
The Russian Tea Room
The Russian Tea Room
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This reborn socialite center has never looked—or tasted—better. Nostalgia buffs will be happy to hear that nothing’s happened to the gilded-bird friezes or the famously tacky crystal-bear aquarium. Thankfully the menu has been modernized, looking to former Soviet republics for inspiration, including one of the best borscht in the city and more exotic entrées like cocoa-dusted seared venison with truffle-scented tvorog (cheese) dumplings. But the pleasure doesn’t come cheap, and the portions are dainty. For die-hard fans, chicken kiev and beef stroganoff can be prepared on request.

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The Russian Tea Room says
For more than ninety-one years, New York's defining cultural moments have taken place at The Russian Tea Room.

Since being founded by members of the Russian Imperial Ballet in 1927, The Russian Tea Room has been a second home for boldface names and the intellectual elite - an exclusive enclave where actors, writers, politicians, and executives plan their next deals and celebrate their friends’ latest Carnegie Hall performances.

Countless guests visiting from around the globe walk through the antique revolving doors to catch a glimpse of the booth Dustin Hoffman sat in when filming Tootsie; to see the inspiration that Woody Allen found for the movie Manhattan; to walk past the coat check where Madonna worked before she found fame; or to try martinis like the cast of Gossip Girl recently did.

Today, The Russian Tea Room still captures modernist Russian-style décor, hosting New York’s elite as a restaurant for continental fine dining, elegant high tea, the finest vodka selection and a stylish party venue.
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Venue name: The Russian Tea Room
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Visit Website Email venue Call Venue 212-581-7100
Address: 150 W 57th St
New York
10019
Cross street: between Sixth and Seventh Aves
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 11:30am–4:30pm, 5–11pm; Sat, Sun 11:30am–4:30pm, 5–11pm
Transport: Subway: F, N, Q, R to 57th St
Price: Average main course: $45. AmEx, MC, V
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tastemaker

Was surprised at how much I loved my experience here! I went for weekend brunch and it was surprisingly empty - I was able to see the fish tank, globes, and other adornments without having to ask people to move out of the way. I LOVED the tea we ordered (I'll definitely be putting cherries in my tea the next time I have the option!), my omelet was cooked perfectly, and the service was impeccable. I can't wait to bring another person here - it's one of the best dining experiences I've ever had in Midtown.

tastemaker

Where else can you see a giant crystal-like sculpture of a bear... filled with water... and fish? And one mustn't forget about the swirly, shimmery rainbow ceiling upstairs. The decor is certainly unique and unlike the rest of NYC. The service was excellent and the food was quite good. Worth checking off your bucket list. 

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