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Russian Vodka Room

Russian Vodka Room

Russian Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Theater District, New York
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    Adam J.
    "The sea buckthorn infused vodka is amazing"(18 Tips)
    Sadik A.
    "Cool place and they have live piano music."(5 Tips)
    Trevis D.
    "your favorite Caviar selection"(5 Tips)
    Stan B.
    "Try the dirty martini, it’s the best one in the neighborhood."(10 Tips)
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  • Sameepa S.heart icon on user image
    Sameepa ShettyJanuary 6, 2015
    You go for the vodka, not the service. Piano player is a good touch. Must try 6 flavor option for $33. Grapefruit, horseradish, ginger, peach apricot, pineapple are great flavors.
  • Eater
    EaterSeptember 12, 2017
    When going to the Russian Vodak Room, order the pickled vegetable platter; sucking the pulp out of a brined tomato is a life-changing Russian culinary tradition rarely experienced in Manhattan. Read more
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Alisson S.
    Alisson SellaroMay 24, 2013
    One of the most amazing and bizarre places in NYC. Great vodkas in a late 60's atmosphere. From piano music to the uncomfortable couch, everything is awkward, but somehow everything works just fine.
  • RayRico®™
    RayRico®™April 6, 2013
    Great fusion vodka selection. Layla and the rest of the musicians were great as well. Fun atmosphere, and had a really good time. Live music every Friday and Saturday night!!!
  • The New Yorker
    The New YorkerOctober 14, 2013
    “One night, a bartender…was asked to name her favorite thing on the menu. For just a moment, her face softened and she lit up: ‘The meat dumplings are fantastic.’” Read more
  • DoubleDeuceheart icon on user image
    DoubleDeuceFebruary 6, 2020
    The infused vodkas aren't really worth the effort. Just get you vodka chilled if you want less vodka flavor. For me, I love the natural flavor of vodka. The burrata salad is delicious and big.
  • Katie L.heart icon on user image
    Katie LarusseDecember 2, 2015
    My fave Russian place in Manhattan. All food was great, drink-wise loved the horseradish Bloody Mary. There's a wide selection of infused vodkas, the best I've seen so far!
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneMarch 27, 2014
    Happy hour till 7pm for $6 flavored martinis that were strong. Gravlax platter with potato pancakes were awesome $16. Crab cakes were only ok, 2 for $12
  • Julie S.
    Julie StarnesMarch 19, 2014
    It's a vodka room, let your imagination take you away! A wall of it, ask the bartender for a recommendation...best served ice cold and in a shot glass. Zyr is my favorite.
  • E P.
    E PNovember 10, 2013
    The horseradish vodka is worth trying but will require one to have an acquired taste to truly enjoy it all night. Live piano is the cherry on top. It makes your experience slightly less overwhelming.
  • Natalie K.heart icon on user image
    Natalie KOctober 21, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Good food, good drinks. Horseradish vodka is great, especially in the Bloody Mary. For food, try the crab cakes, pelmeni, and olivye!
  • Stan B.
    Stan BorbatJanuary 26, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the dirty martini, it’s the best one in the neighborhood. If you sit at the bar, it’s the best one in the World.
  • Nathan W.
    Nathan WrightFebruary 8, 2013
    My favorite Midtown Manhattan bar. Great mix of characters and Russian ambiance. It's a small space that fills up fast. Warning: the martinis are mean and strong.
  • Sadik A.
    I liked vodka lemonade. Cool place and they have live piano music. I will come again with my wife to taste other stuff from the menu.
  • Morgan V.
    Morgan Von SteenDecember 11, 2013
    Pretend you’re a Soviet-era spy laying low in this dark lounge as you pop mouthfuls of caviar and blini, chased with ice cold house-infused vodka and accompanied by live piano music. - Buzzfeed
  • Sandra R.heart icon on user image
    Sandra RubinchikNovember 25, 2015
    Everything is dill-ightful! (Pelmeni and infused vodkas are a must.)
  • Stephanie M.
    Stephanie MorenoOctober 28, 2012
    get a bottle of horseradish infused vodka, gravlox, herring w/dill potato & beets, & stroganoff for party of 4. you will leave happy.
  • joanne
    joanneApril 23, 2012
    the standout flavor of infused vodka was blueberry vanilla bean. the garlic/pepper/dill was also surprisingly good, for those who like savory flavors.
  • Olessya K.heart icon on user image
    Olessya KMarch 20, 2013
    The peach martini is surprisingly very good and refreshing! Perfect after a long and exhausting day at work.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupNovember 12, 2010
    Enjoy one of 53 different vodkas - $3 shots during happy hour. You’ll feel like you’re walking into a Russian mafia film.
  • Adnaheart icon on user image
    AdnaSeptember 21, 2015
    Go during happy hour between 4-7pm! The atmosphere was very classy and there was live piano jazz.
  • Anna C.heart icon on user image
    Anna CastelliFebruary 14, 2016
    Omg, bartender awesome! Drinks awesome!! Stay there!! We should have stayed for the food!!
  • Marc S.heart icon on user image
    Marc SJanuary 18, 2020
    Try some infused vodka. Great Russian dive bar.
  • Peter S.heart icon on user image
    Peter SmithFebruary 3, 2017
    Excellent happy hour flavored vodka martinis, excellent all-female bartenders and great beef carpaccio!
  • aurore q.
    aurore quercyJuly 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Waitress are cold but they are Russian. Take only one cocktail it is worth two in alcohol. Great place to start a night, be careful you might finish there.
  • Horia D.
    Horia DragomirNovember 2, 2015
    Try a shot of horseradish infused vodka. It pairs well with anything else you'll order.
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael Fox-RabinovitzJune 7, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    This place has been going downhill for years, the food, atmosphere, sadly no longer a cool place to hang out
  • Dan G.heart icon on user image
    Dan GruzmanOctober 25, 2014
    The horseradish vodka-based cocktail definitely lived up to its name but was way too much. None of the novelty cocktails sounded especially appealing. Good appetizers though!
  • BMI Elite
    BMI EliteApril 18, 2011
    Amazing Russian favorites from small plates to appetizers to pair with a mind-blowing selection of vodka infusions and select brands.
  • Amanda A.heart icon on user image
    Amanda AvneryJanuary 24, 2017
    The filthy Russian!!! Best vodka martini in the city. Generous with the gorgonzola stuffed olives.
  • Jasonheart icon on user image
    JasonFebruary 7, 2015
    Great place for done authentic Russian food and good vodka!
  • Valary O.
    Valary OleinikApril 3, 2011
    Apple/pomegranate and ginger infused shots are excellent. Can't wait to go back and try more of these homemade wonders.
  • Korgel B.heart icon on user image
    Korgel BorbelschnitzMarch 21, 2015
    More night club then authentic russian bar. But have good vodka list. And beautiful ladies.
  • My Perestroika
    My PerestroikaAugust 17, 2010
    Had a blast at our after party here! Still a chance to catch the film at the IFC Center. "One of the best films of the year" -The Huffington Post. In Russian w/ English subtitles. Ends Aug 19th. Read more
  • Erin M.
    Erin McBrideMay 21, 2011
    Actually, after 15 minutes, you don't notice the smell. And the drinks are really good! My horseradish infused vodka bloody Mary was terrific!
  • Neal W.heart icon on user image
    Neal WilliamsApril 4, 2014
    Try the beef stroganoff, apple blintzes, and lemonade vodka! DELISH!!!!!
  • Colonel C.
    Colonel ClayMay 31, 2011
    This place is the greatest. Sit at the bar and order the vodka sampler. Pick horseradish and garlic as two of the flavors.
  • Olgaheart icon on user image
    OlgaFebruary 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Have a really good time with a friend)
  • Katie L.heart icon on user image
    Katie LarusseDecember 2, 2015
    Oh and did I mention the piano playing old Soviet songs? :)
  • Adam J.heart icon on user image
    Adam JanoskoNovember 21, 2017
    The sea buckthorn infused vodka is amazing
  • Maya D.
    Maya DFebruary 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Always ask if there are other vodka infusions besides the ones on the menu. We got to try blueberry and mango flavors that way.
  • s v.
    s vMarch 31, 2015
    This feels like the older uncle to Pravda (in soho) ...good infused vodkas though
  • martha d.
    martha dentonAugust 1, 2013
    Bah your origin politics. You are dead to me until the politics I. Russia change against gay people.
  • Trevis D.
    Trevis Dane WimerSeptember 22, 2011
    Try a Vodka Lemonade with your favorite Caviar selection; Akvinta Vodka, Thyme Syrup, Lemon,Sugar Rim
  • Vodka Brands A.
    Vodka Brands And DrinksJanuary 20, 2013
    You need to try Vodka with sprite and orange juice... it's fantastic. Read more
  • Bravo
    BravoJanuary 28, 2010
    150 flavors of infused vodka and great small food plates and appetizers. Cool crowd. -Galina Sobolev, Launch My Line
  • John
    JohnJuly 2, 2013
    Did appetisers and desserts. Great food but very loud - not the place for a romantic night out
  • Alex T.
    Alex TovarOctober 8, 2013
    The live piano will make your happy hour even happier
  • Michael I.
    Michael IsraelMarch 9, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    The new cinnamon and cherry flavor is amazing
  • Julien D.
    Julien DassaultAugust 30, 2011
    Seat at the Bar with a Salmon plate to share... and try the infused Vodka.
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