The Russian Tea Room has anchored Midtown Manhattan's dining scene since 1927, drawing generations of artists, celebrities, and theatergoers to its opulent red-and-gold dining room at 150 West 57th Street, steps from Carnegie Hall. The menu spotlights the grand traditions of Russian cuisine — house-made dumplings, Beef Stroganoff finished with black truffle cream, Chicken Kiev stuffed with herb butter, and one of New York City's most comprehensive caviar programs.
Signature items
Available at lunch and dinner
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Special tasting menu celebrating the restaurant's history. Check the website for current offering.
Typical price ranges across the menu from starters through dessert.
| Course | Price Range | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Pastries / Sides | $8–$12 | Croissant, Tea, Bacon |
| Soups & Salads | $26–$32 | Borscht, Olivier Salad |
| Appetizers | $20–$32 | Gravlax, Escargots |
| Dumplings | $29–$36 | Pelmeni, Vareniki |
| Entrées | $36–$65 | Stroganoff, Wellington |
| Desserts | $24 | Medovik, Baked Alaska |
| Caviar (per oz) | $115–$325 | Hackleback to Beluga |
Like-for-like comparison of selected categories across comparable upscale NYC restaurants.
| Category | Russian Tea Room | Per Se | Gallagher's Steakhouse NYC | Barbounia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soup / Salad | $26–$29 | Prix-fixe only | $14–$18 | $14–$22 |
| Signature entrée | $49–$65 | $$$$ tasting menu | $55–$75 (steak) | $28–$46 |
| Dessert | $24 | Included | $12–$18 | $12–$15 |
| Caviar (entry level) | $95 (tasting) | Prix-fixe only | N/A | N/A |
The Russian Tea Room opened in 1927 at 150 West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan, founded by members of the Russian Imperial Ballet who had emigrated after the Revolution. From its earliest years, the restaurant became a cultural institution, drawing celebrated names from Hollywood, Broadway, and the literary world — a table at the RTR carried the same cachet as a Carnegie Hall box seat, which sits just next door.
The dining room's iconic deep-red banquettes, polished brass samovars, and festive holiday décor have remained constants through the restaurant's many chapters, including a celebrated mid-century heyday and a lavish restoration in 1999. The menu has always centered on the grand traditions of Russian and continental cuisine: house-made blini, delicate hand-formed dumplings, the classic Côtelette à la Kiev with its dramatic burst of herb butter, and Boeuf à la Stroganoff elevated with black truffle cream.
The caviar program is among the most extensive in New York City, offering American and imported varieties from Wild Hackleback at $115 per ounce to Beluga Hybrid at $325, each served with potato blini and traditional accompaniments. Weekend brunch, afternoon tea, and pre-theatre menus extend the experience beyond dinner, making the Russian Tea Room a destination for visitors and Midtowners alike at every occasion.
Make a reservation online, check current hours, and confirm today's prices on the official website.
Reserve at the Russian Tea RoomDinner entrées range from $36 (RTR Burger, Eggplant à La Russe) to $65 (Boeuf Wellington). A typical two-course dinner with appetizer and entrée runs $65–$100 per person before drinks and service. Adding caviar or the Vodka & Caviar Tasting ($195) raises the total significantly.
Yes. Lunch is served during the week and features most of the same menu as dinner, including dumplings, soups, entrées, and the full caviar selection. Weekend brunch (Saturday and Sunday, 11am–4pm) offers a separate menu with pastries, eggs, and brunch specials.
The Côtelette à la Kiev ($49) — a breaded chicken breast stuffed with herb butter — is arguably the restaurant's most iconic dish and a cornerstone of Russian cuisine in America. The Boeuf à la Stroganoff ($49) finished with black truffle cream is equally celebrated.
The Russian Tea Room maintains a smart-casual to business-casual dress code. Formal attire is welcome but not required. The restaurant's opulent setting encourages guests to dress appropriately for a special occasion.
The Russian Tea Room is at 150 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, directly next door to Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan. It is easily accessible by subway (57th Street–7th Avenue station on the Q/N/R/W lines, or 57th Street on the F train).
Yes. Several dishes are vegetarian, including the Eggplant à La Russe ($36), Wild Mushroom Stroganoff ($40), Potato Vareniki ($36), and RTR Salad ($26). Vegan options include the Pickled Vegetables ($20), Fresh Cabbage Soup ($29), and Avocado Toast ($32).
The Russian Tea Room offers one of New York City's most comprehensive caviar programs. Options include Beluga Hybrid ($325/oz), Golden Osetra ($295/oz), Sevruga ($275/oz), Russian Osetra ($205/oz), and several American varieties including Wild Hackleback ($115/oz). All are served with blini and traditional accompaniments. The RTR Caviar Tasting ($95) offers three varieties for those wanting an introduction.
Yes, reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner and weekend brunch. Reservations can be made online via the restaurant's official website at russiantearoomnyc.com or by phone at (212) 581-7100.
Yes. A pre-theatre dinner menu is available for guests heading to Carnegie Hall or other nearby Midtown venues. Check the Specialty & Holiday Menus section of russiantearoomnyc.com for current pre-theatre pricing and timing.