My first time to Chicago. Went to this restaurant because it was one of the closet to my locations and was recommended from "tripadvisor". My first experience with "tripadvisor". I walked in knowing it would be expensive. We felt very under dressed. But the staff was very welcoming and said there is no dress code. We ordered the dinner package... more

I met my long time friend of 40 years from high school last month. We spent the day at the Art Institute and went for late lunch at Russian Tea Time conveniently located across the street from the Art Institute. We wound up getting high tea, and it was a delightful, and filling experience. They brought three tiers of goodies... more

Good, nice. We went for a lunch there as we had a Russian Exchange student staying with us. But - your AVERAGE Ticket will be $20-$25 a person for LUNCH. A bowl of soup is $8! Its all good - but i would not have gone had i not had an exchange student. But staff and food were very very... more

fun atmosphere, great vodka flights more

Vodka flights fun and food with the most amazing flavor. A little pricey if you're a vegetarian. more

I thought I should share our recent horrible experience at the Russian Tea Time. We are NOT complainers, but this experience ruined an evening at the Symphony and for our special guest (from Alaska!) who has been a friend since 1955. We've been to Russian Tea Time many times and enjoyed it. Last night, we left, after an hour and... more

Our experience was similar to "redanteater" on 9/22/08 -- though we thought the food to be excellent! On our first trip to Chicago recently, my wife and I ran across a recommendation for Russian Tea Time in a popular guidebook. Our relationship began as a result of our love of Russia, its people, language, and food -- so we had... more

One of the most charming rooms in the city. Awesome house-made vodka infused with horseradish. Loved the chopped liver with onion, beets and Mike had really authentic potato pancakes. I want to go there every week! more

I enjoyed dinner at the Russian Tea Time. The place is pretty fancy, and I think I was not as well dressed as most of the patrons in the restaurant, with most having dinner after work in the business attire. However, I was very warmly greeted, and treated very well. The food seems to be pretty authentic Russian, with a... more