Russian Tea Time Menu (2025 Update)
Russian Tea Time, a modern European-Russian restaurant in Chicago, offers a diverse menu with vegan options and limited vegetarian choices. This classy establishment is wheelchair accessible and accepts various payment methods, including cryptocurrency. The restaurant boasts a full bar, happy hour specials, and offers catering services. With a women-owned status and commitment to sustainability, Russian Tea Time provides reusable tableware and compostable containers. The menu features traditional Russian dishes with a modern twist, perfect for groups, dinner outings, and special occasions. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and flavorful dishes make it a delightful dining experience. From borscht to blinis, each dish is prepared with care and showcases the rich flavors of Russian cuisine. Don't miss out on the unique culinary experience at Russian Tea Time.
Main Courses
Lamb Shank
Braised lamb shank in a rich stew of carrots, red peppers, celery, tomatoes and garlic. Served over mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach
Moulard Duck Legs
Two roasted Moulard duck legs served with Madeira wine-berry sauce, sauteed sauerkraut on the bed mashed potatoes with poached prunes and raisins
Grilled Salmon
Salmon under a delicate spinach cream sauce served with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach
Chicken Kebab Shashlik
Chicken breast marinated then grilled to perfection.Served on a bed of brown rice, beet salad, fresh onions and Tashkent carrot salad
Wild Quail
Seasoned whole quails grilled, served on the bed of mashed potatoes with poached prunes, raisins in wine sauce, sauteed baby spinach and Madeira wine-berry sauce
Salmon Crepes With Caviar
Four thin crepes served with Norwegian smoked salmon, salmon caviar and sour cream. Garnished with lemon, cucumber, tomato and chopped onions
Uzbek "Layer" Stew Domlama
A delightful stew of potatoes, carrots, beets, cabbage, tomatoes, garlic, red peppers and onions with a touch of cumin.
Grilled Chicken Breast Florentine
Chicken breast grilled to perfection with spinach and garlic. Served with mushroom sauce, carrot salad and mashed potatoes
Stuffed Eggplant
Eggplant stuffed with sauteed onions, carrots, red, green pepper, turnip and celery. Served with rice, tomato sauce, marinated beets and carrot salad
Stuffed Cabbage Golubtsi
Cabbage roll stuffed with a filling of ground beef, chicken, carrots and sauteed onions. Simmered in tomato sauce. Served with buckwheat kasha and carrot salad
Classic Beef Stroganoff
Lean sirloin beef sauteed and simmered in whipping and sour cream, Madeira wine, mushrooms, onions, and dill. Served with buckwheat kasha mixed with noodles, with carrot salad and beets
Stuffed Green Bell Pepper
Green bell pepper stuffed with a combination of sauteed vegetables celery, potatoes, carrots, turnips, onions, paprika and cilantro
Seafood Platter (For Two)
An astounding platter of smoked Norwegian Salmon and Smoked fish of the day, Salmon caviar, four fresh crepes and a garnish of chopped onions, cucumbers, tomato, carrot salad and potatoes
Vegetarian Platter (For Two)
Begins with a tasting of Potato vareniki, carrot salad,Beet caviar, Chickpea spread and Tabouli, two Cabbage blintzes. Followed by an assortment of our vegetarian fare: Stuffed eggplant, Stuffed bell pepper and Domlama
Russian Tea Time Platter (For Two)
Starts with a tasting Beef pelmeni, Potato vareniki, carrot salad, Beet caviar, Chickpea spread, Tabouli, and Vinaigrette salads. Followed by Beef Stroganoff, Stuffed cabbage and rice
Famile Style Platters
Tastings
Eggplant Sate Medley
Beet Caviar
Tabouli
Russian Vinaigrette
Cabbage Apple Salad
Sauteed Spinach
Chickpea Spread
Russian Style Potatoes
Buckwheat Kasha
Eggplant Oriental
Tashkent Carrot Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Russian Herring
Potato Dumplings
Medovik (Honey Cake)
Napoleon Bonaparte
Eclairs
Desserts
Afternoon Tea Services
Regular Tea Service
Includes: Pot of Tea, Beginnings, Savories and Sweets
Queen Tea Service
Includes: Pot of Tea, Beginnings, Savories and Sweets
Samovar Service
Includes: Pot of Tea for a group of three and more