04/25/2012
11:58 AM
Upscale Russian Cuisine Near Theater District
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
We had the happy accident of stumbling across this restaurant before going to the theater this January. I myself was a Russian major in college, and hadn't had Russian food since studying abroad in...
04/18/2012
04:21 PM
One of my favorite spots in NYC.
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
The food is authentic, and not terribly highly priced. Later in the evening, it gets crowded and you may be out of luck if you don't have a reservation - but they still try to accommodate people at...
04/16/2012
09:54 AM
Filled with Russians, so it seems authentic!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
We go here at least once a year when we go to the theater in nyc. The caviar and salmon and blini dishes are great, but what we really love is the great assortment of infused vodkas.
04/11/2012
08:45 AM
Russophiles Rejoice
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
A friend of mine works at the Russian Samovar and I've visited her there several times now. As someone else said in their review, it's not just a restaurant, it's a cultural experience.
The Samovar...
04/07/2012
08:48 AM
Excellent!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Actually, it's not just a restaurant, it a cultural experience. Yes, the food is good. Yes, the selection of vodkas will blow you mind away (ever tried a horseradish one?). But it's beyond the point....
02/01/2012
01:43 PM
Rowdy Russia
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
Russian Samovar is an interesting place, full of Russian tourists, expats and Russophiles. The food is so-so. If you've never had Russian food you might like it, but there is better stuff in other...
12/16/2011
02:24 PM
Disgrace
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 1 of 5 stars
We went there with a group of friends on a cold December afternoon in hope to get really good tea to get us warm (a reasonable expectation from a place carrying word Samovar in its name). Complete...
12/15/2011
05:56 PM
Great food and close by
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
This hotel is practically next door to the Novotel Times Square. It is a little bit unusual ( just what you are looking for in N.Y.) The food as excellent and the Canberry Martini enen batter!
11/23/2011
02:02 AM
Busy Friday Night Crowd
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
We had a great time here on our mini New York pub crawl.
There was live music, with a violinist who was amazing, and he interspersed Russian classics with international tunes.
We only stayed for...
10/31/2011
09:57 AM
Interesting but overpriced
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
We enjoyed the dinner and atmosphere, but feel it was very overpriced. We ordered the "Bliny Imperial" for two. For the price ($125), we expected to be amazed, but it was just good, not amazing. ...