Puff pastry dish from Uzbekistan, stuffed with chopped lamb, onions, touch of cumin
Traditional Caesar Salad
Chicago favorite! Crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, anchovies, Caesar dressing
$9.00
With Grilled Chicken$15.00
With Smoked Salmon$18.00
Stuffed Mushroom Caps, Azerbaijani Style
$12.00
Baked white mushrooms (four) stuffed with spinach, onions, feta and Swiss cheese
Asparagus Vareniki
$12.00
6 dumplings filled with asparagus, red pepper, and feta cheese. Drizzled with a lemon basil butter
Pumpkin Vareniki
$12.00
6 dumplings filled with pumpkin, farmer's cheese, garlic, and onion with cinnamon butter
Latkes
$12.00
5 potato latkes served with apple sauce and sour cream
Russian Herring
$15.00
Marinated delicious filet chunks with sliced onions, Beet Vinaigrette Salad tomatoes and cucumbers
Genuine Russian Dumplings Pelmeni
Making first-class Pelmeni takes a truly special skill! The dough is rolled very thin and hand swaddled. We offer our wonderful dumplings of seasoned ground beef and onions, boiled and topped with melted butter. Served with touch of carrot salad, sour cream and yogurt sauce
Classic dish of potato dumplings, boiled, tossed in butter
6 Pcs$12.00
12 Pcs$17.00
Sardines
$12.00
Served with onions on pumpernickel toast
Celebrating Beets
Not only is this Russian staple delicious and wholesome! Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients pigments called betalains and lutein. Betalains provide meaningful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support. Lutein is carotenoid phytonutrient and plays an important role in the health of our eyes. Na Zdorovie, To Your Health!
Salad of Baked Beets
$9.00
oranges, white cabbage, feta cheese with flavorful vinegar dressing, olive oil
Salad of Baked Beets
$9.00
Daikon, onions, feta, vinaigrette dressing
Salad of Baked Beets
$9.00
Garbanzo beans, Spinach, fresh garlic, red onions, balsamic vinegar
Delicate Marinated Baked Beets
$13.00
layered on pumpernickel toast and topped with slices of Smoked salmon
Beet Caviar
$9.00
grated beets, prunes, and walnuts, with fresh garlic, mixed with touch of mayo
Herring
$14.00
served with a scoop of Russian Beets Vinaigrette Salad
An import from India has been a vegetarian darling in Uzbekistan, now nourishes Chicagoans
Uzbek Vegetarian "Layer" Stew Domlama
$15.00
A vegetarian must! A delightful stew of potatoes, carrots, beets, cabbage, tomatoes, garlic, red peppers and onions with a touch of cumin. The secret to this dish is that we slowly cook the layered vegetables, allowing the flavors to complement each other
A traditional dish of chick peas slowly simmered with onions, tomatoes and a hint of cinnamon. Topped with chopped onions, served with Tashkent Carrot and Vinaigrette salads
Chicken breast, simmered in the rich sauce of sour cream and paprika, served over polenta
Family-Style Platters
Seafood Platter
An astounding platter of: smoked Norwegian and smoked Pastrami salmon, smoked fish of the day, 2 oz. Caspian salmon caviar, sardines, 4 fresh crepes and a garnish of chopped onions, cucumbers, tomato, carrot salad and Russian Style potatoes
For 2$70.00
Vegetarian Platter
Begins with a tasting of potato dumplings, stuffed mushrooms, carrot salad, beet caviar, chickpea spread, and cracked wheat and vinaigrette salads. Followed by an assortment of our finest vegetarian fare; stuffed eggplant, stuffed bell pepper, vegetable layered stew (Domlama), Mung bean stew, Chickpea and onion stew and brown
For 2$55.00
Russian Tea Time Platter
To tantalize your palate we start with a tasting of meat dumplings, chicken kebob, stuffed mushrooms, carrot salad, beet caviar, chick pea spread, and cracked wheat and vinaigrette salads. Followed by a sampling of our most timeless dishes; beef stroganoff, stuffed cabbage, Moldavian meatballs, chicken Pozharskie, and brown rice
For 2$68.00
Beginnings
Mushroom Barley Soup
Fully vegetarian, hearty enough to protect you from fierce Chicago winds
Cup$7.00
Bowl$14.00
Ukrainian Borscht
World Classic! Sweet and sour soup of beets, cabbage, carrots, onions, potatoes and tomatoes. Served hot with sour cream
If there is a dish that would give a sense of how Imperial Russian Court aristocracy used to indulge, this latest delectable addition would do the job. Moulard duck, dried apricots, prunes, golden raisins with nuts, Port wine, lovingly wrapped in homemade puff pastry
Mesclun-Field Green Salad
$10.50
Succulent mix of mesclun and field greens, goat cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes and sugared walnuts. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Puff pastry dish from Uzbekistan, stuffed with chopped lamb, onions, touch of cumin
Traditional Caesar Salad
Chicago favorite! Crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, anchovies, Caesar dressing
Salad Itself$9.00
With Smoked Salmon$20.00
Stuffed Mushroom Caps, Azerbaijani Style
$12.00
Baked white mushrooms (four) stuffed with spinach, onions, feta and Swiss cheese
Russian Herring
$15.00
Marinated delicious filet chunks with sliced onions, Vinaigrette salad, tomatoes and cucumbers
Asparagus Vareniki
$12.00
6 dumplings filled with asparagus, red pepper, and feta cheese. Drizzled with a lemon basil butter
Pumpkin Vareniki
$12.00
6 dumplings filled with pumpkin, farmer's cheese, garlic, and onion with cinnamon butter
Genuine Russian Dumplings Pelmeni
Making first-class pelmeni takes a truly special skill! The dough is rolled very thin and hand swaddled. We offer our wonderful dumplings of seasoned ground beef and onions, boiled and topped with melted butter. Served with touch of carrot salad, sour cream and yogurt sauce. Enjoy!
6 Pcs$12.00
14 Pcs$22.00
Dumpling Combination Platter
$14.00
Enjoy the combination of four Vareniki (potato) and four Pelmeni (beef) dumplings with a touch of carrot salad and sour cream
Classic dish of potato dumplings, boiled, tossed in butter
6 Pcs$12.00
14 Pcs$22.00
Sturgeon Paddlefish Caviar Service
Served with blintzes, chopped red onion, boiled eggs, sour cream, and drawn butter. Paddlefish, a smaller cousin of Caspian Sea sturgeon, consistently produces fine roe
1 Ounce$85.00
Celebrating Beets
Not only is the Russian staple delicious and wholesome! Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients pigments called betalains and lutein. Betalains provide meaningful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support. Lutein is carotenoid phytonutrient and plays an important role in the health of our eyes. Na Zdorovie, To Your Health!
Salad of Baked Beets
$9.00
oranges, white cabbage, feta cheese with flavorful vinegar dressing, olive oil
Salad of Baked Beets
$9.00
Daikon, onions, feta, vinaigrette dressing
Salad of Baked Beets
$9.00
Garbanzo beans, Spinach, fresh garlic, red onions, balsamic vinegar
Delicate Marinated Baked Beets
$12.00
layered on pumpernickel toast and topped with slices of Smoked salmon
Beet Caviar
$9.00
grated beets, prunes, and walnuts, with fresh garlic, mixed with touch of mayo
Herring
$14.00
served with a scoop of Russian Beets Vinaigrette Salad
The newest addition to our delicious portfolio. Beef stew served over mashed potatoes with carrot salad, marinated beets, baby pickle and sweet stuffed baby pepper
If there is a dish that would give a sense of how Imperial Russian Court aristocracy used to indulge, this latest delectable addition would do the job. Moulard duck breast, mashed potatoes with poached prunes, raisins, nuts, Madeira wine berry sauce, duck strudel and daikon straw
Pork Loin Schnitzel
$24.00
Pork Loin Schnitzel with Hunter Kielbasa and Ukrainian Kielbasas served with mashed potatoes, garlic sauce, sauerkraut and horseradish
4 Thin crepes served with Norwegian smoked salmon, salmon caviar, and sour cream. Garnished with lemon, cucumber, tomato and chopped onions
Guriev Blini
Two Russian pancakes served with melted butter, raspberry sauce and sour cream
$16.00
With 2oz Salmon Caviar$38.00
Uzbek Mung Bean Stew Mashkitchiri
$22.00
An import from India has been a vegetarian darling in Uzbekistan, now nourishes Chicagoans
Uzbek Vegetarian "Layer" Stew Domlama
$22.00
A vegetarian must! A delightful stew of potatoes, carrots, beets, cabbage, tomatoes, garlic, red peppers and onions with a touch of cumin. The secret to this dish is that we slowly cook the layered vegetables, allowing the flavors to complement each other. Accompanied by carrot salad and marinated beets
A traditional dish of chick peas slowly simmered with onions, tomatoes and a hint of cinnamon. Topped with chopped onion, served with Tashkent Carrot Vinaigrette salads
Fluffy and delicate ground chicken patties rolled in bread cubes, baked and served with buckwheat kasha, marinated beets, carrot salad, and mushroom cream sauce
An astounding platter of: smoked Norwegian salmon, smoked fish of the day, 2 oz. Caspian salmon caviar, sardines, 4 fresh crepes and a garnish of chopped onions, cucumbers, tomato, carrot salad and Russian Style potatoes
For 2$72.00
Vegetarian Platter
Begins with a tasting of potato dumplings, stuffed mushrooms, carrot salad, beet caviar, chickpea spread, and cracked wheat and vinaigrette salads. Followed by an assortment of our finest vegetarian fare; stuffed eggplant, stuffed bell pepper, vegetable layered stew (Domlama), Mung bean stew, Chickpea and onion stew, brown rice
For 2$60.00
Russian Tea Time Platter
To tantalize your palate we start with a tasting of meat dumplings, chicken kebob, stuffed mushrooms, carrot salad, beet caviar, chick pea spread, and cracked wheat and vinaigrette salads. Followed by a sampling of our most timeless dishes; beef stroganoff, stuffed cabbage, Moldavian meatballs, chicken Pozharskie, brown rice
For 2$70.00
Dessert
Farmer's Cheese Blintzes
$12.00
Two homemade crepes filled with sweetened farmer's cheese, topped with berry sauce
Napoleon Torte
$9.00
Five delicate layers of puff pastry and Frangelico pastry cream
Black Russky
$9.50
Decadent dark chocolate mousse on chocolate sponge glazed with ganache
Klara's Homemade Apricot and Plum Strudel
$9.00
Strudel with Fruit Jam, walnuts, lemon and our homemade crust; served with berry sauce
Apple Crepes Crepes
$10.00
A la mode, warm caramel apples, vanilla cream drizzle
Bread Pudding Bourbon
$8.00
Spiked warm bread pudding on a pool of cinnamon cream sauce
Chocolate Lava Cake
$9.50
A dense chocolate cake, warmed chocolate center, vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate sauce
Triple Mousse Cake
$9.00
A welcome comeback of luscious layers of white chocolate, cocoa, and dark chocolate mousse
Two Homemade Éclairs
$9.50
Chocolate Curvature Gelato
$7.00
Rich chocolate ice cream with bits of the finest French chocolate
Vanilla Bean Gelato
$7.00
100% pure vanilla with specks of fresh vanilla beans
Pistachio Gelato
$7.00
A velvety ice cream with pieces of Pistachio nuts
Lemon Sorbet
$7.00
A sorbet with a creamy texture and a fresh taste
White Wine
Montevina, White Zinfandel, Amador California
Crisp and refreshing, with aromas of strawberries, honeydew melons, and peaches
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Blüfeld, Riesling, Mosel Germany
Floral and peach aromas, with mouth-watering acidity
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Riesling, Columbia Valley Washington
Juicy peach, ripe pear, and melon with subtle mineral notes
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Hirschbach, Riesling Piesporter Spatlese, Germany
Racy and very tangy, with citrus and green apple finish
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
J.C. Pichot Moriette, Vouvray, France
Offers nice mix of sweet and tangy flavors, with dry apricot and tangerine finish
Glass$12.00
Bottle$55.00
Casa Lapostolle, Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley Chile
Crisp, full-flavored with fresh aromas of melon and citrus
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Trinity Oaks, Chardonnay, Monterey California
Fresh, bright aroma of apples, citrus and notes of honeysuckle
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Crow Canyon, Chardonnay, California
Aromas of ripe apple and banana, with hints of lemon and creamy aftertaste
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Napa Cellars, Chardonnay, Napa Valley California
Ripe pear and buttery flavors with mouth-filling texture
Glass$12.00
Bottle$45.00
Seven Falls, Chardonnay, Wahluke Slope Washington
Tropical notes and flavors of peaches and pears give way to a long finish
Glass$12.00
Bottle$45.00
Mezzacorona, Pinot Grigio, Trentino Italy
Delicate and dry with tropical fruits and citrus aromas
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Esperto, Pinot Grigio, Venezie Italy
Clean, crisp yellow apple with delicate orange peel and floral aromas
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Cline, Viognier, North Coast California
Loaded with pineapple, peach, and apricot flavor, accented by floral notes
Glass$11.00
Bottle$40.00
Cupcake, Moscato, Piedmont Italy
Vibrant and expressive with floral notes that dominate with hints of peach and flavors of tropical fruits and lychee
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Ferrari- Carano, Fume Blanc, Sonoma California
Citrus, mango, kiwi, and lime aromas are complemented by flavors of vanilla, guava and grapefruit
Glass$11.00
Bottle$40.00
Wild Horse, Viognier, Central Coast California
Beautiful aromas of honeysuckle, apricot and citrus blossoms followed by a generous mouth feel
Bottle$50.00
Sokol Blosser Evolution, Williamette Valley Oregon
Blanc, Semillion, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Muller and Sylvaner
Bottle$52.00
Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige Italy
Full bodied and delivers plenty of straightforward citrus flavors that linger, has a good
Bottle$60.00
Louis Latour, Pouilly Fuisse White Burgundy, France
Rounded with a touch of oak presenting a remarkable freshness
Bottle$60.00
Estancia, Chardonnay, Monterey California
Fresh and full character supported by a tasty rich oak
Bottle$55.00
Lynmar Russian River, Chardonnay, Sonoma California
Intense and concentrated, with fleshy array of apricot, pear and toasty oak on the finish
Bottle$75.00
Red Wine
Ruffino, Chianti, Tuscany Italy
Medium bodied and very velvety on the palate with the flavor of dark plums
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Trinity Oaks, Merlot, Santa Barbara California
Supple and fruity, with cherry spice and soft tannins
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
Dark red with black berry and cherry fruit aromas with hints of chocolate and toasted oak
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Trinity Oaks, Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Barbara California
Ripe cherry and red currant fruit with hints of cedar and licorice
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Napa Cellars, Cabernet, Napa Valley California
Chocolate, blackberry and a dark cherry nose with hints of tobacco
Glass$12.00
Bottle$46.00
Rocca Delle Macie, Sasyr, Tuscany Italy
Wonderful spicy fruit of Sangiovese blended with deep complex flavors of Syrah
Glass$12.00
Bottle$46.00
Red Belly Black, Shiraz, South Australia
Extremely well balanced, with nice spice, dark fruit, and a hint of chocolate
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Gnarly Head, Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi California
A big, rich, juicy mouth starts with layers of berries, cherries and hints of oak
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Ravenswood, Red Zinfandel, Lodi California
Ripe and jammy, with dried cherry and zesty cassis
Glass$11.00
Bottle$40.00
Main Street, Pinot Noir, Napa Valley California
Expect ripe, open flavors on the palate with strawberries, sandalwood, cola and earth
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Castle Rock, Pinot Noir, Monterey
Dry currant flavors with a light smoky oak that fold together nicely
Glass$14.00
Bottle$54.00
Diseño, Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
Explosive flavors of earthy blueberry and rich chocolate are robust with well-balanced acidity
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Concannon, Petite Sirah, California
Deep, expansive aromas of plum, blackberry and black cherry and a hint of sweet chocolate
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Irony, Pinot Noir, Monterey California
Nice body and complexity with excellent fruit, ripe plums finishing with a hint of smokiness
Bottle$58.00
Erath, Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills Oregon
Ripe wild berry, with smooth texture and dark chocolate yet delicate finish
Bottle$70.00
La Vie Ferme, Cote du Rhone (Ruge), France
Ripe and dark, but soft tannin with fleshy texture and spice finish
Bottle$50.00
Clos Du Bois Alexander Valley Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma CA
Rich tannins give way to dark chocolate, plums, and leather, with a silky finish
Bottle$70.00
Ironstone, Cabernet Franc, California
Intense red fruit with well balanced acidity and tannins
Bottle$45.00
Franciscan, Magnificat, Napa Valley California
Magnificat is a hand-selected blend of the vintage's finest lots of fruit – 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot
Bottle$110.00
Sparkling and Champagne
Veuve Clicquot, France NV
Bottle$110.00
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut, France NV
Bottle$90.00
Chandon Brut, California NV
Bottle$55.00
Adami Prosseco, Italy
Bottle$38.00
Cook's Brut, California
Split$11.00
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut, France NV
Split$22.00
Wines from the Former U.S.S.R.
Alazanis Valley White, Georgia
A semi-sweet white wine, with a flavor of ripe pear and apple
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Alazanis Valley White, Georgia
A semi-sweet red wine with tones of raspberry and a plum finish
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Kagor, Moldavia
An intense, port like red dessert wine
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Khvanchkara, Georgia
A semi-sweet red wine bursting with raspberry flavor
Glass$11.00
Bottle$40.00
Sovetskoye Champanskoye, Moldavia
A semi-sweet sparkling, favored by Russians
Bottle$32.00
Kindzmarauli, Georgia
A semi-sweet red wine with bold palate and a velvety finish
Glass$11.00
Bottle$40.00
Vodka Flights
Three 1 ounce shots – $13. Become a chief vodka taster and judge of this sacred libation!
A seventeen year old Chicago landmark restaurant has not stopped impressing locals and international tourists alike. Located in the heart of Chicago's artistic district, Russian Tea Time reinvented nostalgic cuisine of the former Soviet Union. Its extensive, elaborate and very descriptive menu features excellent vegetarian fare, along with wild game, poultry and specialty meat dishes. A mix of "hearty" and "comfort" Russian, Slavic and Jewish classics is well complemented by upscale dishes of Imperial Russian Courts. Chef-Owner Klara Muchnik, originally from Uzbekistan, has successfully managed to infuse Central Asian flavors into the menu. Unforgettable are Tashkent Carrot Salad with coriander and garlic vinaigrette as is Mung Bean and Vegetable Stew.