Russian Tea Time

Pennsylvania

254 reviews

You must come here for afternoon tea. It's so much fun! For $23/person, you get a pot of tea, mini sandwiches and mini desserts. My favorite tea is the jasmine. It has a light, delicate flavor and sweet aroma. They also have lunch and dinner service, but I've only been there for an afternoon tea.

Chicago , Illinois

54 reviews

One of my favorites, the delectable food & tea are worth the $. You might even catch Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor Daniel Barenboim puffing on a cigar in there.

Mt. Prospect , Illinois

14 reviews

Always a treat. Used to eat lunch here fairly regularly. If you can put up with the brusque Russian service, the food's well worth it. Try the desserts, too - I don't eat desserts very often, but these are pretty special.

6 reviews

Ate here two nights in a row. Located right next to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra hall, it is a favorite of concert goers (I could tell because the place cleared out right a curtain time). All the foods that grandma use to make were here. The food tasted great, it came out hot and the service was swift. What more could you ask for? I had borschet both nights. On the first night I had the Imperial Mixed Grill - lamb, duck and a dog. The second night I ate stuffed cabbage - the real thing. The portions are huge and I didn't finish any of the meals. All entrees come with their own selection of vegtables. Finally, there is a very good selection of beers (though only one from Russia) and very cold vodka.

56944 reviews

available - we tried the hot ukranian and cold traditional versions - both were delicious, swirled with sour cream. For our entree, we had the ample vegetarian sampler platter, meant to be shared by two. This treat includes several types of unusual salads, spreads, and stuffed vegatables. Even the pickled beets were good. The black bread served with each meal is chewly and packed with chunks of onion. No butter needed here, but plenty is served on the side. Try the russian tea - hot and flavorful - served in a decorative silver cup holder. Waiters circle the room to keep your cup filled. This is a beautiful room, with gleaming brass and mirrors. Go early, or make a reservation. We had no trouble getting immediate seating at 4:30 p.m., but the place was packed by 5:15. Worth every penny! You will not leave hungry!

56944 reviews

Expensive for just tea and sweet munchies and lacking in 'Russian' atomsphere. Expected more for the $$$$.

2 reviews

This cafe is an easy walk down from the Art Institute of Chicago. We have only been there once but it was a real treat. The atmosphere is nice (if maybe too small!) and the food was great! One of my friends recommended it as one of her favorite places to go to eat. We loved the beautiful tea 'glasses'! The Russian Tea was just wonderful.