Russian Tea Time

About

4.1 ( 50 reviews)
15-100, $$, $$$

Notes from the Business ***NOTE: We are CLOSED FOR RENOVATION Welcome to Russian Tea Time! The restaurant where everyone feels at home and everyone is welcome!Owner and Chef, Klara Muchnik, and her son, Vadim Muchnik, opened Russian Tea Time in 1993. Centrally located in heart of the Chicago’s Downtown, Russian Tea Time has earned the distinction of being one of Chicago’s culinary “landmarks.”Russian Tea Time patrons enjoy neighboring attractions such as the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Millennium Park and many local theaters. We are delighted to host long-time regulars, tourists, dignitaries, celebrities and fellow Chicagoans who wish to enjoy the exceptional food, house-blended tea and warm ambiance Russian Tea Time offers.Russian Tea Time offers a variety of dishes from the diverse regions of the former Soviet Union Republics. Our guests can indulge in an extensive assortment of vegetarian dishes – Tashkent Carrot salad, Eggplant Orientale, Beet Caviar, and golubtsy (cabbage rolls) to name a few. Some of our signature dishes include Pelmeni (meat dumplings), Borscht (Ukranian soup), Russian Blinis (thick Russian pancakes), wild Game, Caviar, and many more.Experience our Afternoon Tea Service, offered daily from 2:30–4:30 p.m., with our hospitable staff and cozy environment. Indulge in Russian Tea Time’s homemade, delicious, and savory desserts!Rich mahogany and birch wood finishes, brass samovars, heart-warming balalaika music and impeccable service create a uniquely warm atmosphere that is perfect for celebrating any special occasion or just enjoying one of Chicago’s treasures!We look forward to hosting you at your next visit!Thank You! Спасибо (Spasibo)!

Day of the Week	Opening Hours
Monday	11:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	11:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	11:00 - 21:00
Thursday	11:00 - 21:00
Friday	11:00 - 23:00
Saturday	11:00 - 23:00
Sunday	11:00 - 21:00

Cuisines

🍜 Asian
🥟 Eastern European
🇷🇺 Russian

Dining Options

💺 Seating
♿ Wheelchair Accessible
🥡 Takeout
🍽️ Table service
📅 Reservations
🍷 Serves Alcohol
🍸 Full Bar
🍱 Lunch
🍽️ Dinner

Recommended Reviews

54%

24%

10%

4.1

50 reviews

Add review

😍

Brandon Rohlwing

2018-11-18 on google

Always really happy when I go to this location. If you're not happy with the food you're served, they'll be happy to remake it for you. Their staff are extremely helpful if you're not sure with what you'd like as they offer you samples. They also have giant cups so you'll be more than satisfied with a small soda. I'll be back soon!

😍

Precious Cooley

2018-11-13 on google

OMG I love this place I'm 4 months preg and just had the cravings for it. I'm so satisfied and so is the baby thank youðŸ˜˜ðŸ˜‹ðŸ˜‹ðŸ˜‹

😀

Sushil Mishra

2018-11-05 on google

Good place to have Honey shrimp and orange chicken

Add review

More Reviews (50)

Questions & Answers

Ask a Question

Dear Chauncey, we are not open yet. We estimate to reopen by the middle of January.

like they said...no dress code. I wear Jean's and tshirt there.

Dear Eva, Our afternoon tea service icludes 3 plates, first one comes with two scones, whipped cream and jam. Second one is mini sandwiches assortment and the third includes mini sweets. Our tea pots are 16 oz. I cannot attach pictures here, but if you go to our Instagram page (RussianTeaTimeRestaurant) there are a lot of pictures of our afternoon tea service.

It would be best to call ahead.

Not sure about gluten free but vegetarian platter for sure

Dear Terry, we estimate to open on February first. However for the first week we will only serve walk-ins, we cannot open our reservation platforms until we have a final inspection. We will have the most up to date information on our website. Hope to see you at the new Russian Tea Time very soon.

Mary, so sorry, but we are closed for renovations through end of January. We just noticed that we did not update our tag line and it still says "December." Our apologies. Happy Holidays and we hope to see you soon!

Website says temporarily closed for remodeling from July 1 until mid October 2019. After that, open every day.

They do not validate parking. There is a parking garage about 2 blocks away