The Russian Tea Room
About This Location
The Russian Tea Room, the legendary restaurant next to Carnegie Hall, appeared in Gossip Girl as one of the elite dining establishments frequented by the Upper East Side's social set. Founded in 1927 by members of the Russian Imperial Ballet, this opulent restaurant — with its red banquettes, Fabergé-inspired decor, and revolving bear aquarium — embodies the kind of theatrical old-world luxury that Lily van der Woodsen and Eleanor Waldorf would gravitate toward. The Russian Tea Room has hosted everyone from Truman Capote to Dustin Hoffman, and its appearance in Gossip Girl cemented its status as a must-visit for fans exploring the show's dining locations.
Featured Scenes & Episodes
Society lunch scenes, Lily van der Woodsen's power meetings, holiday dining sequences, and establishing shots of midtown Manhattan's most prestigious restaurant row near Carnegie Hall and Central Park South.
