Description:
Another spot very popular with Chicago Symphony Orchestra patrons and musicians, Russian Tea Time is far from being the simple tea cafe that its name implies. Reading through this family-owned restaurant's extensive menu is like taking a tour through the cuisine of czarist Russia and the former Soviet republics (for Russian neophytes, all the dishes are well described). The atmosphere is old-world and cozy, with lots of woodwork and a friendly staff. Start off a meal with potato pancakes, blini with Russian caviar, or chilled smoked sturgeon; if you can't decide, there are a number of mixed appetizer platters to share. For the best sampling of old Russia, try the beef stroganoff; kulebiaka (meat pie with ground beef, cabbage, and onions); or roast pheasant served with a brandy, walnut, and pomegranate sauce and brandied prunes. If you want to extend your meal well into the night -- and have the stomach for it -- you can order one of the restaurant's "vodka flights," three 1-oz. shots of chilled, flavored vodka; the staff will even show you the authentic Russian way to down them.
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User Reviews for Russian Tea Time
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Perfect for a family special occasion!
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We had a family reunion in Chicago over Thanksgiving weekend and the 8 of us (including two under 10) went to Russian Tea Time for the tea service after an afternoon at the nearby Art...
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- posted on 11.27.12
- by catcash
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average experience
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This place has a great location on Adams Street just off of Michigan. I hadn't been in years. Took my older daughter for dinner on a Sunday evening. I came away not terribly impressed....
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- posted on 11.22.12
- by jef-ind
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Service is the main concern
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Russian Tea Time has become a staple in the loop. Located off Michigan Avenue across from the Art Institute and next to Symphony Center, it is virtually guaranteed to be packed at any...
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- posted on 11.20.12
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2009
- Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 312/360-0000
- fax: +1 312 360 0575
Address:
- 77 E. Adams St
- Between Michigan and Wabash aves
- Chicago, IL 60603
Payments:
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Hours:
- Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-midnight (the restaurant sometimes closes earlier during the summer months). Tea service daily 2:30-4:30pm
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