Welcome to Russian Tea Room

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Welcome to The Russian Tea Room

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For more than eighty 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.

Bear Lounge 1

Bear Lounge

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Surrounding you with lush elegance, the second floor features a spectacular tree of Fabergé-inspired Venetian glass eggs and a 15-foot revolving bear aquarium, alive with young sturgeon and other fish. Hundreds of candles meet walls of shimmering, midnight blue glass and intimate banquette seating adds a touch of mystery. Fantastic glass ceiling now grace this extraordinary fantasy. A balcony for shows or music overlooks the room.

Bear Ballroom

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A stunning ballroom in gold, glass and brass. It features etched mirrors of cavorting bears, frolicking rabbits and silver leaf stag heads. From the magnificent stained-glass ceilings hang imperial bronze chandeliers adorned with playful brass bears. This brilliant, soaring space measures two stories tall and sports a balcony for live entertainment.

Hearth Room

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The fourth floor, featuring a working model of the Kremlin in four seasons, is rich, warm and elegant with a sense of fantasy. Walls of inlaid faux wood, carved mirrors and beautiful paintings converge on a grand hearth. Flexible and perfect for corporate events and private parties, the floors can be divided into three separate rooms for you individual need.

First Floor Bar

Main Dining Room

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The unique first floor café is based on the original Russian Tea Room. Intimate leather banquettes in Russian red, golden samovars, Christmas-decorated chandeliers, periods painting and shining green walls. The lush red carpeting has an exquisite modern Russian motif; the ceiling glimmers with gold leaf, and exotic firebirds decorate the walls. Accents if tinted brass, gold leaf and an amazing ice palace complete the festive ambiance.