Mari Vanna

4.7

1603 Reviews

$50 and over

Eastern European

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 50 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
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

Olivier Salad$19.00
Classical Russian Mélange of Roasted Vegetables with a Choice of Bologna, Chicken or Vegetarian, Dressed with Mayonnaise
Vinegret$19.00
Refreshing Salad of Roasted Beets, Potatoes, Carrots, Sauerkraut and Green Peas
Garden Salad$19.00
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Radishes, Dill and Parsley (Choice of Sunflower Oil, EVOO or Sour Cream)
Artichoke Salad$19.00
Grilled Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Avocado, Tomatoes and Bell Peppers, Seasoned with Fresh Basil, Lime and EVOO
Sunflower Salad$19.00
Crisp Vegetables, Arugula, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Sunflower Seeds, Onions, Sunflower Oil
Herring Under a Fur Coat$21.00
Layers of Chopped Herring, Roasted Carrots, Beets and Potatoes, with a Touch of Mayonnaise. Topped with Shaved Hard Boiled Eggs
Tomato salad $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 Rolls$16.00
Roasted Eggplant with Cheese, Garlic, Mayo, Cilantro & Dill
Cured Herring$17.00
Served with Boiled Potatoes, Onions and Rye Bread
Salo Plate$22.00
Assortment of Salt Cured Pork Fatback with Onions, Garlic, Spicy Mustard and Bread
Soleniya$16.00
Assortment of Traditional Russian Pickled Vegetables
Smoked Fish Plate*$27.00
House Cured Salmon, Hot and Cold Smoked Sturgeon
Meat Plate$28.00
Assortment of Beef Tongue, Salami and Chicken Roulade
Marinated Mushrooms$12.00
Beef Tongue Plate$29.00
Pike Caviar “Po schuch’emu veleniu”$22.00
Delicate Pike caviar, served with smoked sour cream, tangy pickled onions and roasted bread slices
Foie Gras Parfait $28.00
Decadent foie gras parfait, accompanied by crisp toasts, complemented by sweet tanginess of black currant marmalade
Forshmak$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 Russe$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 Beef$24.00
Zucchini Pancakes$24.00
Fluffy Pancakes with Sour Cream on the Side
Homemade Blinis with House Cured Salmon*$24.00
Pelmeni
Handmade Russian Dumplings in Light Herb Butter, Served Boiled or in Chicken Broth
- Veal Pelmeni$21.00
- Siberian Pelmeni with Pork and Beef Stuffing$20.00
Potato Vareniki$21.00
Traditional Handmade Potato Dumplings with Caramelized Onions
Pirozhki$6.00
Small Russian Pie Stuffed with Meat, Cabbage or Potato
- each$6.00
Cheese Pie$22.00
Baked to Order with Sulguni and Feta Cheese
Ajarski Style Cheese Pie$22.00
Baked to Order with Sulguni and Feta Cheese with Egg on Top
Cherry Vareniki$18.00
Traditional handmade cherry dumplings

Soups

Borscht$16.00
Flavorful Beet Soup with Beef, Served with Bread, and Sour Cream
Mushroom Soup$15.00
Porcini Mushroom Soup with Barley, Carrots and Potatoes
Chicken Soup$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*$49.00
Red Caviar (60gr)$35.00
Golden Osetra Black Caviar (30gr)$105.00
Platinum Osetra Black Caviar (30gr)$192.00
Red Square$195.00
Platinum Osetra (30gr), Red Caviar (60gr), Stack of 10 Blinis and one Round of House Infused Vodka
Palladium Osetra Black Caviar (30gr)$290.00
Troyka$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 Mushrooms$10.00
Mashed Potatoes$10.00
Homestyle Potatoes$8.00
Buckwheat with Thyme and Garlic$8.00
Grilled Vegetables$10.00

Entrees

Branzino Fillet$36.00
Choice of Grilled or Pan-Seared Fillet, Served with Mixed Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Almonds
Lamb Shank$36.00
Served with mix of Bulgur, Spinach and Onions
Chicken Shashlik$32.00
Served with Grilled Vegetables and Lavash
Traditional Chicken Kiev$34.00
Stuffed with Butter, Dill and Garlic, Served with Mashed Potatoes
Beef Stroganoff$34.00
Strips of Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and Onions in Creamy Mustard Sauce, Served with Buckwheat
Chicken Kotletki$28.00
Chicken Patties, Served with Mashed Potatoes and Pickles
Golubtsy$33.00
Cabbage Leaves Stuffed with Ground Veal, Rice and Braised Vegetables
Potatoes with Mushrooms and Onions$23.00
Russian Style Potatoes with Oyster Mushrooms, Onions, Garlic and Dill
Salmon Fillet $32.00
Served with Creamy Spinach Sauce and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Grilled Lamb Chops$37.00
Served with Lavash and Roasted Eggplant Roulade Stuffed with Cheese, Cilantro and Garlic
Chicken Tapaka$36.00
Served with Pickled Cabbage and Pickled Apples
Beef Shashlik$38.00
Served with Grilled Vegetables and Lavash
Roast Duck$38.00
Roasted Half Duck, Served with Mashed Potatoes and Cranberry Sauce on the Side
“Kamchatka”$38.00
Succulent and tender King crab meat, delicate homemade pasta and lobster bisque sauce
Beef Rossini $44.00
Tender fillet mignon is accompanied by luscious onion compote, decadent foie gras and velvety truffle sauce
Borodinsky Risotto$28.00
Russian Style Risotto, served with Borodinsky Crumbs and Butterfish
Pork Kebab$32.00
Tender, Marinated Pork grilled to perfection, served with Roasted Baby Potatoes , Red Onions and Lavash

Drinks

Bottled Water$12.00
Kvas$6.00
Mors$7.00

What 1,603 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.

1,603 Reviews

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Ken
VIP
New York City
34 reviews
1.0
34 reviews
Dined 2 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!!
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Monica
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 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 2 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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Elad
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 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 2 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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Benjamin
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 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 2 days ago
Thank you Benjamin for you rating
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Richard
New York City
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 3 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 2 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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Kent
VIP
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 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 2 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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Melissa
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 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 3 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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Steve
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 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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Iana
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
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 5 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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Donald
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 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 5 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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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 1603 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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!

Mari Vanna

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Salads

Olivier Salad$19.00

Vinegret$19.00

Garden Salad$19.00

Artichoke Salad$19.00

Sunflower Salad$19.00

Herring Under a Fur Coat$21.00

Tomato salad $19.00

Cold Appetizers

Eggplant Rolls$16.00

Cured Herring$17.00

Salo Plate$22.00

Soleniya$16.00

Smoked Fish Plate*$27.00

Meat Plate$28.00

Marinated Mushrooms$12.00

Beef Tongue Plate$29.00

Pike Caviar “Po schuch’emu veleniu”$22.00

Foie Gras Parfait $28.00

Forshmak$24.00

Vitello Tonato a La Russe$28.00

Hot Appetizers

Homemade Blinis with Beef$24.00

Zucchini Pancakes$24.00

Homemade Blinis with House Cured Salmon*$24.00

Pelmeni

Potato Vareniki$21.00

Pirozhki$6.00

Cheese Pie$22.00

Ajarski Style Cheese Pie$22.00

Cherry Vareniki$18.00

Soups

Borscht$16.00

Mushroom Soup$15.00

Chicken Soup$15.00

Caviar Menu

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

Red Caviar (60gr)$35.00

Golden Osetra Black Caviar (30gr)$105.00

Platinum Osetra Black Caviar (30gr)$192.00

Red Square$195.00

Palladium Osetra Black Caviar (30gr)$290.00

Troyka$435.00

Side Orders

Sautéed Mushrooms$10.00

Mashed Potatoes$10.00

Homestyle Potatoes$8.00

Buckwheat with Thyme and Garlic$8.00

Grilled Vegetables$10.00

Entrees

Branzino Fillet$36.00

Lamb Shank$36.00

Chicken Shashlik$32.00

Traditional Chicken Kiev$34.00

Beef Stroganoff$34.00

Chicken Kotletki$28.00

Golubtsy$33.00

Potatoes with Mushrooms and Onions$23.00

Salmon Fillet $32.00

Grilled Lamb Chops$37.00

Chicken Tapaka$36.00

Beef Shashlik$38.00

Roast Duck$38.00

“Kamchatka”$38.00

Beef Rossini $44.00

Borodinsky Risotto$28.00

Pork Kebab$32.00

Drinks

Bottled Water$12.00

Kvas$6.00

Mors$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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