Pomegranate
Fruit-forward and vivid. A natural place to begin if you like a brighter profile.
BRIGHTRussian Samovar · Manhattan's Theater District
At Russian Samovar, vodka is more than a bottle behind the bar. It is a conversation between flavor, food, music, and the city outside.
A Different Kind of Vodka Bar
The current Russian Samovar menu spotlights infusions including pomegranate, ginger, dill, horseradish, and pear. Bright, savory, and aromatic notes make each choice a different way into the evening.
Menus evolve. Consider these a starting point, then let the restaurant's current selection—and your own curiosity—lead the way.
Five Notes From the Current Menu
These featured flavors appear on the restaurant's published menu. Ask your server about today's full selection and availability.
Fruit-forward and vivid. A natural place to begin if you like a brighter profile.
BRIGHTWarmth and lift—an infusion with a little energy around the edges.
WARMHerbal and unmistakably savory, built for the curious palate.
HERBALBold and distinctive; the kind of flavor that makes a tasting memorable.
BOLDGentle fruit character for a softer finish to your exploration.
SOFTThe Ritual
There is no correct order—only a more interesting one. Compare a fruit-forward infusion with an herbal or savory choice. Notice how the aroma changes the first impression; follow it with a bite from the kitchen.
Russian Samovar also lists classic cocktails and martinis on its current menu. If a mixed drink is more your style, let the bartender guide you.
Explore the Official Menu ↗At the Table
Russian Samovar's kitchen gives the tasting its setting. These are ideas for shaping an evening, not fixed menu pairings.
Take your time with a classic indulgence before moving into the meal.
Handmade dumplings and a longer table make the evening feel easy.
Let a slice of Medovik or Napoleon mark the point where you decide to stay.
Come to the Source
Russian Samovar is at 256 West 52nd Street in New York's Theater District. For current drinks, hours, performances, and reservations, go directly to the restaurant.