Whimsical Russian retreat w/ grandma's cozy decor & vibrant vibes. Perfect for small plates & traditional fare.
Step into a whimsical world that feels like your Eastern European grandmother's home, adorned with charming, eclectic decor. This Russian gem offers a delightful escape with its cozy ambiance, vibrant music, and a tempting array of small plates and traditional dishes. It's a perfect spot for a lively celebration or a comforting meal.
Offers authentic Russian and Eastern European cuisine, with many customers recommending small plates, such as piroshki, blinis, and dumplings (pelmeni). The cranberry-infused vodka and flavored spirits are also highlighted. While most dishes receive praise for taste and quality, some find the piroshki to be a bit overpriced.
"Highly recommended dishes include cranberry-infused vodka, pelmeni, fish mayo salad, blinis, salo, and khinkali. Small plates in general are a good option."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment, praising the unique, charming, and cozy atmosphere, and the quality of Russian cuisine. It's often recommended as a fun and authentic experience.
Important Note
Some patrons find the piroshki to be tasty but overpriced.
"Mari Vanna was a blast in a previous year for a birthday celebration, known for its horseradish vodka shots, implying a lively atmosphere."
Positive"Mari Vanna was mentioned as a Russian restaurant."
Neutral"This is a recommendation for Russian food, specifically mentioning Mari Vanna in Manhattan."
Positive"Mari Vanna is considered the best option by this commenter, with food quality being higher than places in Brighton Beach and a less 'ethnic' vibe."
Positive"This commenter highly recommends Mari Vanna, suggesting the cranberry infused vodka, pelmeni, fish mayo salad, blinis, salo, and khinkali. They advise going with a group to try more dishes."
Positive"The commenter recommends Mari Vanna over other Russian restaurants, stating that the others are overpriced and of lower quality."
Positive"A commenter who previously mentioned Mari Vanna's piroshki as tasty but overpriced, now states that they are mediocre at best and they haven't found good ones."
Negative"Commenter states that Mari Vanna has tasty but overpriced piroshki."
Negative"In addition to criticizing the Russian Tea Room, this commenter mentions that Mari Vanna is a bit more expensive than Russian Samovar but has a gorgeous interior."
Positive"This user expresses strong positive sentiment towards Mari Vanna with an emoji."
Positive"This commenter recommends Mari Vanna in Manhattan as a better and more fun option for experiencing Russian ambiance compared to the Russian Tea Room."
Positive"A commenter suggested Mari Vanna as a possible source for fried pierogi-like items, and provided a picture for comparison."
Neutral"Mari Vanna was recommended for Russian food in the Eastern Europe category."
Positive"Responding to a recommendation for Mari Vanna, the user expresses that the restaurant looks amazing and they are adding it to their list of places to try."
Positive"The user recommends Mari Vanna for Ukrainian and Russian cuisine, stating that the food is very good."
Positive"This user seconded the recommendation for MariVanna, praising its comfortable atmosphere, good music, variety of flavored spirits, and good small plates."
Positive"MariVanna was suggested as a place for Russian small plates, fitting the original poster's request for a solo dining spot with Russian food."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended for Eastern European cuisine."
Neutral"This restaurant is recommended as a dining option located within a 10-minute walk from Gramercy Park."
Neutral"The inside looks like an Eastern European grandmother decorated it in a good way."
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