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

Mari Vanna

4.7
4.7
1602 Reviews
$50 and over
Eastern European

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 57 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
  • Website
    https://tabmeal.com/menu/marivanna
  • 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!
  • Location
    41 East 20th Street, New York, NY 10003
  • 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

Menu

Salads

  • Olivier SaladUSD 19.00

    Classical Russian Mélange of Roasted Vegetables with a Choice of Bologna, Chicken or Vegetarian, Dressed with Mayonnaise

    • VinegretUSD 19.00

      Refreshing Salad of Roasted Beets, Potatoes, Carrots, Sauerkraut and Green Peas

      • Garden SaladUSD 19.00

        Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Radishes, Dill and Parsley (Choice of Sunflower Oil, EVOO or Sour Cream)

        • Artichoke SaladUSD 19.00

          Grilled Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Avocado, Tomatoes and Bell Peppers, Seasoned with Fresh Basil, Lime and EVOO

          • Sunflower SaladUSD 19.00

            Crisp Vegetables, Arugula, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Sunflower Seeds, Onions, Sunflower Oil

            • Herring Under a Fur CoatUSD 21.00

              Layers of Chopped Herring, Roasted Carrots, Beets and Potatoes, with a Touch of Mayonnaise. Topped with Shaved Hard Boiled Eggs

              • Tomato salad USD 19.00

                Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onion, Dill, Sunflower Seeds, Sunflower oil. Served with Mari Vanna’s signature tomato and sour cream dip and Borodinskyi bread

                Cold Appetizers

                • Eggplant RollsUSD 16.00

                  Roasted Eggplant with Cheese, Garlic, Mayo, Cilantro & Dill

                  • Cured HerringUSD 17.00

                    Served with Boiled Potatoes, Onions and Rye Bread

                    • Salo PlateUSD 22.00

                      Assortment of Salt Cured Pork Fatback with Onions, Garlic, Spicy Mustard and Bread

                      • SoleniyaUSD 16.00

                        Assortment of Traditional Russian Pickled Vegetables

                        • Smoked Fish Plate*USD 27.00

                          House Cured Salmon, Hot and Cold Smoked Sturgeon

                          • Meat PlateUSD 28.00

                            Assortment of Beef Tongue, Salami and Chicken Roulade

                            • Marinated MushroomsUSD 12.00

                              • Beef Tongue PlateUSD 29.00

                                • Pike Caviar “Po schuch’emu veleniu”USD 22.00

                                  Delicate Pike caviar, served with smoked sour cream, tangy pickled onions and roasted bread slices

                                  • Foie Gras Parfait USD 28.00

                                    Decadent foie gras parfait, accompanied by crisp toasts, complemented by sweet tanginess of black currant marmalade

                                    • ForshmakUSD 24.00

                                      Savory Forshmak Spread, crafted with herring, egg, onions, apples, cheese and butter. Served with a toasted Borodinsky bread, crowned with fresh microgreens and dill.

                                      • Vitello Tonato a La RusseUSD 28.00

                                        Tender Roast Beef Slices paired with Tangy Shprotti Sauce and Topped with Savory Borodinsky Crumble garnished with Fresh Chives and Parsley

                                        Hot Appetizers

                                        • Homemade Blinis with BeefUSD 24.00

                                          • Zucchini PancakesUSD 24.00

                                            Fluffy Pancakes with Sour Cream on the Side

                                            • Homemade Blinis with House Cured Salmon*USD 24.00

                                              • Pelmeni

                                                Handmade Russian Dumplings in Light Herb Butter, Served Boiled or in Chicken Broth

                                                • Veal PelmeniUSD 21.00
                                                • Siberian Pelmeni with Pork and Beef StuffingUSD 20.00

                                              • Potato VarenikiUSD 21.00

                                                Traditional Handmade Potato Dumplings with Caramelized Onions

                                                • PirozhkiUSD 6.00

                                                  Small Russian Pie Stuffed with Meat, Cabbage or Potato

                                                  • eachUSD 6.00

                                                • Cheese PieUSD 22.00

                                                  Baked to Order with Sulguni and Feta Cheese

                                                  • Ajarski Style Cheese PieUSD 22.00

                                                    Baked to Order with Sulguni and Feta Cheese with Egg on Top

                                                    • Cherry VarenikiUSD 18.00

                                                      Traditional handmade cherry dumplings

                                                      Soups

                                                      • BorschtUSD 16.00

                                                        Flavorful Beet Soup with Beef, Served with Bread, and Sour Cream

                                                        • Mushroom SoupUSD 15.00

                                                          Porcini Mushroom Soup with Barley, Carrots and Potatoes

                                                          • Chicken SoupUSD 15.00

                                                            Chicken, Noodles, Onions, Carrots and Fresh dill

                                                            Caviar Menu

                                                            Served with Blinis and Traditional Condiments (Onions, Eggs and Sour Cream)

                                                            • Stack of 10 Blinis with Red Caviar (60gr), House Cured Salmon*USD 49.00

                                                              • Red Caviar (60gr)USD 35.00

                                                                • Golden Osetra Black Caviar (30gr)USD 105.00

                                                                  • Platinum Osetra Black Caviar (30gr)USD 192.00

                                                                    • Red SquareUSD 195.00

                                                                      Platinum Osetra (30gr), Red Caviar (60gr), Stack of 10 Blinis and one Round of House Infused Vodka

                                                                      • Palladium Osetra Black Caviar (30gr)USD 290.00

                                                                        • TroykaUSD 435.00

                                                                          Trio of All Three Black Caviar (30gr each), Stack of 10 Blinis and a 500ml Carafe of House Infused Vodka

                                                                          Side Orders

                                                                          • Sautéed MushroomsUSD 10.00

                                                                            • Mashed PotatoesUSD 10.00

                                                                              • Homestyle PotatoesUSD 8.00

                                                                                • Buckwheat with Thyme and GarlicUSD 8.00

                                                                                  • Grilled VegetablesUSD 10.00

                                                                                    Entrees

                                                                                    • Branzino FilletUSD 36.00

                                                                                      Choice of Grilled or Pan-Seared Fillet, Served with Mixed Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Almonds

                                                                                      • Lamb ShankUSD 36.00

                                                                                        Served with mix of Bulgur, Spinach and Onions

                                                                                        • Chicken ShashlikUSD 32.00

                                                                                          Served with Grilled Vegetables and Lavash

                                                                                          • Traditional Chicken KievUSD 34.00

                                                                                            Stuffed with Butter, Dill and Garlic, Served with Mashed Potatoes

                                                                                            • Beef StroganoffUSD 34.00

                                                                                              Strips of Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and Onions in Creamy Mustard Sauce, Served with Buckwheat

                                                                                              • Chicken KotletkiUSD 28.00

                                                                                                Chicken Patties, Served with Mashed Potatoes and Pickles

                                                                                                • GolubtsyUSD 33.00

                                                                                                  Cabbage Leaves Stuffed with Ground Veal, Rice and Braised Vegetables

                                                                                                  • Potatoes with Mushrooms and OnionsUSD 23.00

                                                                                                    Russian Style Potatoes with Oyster Mushrooms, Onions, Garlic and Dill

                                                                                                    • Salmon Fillet USD 32.00

                                                                                                      Served with Creamy Spinach Sauce and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

                                                                                                      • Grilled Lamb ChopsUSD 37.00

                                                                                                        Served with Lavash and Roasted Eggplant Roulade Stuffed with Cheese, Cilantro and Garlic

                                                                                                        • Chicken TapakaUSD 36.00

                                                                                                          Served with Pickled Cabbage and Pickled Apples

                                                                                                          • Beef ShashlikUSD 38.00

                                                                                                            Served with Grilled Vegetables and Lavash

                                                                                                            • Roast DuckUSD 38.00

                                                                                                              Roasted Half Duck, Served with Mashed Potatoes and Cranberry Sauce on the Side

                                                                                                              • “Kamchatka”USD 38.00

                                                                                                                Succulent and tender King crab meat, delicate homemade pasta and lobster bisque sauce

                                                                                                                • Beef Rossini USD 44.00

                                                                                                                  Tender fillet mignon is accompanied by luscious onion compote, decadent foie gras and velvety truffle sauce

                                                                                                                  • Borodinsky RisottoUSD 28.00

                                                                                                                    Russian Style Risotto, served with Borodinsky Crumbs and Butterfish

                                                                                                                    • Pork KebabUSD 32.00

                                                                                                                      Tender, Marinated Pork grilled to perfection, served with Roasted Baby Potatoes , Red Onions and Lavash

                                                                                                                      Drinks

                                                                                                                      • Bottled WaterUSD 12.00

                                                                                                                        • KvasUSD 6.00

                                                                                                                          • MorsUSD 7.00

                                                                                                                            Last updated: 17 November 2024

                                                                                                                            What 1,602 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

                                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                            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.

                                                                                                                            1,602 Reviews

                                                                                                                            1. Monica

                                                                                                                              New York City

                                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 1 day 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.

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                                                                                                                            2. Elad

                                                                                                                              New York City

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 1 day 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.

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                                                                                                                            3. Benjamin

                                                                                                                              New York City

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 1 day 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!

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                                                                                                                            4. Richard

                                                                                                                              New York City

                                                                                                                              25 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              25 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 1 day 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.

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                                                                                                                            5. Kent

                                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                                              Tampa

                                                                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 2 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).

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                                                                                                                            6. Melissa

                                                                                                                              New York City

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined 3 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 1 day 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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                                                                                                                            7. Steve

                                                                                                                              New York City

                                                                                                                              7 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              7 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 4 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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                                                                                                                            8. Iana

                                                                                                                              New York City

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined 4 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 3 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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                                                                                                                            9. Donald

                                                                                                                              New Orleans

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              An absolutely wonderful and unique experience. The ambience is spectacular and the chandeliers in the dining room are incredible. For starters, the Cured Herring is outstanding and so is the King Crab Oliver salad. The Pan-Seared Salmon was cooked to perfection and the spinach cream sauce it comes with is the most delicious and rich sauce I’ve ever tasted. Seriously. If you’re looking for a unique and memorable dining experience you simply must try Mari Vanna! I live in New Orleans and know a thing or two about fine dining and decadent food.
                                                                                                                              Mari VannaResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                                                              Dear Donald! Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re beyond thrilled that you had such a wonderful and memorable experience with us. It’s so rewarding to know you enjoyed everything from the spectacular ambience to the cured herring, King Crab Olivier salad, and the perfectly cooked salmon with our signature spinach cream sauce — your kind words truly made our day! Coming from someone with such refined taste and familiarity with fine dining, your praise means the world to us. Next time you’re in NYC, we’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable meal. With gratitude, Mari Vanna NYC

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                                                                                                                            10. Tatiana

                                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                                              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
                                                                                                                              Everything was just great: food, service, atmosphereC music! Love coming back to this place
                                                                                                                              Mari VannaResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                                                              Thank you, Tatiana, so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, atmosphere, and music. It’s always a joy to welcome you back, and knowing you love returning means the world to us. We can’t wait to see you again soon for another great experience! 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 1602 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
                                                                                                                            7:00 pm
                                                                                                                            Booked 57 times today

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                                                                                                                            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
                                                                                                                            • Website
                                                                                                                              https://tabmeal.com/menu/marivanna
                                                                                                                            • 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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