The film "Tootsie" was filmed in New York, USA.

Filming locations:

Russian Tea Room

In the movie

The scene where George Fields, Michael Dorsey's agent, first meets Dorothy Michaels at the "Russian Tea Room".

In reality

The scene was filmed at The Russian Tea Room is a Russian-continental restaurant in Art Deco style, located at 150 West 57th Street (between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue), between the Carnegie Hall and Metropolitan towers in New York. It is a cherished, world-famous cultural institution where people of all ages and walks of life have unforgettable dining and celebration experiences. The Russian Tea Room was opened in 1927 by former members of the Russian Imperial Ballet as a gathering place for Russian emigrants and became a famous meeting spot for entertainment industry figures. Countless guests from around the world pass through the historic revolving doors to glimpse the booth where Dustin Hoffman sat during the filming of "Tootsie", see the inspiration Woody Allen found for the film "Manhattan", walk past the cash register where Madonna worked before gaining fame, or try a martini like the characters from the series "Gossip Girl" did.