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

Mari Vanna

4.7
4.7
1580 Reviews
$50 and over
Eastern European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails

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!
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 1,580 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mari Vanna offers an authentic Russian dining experience with "incredible food" and a "beautiful atmosphere" that makes you feel at home. Guests praise its "amazing service" and unique setting. While some found the noise level high, most agree it's a "favorite place in NYC" with a menu full of tempting choices.

1,580 Reviews
  1. Selina

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My dining experience at Mari Vanna was disappointing. The staff had a terrible attitude, showing a lack of basic courtesy and making us feel neglected. Even worse, they didn’t allow us to bring our own cake for a birthday celebration and strictly prohibited us from even taking it out for photos. Such overly strict and unreasonable policies ruined the celebratory atmosphere, making the experience awkward and unpleasant. This restaurant failed to live up to the expectations of its beautiful setting and ambiance.

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  2. Pierre

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and a very well decorated place. The dishes are also very good, don't hesitate!
    Mari VannaResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words! 😊 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the service, the ambiance, and the dishes. Hope to see you back soon for more great times—don’t hesitate! 😉

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  3. Alanna

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best vareniki I have had in a long time! Would recommend this spot to anyone looking for great food and a cozy atmosphere
    Mari VannaResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much! We’re so glad you loved the vareniki—they’re definitely a favorite! 😊 Appreciate the recommendation, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more great food and cozy vibes! 🥟✨

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  4. Julia

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just the best. I’ve been coming here for over a decade and every time is wonderful. Big kudos on their menu, service, operations, all of it!
    Mari VannaResponded 4 days ago
    Wow, thank you for sticking with us for over a decade—that means so much! 🙌 We’re thrilled to hear every visit has been wonderful. Big thanks for the shoutout to our menu, service, and everything else. Can’t wait to have you back again soon! 😊

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  5. Juan Carlos

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was outstanding, only awkward request to leave at the 110 min as explained that is the limit of the reservation, however there were several other table empty and no customer waiting, so it was odd to hear the request which we obliged
    Mari VannaResponded on November 14, 2024
    Thank you for the feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We apologize for the experience regarding the time limit. While we aim to provide every guest with ample dining time, we understand that this can feel awkward if the restaurant isn’t fully occupied. We’ll review our approach to make it more flexible in situations like these. Thank you for understanding, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Fiona

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing venue and delicious Russian food! Such a unique experience

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  7. Aleksandra

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming to Mari Vana for many years and it never disappoints. Great food, great atmosphere, and amazing service. One of my favorite restaurants!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. valerie

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Nellya was great! Sweet, kind and very attentive: she came back multiple times to check on us and see if we loved everything. Entrees and appetizers: fried potatoes w/mushrooms def a must, cream of mushroom soup was delicious, beef stroganoff with mash potatoes super juicy, pelmeni on point, salo and beef tongue very fresh. Got a shot of horseradish infused vodka (хреновуха)- yuuuum.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Konstantina

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beef Rossini was so good, definitely coming back

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  10. Seymour

    New York City

    163 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    163 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This was my second visit. Did not enjoy as well as first primarily because of the extreme noise level which we did not experience before. Prior visit had table in "front" room and this time in "back" room - not sure if location was a factor. Also, they could not make my - drink (didn't have the fairly standard liquor in stock) which was OK, but when I changed my drink, it took too long to get the replacement. The other drinks and appetizers came fairly quickly, but it was a long tie waiting for the main courses - that's not a complaint as I like leisurely dining except that the noise level made the wait unpleasant. I don't regard the service issues as significant and the food is good. MY only concern is the noise level. I do plan to return asking for the front room to see if this last visit was a "one off" or my first was the "one off".

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FAQs

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

Mari Vanna is rated 4.7 stars by 1580 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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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