The Russian Tea Room is a landmark in New York City, New York, and a filming location for Tootsie (1982). Built in 1927.
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Tootsie (movie, 1982) — as where Dorothy Michaels bumps into her agent George Fields (Sydney Pollack) to test 'her' credib
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15602, SRC-15603 - Built in 1927
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15603, SRC-16772, SRC-17298
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15602 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/t/Tootsie-1982.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15603 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Tea_Room (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16772 — https://anewyorkerspointofview.com/2022/07/23/the-russian-tea-room/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17298 — https://restaurant-ingthroughhistory.com/tag/russian-tea-room/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is The Russian Tea Room connected to Tootsie?
The Russian Tea Room, in New York City, New York, has a documented connection to Tootsie. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is The Russian Tea Room located?
The Russian Tea Room is located in New York City, New York.