This place is legit authentic. Food was excellent (beef stroganoff and hot borscht). The two vodkas the server recommended were very different from each other but both great. The piano and singing was great too. Strongly recommend. read more

Eel salad, borscht, beef stroganoff with buckwheat, lamb with potato. Loved the salad and borscht the most. Always try to go here when we are in the city. Atmosphere is odd (competing music in different rooms) but love the food. read more

This is a very nice little restaurant for good food and drink. Food - The pelmeni and the borsch were both incredible, tasted just like home. The piruzhki wasn't quite what I was expecting. It was okay, but not great. Pelmeni and borsch are musts though, as they are both delicious. Service - Very nice! They also have a piano in there, and if you ask nicely, they will let you play a few songs if you're good. The ambiance is very Russian. Parking - Don't have their own parking lot, just walk here from the many large destinations nearby. Overall, this place is great. Would highly recommend. read more

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What a pleasant surprise! We finished the MJ show and wanted to hangout. It was just convenient for us but it turns out to be a great place with live music and the pianist definitely made the whole place full of great vibes! We danced and had a great time. read more

What an interesting vibe. I'm not totally sure who they're marketing toward with drinks that are vodka-themed but also one named after Lindsay Lohan? A lot of the tables are reserved-not sure why and don't know if I need to know why. The waitress behind the bar was friendly enough and it was a fine enough drink after a show but certainly don't know that I would come out of my way to come to this. read more

My wife and I met up with some friends here on their recommendation...They offer an inviting lounge ambiance, with live jazz setting the perfect mood. I could see this as a great spot for a date or a low-key hang with friends. I tried the pirozhki on my friend's recommendation, a first time for me. One of my friends went for her usual strawberry and peach vodka shots, and I joined in. Their infusions are next level but we heard mixed reviews on the popular Lindsay Lohan drink so we skipped on that one. Service was handled entirely by the bartender, who was friendly and efficient. Overall, I enjoyed it and could definitely see myself coming back...perfect way to start or end your evening. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this bar. It was super convenient being that we were going to watch Cabaret. The drinks were nice and strong. The bartenders were super nice! Loved the ladies behind the bar. The food was also surprisingly good! The ambience is charming. With its year round Christmas decor and piano for live music. Definitely cool spot to go to before show or after show. read more

Came here to meet a friend who is a regular here. I didn't have much expectations coming here and would've never thought to come if not for her. The vibe of the place is really nice and relaxing. They played live jazz which helped set the mood. This is a great place to bring a date or chill with some friends. It's not too loud and has a good atmosphere. I ordered some shots for my friend who loves the strawberry and peach vodka. I ordered the pirozhki at my friend's suggestion. It was my first time having it and wasn't sure what to expect. I thought it tasted alright. One of them had sauerkraut in it which I didn't really enjoy. I'm normally fine with it but in this case it didn't work for me. Between two shots and the food I spend around $40 which I didn't think was too bad. The only person who served us was the bar tender who did her job well. All in all I really enjoyed this place and could see myself coming back. A great place to stop by after a Broadway show! read more

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My friend had a birthday celebration here and we had the back area to ourselves, which was nice. The place was festively decorated and had a lively atmosphere. We shared several dumplings, including Beef, Lamb, as well as Cherry. The dumplings were perfectly cooked yummy little morsels. My favorite was the Beef, which was well seasoned and tasted even better with the sour cream. The Cherry ones were good as well, and a nice mix of sweet and sour. I wanted to try the Sea Bass, but it was no longer on the menu, so I narrowed it down to Lamb Shank or Short Rib. I went with the Lamb Shank braised in red wine, served with mashed potatoes, carrots and zucchini. I was not impressed. It was a large portion of lamb, but I found it to be quite bland, not as tender as I would like, and on top of that, had a weird after taste. The mashed potatoes were just okay, and veggies were decent. Dessert of Honey Cake was simply delicious! There were delightfully sticky layers, as well as true taste of satisfyingly sweet honey. Service was pretty good. The waitress was on top of it and everything came out in a timely manner. The restaurant even let us play music and dance after we ate. However, I was not happy with my meal so would not return. read more

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This spot won me over completely with their food. Staff perform reasonably, though sometimes fall short. Their menu keeps me returning. We found the prices here to be a good deal. You can tell they truly care about your happiness. read more

This restaurant delivers what others only promise. You'll enjoy the environment here. Their team brings warmth to every interaction. Their portion sizes will fill you up. A notably good restaurant experience. read more

We walked in to the low lighting and qere asked if we wanted to sit up front or the back room. We chose the back room and were seated in a well lit corner. We ordered the 1.5 oz flights. The libations were smooth. The cuisine of potato gravalax and lamb dumplings closed with apple blitzes. We shall return. Great engagement wirh four ladies seated next to us. read more

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The morning trek here proved completely worthwhile. Their meals satisfy and their prices make sense. People working here are both kind and supportive. The team maintains a consistently positive environment. THE DINNER WAS OUTSTANDING and a memorable meal. read more

Super fun. Was waiting for our show to start stop fir a drink. Love a local bar!! Drinks were nice and strong!

FINALLY!!! Great Russian restaurant! . . Real Russian food, and amazing service. The atmosphere is relaxing, dim lighting with Russian music. read more

Omg I love this place!! Very Good Happy hours!! Every vodka you can imagine. Martinis are great!!!! I always do a reservation, just in case because the place is not very big. Bathrooms are clean. If you like vodka, you can't go wrong with this place. read more

The food quality here shows in every single bite. This restaurant is absolutely extraordinary. The servings exceed typical expectations. The workers here offer more than service--they offer belonging. I'm looking forward to bringing others to this place. read more

Love the idea of this place. It was decorative cute for the holidays so that was nice. The drinks were meh . The Lindsay Lohan was not drinkable. The cranberry vodka infusion was good. The bartender was super nice. read more

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Simply my favorite no frills bar in NYC! Have been here so many times over the years- the Apple martini keeps me coming back-- sour, tangy, sweet & stronggg. It's almost always crowded after 6 pm, but don't miss their happy hour which runs until 7 and includes discounted martinis and flavored vodka shots. They infuse their own vodka here- with unique flavors like horseradish and pineapple. The place appears to be family owned and has an authentic Russian ambience. They've also had live music most times I've been read more

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I left feeling that nothing could have improved my experience. The meal satisfied our expectations completely. The staff makes everyone feel like an honored guest. The restaurant creates a low-pressure, cozy feeling. The staff provided great care, and I'll be back when nearby. read more

I give my wholehearted approval to this restaurant. Many customers were present yet service remained strong and the setting comfortable. The workers maintain excellent standards. Flavorful food, attentive service, and comfortable surroundings. This place delivers quality worth experiencing regardless of where you're from. read more

I kept meaning to write about this place after my first few meals here. The restaurant has a subtle, cozy ambiance. Their menu offerings and service quality merit top rating. Their crew knows how to treat diners properly. I look forward to eating here. read more

This spot was fun! The ambiance was great and they had live performers as well which was a ton of fun. i also liked that it was not super packed even on a Saturday evening. The service was great. They were welcoming and answered any preference/allergy questions we had! Drinks were good! i ordered a grapefruit cocktail which was tasty. We didn't try any food so I can't comment on that. read more

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Who charges $6 for a Diet Coke?? Highway robbery. Everything wildly overpriced for the quality.

We were looking for a late night snack and drinks and this place hit the spot. We actually made a quick reservation on open table but it turned out not to be necessary. There were still seats available at the bar. There was wonderful live piano music. We got the Russian dumplings which were delicious and very comforting. My favorite cocktail was the chocolate martini. It was a wonderful experience and would definitely come back read more

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Came for after dinner drinks. Pretty affordable in Theater District. Quiet and interesting of all the Russian vodka shots. read more

After my husband and I caught a Matinee showing of the play funny girl we decided to eat at this establishment. The environment is very cozy in small restaurant. My husband and I sat on couch like seats with dim lights is was romantic and sweet. The Service was excellent and our seats were away from people. Well I was very happy with the food at The restaurant. I enjoy some large size mussels with garlic sauce extremely yummy create with true perfection. The herring dish was delish very fresh complemented with some potatoes and beets seasoned with fresh dill The dessert was smashing farmer cheese blintzes with a dash chocolate syrup and strawberry to enhance the dish that added a delightful sweetness. read more

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Do you enjoy overdoing it and having a wild and rambunctious time ? This is the place to get that party started. HH from 4-7 or so, with creative, infused vodka and Martini's. It's a dark, Christmas lights in April kind of place. Small, intimate. Friendly and attentive staff. Firmly planted in the most convenient theater district location on 52nd street off of 8th Ave. The little dumplings, "pelmeni" and plump and filling. Dense in their bite but delicate. Another treat is the Pickled Vegetable Platter. If you've not been to the RVR, I recommend that you pop in while in the area. read more

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Excellent food and drinks and ambiance! Highly recommended for a casual evening. The chicken Kiev was some of the best I have ever had. read more

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Super fun place! I came here after my friend and I went to skyscape and they actually have live music playing in this sort of bar like seating. They have some tables on the sides of the room but they're maybe only five or six of them. you mostly would sit at the bar. We ordered six shots of vodka and the waitress was kind enough to give us recommendations but they really do have some interesting flavors and we wanted to try a bunch of them. I loved the ginger and pineapple but couldn't really stomach the garlic haha. They come with a few accoutrements for flavor and palate cleansing. In order to help soak up the alcohol we had some dumplings as well we tried the beef dumplings as well as the potato dumplings and I highly recommend the beef ones. Very well prepared and extremely delicious. The bartender is fun approachable and friendly and definitely does a lot to liven up the mood and the place. For dessert we tried the cheese blintzes and I would always get these. They are The best combination of cheese sweet and salt and they come together really well in the crepe. read more

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Russian Vodka Room lives up to its name: it's Russian, they have vodka, and the bar is in a large dimly-lit room. I get the sense that this is a family-run establishment, or at least that the employees interact like they're family. It's a friendly place. Vodka is, understandably, a focal point of the beverage selection. You can order cocktails and mixed drinks, or try their specialty infused vodka, available in a variety of flavors. The bar offerings also include all the typical drinks you would expect. The food menu is surprisingly lengthy, with a variety of Russian and Eastern European delicacies. I've only tried a couple items which tasted good and, I was assured, are authentic. Very curious to try more food here in the future. read more

Love this place. Found it by accident on the way to our show. They were just opening up, however welcomed us with open arms. HAd a great conversation with the staff, and got to try many new vodkas. At the end of the day, we kept coming back 3 times: once before our show, after our show and yet again after we had dinner. Fun time was had by all! read more

Servic and staff are excellent. Friendly. They'll educate you if you ask about the food. Have the lamb dumplings. You'll be dreaming of them. The potato salad is awesome too. Oh and the vodka..... I'll be back. read more

Great place for some home made infusions and delightful atmosphere. I felt like went back into the past a little bit. Tried mussels dish and was very tasty. No mayo or cheese on it so you can actually taste the mussels. There was live music too which was a pleasant surprise. Service was top notch. Waitress tried hard to attend to every guest despite the place being filled to the rim. Will go back there again next time I visit the city. read more

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The Russian Vodka Room is one of my GO TO pregame spots. The dark and cozy interior coupled with plenty of red lighting makes you feel like you've been transported back into an 80s Soviet spy movie. It's not simply just a place to grab some drinks, the Russian Vodka Room provides an escape from reality - where you and your friends can pretend to be in an era or a place that's far removed from Midtown's congested streets. read more

A very quintessentially Russian resto tucked away in the heart of midtown! You casually get live music with dinner and the pianist and singers are so amazing. The horseradish shot was strangely sweet because they add cranberry juice to it. Portions are very generous so be careful of over ordering! read more

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Stopped by after dinner this past weekend for drinks. We came on a Saturday around 6pm and there were a few tables available. The Russian Vodka Room is pretty dark but it's lit up by fairy lights at the bar. We got the Lindsay Lohan and the Fickle Blueberry cocktails. The Lindsay Lohan had sparkling wine, blackberry purée, St. Germain, and mint. It was sweet, which is exactly the type of drink I like! The Fickle Blueberry tasted a lot stronger and it'd be a good choice if you liked blueberries. Seemed like a lot of people ordered food too. We weren't hungry, but would like to check out the food here next time. read more

Came to the Russian Vodka Room on Sunday night. The singer behind the piano choose the performance set of songs that found deeply offensive. The lyrics were inappropriate. Very negative experience! I don't recommend. read more

Food was delicious, at first the place was a little intimidating, but it was so classy.. ended up being a really great experience

I have been going to The Russian Vodka Room for decades; since it first opened. Walk through its portals, and you are instantly transported to Odessa, Russia, circa 1990, without risking your life on Aeroflot Airlines. Dark, sultry, and furtive, the Russian Vodka Room envelops you in a world of "Natasha's," live singers, attractive bartenders, and black leather. The men are polite, but keep smiling and don't stare at their hot girlfriends or their elaborate tattoos. The alcohol flows, everyone is alive, and pretension is not necessary. This is Russia, not America, and flaws are accepted as a viable aspect of life. The Russian Vodka Room is non judgmental. If you have money, spend it. If not, drown your sorrows. Dostoyevsky wasn't cheery. Stagger out of the Russian Vodka Room, blink a couple of times, and exclaim, "Huh, where am I?" Back in New York is where you are, with two choices: Turn around, go back in, and forget about life for a while. Or, keep walking and face the trials and tribulations unabashedly. I love The Russian Vodka Room. read more