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

Mari Vanna

4.8 (1667)
$50 and over
Eastern European
41 East 20th Street, New York, NY 10003

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem

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 15 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.

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
  • 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!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

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What 1,667 people are saying

Mari Vanna reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mari Vanna offers a cozy and charming atmosphere reminiscent of a grandmother's dining room. Guests enjoy "authentic Slavic cuisine" with highlights like "fantastic service" and "delicious food." The restaurant is praised for its "great ambiance," "friendly staff," and memorable dishes like borsch and herring. Ideal for trying Russian cuisine.
1,667 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at MariVanna - authentic food, fun ambiance and people watching. and they make every visit memorable with fantastic service,

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  2. Marianne VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed this restaurant. It was such a cute place to eat. It looks a lot like an old-fashioned dining room of your great-grandmother. I am a vegetarian, and I felt like there were some tasty options on the menu for me. I had their cheese pie and the eggplant salad. The eggplant salad was spectacular. It had small chunks of breaded fried eggplant, very tasty cherry tomatoes, and warmed cream cheese. Sounds unusual, but it really was very delicious. The service was amazing. The waiters were super friendly and did not rush us to leave even though we took our time talking, etc.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good ambience Nicely decorated Good service Food is ok

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  4. Lise VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. It’s a cozy, warm slice of Europe in the heart of Manhattan.
    Mari VannaResponded on June 18, 2025
    Thank you, Lise!

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  5. lester VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great atmosphere.. a nice change of pace from my usual dinner choices!
    Mari VannaResponded on June 18, 2025
    Thank you, Lester, so much for joining us and for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere — and honored to be a refreshing change of pace from your usual spots. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another cozy, flavorful experience! Warm wishes, The Mari Vanna NYC Team

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  6. Alina VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience. The food was delicious. Service fantastic. Great ambience. We'll definitely be coming back.
    Mari VannaResponded on June 18, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  7. Gulnaz

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fine, but nothing outstanding. Service was slow, drinks came after appetizers. I would no go back
    Mari VannaResponded on June 14, 2025
    Thank you for your honest feedback. 🙏 We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. Slow service and delayed drinks are not the standard we strive for, and we truly appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your input helps us do better, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. 💬

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  8. Claudio VIP

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience. Food was excellent, service good, in a quiet and charming atmosphere.
    Mari VannaResponded on June 14, 2025
    Thank you, Claudio!

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  9. Jahaira

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious! We had a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Our waitress, Nelly, was very knowledgeable about the dishes, gave great recommendations, and had a welcoming energy. Plus, the decor was homey and the bathroom was clean. I would definitely go back!
    Mari VannaResponded on June 14, 2025
    The food was delicious! We had a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Our waitress, Nelly, was very knowledgeable about the dishes, gave great recommendations, and had a welcoming energy. Plus, the decor was homey and the bathroom was clean. I would definitely go back!

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  10. Lauren

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cutest place with the best staff and great food!
    Mari VannaResponded on June 14, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥰 We’re so glad you enjoyed your visit — it means the world to us! We’ll make sure to pass your lovely feedback along to the team and try to track down the fantastic server who helped make your first Russian food experience a great one! 🇷🇺🥟 Hope to see you again soon — there’s always more to try! 💫

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FAQs

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

Mari Vanna is rated 4.8 stars by 1667 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
7:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
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–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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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