06/21/08

The best DANCE experience and you don't have to be Russian. They love us.

by UltimateMind

Wow. Their sound system is awesome. If you LOVE dancing. Welcome ! Their DJ is 5 star. I love being pampered. I don't care the cost. If money is a problem.... save up. Vegas, Atlantic City, take lessons. Your competition is fierce. I love Euro-Tecno dancing music. The waiters are trained to the max. America is saved by the Russian love of life. 5 STARS.

• Pros: If you LOVE dancing. WOW!
• Cons: If you dislike Russia. How can you? The people LOVE life.

10/09/07

A cut above

by mr_meursault

This is by far the best authentic Russian restaurant in New York. It is really not the kind of place where you get a table for two and have a quiet dinner. You should come here for a big celebration, and get a table for ten, at the very least. I recently attended a party at Rasputin, where the entire restaurant was closed for the event. I have to say that the level of service here is far above and beyond anything I've seen. As soon as you start to reach for anything at your table, a waiter will run over and get it for you. The quality of food is outstanding, and if you don't like something on the banquet menu, the restaurant is very open to substitutions. The show and band are also good. Of course, you should realize that the restaurant is expensive. That expense, however, will be somewhat balanced out by the lack of a corkage fee. In short, I will consider Rasputin for many of my special occasions.

Editorial Review

by Contributor

Enjoy Russian dishes while watching a full cabaret show at this restaurant.

12/29/06

Great Place! If you don't expect to spend at least 250 for couple, this place is not for you.

by elenagab

This is a Great Restaurant not for every day or even weekly dining. This place is a holiday atmosphere, not just for eating. Great show, music, food. Very unique and professional. People who say this place is terrible, they are very mistaken. If you don't like it, go to the local diner and get a dinner for 20 dollars. Don't judge the restaurant if you cannot pay for that. Yes, Rasputin is costly, but worth it, great experience. I recommend it to everyone who want to have fun and have unforgettable experience!!!!!

02/25/06

Most unique russian restaurant in America!

by liljax

This place just like caviar is an accquired taste or in this case I guess attitude. Its not a restauarnt that was created and made to service non russian patrons I think but taht doesnt mean you can enjoy it. When it coes to russina style dinig and entertainment you do need to know hat to expect its ethnicaly very differnt from what most non russians are used to. Going to Rasputin is afull experience from eating, drinking, dancing, and show wise. you go all out with dress, tastes, and performance, and in the end its really about having a good time where you truly indulge yoursef in good vodka, compnay, music, and food.

02/14/06

unique experience for adventurous folks

by yippee1999

95% of patrons are Russian. As such, if you are not Russian, you will feel like bit of "outsider". Appears most staff speak limited English. My sense is Russians not known for niceties or service. That said, it's a sorta odd place to just sit back and observe "the show" , which includes the other patrons. Food is endless. Bottles of vodka all over everyone's tables. Patrons get quite dressed-up, almost like what most folks would wear to a wedding party. Floor show is sorta over-the-top, two-decades-out-of-step tacky Eastern European style. Food quality was "good", but yes, pricey, but you need to remember it includes free show. This is something to experience, but don't expect white-glove service. If you go with an open mind, you should really get a kick out of this place.

• Pros: unique entertainment
• Cons: language barrier, service just "ok", not near subway

11/05/05

This place is awesome

by milana333

Nice place to go to if you appreciate a french/euro/russian cuisine. Very nice service and atmosphere. Great place to celebrate b-day parties!

• Pros: valet, music, food

09/08/05

Russian adventure

by krama23

I was at Rasputin selebrating a frind's birthday a few month agoand I loved it!

See, you have to know a little about what to expect before heading there, because Russian style of entertainment is very different. We loved it!!! The food incredible and plenty of it. Vodka by the bottle (I love that - because ordering shout can cost much more) The show was incredible - we actually did not expect to see such a well put, professional Vegas type show at all and to out surprise it was very well done. I also do not think waiters there are rude- yes there are not friendly and chatty, but do provide great service. My 30th Birthday is coming up - and guess where I am celebrating!!!

• Pros: food, show, reasonable price

08/30/05

The best Dinner-show in New York

by remarenko

This restaurant has become a golden standard at least for all its patrons who know and love Russian food and entertainment. Its very busy and buzzing with life every time we have been there. Great for special occasions or just a night out. Last time got to try a prefix banquet called Royal It was excellent. Classic Lardon salad, Blini with caviar and Rack of Lamb were my favorite. Defiantly more food then you can possibly eat. A brand new show (changed every 6-8 moth) rivals the best Broadway/Las Vegas production. Its pricy but well worth it. I would recommend it to anyone who want to experience something unusual and exiting.

• Pros: Show, Food, Atmosphere

07/14/05

Must try at least once!!!

by jennifer_m

Went there recently on a tip from my Russian coworker. He told me that this was the best Russian restaurant outside of Russia. Very unique place. It combines good food (I had Russian Rolls and Sea Bass, both were excellent) with Vegas style show, live music and dancing till dawn. Service was curtsies and attentive. Great place for those who like to experience something new. Defiantly recommend trying at least once if not more.

• Pros: Overall experience, Show, Food