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There is only one way to describe it: Classic Russia in the heart of New York. The history of Russian Samovar starts well before the restaurant itself. Originally Jilly's Canteen, and owned by a friend of Frank Sinatra, Jilly Rizzo, Samovar was the go-to hot spot for Sinatra and The Rat Pack. In 1986, Roman Kaplan, founder of Russian Samovar acquired the property and was joined in 1987 by friends and business partners: Legendary dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov and Nobel Award Winning poet Joseph Brodsky. Baryshnikov's baby grand piano is still used daily by our performers and guests can still request the Brodsky table, where the legends used to sit and drink away the hours. Guests of private events also enjoy our private dining room, where Baryshnikov filmed Sex in the City. Samovar has remained a celebrity hangout over the years. We've been lucky enough to feature impromptu shows by Liza Minelli and rumor has it that Mel Brooks adapted The Producers to film while sitting at our bar.
Dining areas
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Russian, Continental, Eastern European
Hours of Operation
Mon 16:00–23:45
Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00–23:45
Fri, Sat 12:00–00:45
We provide catering to your home or office. No order is too small<br />Choose from platters or banquets menus. Or create your own. <br />We have staffing and entertainment for hire for all your event needs. <br /><br /><br />russiansamovar.com
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Choose from our banquette menus ($115, $150,$175) with alcohol or a la carte. Minimum spend applies based on the amount of guests. Staffing fee applies. If you can think of it, we can create it.
Russian Samovar & Tolstoy's Lounge's menu was last updated on 28/06/2024.
Soups
BorschtUS$13.00
Traditional Russian Beet Soup
GribnoiUS$14.00
Wild Mushrooms And Barley In A Hearty Broth
FrikadelkaUS$11.00
A Light Broth With Delicate Chicken Meatballs
Seasonal
Traditional Russian Salads
OlivierUS$14.00
Chicken, Potato, Carrot, Onion And Peas In A Light Mayonnaise
VinegretUS$14.00
Roasted Beet, Potato, And Pickle Salad In Sunflower Oil
ShubaUS$15.00
House Pickled Herring Diced; Layered with Egg, Beet, Potato, Carrot, and Onions
Eggplant CaviarUS$15.00
Puree Of Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, & Peppers
Russian TrioUS$29.00
Olivier – Vinegret – Shuba
Signature Salads
GardenUS$12.00
Fresh Vegetables Tossed In Vinegar And Oil
DuckUS$19.00
Arugula, Sliced Duck Breast And Poached Pear
BabushkaUS$12.00
Cucumber, Tomato, And Dill Tossed In Sour Cream
Prawn & AvocadoUS$19.00
Chopped Prawns In An Avocado And Mango Melange
Tomatoes & BryndzaUS$12.00
Slices Of Feta And Tomato Drizzled In Balsamic
CaesarUS$13.00
Romaine, Cherry Tomatoes And Parmesan
CrimeanUS$19.00
Romaine Lettuce, Basturma, Olives, Feta, Cherry Tomatoes, And Red Onion
Salmon RoseUS$19.00
White Wine Poached Salmon On A Bed Of Mixed Greens
Poultry
Chicken KievUS$29.00
Bone-in Chicken Breast Filled With Herbed Butter, Lightly Breaded, And Baked. Served With Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Duck a la RusseUS$29.00
Crispy Pan-Seared Duck In A Plum Reduction
TabakaUS$29.00
Roasted Cornish Hen, Split; Topped With Garlic Butter, And Home Fries
PozharskyUS$26.00
Breaded Plump Chicken Cutlet, Served With Mashed Potatoes And A Mushroom Gravy
Fish
Seafood BlinchikiUS$28.00
Shrimp And Scallop Wrapped In Blini With A Light, Creamy Saffron Sauce
Grilled Atlantic SalmonUS$29.00
With Seasonal Vegetables
BranzinoUS$32.00
Served Whole Or Filleted With Grilled Vegetables
Appetizers - Cold
Fish PlatterUS$34.00
Assortment Of Smoked Fish And Cured Salmon, Served With Blini
Salmon BliniUS$28.00
Our House-Cured, Thin Sliced Salmon Served On Blini with Chopped Egg, Red Onion, Capers, And Sour Cream
Russian Charcuterie PlateUS$30.00
Homemade Roulette, Bastruma, Beef Tongue, And Smoked Meats
SaloUS$19.00
Thin Slices Of Cured Berkshire Fatback On Toasted Russian Black Bread with Spicy Russian Mustard
HerringUS$16.00
Fillet of Baltic Herring, Boiled Potatoes And Pickled Red Onions
SatsiviUS$20.00
A Georgian Specialty Of Chicken In A Spicy Coriander Walnut Sauce
Pickled VegetablesUS$16.00
Pickles, Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, And Apples
Marinated MushroomsUS$16.00
Wild Mushrooms In A Special House Marinade
Beef TongueUS$27.00
Thinly Sliced With A Spicy Horseradish Sauce
KholodetzUS$18.00
Appetizers - Hot
Siberian PelmeniUS$14.00
Homemade Veal And Pork Dumplings Served In A Light Chicken Broth
VarenikiUS$16.00
Potato Dumplings Pan Fried With Mushroom & Onions
KhachapuriUS$18.00
A Savory Georgian Cheese Pastry
Mushroom and PotatoesUS$19.00
Wild Mushrooms, Onions, And Homestyle Potatoes
DerunyUS$15.00
Pan Fried Potato Pancakes
DolmaUS$18.00
Grape Leaves Stuffed With Lamb And Rice
PirozhokUS$6.00
Choice Of Potato & Onion, Potato & Mushroom, Spinach, Or Cabbage
Beef PirozhokUS$7.00
Mushroom Vol-AuventUS$16.00
Creamy Wild Mushrooms In A Pastry Shell
KulebyakaUS$26.00
Salmon Filet With Vegetables' And Herbs Wrapped In Puff Pastry
Pelmeni StroganoffUS$25.00
Meat
KarskiUS$0.00
Grilled, Marinated Double Cuts Of Lamb In Georgian Spices
MPUS$0.00
Braised Short RibUS$33.00
Tender Short Rib Braised In Port Wine Served With Creamy Mashed Potatoes
StroganoffUS$29.00
Strips Of Tenderloin In A Mushroom Cream Sauce. Served With Egg Noodles
Lamb Country StyleUS$34.00
Simmered In A Red Wine Reduction With Peppers And Herbs, Served Over Kasha
ZharkoeUS$26.00
Beef And Vegetable Stew Served In A Bread Bowl
GolubtziUS$26.00
What 840 people are saying
Russian Samovar & Tolstoy's Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value
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Russian Samovar & Tolstoy's Lounge offers an authentic and "amazing Russian food" experience with a vibrant atmosphere. Guests praise the "great service" and "perfect ambiance" with live music enhancing the dining experience. It's a "classic NYC experience" and a favorite for pre- or post-theater dining.
840 Reviews
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ARTHUR VIP
New York City32 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Their vodka cocktails are made with Russian vodka, which makes them very drinkable (too drinkable). We shared a salad, app and main and ended with tea with cherries. More than enough for the two of us. Started with duck salad, followed by cornish hen with home fries and an order of vereniki on the side. Everything was absolutely delicious. Plus a glass of white wine, Georgian Legend, light to medium bodied and subtly fruity.
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Lisa
Tucson1 review
1.0
Dined on 11 June 2025
Overall 1
Food 1
Service 1
Ambience 1
We were totally ignored and received no service. It was cold and not inviting!
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Foodlovrr
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The head waiter served us above and beyond as always. He is true professional. Food is good. Wide and dependable drink selections. Live music was nice. Kitchen opens too late. So it is my go to after theater dinner. Always pleasure to dine there
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Marina
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
For some reason, we never visited this place before, always picking some other places in the area, when we attended opera or a concert
We will now!!! Very nice place, we are very familiar with Russian menu, and we couldn’t fault any of our orders
The waiter gave us very helpful recommendations, signature cocktails were done professionally, with their signature vodka my friend had lamb with buckwheat, she praised it highly, we shared duck salad with arugula, fresh greens warm pulled duck meat, perfectly balanced seasoning I had chicken Kiev , also good quality, desert poached pear was very elegant not too sweet
Overall the price was reasonable for a meal in the heart of NYC , and YOU CAN TALK, it’s quiet, and nobody is pushing you out by grabbing your unfinished dish
We will be back!
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Jacquelyn
Las Vegas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The most amazing Russian food! Gene at the bar was a sweetheart. The perfect ambiance
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Richard
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Great ambiance, excellent Russian food with music and dance. Obviously when the musicians are playing, conservation slows down, but remains possible.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We enjoyed ourselves very much. Authentic russian dishes and great service! Will return!
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Judi
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 April 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Good quality was good, not great. Not necessarily worth the cost
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Diane VIP
Greater Boston67 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 April 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
A great place to hit after a Broadway show. The prices were a little steep for what we got--e.g., four dolmas for $30. But the food was excellent (and authentic!), and we loved the live music.
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Ruth
Portland / Oregon1 review
4.0
Dined on 23 April 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 3
We sat near the piano bar- when we arrived 2 women were performing traditional? Russian singing that was a bit screechy- later a piano bass duo was much more along the lines of our expectations. Good food, drinks and service
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FAQs
Russian Samovar & Tolstoy's Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 757-0168.
Russian Samovar & Tolstoy's Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 840 OpenTable diners.
Russian Samovar & Tolstoy's Lounge 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.
We provide catering to your home or office. No order is too small<br />Choose from platters or banquets menus. Or create your own. <br />We have staffing and entertainment for hire for all your event needs. <br /><br /><br />russiansamovar.com
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Choose from our banquette menus ($115, $150,$175) with alcohol or a la carte. Minimum spend applies based on the amount of guests. Staffing fee applies. If you can think of it, we can create it.
Private party contact
Vlada Von Shats: (212) 757-0168
Gift card
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