Russian Tea Time Restaurant
Jacob Greene · 122 Google reviewsRussian Tea Time Restaurant — established fine dining in Loop with a loyal following. This is where you bring someone you're trying to impress. The menu goes beyond what you'd expect. "- The beef pelmeni were excellent, perfectly seasoned, tender, and served with sour cream" — Marina Zemskaia [$$]
What 1,487 diners keep saying
What 1,487 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Aesthetic, welcoming, charming. We did the full tea service and it was delectable. Igor was our server, and we could not have asked for a more accommodating and knowledgeable person.”
“Igor is simply amazing! He is such a great host. He makes our dining experience very special. Amazing restaurant with amazing service! Igor was the best! We loved the food and the unfused vodka. We will be back often for sure!!!”
“We got the tea service, with the rose lychee and house tea, and a add on of the Vareniki, it was really good and a great experience.”
“Wonderful try the sampler to get a taste of everything. Borscht and strogannoff are a must try. Chicken meatballs and chicken Kiev were excellent too.”
“Very good food. Excellent service. Not cheap but for a once in a lifetime experience worth it.”
“平时不怎么吃俄罗斯料理但很喜欢这家店。土豆饺子配酸奶油绝了，牛肉肉质很嫩。最喜欢的是蜂蜜蛋糕我这个甜品脑袋真的很爱吃🥺💗唯一的缺点是结账的时候等了特别久”
“Beautiful Russian restaurant! Amazing food and tea. Would definitely recomend if you are looking for somewhere special to go or want to try Russian food & tea!”
“Kind service and delicious food, but the desserts served with the tea service have nothing to do with Eastern European tradition.”
“Stopped in after a day at the Art Institute. It was all so incredibly impressive and our server Igor was a delight for his great recommendations and a lovely disposition. 10/10, highly recommend.”
“Some places just feel comforting the moment you walk in… Russian Tea Time is one of them. ☕🕯️ Cozy ambience, warm tea, elegant desserts, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes you want to stay for hours. Chicago needed more places like this. Cozy cafés/restaurants > loud trendy places every single time 😌”
“All I can say is WOW! The food was excellent and our waiter today (Igor? I couldn’t catch his name) was excellent as well! I had never had Russian food before and this was an amazing first experience! So sad I don’t live in Chicago, otherwise I’d be here all the time!! Don’t miss out on this gem ❤️”
“We had a very lovely time! The interior is beautiful, but we were most impressed by the tea and food items themselves. Every item felt complete in its own right but complimented the assortments and tea very well. There are options for a tea time course, but we opted for a lighter brunch and ordered tea and à la carte sweets. The service was friendly and we were checked on frequently.”
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