Lady Mendls

Name: Lady Mendls
Address: 56 Irving Place, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 533-4600 ext. 2
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1165 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

56 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Our $89 prix fixe tea service is offered Tuesday through Sunday.

Lady Mendl's is an unconventionally chic tea salon housed within a Georgian brownstone in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan. An opulent five-course tea is served in an eclectic and whimsical parlor by a doting staff. Patrons sip tea from hand culled vintage Wedgwood teacups as they nibble dainty finger sandwiches and house baked scones.

Please note that our entrance is only accessible via a staircase of 10 steps. We do not have an elevator.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 533-4600 ext. 2
Website
http://www.ladymendlsteasalon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We do not offer catering services off premise. We not do have items from our tea menu available for pick up.
Private party facilities
Located within The Inn at Irving Place, Lady Mendl's is housed in a Victorian style salon. Our private parties can accommodate up to 65 guests for a seated event and 75 guests for a cocktail party. In addition, our martini lounge, Cibar, is located on the ground floor and can also be used for private events or combined with the Lady Mendl's Salon. We are a beautiful location for destination weddings, bridal or baby showers, cocktail parties, and corporate events. Please complete an inquiry on our website for specific pricing.

Location
56 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
Union Square
Cross street
Between 17th & 18th Streets, on the East side of Irving Place
Parking details
http://nyc.bestparking.com/custom/index.php?addr=56%20Irving%20Place
Public transit
Union Square Station. Upon exiting the station, walk to 17th street and make a right. We are one block to the East of Park Avenue South at 17th and Irving Place. Only a small plaque stating "Lady Mendl's" marks the entrance to our brownstone.
Additional
Banquet, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

Mother's Day Afternon Tea
$150.00 per person
May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Each reservation includes a complimentary glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne. Our Mother's Day 6-course prix fixe menu is paired with unlimited tea and features seasonal treats including tea sandwiches, chocolate covered strawberries, gâteau de crêpes and warm scones. This event is only offered once a year, making it a special afternoon to celebrate and be remembered as the highlight of your Mother's Day. Call to inquire for additional gifting including florals delivered to your table created by our in-house Florist or a box of hand-dipped chocolates to take home by our Pastry Chef.

Earl Grey
Floral notes of Bergamot, exceptional combination of Darjeeling, Assam, Chinese, and Sri Lankan teas, sprayed with the oil of Bergamot has been satisfying our customers for generations
English Breakfast
These medium sized leaves produce a copper liquid that has a bright and fragrant cup. The tea is smooth and full-bodied with a malty aftertaste that stands up to a splash of milk or lemon
Moroccan Mint Green
Transport yourself to a land of desert sands, caravans and palm tree filled oasis, with Moroccan Mint a delicious blend of spearmint and green tea. The green tea unfurls into large leaves, with a pale ecru cup and a strong minty flavor
Creamy Toasted Coconut - Oolong
This delightfully light tea brews to an ecru color and has the taste of baked goodies with an undertone of an earthly oolong. The rich exotic aroma is accompanied by the smooth, delicious taste of coconut macaroon with vanilla accents
Wonderland Rooibos (Decaf)
A wonderful blend of green rooibos with cacao and cinnamon and flavored with Bavarian chocolate, cinnamon and hazelnuts. It brews to a golden cup with the delicious aroma and taste of cinnamon baked goodies
Luscious Lemon (Decaf)
A lemony blend that combines organic lemon peel, organic lemongrass, organic lemon balm, and lemon verbena with natural lemon flavor

Afternoon Tea Service

Seasonal Soup or Salad
Green Market Tea Sandwiches
Selections vary based on seasonal availability. Please ask server for the daily options
Traditional Scones
devonshire clotted cream with fruit preserves
Gâteau de Crêpes
vanilla cream
Petit Fours
macarons, chocolate covered strawberries

Lady Mendl's Specialty Cocktails

Spiked Ginger Recharge
Lemon Verbena Fresca
Rose Petal Fizz
Peach Bellini
Classic Mimosa
Butterfly Effect

Rosé

Gerard Bertrand Crémant de Limoux Brut Rosé$18.00

White

Gerard Bertrand Sauvignon Blanc Change$16.00
Gerard Bertrand Chardonnay Domaine de L'Aigle$17.00
Gerard Bertrand Organic Orange Gold$17.00

Red

Gerard Bertrand Pinot Noir Domaine de L'Aigle$17.00
Gerard Bertrand Merlot Change$16.00

What 1,165 people are saying

Lady Mendls reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Lady Mendls offers an exquisite high tea experience in a charming, beautifully decorated setting. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious food," including creative tea pairings. The ambiance is "cozy and elegant," perfect for special occasions. While some dishes received mixed reviews, the overall experience is "absolutely wonderful" and "highly recommend" by many.

1,165 Reviews

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Bruzek
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing tea service. Delicious food, fantastic tea pairing, beautiful cocktails … couldn’t be more perfect.
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Maria VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous Easter experience. Lovely setting. Fun and delicious food.
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James
Dallas2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Meh meh meh. It was fine. Nice eats. Nice house. Cheap tables chairs and table cloths. Expected more.
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Carine
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! The staff is very welcoming, and the service was impeccable. The tea pairing with food is such a unique idea. My friend and I loved it! Beautiful ambiance and decor as well.
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Kathleen
New York City49 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Delightful atmosphere. Food tasteful and balanced. Table settings pretty.
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eleonore
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the place, the whole experience there, as do all the friends who went there with me. What I personally value the most, besides the beauty of the place and the quality of the food and teas, and the flavors, is that our senses are not overloaded: we can listen to each other and chat well, catch up, discuss, what a luxury in this day and age! Same with the gentle lights and the nice windows that allow day light in too: it feels wonderful to be able to relax instead of lunch meaning one more stress and aggression!!! Awesome! Will always come back :-)))
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Jennifer
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In a beautiful brownstone, tucked away we found Lady Mendls. There were four of us ladies and we devoured the delicious tea sandwiches, scones and sweet treats. You have the option of tea pairings with each course (5!). I have not had an experience like that and I really enjoyed it. Their service was excellent and attentive. The food was creative and plentiful. Presentation was beautiful too. Loved the entire experience and will absolutely be back!
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Dave
New York City29 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service here is top notch. Really amazing. The food was a mixed bag. Sandwiches a bit too dry and bland. Scones a bit too sweet to be followed by a heavy dessert and more sweet treats. They have some really nice teas, especially the coconut flavored one. Beautiful setting, but we were in a rather dull corner where I couldn’t see anything but the wall even though it was a very quiet afternoon.
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Dianne
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely tea experience. We did the full menu and honestly we spent hours and did not want to leave. This is a treasure. Beautiful decor, tea cups and plates. The details are wherever the eye travels. I can’t wait to go back.
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Eileen
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing experience everyone should have. Food tea dessert on point. I felt transported in time
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FAQs

Lady Mendls is rated 4.8 stars by 1165 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

56 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross street
Between 17th & 18th Streets, on the East side of Irving Place
Neighborhood
Union Square
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
http://nyc.bestparking.com/custom/index.php?addr=56%20Irving%20Place
Public transit
Union Square Station. Upon exiting the station, walk to 17th street and make a right. We are one block to the East of Park Avenue South at 17th and Irving Place. Only a small plaque stating "Lady Mendl's" marks the entrance to our brownstone.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.ladymendlsteasalon.com/
Phone number
(212) 533-4600 ext. 2
Catering
We do not offer catering services off premise. We not do have items from our tea menu available for pick up.
Private party facilities
Located within The Inn at Irving Place, Lady Mendl's is housed in a Victorian style salon. Our private parties can accommodate up to 65 guests for a seated event and 75 guests for a cocktail party. In addition, our martini lounge, Cibar, is located on the ground floor and can also be used for private events or combined with the Lady Mendl's Salon. We are a beautiful location for destination weddings, bridal or baby showers, cocktail parties, and corporate events. Please complete an inquiry on our website for specific pricing.

Lady Mendls

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Mother's Day Afternon Tea

Main

Earl Grey

English Breakfast

Moroccan Mint Green

Creamy Toasted Coconut - Oolong

Wonderland Rooibos (Decaf)

Luscious Lemon (Decaf)

Afternoon Tea Service

Seasonal Soup or Salad

Green Market Tea Sandwiches

Traditional Scones

Gâteau de Crêpes

Petit Fours

Lady Mendl's Specialty Cocktails

Spiked Ginger Recharge

Lemon Verbena Fresca

Rose Petal Fizz

Peach Bellini

Classic Mimosa

Butterfly Effect

Rosé

Gerard Bertrand Crémant de Limoux Brut Rosé$18.00

White

Gerard Bertrand Sauvignon Blanc Change$16.00

Gerard Bertrand Chardonnay Domaine de L'Aigle$17.00

Gerard Bertrand Organic Orange Gold$17.00

Red

Gerard Bertrand Pinot Noir Domaine de L'Aigle$17.00

Gerard Bertrand Merlot Change$16.00

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