Russian staples & infused vodkas are served at this longtime eatery that hosts live piano music.
At a glance
#37 of 53 Live music venues in New York #191 of 243 Cocktail bars in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.31
Rating breakdown
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5 ★65%
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4 ★16%
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3 ★8%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★8%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar?
- Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 944 reviews.
- How does Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar rank in New York?
- Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar is #37 of 53 Live music venues in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar located?
- 256 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019 — 1.1 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar?
- Phone: (212) 757-0168 · Website: russiansamovar.com
Great place! As a fan of the TV series "sex and the city", it was nice and delicious to visit here.
Cannot love this place more. Entertainment every night. So much fun. Warm, welcoming and delicious!
Potato dumplings in mushroom gravy is a must!
Potato dumplings in mushroom gravy is a must!
A wonderful piano player provides the background for this Russian Restaurant. Excellent service and a number of good choices from a menu of Russian cuisine makes for an enjoyable experience. The food, is not what it should be. The Beef Stroganoff, for example was served warm, not hot like it should have been. The restaurant is in a very good location for Broadway theater.
Food and drinks very thematic, authentic and delicious. This place has such a great energy. The food is absolutely stunning and very authentic, I felt like I was eating at Babushkas apartment.
Moon served us the whole night and what a spectacular man! Very attentive excellent chit chat and charisma. I’ll be back for sure
Moon served us the whole night and what a spectacular man! Very attentive excellent chit chat and charisma. I’ll be back for sure
Love this place! Really makes you feel like you are in “authentic NYC”, every time I visit I feel transported in time. Since I first came here in 2013 their menu has changed a lot but recently they have returned to more traditional Russian dishes. Which is great!
I love the live music also.
This is one of those NYC must visit spots!
If you are from Eastern Europe or ex USSR you will appreciate the nostalgia and all the memorabilia.
I love the live music also.
This is one of those NYC must visit spots!
If you are from Eastern Europe or ex USSR you will appreciate the nostalgia and all the memorabilia.
From the time I first learned of this restaurant I wanted to go. Yesterday, I was in the city and my feet brought me here. The ambiance was perfect for a pre theater dinner or just a peaceful moment away from the grind of the city. Prices for me, a non-city dweller, were higher than normal but I saw a menu for a pre fixe meal and went for it. I had what I thought was a traditional Russian meal which consisted of an appetizer of: Vinegret; Entrée of Beef Stroganoff, Dessert of Smetannik Cake and a Hot Russian Tea with whole cherry 🍒 preserves with lemon & honey 🍯 😋. It was a very tasty meal but for me i thought the portions were a tad small on the Entrée and dessert though at my age it was probably just right. The meal was extremely tasty with flavors I never imagined to be able to taste. The live piano music was just perfect for any reason that brought you here. My rating is low only because I expect more on my plate. Service was great and I love that it is a family run business that has its roots and traditions set in the Ukraine 🇺🇦 as well as Russian heritage. I highly recommend this restaurant for all the flavors and heritage they have brought to the United States 🇺🇸 of America.
This is the BEST authentic Russian restaurant! If you go on Friday night there will be a few gentleman playing instruments and singing traditional Russian songs. The food is delicious and so is the tea and dessert. If you want to experience how the Russians party this is a must! I do recommend making a reservation because they get filled quick.
Was my first time here and I thought it was a good overall experience. Food seemed authentic so it does live up to its name. Staff may not be the most warm, free flowing, but they mean well. And frankly I think it’s more of a cultural thing. Anyway, if you’re interested in some authentic Russian food, this is your spot.
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