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

Mari Vanna

4.7
4.7
1604 Reviews
$50 and over
Eastern European

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 40 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic

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 14 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 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 777-1955
  • 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!
  • Area
    Gramercy Park
  • Cross Street
    Park Avenue and East 20th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    6 & R trains to 23rd Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 1,604 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mari Vanna offers a cozy atmosphere with "authentic and insanely delicious" Russian cuisine. The decor is charming, and the service is often praised as "attentive and polite." Highlights include the "best borscht in the city" and "incomparable Potato Vareniki." Some guests mentioned issues with noise and special requests.

1,604 Reviews
  1. Ken

    VIP

    New York City

    34 reviews

    1.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Let me start by saying that Mari Vanna is o e of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Several of my Russian friends suggested I go there and u have been a huge fan ever since, and each time I am in town for work or pleasure I make sure to eat there. Yesterday was a somber day for me. My partner passed away of stage for colon cancer earlier this year and we wanted to pay tribute by doing some of our favorite New York Things and places to eat. Everything was perfect till the very end. I am appalled at how rudely I was treated. Our server a cute but shy younger girl who gave us the best service and suggestions on food. She was wonderful!!! The food could not have hit the spot any better, spot on as always and just delicious! The atmosphere so warm and cozy for a cold December day. Our Bill came and I noticed we had been charged $25 for water. I politely mentioned it to our server, and she said ok I’ll remove it! I might add she had a look of terror on her face. Next thing you know this tall aggressive (Asian??) woman stormed over to our table with an attitude . I explained we had asked for tap water, and though that’s what we had been drinking. She immediately accused us of knowing we were drinking EVIAN water and were just trying to not pay for it. I said the server had opened both bottles and we hadn’t paid much attention to the top of the bottle which the aggressive barracuda insisted we k ew it was EVIAN water. She got so loud and in our face that she truly embarrassed herself. With her nasty looks and attitude there was no way I was paying for the water. I told her I did not appreciate her attitude and that I frequently come to Mari Vanna and spend a few hundred dollars at minimum each time I am there. Clearly she never learned you don’t in a customers face. Shame on you for being so rude to me and my family in what was supposed to be a day to remembering my partner who also loved Mari Vanna and is no longer with us. Shame on you!!
    Mari VannaResponded today
    Dear, Ken! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and for allowing Mari Vanna to hold a special place in your cherished memories. We’re deeply sorry that your recent visit fell short of your expectations, especially on such an important and emotional day. While we’re thrilled to know you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and the lovely service from your server, we are truly sorry for the misunderstanding and the way the water situation was handled. This does not reflect the level of care and hospitality we strive to provide. We value you immensely as a guest and hope to welcome you back to make amends. We are here to ensure your next visit brings nothing but warmth, comfort, and the unforgettable experience you’ve always loved at Mari Vanna. Always yours Mari Vanna!

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  2. Monica

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every item we ordered was delicious and abundant: the pumpkin salad, potato/onion dumplings, zucchini pancakes, risotto with butterfish, chicken kiev, caviar/blini with cured salmon, Napolean cake (it was not a slice as we expected but actually a small cake that could easily feed four people). The chili infused vodkas were amazing. Service was excellent, and the piece-de-resistance is the incredibly beautiful and charming environment of the restaurant, real eye-candy.
    Mari VannaResponded 3 days ago
    Dear, Monica! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed every bite — from the pumpkin salad to the Napoleon cake (yes, it’s definitely made for sharing!). We’re especially happy you loved the chili-infused vodkas and appreciated the care our team put into the service. Your compliments about our beautiful and charming space mean the world to us. We can’t wait to have you back for another incredible experience! Warm regards, Mari Vanna NYC

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  3. Elad

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friday night friends dinner And it was amazing The food The drinks And the service. Atmosphere was so good and the music.
    Mari VannaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Elad, for sharing your Friday night vibes with us! We’re so glad you and your friends had an amazing time enjoying the food, drinks, and service. The atmosphere and music are such an important part of creating that special experience, and we’re thrilled it hit the mark for you. We can’t wait to see you again for another fantastic night out! Warm regards, Mari Vanna NYC

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  4. Benjamin

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable authentic high class Russian food and beverage. I last patronized the restaurant in 2015 and it has only gotten better!
    Mari VannaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Benjamin for you rating

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  5. Richard

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner exceeded our expectations. The restaurant was cozy, feeling like we were in someones living room. The service was attentive and kind. The dishes we ordered were simply divine. The bread was delicious too, as were all the dishes shared. The herring was my favorite but the dumlings, the duck, the lamb shank were also outstanding. The desserts were a glorious ending to our meal. The infused vodkas we drank were spectacular.
    Mari VannaResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Richard! Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re delighted to hear your dinner exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed the cozy, homey atmosphere — that’s exactly the feeling we aim to create. It’s wonderful to know you loved everything from the attentive service to the divine dishes (special shoutout to the herring!) and the infused vodkas. Ending with glorious desserts is always the perfect choice! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another spectacular evening soon. Warm regards, Mari Vanna NYC

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  6. Debbie

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent!! Great food and atmosphere. Love it.

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  7. Kent

    VIP

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just the best. Everything incredible. Service was outstanding, cocktails were perfect and the food was the best Russian cuisine I’ve ever had (hopefully my Russian wife isn’t reading this).
    Mari VannaResponded 3 days ago
    Wow, thank you, Kent, for the amazing compliment! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the service, cocktails, and what you’ve called the best Russian cuisine you’ve ever had — we’re honored! (And don’t worry, your secret is safe with us 😉.) We can’t wait to welcome you back for another incredible experience! Warm regards, Mari Vanna NYC

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  8. Melissa

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and always a good time. So pretty inside!
    Mari VannaResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Melissa, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and had a great time. Your compliments about our interior truly mean a lot to us! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience. Warm regards, Mari Vanna NYC

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  9. Steve

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and ambience. As authentic Russian, Ukrainian and Eastern European as I’ve had in the city. The Kamchatka was excellent. We will definitely return.

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  10. Iana

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at this restaurant. Even though our table wasn’t ready by the time of our reservation and we had to wait for additional 15 min, our hostess Yana was very sweet and she totally made up for it. Our server Karina was attentive and nice also, the food was delicious and the drinks were outstanding. Thank you again!
    Mari VannaResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Iana! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your time at Mari Vanna despite the short wait for your table. Yana is truly a gem, and we’re delighted she made such a great impression. Karina will also be thrilled to know her attentive service helped make your evening special. It’s wonderful to hear you loved the food and outstanding drinks — we’re already looking forward to welcoming you back for another great night! Warm regards, Mari Vanna NYC

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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 1604 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (212) 777-1955
  • 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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