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

Mari Vanna

4.7
4.7
1621 Reviews
$50 and over
Eastern European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 times today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions

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–10:00 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!
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,621 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mari Vanna offers a unique and vibrant atmosphere, "amazing ambience," and "excellent food and drinks." It's a top choice for authentic Russian and Ukrainian cuisine, with dishes like "shuba and salo plate" and "Cyrniki" receiving high praise. The staff goes "above and beyond," ensuring a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for a delightful night out!

1,621 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great the only thing I don’t give all the stars is bc I asked for a cake with candle to sing happy birthday for my sister’s birthday and they didn’t bring anything.

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  2. Andrew

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our gathering of four had a fantastic date night! As usual, the food and vodka shots were impeccable.

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  3. Richard

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    this restaurant is gorgeous. The food is superb and so is the service. It’s my go to and one of my favorite restaurants in Manhattan. Whether it’s romantic or just hang out at the bar, it’s comfort and elegant.

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  4. Mark

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Monday night turned out to be a good time for a quiet meal with friends.
    Mari VannaResponded on February 6, 2025
    Monday night is indeed a great time for a quiet and cozy meal with friends. We’re glad you enjoyed it! Hope to see you again soon. 😊🍽✨

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  5. anastasiia

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This restaurant is not the same as it used to be. Yes, you can still have Russian food, but the fun and lively atmosphere is gone. The music now feels like you’re in a cheap hookah lounge.

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  6. João

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience Excellent food and drinks. Palina, our waitress was marvelous
    Mari VannaResponded on January 30, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and drinks. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to Palina—she’ll be thrilled to hear it! Hope to see you again soon! 😊🍽✨

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  7. Adam

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambiance, delicious food and drink in an unassuming location. The shuba and salo plate are phenomenal, and if you're a fan of caviar, this place can't be missed!

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  8. tom

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dinner for the four of us! Mari Vanna has become one of our favorite restaurants!
    Mari VannaResponded on January 24, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an excellent dinner and that Mari Vanna has become one of your favorite restaurants. It means the world to us! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for more delicious meals and wonderful experiences. 😊🍴

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  9. Andrew

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No place on earth better for celebrating old Russian New Year! So much fun, singing, dancing! Highly recommend!
    Mari VannaResponded on January 24, 2025
    Thank you, Andrew, for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear you had an excellent dinner and that Mari Vanna holds a special place among your favorite restaurants. It truly warms our hearts! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more unforgettable meals and moments. 😊🍷

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  10. Zinoviy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall amazing. Atmosphere is above and beyond. Most of the food was very good (soup was great, infused vodka amazing), appetizer was good). Little disappointed with entree (cutlet Kiev style) - meat was dry and because of that not as tasty. Noise level was as described - increasing later in the evening. Specifically at 6 pm on Friday noise was very low, by 8 pm you would need to speak very loud to hear each other. All things considered- 5 stars!
    Mari VannaResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and 5-star review! We’re thrilled that you found the atmosphere exceptional and enjoyed most of the food, including the soup and infused vodka. We appreciate your note about the entrée, and we’re sorry the Kiev-style cutlet wasn’t as moist and flavorful as you had hoped. We’ll share your comments with our kitchen team to ensure we consistently meet expectations. We’re also glad the noise levels matched your expectations and hope the lively energy later in the evening added to your overall experience. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing evening! If you have further feedback, feel free to reach out at gm@marivannarestaurant.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 1621 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 p.m.
Booked 48 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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–10:00 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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