• Classic Osetra caviar — deep brown pearls with a smooth, nutty flavor, in a Caviar Russe tin
    Classic Osetra

    Classic Osetra

    A refined classic prized for its clean, nutty character — firm deep-brown grains with a satisfying pop and a smooth, buttery finish.
    A refined classic prized for its clean, nutty character — firm deep-brown grains with a satisfying pop and a smooth, buttery finish.
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    From $220.00
  • Select Osetra caviar — glossy brown pearls with a buttery, nutty taste, in a Caviar Russe tin
    Select Osetra

    Select Osetra

    A luxurious step up with generous, medium-to-large grains — light-toned pearls that deliver a rich, buttery flavor and a smooth, indulgent finish.
    A luxurious step up with generous, medium-to-large grains — light-toned pearls that deliver a rich, buttery flavor and a smooth, indulgent finish.
    From $250.00
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    From $250.00
  • Caspian Sea Gold Osetra caviar — brilliant golden pearls with a rich, buttery flavor, in a Caviar Russe tin
    Gold Osetra

    Gold Osetra

    A jewel of the range with brilliant gold grains — delicate, almost fragile pearls layering cream and butter over a rich, oyster-sweet brine.
    A jewel of the range with brilliant gold grains — delicate, almost fragile pearls layering cream and butter over a rich, oyster-sweet brine.
    From $515.00
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    From $515.00
  • Platinum Osetra caviar — firm, pale platinum pearls with a delicate buttery flavor, in a Caviar Russe tin
    Platinum Osetra

    Platinum Osetra

    A prestige selection with large, platinum-hued grains reminiscent of Beluga — firm pearls yielding an extremely buttery, balanced flavor with a hint of sweetness.
    A prestige selection with large, platinum-hued grains reminiscent of Beluga — firm pearls yielding an extremely buttery, balanced flavor with a hint of sweetness.
    From $775.00
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    From $775.00

Caviar Russe Highlights

Caviar 101

Caviar is the roe of sturgeon, lightly salted in the traditional malossol method to draw out its flavor. Long prized as a delicacy, it's served as a garnish or a spread — a natural centerpiece for a celebration, or a quiet indulgence.

Traditionally, the term referred only to roe from wild sturgeon in the Caspian and Black Seas — the classic Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga. Today, caviar is farmed around the world and spans a wider range of sturgeon, including Sterlet, Siberian, and Pacific. The name is also used more broadly for the roe of other fish, such as salmon and trout.

Roe is the general term for the eggs of any fish. Caviar refers specifically to sturgeon roe, cured with salt — the only roe that carries the name.

The classic three come from wild Caspian sturgeon: Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga. Farming has since widened the field, and the caviars commonly sold today also include Sterlet, Siberian, and Pacific sturgeon, as well as Kaluga.

Caviar Russe specializes in Osetra — from Classic through the rare Almas grades — alongside a select range of other sturgeon.

All of our caviar is available for purchase from our boutiques in New York and Miami, and our online caviar store for delivery and pickup. Caviar Russe New York, awarded a Michelin star each of the past 10 years, is located on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, and Caviar Russe Miami is located on Brickell Avenue in Downtown Miami.

Caviar Russe offers next-day express overnight FedEx delivery nationwide, for all of our caviar and gourmet foods. FedEx generally delivers by early afternoon but delivery time will vary by region and location. local delivery is available in Manhattan and Miami. In addition, Caviar Russe offers same day pickup in both of Caviar Russe’s locations in New York and Miami.

Yes. We offer same-day delivery throughout Manhattan and select areas of Brooklyn, and overnight FedEx Priority delivery everywhere else. Pickup at our Madison Avenue boutique is also available.

We don't currently offer same-day delivery in Miami, but overnight FedEx Priority delivery is available. Pickup at our Brickell Avenue boutique is also available.

Caviar Russe New York is located at 538 Madison Avenue, in Midtown Manhattan.

Caviar Russe Miami is located at 1441 Brickell, in the Ground Floor Lobby at the Four Seasons Downtown.

We recommend at least one ounce per person. For canapés, 50g serves about four; as a first course, allow 1–1.75oz each.

Caviar should be served chilled and over ice.

Keep an unopened tin refrigerated for up to three to four weeks. Enjoy it within seven to ten days of purchase for peak flavor. Finish it within one to three days once opened, before it begins to oxidize.

No. All Caviar Russe caviar — served in our restaurants, purchased online, or bought in person — is unpasteurized.

Nearly all caviar today is farmed rather than wild-caught, raised on sturgeon farms around the world. Across the US and Europe, the majority of caviar sold direct to consumers or served in restaurants is produced in China. Caviar Russe sells none of it, and sources no Chinese-produced caviar.

Farming doesn't erase differences in quality. What sets one caviar apart is the original sturgeon stock a farm breeds from. Much like the vines behind a fine wine, that source lineage shapes the final result. Caviar Russe's exclusive farm works only with pure Caspian Sea stock — bred directly from that original lineage, never second-hand.

Source shapes price, too. Chinese-produced caviar tends to be inexpensive, but the cost of fine caviar reflects two things: the years a farm must raise each sturgeon before it produces roe, and the quality of the final harvest.

Every tin of Caviar Russe imported caviar is personally selected from each harvest at our own artisanal, small-batch sturgeon farm in Germany. We source nothing from China or Chinese caviar suppliers — a distinction that sets us apart from much of the market.

Our aim is to preserve the rich history of the delicacy: caviar that resembles what was once found wild in the Caspian Sea. The three traditionally celebrated caviars were Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga; today we specialize in Osetra, alongside a select range of other sturgeon species.

Yes. All caviar sold today is farmed rather than wild-caught, which is what allowed wild sturgeon stocks to begin recovering after fishing was barred. Caviar Russe sources exclusively from a single artisanal farm practicing responsible aquaculture.

No. Fishing wild sturgeon for caviar was barred in the early 2000s, after decades of overfishing pushed Caspian stocks toward collapse. All caviar sold today is farmed — which is what has allowed those wild populations to begin recovering.

Not from Caviar Russe — and for most of the US market, no. Beluga caviar comes from the Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso), long prized as the most coveted caviar of all. It has been banned from US import since around 2004–2005, when the Beluga sturgeon was listed as a threatened species after decades of overfishing. That ban still stands: Beluga caviar can't be imported commercially in any quantity.

The one narrow exception is a single US aquafarm that earned federal approval to raise and sell domestically farmed Beluga. So it's no longer strictly impossible to find in America — just exceptionally rare and costly. Caviar Russe doesn't carry it.

For the large, buttery pearls Beluga is known for, our closest expressions are the premium Osetra grades — Gold, Platinum, and Almas — with Sevruga, Siberian, and Pacific sturgeon rounding out the range. Each offers the richness Beluga is celebrated for, from sustainable and fully legal sources.

  • WHO WE ARE

    Caviar Russe proudly serves the exacting standards of the world's most demanding connoisseurs, offering a curated selection of the finest first-quality caviar. We specialize in Osetra, alongside Sevruga, Sterlet, Siberian, and Pacific sturgeon. Every tin is chosen directly from each harvest, sustainably sourced, and hand-packed fresh from large-format original tins.

    To complete the experience, Caviar Russe presents a focused selection of artisanal gourmet foods — smoked salmon, duck foie gras, and truffles prepared specially for the house — along with caviar-inspired gifts and mother-of-pearl serving pieces, spoons, and servers to mark any occasion.

    Caviar Russe has two locations: 538 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, and 1441 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131.


    WHAT IS CAVIAR?

    Caviar is the roe of sturgeon, lightly salted in the traditional malossol method to draw out its flavor. Long prized as a delicacy, it's served as a garnish or a spread — a natural centerpiece for a celebration, or a quiet indulgence.

    Traditionally, the term referred only to roe from wild sturgeon in the Caspian and Black Seas — the classic Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga. Today, caviar is farmed around the world and spans a wider range of sturgeon, including Sterlet, Siberian, and Pacific. The name is also used more broadly for the roe of other fish, such as salmon and trout.


    WHERE DOES CAVIAR COME FROM?

    Nearly all caviar today is farmed rather than wild-caught, raised on sturgeon farms around the world. Across the US and Europe, the majority of caviar sold direct to consumers or served in restaurants is produced in China. Caviar Russe sells none of it, and sources no Chinese-produced caviar.

    Farming doesn't erase differences in quality. What sets one caviar apart is the original sturgeon stock a farm breeds from. Much like the vines behind a fine wine, that source lineage shapes the final result. Caviar Russe's exclusive farm works only with pure Caspian Sea stock — bred directly from that original lineage, never second-hand.

    Source shapes price, too. Chinese-produced caviar tends to be inexpensive, but the cost of fine caviar reflects two things: the years a farm must raise each sturgeon before it produces roe, and the quality of the final harvest.

  • CAVIAR DELIVERY NATIONWIDE

    All of our caviar is available from our boutiques in New York and Miami, and from our online store — for New York City hand delivery, boutique pickup, or shipping anywhere in the United States via FedEx Priority Overnight. Caviar Russe New York is located on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, and Caviar Russe Miami on Brickell Avenue in Downtown Miami.

    We ship nationwide via next-day express overnight FedEx, for all of our caviar and gourmet foods. FedEx generally delivers by early afternoon, though timing varies by region. In New York City, same-day hand delivery and boutique pickup are also available.

    OUR CAVIAR

    Every tin of Caviar Russe caviar is personally selected from each harvest at our own artisanal, small-batch sturgeon farm in Germany, which breeds from pure Caspian Sea stock — the original lineage, never second-hand. We source nothing from China or Chinese caviar suppliers, a distinction that sets us apart from much of the market.

    Our aim is to preserve the rich history of the delicacy: caviar that resembles what was once found wild in the Caspian Sea. The three traditionally celebrated caviars were Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga; today we specialize in Osetra, alongside a select range of other sturgeon species.

    TYPES OF CAVIAR & CAVIAR PRICE

    The classic three come from wild Caspian sturgeon: Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga. Farming has since widened the field, and the caviars commonly sold today also include Sterlet, Siberian, and Pacific sturgeon, as well as Kaluga.

    Caviar Russe specializes in Osetra — from Classic through the rare Almas grades — alongside a select range of other sturgeon.

    The price of caviar comes down to two factors. The first is time: the longer a sturgeon takes to mature — sometimes up to ten years — the more costly its caviar. The second is the quality of the eggs, where larger, lighter pearls command the highest prices.

    Caviar History

    Caviar reached Greek aristocratic tables as early as the 10th century, carried west by trade between the Byzantine Empire and Kievan Rus. Russians likely learned to cure fish eggs with salt from Greek traders working the Black Sea coast.

    The industry itself took shape later, in Astrakhan, after the Mongol invasions. For centuries the trade stayed centered on the Caspian Sea, with Russia and Iran producing most of the world's supply. That Caspian lineage is still the standard fine caviar is measured against.