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

Mari Vanna

4.7
4.7
1591 Reviews
$50 and over
Eastern European

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 59 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 1,591 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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.

1,591 Reviews
  1. Tatiana

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was just great: food, service, atmosphereC music! Love coming back to this place

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  2. Elizabeth

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Outstanding Russian food. Best birthday celebration. Very nostalgic every time I come.

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  3. Max

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place, amazing stuff, I love it so much! ❤️
    Mari VannaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Max !

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  4. Irina

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and delicious russian food, highly recommended!
    Mari VannaResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for your rating, Irina!

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  5. Viktoriia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I really love that restaurant. Bit last time felt a bit like something has changed.
    Mari VannaResponded 5 days ago
    Hi, Victoria! Thank you for your feedback and for being a loyal guest! We’re sorry to hear that something felt different during your last visit. We’d love to hear more about your experience—please feel free to share any details with us at gm@marivannarestaurant.nyc. Your input is invaluable to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Golbahar

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and the atmosphere were great. Service was fast and attentive. Towards the end they kept insisting that we had to leave because the other reservation was there. We had a 6:45pm reservation and they gave us a 2 hour window and we ordered a bunch of food and drinks. The bill was higher than $500 and there were many tables still sitting that had gotten there before us. That was the only thing that my friends and I didn’t like.
    Mari VannaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Golbahar, for your review! We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. To ensure you had a comfortable experience at our restaurant, the previous guests left 10 minutes early so we could prepare the table for your arrival. We strive to provide exceptional service for all our guests, and your feedback helps us improve. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and attentive service, and we truly value your visit. We hope to welcome you back soon and ensure an even better experience next time!

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  7. Susan

    Greater Boston

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining here is always a good experience in terms of food and ambience. The blini and red caviar are wonderful. The noise level, however, is way too high. Tonight between the loud music and the table of eight next to us who were screaming to be heard above the music it was almost unbearable.
    Mari VannaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Susan, for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and ambiance, especially the blini and red caviar. We apologize for the noise level during your visit. Your comfort is important to us, and we’ll review the music volume and overall atmosphere to ensure a more enjoyable experience for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  8. norman

    New York City

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Can't say dinner was any better than the last time we ate there, which is the exact reason we keep coming back with every visit to NY. Every dish was superb. Hard to improve on perfection. We'll be back soon.

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  9. Vadim

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance. Fast service. Definitely recommend!

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  10. Alyssa

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mari Vanna is one of my favorite go to spots when friends visit from out of town, or when I’m feeling a cozy evening dinner. The ambiance is warm, the service is always good and I’ve never had something there I didn’t like
    Mari VannaResponded on 29 November 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re honored to be your go-to spot for cozy dinners and hosting friends from out of town. It means a lot to hear you enjoy the ambiance, service, and our dishes. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more memorable evenings! ❤️

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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 1591 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 59 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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