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Mari Vanna, London,

Mari Vanna

4.6
4.6
1429 Reviews
£41 and over
Russian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Situated in the heart of Knightsbridge, Mari Vanna, home of the mythical Russian matriarch, bids you a warm welcome to her London outpost for a home-cooked meal and a cosy retreat.
Specialising in “babushka cooking”, the menu is replete with Russian dishes and influences from the former Soviet countries of Georgia, Ukraine and also offers an extensive selection of salads and lighter dishes displaying a liberal use of fresh herbs. Its generous and exquisite selection of tea-time treats, cakes and infusions, meanwhile, is hard to resist, and available throughout the day.
With extraordinary attention to detail, Mari Vanna transports each guest into the Russian home of a bygone era where shelves are adorned with matryoshka dolls, trinkets and tchotchke. Displaying true Russian tradition from top to toe, Mari Vanna is a rare find in London.

Initially opened in a private apartment in St Petersburg, Mari Vanna has sister restaurants in Moscow and New York.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Russian, Eastern European
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 10:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    07417 460287
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The most famous Russian restaurant in the UK offers a private dining experience in the heart of Knightsbridge. Unique design and authentic Russian food for any occasion from business meetings to wedding celebrations or kids parties.
  • Private party contact
    Evgeniya Gavina-Rickman: 020 7225 3122
  • Neighborhood
    Knightsbridge
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    <br>Knightsbridge Underground Station<br /><br>Hyde Park Corner Underground Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

What 1,429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mari Vanna delights with "wonderful traditional Russian food" and a "fantastic atmosphere." Guests cherish its "home-cooked" flavors and cozy ambiance. While some found service inconsistent, the restaurant's authentic Eastern European cuisine, "soulfully delicious" dishes, and "welcoming staff" make it a favorite for many in London.

1,429 Reviews
  1. Federica

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good as always. However it was very cold in the restaurant.

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  2. Jonathan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent traditional Russian food, polite and efficient staff, served in a warm ambiance in a pre-revolution style. Highly recommended.

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  3. Mariam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambience, loved variety of dishes, quick service , delicious desserts

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  4. Jingyi

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place with great decorations and the food is amazing! Would go back 10/10

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  5. Olga

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is just the best experience - from ambience, to service to good! Top choice.

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  6. Sahib

    Dubai

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty, but a little overpriced! Overall good experience!

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  7. Olga

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love that place. So cosy and yammy. But then I am Russian so may be a bit biased

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cozy and delicious as always! A bit pricy but worth it !

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  9. S

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Stunning surroundings and food but the waiters did not speak good enough English to understand that I am pregnant and let me know what meals were safe for me to eat. They did not understand even when I pointed to my large belly and said 'baby', and I had mentioned on my booking that I was pregnant so they should have been informed in advance. Worse the hostess who greets guests was quite unkind to my friend for dropping a knife and some butter on the floor (my friend has a nervous disease which affects her motor skills), and informed us we had to leave after 2 hours (even though the restaurant was very empty) and rushed us out of the door. She was again very impatient and frosty with my friend who was struggling to get her coat on (again motor issues mean this can take time). I would have expected more polite staff at such an expensive restaurant, and for language support to be on hand for any waiters who would need it (especially for a food safety matter).

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  10. Eleanor

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible staff and food. The waitresses were rude, off putting and unfriendly. The food was very basic. I had fond memories of eating here years ago but the place has changed for the worse. My friend was sick after the pelmeni- it appeared to be raw. The loos were also very unclean and hadn’t been flushed. I will not go here again.

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FAQs

Mari Vanna offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Mari Vanna also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07417 460287.

Mari Vanna is rated 4.6 stars by 1429 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mari Vanna

116 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7PJ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Knightsbridge
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 10:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Russian, Eastern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Knightsbridge Underground StationHyde Park Corner Underground Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    07417 460287
  • Private party facilities
    The most famous Russian restaurant in the UK offers a private dining experience in the heart of Knightsbridge. Unique design and authentic Russian food for any occasion from business meetings to wedding celebrations or kids parties.
  • Private party contact
    Evgeniya Gavina-Rickman: 020 7225 3122
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