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 independent sources · SRC-15602, SRC-15603 - Built in 1927
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · 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
Where was Tootsie filmed?
The Russian Tea Room, in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Tootsie.
Where is The Russian Tea Room located?
The Russian Tea Room is located in New York City, New York.