Russian Tea Time

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7 / 10

11 expert reviews

“Old-school charm oozes from the furnishings in this Uzbekistani pre-theatre restaurant. A surprise vegetarian feast for the adventurous awaits.”

– BlackBook

Fodor's Fodor's
"Exotica is on the menu and in the air at this spot that's favored by visitors to the nearby Art Institute and the Symphony Center." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Another spot that's popular with Chicago Symphony Orchestra patrons and musicians, Russian Tea Time is far from being the simple cafe that its name implies." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"Convenient to the Art Institute and CSO, this "comfy", "old-world" Loop Russian proffers "boldly flavored" "dacha comfort food" and other "well-prepared" specialties." Full review
Gayot Gayot
12.0
"This is about the only Russian game in town, so if you have a taste for borscht, caviar and blinis, dumplings, stroganoff and stuffed cabbage, this is your place." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Dining at this Loop restaurant can feel like being in a Moscow tea room; Russian speakers dig into cold borscht and warm potato pancakes with sour cream and applesauce."
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