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Russian Vodka Room

Russian Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Theater District, New York

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Russian Vodka Room

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Ranked #8 for cocktails in the Theater District
The experts at Eater and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"The sea buckthorn infused vodka is amazing"(18 Tips)
"Cool place and they have live piano music."(5 Tips)
"your favorite Caviar selection"(5 Tips)
"Try the dirty martini, it’s the best one in the neighborhood."(10 Tips)

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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.
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 Dec 5, 2024
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®™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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Aydin PhotographyApril 28, 2013
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 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 RubinchikNovember 25, 2015
Everything is dill-ightful! (Pelmeni and infused vodkas are a must.)
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.
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 KMarch 20, 2013
The peach martini is surprisingly very good and refreshing! Perfect after a long and exhausting day at work.
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.
AdnaSeptember 21, 2015
Go during happy hour between 4-7pm! The atmosphere was very classy and there was live piano jazz.
Anna CastelliFebruary 14, 2016
Omg, bartender awesome! Drinks awesome!! Stay there!! We should have stayed for the food!!
Marc SJanuary 18, 2020
Try some infused vodka. Great Russian dive bar.
Peter SmithFebruary 3, 2017
Excellent happy hour flavored vodka martinis, excellent all-female bartenders and great beef carpaccio!
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 DragomirNovember 2, 2015
Try a shot of horseradish infused vodka. It pairs well with anything else you'll order.
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 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 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 AvneryJanuary 24, 2017
The filthy Russian!!! Best vodka martini in the city. Generous with the gorgonzola stuffed olives.
JasonFebruary 7, 2015
Great place for done authentic Russian food and good vodka!
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 BorbelschnitzMarch 21, 2015
More night club then authentic russian bar. But have good vodka list. And beautiful ladies.
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 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 WilliamsApril 4, 2014
Try the beef stroganoff, apple blintzes, and lemonade vodka! DELISH!!!!!
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.
OlgaFebruary 5, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Have a really good time with a friend)
Katie LarusseDecember 2, 2015
Oh and did I mention the piano playing old Soviet songs? :)
Adam JanoskoNovember 21, 2017
The sea buckthorn infused vodka is amazing
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 vMarch 31, 2015
This feels like the older uncle to Pravda (in soho) ...good infused vodkas though
martha dentonAugust 1, 2013
Bah your origin politics. You are dead to me until the politics I. Russia change against gay people.
Trevis Dane WimerSeptember 22, 2011
Try a Vodka Lemonade with your favorite Caviar selection; Akvinta Vodka, Thyme Syrup, Lemon,Sugar Rim
Vodka Brands And DrinksJanuary 20, 2013
You need to try Vodka with sprite and orange juice... it's fantastic. Read more
BravoJanuary 28, 2010
150 flavors of infused vodka and great small food plates and appetizers. Cool crowd. -Galina Sobolev, Launch My Line
JohnJuly 2, 2013
Did appetisers and desserts. Great food but very loud - not the place for a romantic night out
Alex TovarOctober 8, 2013
The live piano will make your happy hour even happier
Michael IsraelMarch 9, 2013
Been here 50+ times
The new cinnamon and cherry flavor is amazing
Julien DassaultAugust 30, 2011
Seat at the Bar with a Salmon plate to share... and try the infused Vodka.

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