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Mari Vanna

Russian Restaurant$$$$

Flatiron District, New York

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Mari Vanna

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Ranked #2 for cocktails in the Flatiron District
This place is famous for their Russian food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Combine it with pelmeni (Russian dumplings) and life is wonderful!"(18 Tips)
"Get the borsch, the pirozhkis and the kvas!"(16 Tips)
"The infused vodkas are top notch!"(12 Tips)
"horseradish vodka and the blinis with condensed milk and jam."(7 Tips)

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Lena ShanginaMarch 25, 2016
One of the rare places in NY that serves Beluga vodka. Combine it with pelmeni (Russian dumplings) and life is wonderful!
WendySeptember 4, 2016
We loved the dumplings, zucchini pancakes, marinated mushrooms, and the smoked salmon and caviar with crepes were outstanding. Great cocktails too!
The Corcoran GroupApril 3, 2012
Make a reservation, and enjoy the Russian Table for two! The food is off the charts – order the Pelmeni, the Beef Stroganoff and Rabbit Stew. We’re coming for brunch soon!
Alex ZhdanovNovember 15, 2014
Hi guys :) Travel back to old Russia with Mari Vanna's elegant décor, traditional Russian food, and smiling staff. Try their infused vodka and herring with scallions. The combination is divine.
Ben MackeySeptember 25, 2018
This place is amazingly authentic. Everything from the pelmeni, the herring under a fur coat, the crochet doilies and the glasses that are perfect for both water and vodka.
Maria RiabtchenkoJanuary 30, 2018
Amazing Russian Food with plenty of fun entertainment. Order blini with salmon and red caviar, Siberian pelmeni, kotletki, you really can’t go wrong with anything. Tell them it’s your birthday ;)
Paige CJune 22, 2018
A beautiful restaurant with a very fun, eclectic vibe. Be sure to order the vodka flights, the Pierogi, and the Chicken Kiev.
Marie La RueFebruary 18, 2023
Excellent festive destination for groups. Selection of traditional Russian dishes and infused vodka. Doll house decor. Beef kebab is delicious.
Jesse LaneMay 12, 2017
I'm not super familiar with Russian food, so cannot speak to the authenticity, but everything we ordered was delicious. Cured herring & pirozhok were great, but the horseradish vodka was the standout!
Andrei KryssovSeptember 3, 2017
As a Russian who grew up on Russian food, Mari Vanna is the only Russian restaurant that comes slightly close to what my mother cooks. Highly recommended.
Amanda RellaSeptember 27, 2017
According to my Russian friend, it felt like we were inside her grandma's home. Decor is really cool, and wait staff friendly. Very high quality and delicious food. The pelmeni are a must-order.
ZenFoodsterFebruary 24, 2018
Must-go ~$35 Sun brunch w/ bottomless mimosas + AYCE buffet of Borscht, Blinis, Pelmenis & more (2-hr limit)! Mon-Fri $24 3-course PF Lunch is also a deal.
MonFebruary 9, 2019
Been here 5+ times
The beef stroganoff, traditional chicken Kiev, and the potato vareniki are a must!
Ryan FischerApril 15, 2017
Had a martini and some sort of Russian pierogi. Then ate stuffed cabbage for dinner. All the food was excellent. Great spot, with a unique vibe.
Stan BorbatJune 29, 2018
Try all of the appetizers, everything is very delicious and authentic. End your dinner with tea and desert.
C RJanuary 3, 2016
Come here for the ambiance, the food less so. It's a really fun ambiance (live music), with kitschy decor. Potato salad and herring are misses; the borscht, tasty.
Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019
This is a super fun Russian spot. The decor is beautiful, they have house infused vodkas and an affordable Sunday brunch.
Masha MatakovaFebruary 4, 2015
The food is great, especially borsh is just fantastic, music is loud, so it s good for big companies. The stuff sings birthdays songs like for their own friends :)
Rachel RApril 26, 2015
The most adorable Russian restaurant ever - Russian newspapers as wallpaper, flower pots at the entrance, and wood backed dining room chairs. Feels like a life-sized dollhouse. Try the borscht!
Olga EpsAugust 27, 2014
I like the russian transplant - almost as good as the moscow (semi) original. Liked the pelmeni, the caviar, as well as the cocktails. Seems to be a bit of a pickup place, but did not really test it
JohannaOctober 13, 2015
If you split the caviar and salmon blinis, pelmeni, and borscht between 2 people, you'll be golden.
Waleed 🇸🇦March 15, 2017
We had afternoon tea with desserts. The design of the restaurant is wonderful. We had Medovik (honey cake) and Napoleon, I recommend them.
Anna .December 14, 2012
Great place to go to for some delicious Russian food and fun atmosphere! Fried potatoes with mushrooms tasted just like my Mum's! Need to plan my next visit there again soon.
BollareNovember 28, 2012
Girly ambience with floral china, lace tablecloths, and even a pedestal for your purse! Great cocktails pureed with fresh fruit (literally watermelon chunks floating in a melon martini!).
Kevin KeatingOctober 5, 2014
Great Olivier, pelmeni, blini, etc. Get the Strawberry Smetannik and Grand Tea Pot for dessert. Also: cucumber & dill infused vodka.
Julia HulovataAugust 17, 2017
Love interior and atmosphere. Good food as well.
Louis VuittonMay 2, 2012
Travel back to old Russia with Mari Vanna's elegant décor, traditional Russian food, and smiling staff. Try their infused vodka and herring with scallions. The combination is divine.
AlekseyJanuary 27, 2017
Great Russian food and snacks. Try borscht, salo, caviar and vodkas.
EMarch 18, 2015
Very cute kitschy decor, delicious housemade vodkas (try cucumber martini). Cured herring & veal pelmeni were great!
Angela DawnJanuary 31, 2016
Amazing Russian food buffet for brunch. Cocktails are $17 but if you like mimosas you're good because they are unlimited.
Kay TeoSeptember 4, 2017
Thoughtful touches throughout - the interior, the dishware, the food. Phenomenal borscht. Cute restaurant.
Eduardo RomanOctober 25, 2017
Napoleón cake is to die for. Also the medovik is really good.
PierreFebruary 12, 2017
Great vibe, live music and people watching. If you're hungry, have a dumpling snack. But have dinner elsewhere
Zarina NMarch 25, 2013
Don't go if you are Russian :) Do have their vareniki, very tasty. For brunch come starved as it's buffet - very filling, many options, great blini!
Rewan PartiOctober 11, 2015
Infused home vodka, shuba and caviar. They play live music in the evening and the atmosphere is amazing!
BollareSeptember 30, 2011
Girly ambience with floral china, lace tablecloths, and even a pedestal for your purse! Great cocktails pureed with fresh fruit (literally watermelon chunks floating in a melon martini!). —Meg
N AvedisSeptember 2, 2018
Slightly overpriced, but pirozhki are amazing. Love the interior of the place.
⠀January 4, 2015
My birthday pre-dinner. Absolutely loved it. Worth the hefty price tag.
Sonya RytovaSeptember 25, 2014
The best Russian place in New York!!) AN AWESOME ATMOSPHERE! DELICIOUS FOOD!!!! Beautiful team:)
Kay TeoSeptember 4, 2017
The flavored vodkas are great. Not too sweet, smooth, unique flavor combinations like seaberry and honey and pepper.
BoozeMenusJanuary 12, 2012
The cutesy décor sets an inviting mood for intimacy and the list of house-infused vodkas and specialty martinis will wow anyone - we recommend a carafe of the horseradish vodka. Read more
Alexandra MaJune 18, 2015
Adorable homey decor. Good wine. Be sure to get the smoked fish and chicken kotletki - amazing.
Michael Fox-RabinovitzAugust 30, 2014
Been here 25+ times
The best Russian food in the city for a while now. Try pelmeni, mushroom soup, Salo plate
Alexander GolubevMarch 22, 2013
Being Russian myself, I discovered this traditional wonderful desert "smetannik" at Mari Vanna. The service was surprisingly friendly and correctly relaxed.
Jen GranitoAugust 16, 2017
Do not miss the pelmeni / dumplings and pirozhki. Also had the horseradish vodka and it was quite tasty.
David XuOctober 23, 2017
make sure you put salt on the bread! and the napoleon cake is incredible here
Nathalia Salgado PinedaAugust 12, 2015
The place is amazing and the food delicious you have to try the potato balls
Natalie KMay 6, 2016
So good! Get the Napoleon cake and Medovik for dessert.
Anna DSeptember 2, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Loved this one just as much as the one in Moscow. Delicious food, definitely come here if you have time to spare, service can be slow.
Claudio SantoriMarch 14, 2019
Very traditional Russian food. I loved the lamb chops.

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