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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 BUDD MISHKIN
Wednesday October 21st
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS BUDD MISHKIN "DINNER & SHOW"
Wednesday October 21st, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Budd Mishkin has been a broadcast journalist for more than forty years. He currently serves as a news anchor for 1010 WINS in New York. He is also the creator and host of the interview podcast “Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin,” all about the unwieldy journey to success. Mishkin studied in the former Soviet Union as a high school student in 1976 and then spent a semester at the Pushkin Institute for Foreigners in Moscow as a college student in 1979. He returned to the FSU in 1992 and 1995 as a representative of the World Union of Progressive Judaism, leading services, teaching music and giving concerts for new congregations. Along the way, Budd fell in love with the music of Bulat Okudzhava. He has performed this music publicly in New York since 2002 and is happy to share this love with the people who grew up with Okudzhava’s music. Budd is the proud father of a daughter who shares his love of The Marx Brothers, The Dick Van Dyke Show and a certain band from Liverpool. Along those lines, Budd is still trying to become the 47th Beatle.
*ALL PROCCEDS FROM TICKET SALES GO TO UKRAINIAN STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES
**THERE IS A 2 DRINK MINIMUM
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS MAYA SHAW
Monday October 26th
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS MAYA SHAW "DINNER & SHOW"
Monday October 26th, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Maya Shaw is a singer songwriter and a pianist whose work brings together timeless style with modern sensibility. She brings to the stage a blend of jazz classics from the early twentieth-century and modern hits. Maya Shaw has brought her warm, expressive vocal performance all over the world.
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS KATHRYN SEMPLE
Tuesday October 27th
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS KATHRYN SEMPLE "DINNER & SHOW"
Tuesday October 27th , 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Kathryn Semple is an actor and piano vocalist that loves creating collaborative musical experiences with musicians and audiences alike. She has spent years performing all across the globe, and is thrilled to have landed right here in New York City. Come on down to request a tune and have a great time.
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.
Review by - Yelp
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...
Review by - Yelp
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!
Review by - Yelp
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.
Hours
Delivery and pick up seven days
12 noon - 11:30pm
Dine in
Monday - 4pm - 12:00am
Tuesday - Friday - 2:00pm - 12:00am
Saturday - Sunday - 2:00pm - 1:00am
Happy Hour
4pm -7pm Monday - Friday
