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Russian Tea Time
Russian Restaurant$$$$
The Loop, Chicago
The experts at Crain's Chicago Business and Chicago magazine recommend this place
"Try the vodka flights, they're lots of fun."(6 Tips)
"The borscht is so good!"(4 Tips)
"If you don't have the stroganoff you will be punished."(4 Tips)
"Molotov Cocktail Flight (Serrano Pepper, Horseradish, Jalapeño..."(2 Tips)
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Chicago magazineMay 8, 2012Gracious Old World setting and menu mean eastern Euro hits, from delicate pelmeni (ground beef dumplings) to lush beef stroganoff. Flavored vodkas offer further intrigue; good pretheatre choice. Read more
Moulard Duck Legs (Two roasted Moulard duck legs served with Madeira wine-berry sauce, sautéed sauerkraut on the bed mashed potatoes with poached prunes and raisins)
- Lamb Shank (Braised lamb shank in a rich stew of carrots, red peppers, celery, tomatoes and garlic, served over mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach)
- Chicken Kebab Shashlik (Chicken breast marinated then grilled to perfection. Served on a bed of brown rice, beet salad, fresh onions and Tashkent carrot salad)
- Lamb Chops (Delicious and tender lamb chops served with spring mix and seasonal berries)
- Kevin DulinAugust 3, 2015The Boscht is amazing. The Lamb Samsa appetiser is absolutely delicious. Try the vodka flights, they're lots of fun.
Michele SteinbergApril 15, 2013Thoroughly enjoyed lunch today (didn't have a chance to check in). Borscht, dumplings and veggie stuffed eggplant were all excellent, as was endless hot tea!
Echo TongFebruary 21, 2017The decoration is belong to Russian style. Fancy and classical. It is very enjoyable to share an afternoon tea with friends here.- Diana DaviesJanuary 23, 2016Vegetarian stuffed eggplant, Uzbek vegetable layer stew, the black bread, Russian tea, vodka flights (especially the coriander)
- Molotov Cocktail Flight (Serrano Pepper, Horseradish, Jalapeño Pepper)
Crain's Chicago BusinessJuly 22, 2010Try the delicately thin-skinned pelmini, Russian dumplings stuffed w/ a ground mix of beef & lots of onions. Or any of the Ukrainian vareniky, dumplings filled with pumpkin, asparagus or potato. Read more
Troy WoodardOctober 14, 2012Great place that is downtown but so familial. Very authentic and exciting menu. Be sure to try a vodka flight too!
Xenia StasiFebruary 9, 2014Most excellent service; polite, attentive and fast. Dinner was amazing! Very pleased with the whole experience.
Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 10, 2012Latkes show up on the appetizer menu here, stacked high (five per order), and topped with sour cream and applesauce, of course. Read more- Kat MarkinsonAugust 24, 2015This place is really good! Of course it doesn't compare to my mothers cooking, but it's worth a try!;)
- QQ ZhFebruary 21, 2017It's good place that you're hanging out with your friends. The high tea is good and desserts are not expensive.
Ang PFApril 16, 2013Definitely call ahead for reservations. The eggplant zucchini duet is delicious!- Gerald WilsonDecember 18, 2018Vodka flights, beef stroganoff, duck confit, chicken. Great atmosphere.
Catie VernonJanuary 10, 2015Very vegetarian friendly! Just ask to substitute. GREAT value tea bundle.
Chirag PatelJuly 18, 2011Great vodka flights, two russian porters, and a fantastic slate of vegeterian options. surprised how much i like this place
Lydia AmmosovaJuly 15, 2010One of the best Russian restaurants in the country~and I would know! Absolutely have the carrot salad! :)
Tory ConradMarch 12, 2014Not sure if I'm just not funny but they do not take kindly to Crimean jokes....great vodka though.
Roger DiLuigi IIIJanuary 23, 2013Get the Peasant's Lunch and a Vanilla Vodka! You'll be glad you did!
- Max KellnNovember 13, 2011If you don't have the stroganoff you will be punished. Seriously though, it's good.
Nichole GambosiMarch 22, 2010Go to the afternoon tea service and definitely get their house blend of Russian black tea. Read more
futuredollMay 25, 2012Drink tea out of those cool clear glasses with silver holders & tea sandwiches.
Jon FluxMarch 18, 2012Greeted by a non Russian speaking black guy, who said he knew some Russian but never proved any?!?!? Blyad!!!!
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Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(312) 360-0000
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