Russian Samovar & Tolstoy’s Lounge

About Restaurant: There is only one way to describe it: Classic Russia in the heart of New York. The history of Russian Samovar starts well before the restaurant itself. Originally Jilly’s Canteen, and owned by a friend of Frank Sinatra, Jilly Rizzo, Samovar was the go-to hot spot for Sinatra and The Rat Pack. In 1986, Roman Kaplan, founder of Russian Samovar acquired the property and was joined in 1987 by friends and business partners: Legendary dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov and Nobel Award Winning poet Joseph Brodsky. Baryshnikov’s baby grand piano is still used daily by our performers and guests can still request the Brodsky table, where the legends used to sit and drink away the hours. Guests of private events also enjoy our private dining room, where Baryshnikov filmed Sex in the City.​Samovar has remained a celebrity hangout over the years. We’ve been lucky enough to feature impromptu shows by Liza Minelli and rumor has it that Mel Brooks adapted The Producers to film while sitting at our bar.

Positive Review Count: 752 Reviews

Price Range: $31 to $50

Restaurant Type: Russian

Keywords: Charming, Great for live music, Good for special occasions

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Details: 4.6Food , 4.6Service , 4.6Ambience , 4.4Value

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Dining style: Casual Dining

Price: $31 to $50

Cuisines: Russian, Continental, Eastern European

Hours of operation: Mon 4:00 pm–11:45 pm
Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:45 pm
Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:45 am

Phone number: (212) 757-0168

Website: http://www.russiansamovar.com/

Payment options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Dress code: Smart Casual

Catering: We provide catering to your home or office. No order is too small
Choose from platters or banquets menus. Or create your own.
We have staffing and entertainment for hire for all your event needs.

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Private party facilities: We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Choose from our banquette menus ($115, $150,$175) with alcohol or a la carte. Minimum spend applies based on the amount of guests. Staffing fee applies. If you can think of it, we can create it.

Private party contact: Vlada Von Shats: (212) 757-0168

Location: 256 W 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019

Neighborhood: Theater District

Cross street: 52nd street , between Broadway and 8th Avenue

Parking details: Street Parking

Public transit: Closest to
50th Street Station ( C or E train )

7 Avenue / 53 Street ( B or D train )

Entertainment: Live Piano Music!

Additional: Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine