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OUR HISTORY
With A Rich Tradition
The history of Russian Samovar starts well before the restaurant itself. Originally Jilly’s Canteen, and owned by friend of Frank Sinatra, Jilly Rizzo, Samovar was the go to hot spot for Sinatra and The Rat Pack. In homage to Sinatra, Johnny Carson, and the good old boys, we decided to maintain the original red banquettes from back in those days. We also preserved the original bar as featured in The Manchurian Candidate and even unearthed original artwork from the talented people who frequented Jilly’s before we were fortunate enough to acquire this landmark location.
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Events
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS IVAN DALIA
Monday February 24th
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS IVAN DALIA "DINNER & SHOW"
Monday, February 24tth, 2025
7:30 PM -9:00 PM
Ivan Dalia, Italian Pianist, Composer & Showman, creates memorable evenings of “Music, Stories & Smiles”.
Blind from birth, Ivan’s love affair with music began as a curious youth, ultimately choosing the piano as his life partner. Ivan is currently based in New York City with a busy performance schedule featuring his South African Jazz Quartet and weekly Solo Piano appearances in classic city piano lounges.
Dinner & Show Presents Sydney Stephan
Tuesday February 25th
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS SYDNEY STEPHAN "DINNER & SHOW"
Tuesday February 25th, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sydney has performed all over the world and entertained audiences with her stunning, trained vocals and exciting piano skills. With 2 decades of performance experience, this young lady is ready to dazzle your guests and patrons!
Dinner & Show Presenting Victor Neufeld
Monday March 3rd
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS VICTOR NEUFELD "DINNER & SHOW"
Monday, March 3rd, 2025
7:30 PM -9:00 PM
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of Frank Sinatra music, spanning from timeless classics to hidden gems.
Enjoy the magic of live performances and even have the chance to sit at the very table where Ol' Blue Eyes himself once sat!
Luce Salon Featuring Mumtaz Hussain
Wednesday March 5th
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS
LUCE SALON FEATURING MUMTAZ HUSSAIN
Wednesday March 5th, 2025
6 PM - 8PM
Our intimate salon experience is limited to 24 participants and includes a prix fixe dinner for $77. Each evening will feature an hour-long lecture, followed by a Q&A session and a shared meal around a communal table.
Featuring Mumtaz Hussain
“Portrait In Words”
Delves into the complexities of human experiences with evocative storytelling and striking visuals.
About https://portraitinwords.com/about-the-author/
Buy Book https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/portrait-in-words-mumtaz-hussain/1143972326
Dinner & Show Presenting Victor Neufeld
Tuesday March 11th
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS VICTOR NEUFELD "DINNER & SHOW"
Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of Frank Sinatra music, spanning from timeless classics to hidden gems.
Enjoy the magic of live performances and even have the chance to sit at the very table where Ol' Blue Eyes himself once sat!
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS GRIFFIN WOODARD TRIO
Tuesday March 18th
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS GRIFFIN WOODARD TRIO "DINNER & SHOW"
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
6:30 PM -8:00 PM
Griffin Woodard is a composer, bass clarinetist, and bandleader who believes in the transformative power of music. As an instrumentalist, Woodard’s primary focus is playing the bass clarinet in a jazz context. He has dedicated years of study to acquiring an in-depth understanding of the rich historical lineage of jazz clarinetists and bass clarinetists from Johnny Dodds to Eric Dolphy. Woodard’s compositions have been performed by a variety of esteemed ensembles and soloists, including the New England Conservatory Jazz Composers’ Workshop Orchestra, the Bach Festival Orchestra of Bethlehem, the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, concert pianist Michelle Cann, and organist Stephen Williams. In 2022, Woodard was awarded the ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award for his piece, “Kyrie.” As a bandleader, Woodard has released three albums and an EP. Live at the Deer Head Inn is set to release on August 27, 2023. Woodard’s second album Precious One released March 24, 2023 and his debut album Completion released on Oct.14, 2022. His EP, Kyrie released on September 9, 2021. His quartet and quintets have performed at the Deer Head Inn, Wandering Barman, Jazz On Main, Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, The Lafayette Bar, The Bookstore Speakeasy, Oberlin College, and Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts. Woodard earned a B.M. in Jazz Studies with a Composition concentration from Oberlin Conservatory in 2020 and an M.M. in Jazz Composition at New England Conservatory in 2022. He studied with illustrious artists and highly esteemed instructors. Griffin is filled with profound gratitude for the privilege of learning from such inspirational mentors.
Dinner & Show Presents Julia Koyfman
Monday March 24th
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS JULIA KOYFMAN "DINNER & SHOW"
Monday, March 24th, 2025
7:30 PM -9:00 PM
Straight from Seattle with love comes award-winning performer, writer, and comedian Julia Sonya Koyfman! Enjoy a night of jazz, show tunes, and laughs as Ms. Koyfman takes you on a musical and comedic adventure. The glamour of Broadway meets the quirk of the Pacific Northwest - hear the songs you love from stage and screen, along with a few world premiere tunes! Accompanied by award-winning pianist and composer Paul F. Stovall, this up-and-coming duo will leave you tapping your toes and cheering for more.
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS GRIFFIN WOODARD TRIO
Tuesday April 1st
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS GRIFFIN WOODARD TRIO "DINNER & SHOW"
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
6:30 PM -8:00 PM
Griffin Woodard is a composer, bass clarinetist, and bandleader who believes in the transformative power of music. As an instrumentalist, Woodard’s primary focus is playing the bass clarinet in a jazz context. He has dedicated years of study to acquiring an in-depth understanding of the rich historical lineage of jazz clarinetists and bass clarinetists from Johnny Dodds to Eric Dolphy. Woodard’s compositions have been performed by a variety of esteemed ensembles and soloists, including the New England Conservatory Jazz Composers’ Workshop Orchestra, the Bach Festival Orchestra of Bethlehem, the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, concert pianist Michelle Cann, and organist Stephen Williams. In 2022, Woodard was awarded the ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award for his piece, “Kyrie.” As a bandleader, Woodard has released three albums and an EP. Live at the Deer Head Inn is set to release on August 27, 2023. Woodard’s second album Precious One released March 24, 2023 and his debut album Completion released on Oct.14, 2022. His EP, Kyrie released on September 9, 2021. His quartet and quintets have performed at the Deer Head Inn, Wandering Barman, Jazz On Main, Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, The Lafayette Bar, The Bookstore Speakeasy, Oberlin College, and Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts. Woodard earned a B.M. in Jazz Studies with a Composition concentration from Oberlin Conservatory in 2020 and an M.M. in Jazz Composition at New England Conservatory in 2022. He studied with illustrious artists and highly esteemed instructors. Griffin is filled with profound gratitude for the privilege of learning from such inspirational mentors.
Reviews
Review by - Yelp
L P:
Branzino and county styled lamb were excellent. Service was very attentive. The ambiance was even better once the live piano music began.
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Dave H:
Fantastic place for fine dining on the northwest edge of the theater district...In my case, I had a Georgian savory spiced cheesy bread as a starter (Khachapuri), and then delightfully spiced, grilled lamb lollypops (Karski) which were fantastic, wrapping things up with a lovely apple strudel...
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Yanira B:
We had Mushroom Vol Au Vent for a late night snack and Soviet Stardard Infused Cocktails... oh soooo ver good!!! Music was on par with the sooo good!
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Tiffany C:
...I had the BEST beef stroganoff of my life, and my boyfriend had some of the best chicken kiev he's ever had. My boyfriend's mom is vegetarian and had appetizers for her meal, which she was thoroughly satisfied with...
Review by - Yelp
David A:
Are you looking for a restaurant to go to before or after a Broadway show? Russian Samovar is located right in the theater district in Manhattan, NY, and has live music. Full bar, incredible food, ambiance, and service. Indoor dining only. Don't forget to order a vodka flight and hot tea.
Location
256 West 52nd Street
New York, NY
10019
Hours
Delivery and pick up seven days
12 noon - 11:30pm
Dine in
Monday 4pm-12:00am
Tuesday -Friday 12:00 pm -12:00am
Saturday - Sunday 12pm -1am
Happy Hour
4-7 Monday -Friday
