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Cozy interior with lace curtains and warm lighting - Mari Vanna, New York, NY

Mari Vanna

4.7
4.7
1639 Reviews
$50 and over
Eastern European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem

Mari Vanna NYC is the 5th restaurant in a magical story of a woman’s love for food, friends, and hospitality turned into an international franchise. Nestled in the quiet of 20th st in the heart of Flatiron, the quaint eatery has been a neighborhood staple for 15 years.

It is filled with antique furniture, lace drapery, cozy armchairs, Soviet nick-nacks, crystal chandeliers, and floral china. Our team will treat you with a menu full of home-style dishes from Russian, Ukrainian,and Georgian cuisines, accompanied by house-infused flavored vodkas and signature cocktails.

Whether you are looking for a home-away-from-home or a place of culinary and cultural discovery – come as guests and leave as family! Mari Vanna is truly a unique experience, so do not forget to ask your hosts for our stories of presidents, princes, and spies, our opulent Caviar offerings, or Key Member Events and Music Nights.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Eastern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ilya Frolov
  • Catering
    Mari Vanna is all about making our guests happy. For smaller parties, we develop set menu options with you to accommodate the needs of your guests. For larger parties, we can even accommodate off-the-menu options. We cater events on-site and off-site. Please contact us for further information.
  • Private party facilities
    Mari Vanna is all about family, friends & gatherings. It's literally at the core of our concept. We offer bookings from 6 people up to 30 without buying out (full buyout is available too). We have floral and decorating packages, flexible set menu options, can arrange your cake, music and entertainment, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Gramercy Park
  • Cross Street
    Park Avenue and East 20th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    6 & R trains to 23rd Street
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 1,639 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mari Vanna offers a "cozy and inviting atmosphere," reminiscent of "grandmama's dining room." Guests love the "authentic Russian cuisine," with highlights like borscht, chicken kiev, and flavored vodkas. The "service is attentive," and the décor adds to the charm. Some note noise and pricing concerns, but overall, it's a "delightful experience."
1,639 Reviews
  1. Xingyu

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the food here. Very special, and the lamb was amazing

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  2. Yelena

    Poconos3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! So flavorful! Kholodets was very good and horseradish sauce so spicy, the way I remember it to be. Fish Soup Ukha was very aromatic! Napoleon with coffee were wonderful and Napoleon portion is really big! :) Everything top class! I'll be back.
    Mari VannaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Yelena, so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the flavors and that our kholodets, horseradish sauce, and Ukha brought back great memories. And yes, our Napoleon is definitely a treat! 😊 We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! 🍽️☕✨

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  3. Anastasiya VIP

    Fort Lauderdale10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with Russian food, I highly recommend it
    Mari VannaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Anastasia!

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  4. Bindu

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was quick, the restaurant was beautiful and homey. The food and drink delicious and desert(honey cake) divine. I'll definitely be back again to try more of the menu.
    Mari VannaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Bindu, for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the service, atmosphere, and of course, the honey cake! 😊 We can’t wait to welcome you back so you can try more from our menu. See you soon! 🍽️✨

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  5. richard VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service with great food! Don't ever change!

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  6. Bernard

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don't stint here. Get vodka cocktails, appetizers, get soup, get mains. (Haven't tried desserts.) Everything is truly delicious, especially things you would find nowhere else. It's mostly rich food but the pickles help a lot.
    Mari VannaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your fantastic review! 🥂 We’re so glad you enjoyed the unique flavors and rich dishes at Mari Vanna. And yes, the pickles definitely balance everything out! 😉 Hope to have you back soon to try our desserts next time! 🍰✨

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  7. Sylvia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, ambiance, and service were all extraordinary. I'm so glad I found you!
    Mari VannaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re thrilled that you had such an extraordinary experience with us. It means a lot to hear that you’re glad you found Mari Vanna! We can’t wait to welcome you back for more great food, ambiance, and service. 🥂✨

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  8. Vadim VIP

    Greece3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Russian restaurant in NYC! Maybe the best in IS
    Mari VannaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Vadim!

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  9. Valeriia

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience, the food was amazing - everything that we ordered was delicious! Very appreciative of how my husband’s birthday was celebrated. Thank you!
    Mari VannaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 😊 We’re so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience, and that your husband’s birthday was celebrated in a special way. 🎉 We truly appreciate your kind words about our server, and we’ll make sure to pass along your appreciation! We hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious food and great memories. 🥂✨

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu sounds interesting, but the quality of the ingredients is not good. Paying nearly $40 per dish I want it to taste outstanding not meh. For the money, I would rather go somewhere else. Food used to taste much much better.
    Mari VannaResponded on 13 March 2025
    We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. At Mari Vanna, we always strive to provide the best quality and taste in every dish. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we’ll definitely take it into account. We’d love for you to give us another chance—we’re always working to improve and would love to change your mind on your next visit! 💛🍽️

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FAQs

Mari Vanna offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Mari Vanna also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 777-1955.

Mari Vanna is rated 4.7 stars by 1639 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Google Map for Mari Vanna

41 East 20th Street, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Park Avenue and East 20th Street
  • Area
    Gramercy Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Eastern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    6 & R trains to 23rd Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ilya Frolov
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Mari Vanna is all about making our guests happy. For smaller parties, we develop set menu options with you to accommodate the needs of your guests. For larger parties, we can even accommodate off-the-menu options. We cater events on-site and off-site. Please contact us for further information.
  • Private party facilities
    Mari Vanna is all about family, friends & gatherings. It's literally at the core of our concept. We offer bookings from 6 people up to 30 without buying out (full buyout is available too). We have floral and decorating packages, flexible set menu options, can arrange your cake, music and entertainment, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy!
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