Transportive Russian escape w/ grandmother's charm & cozy ambiance. Perfect for small plates & flavored spirits. A fun & authentic Eastern European dining experience.
Step into a charming Eastern European grandmother's home, where Mari Vanna transports you with its unique ambiance and authentic Russian cuisine. This cozy spot is perfect for a solo dining experience or sharing small plates, offering a delightful escape with good music and flavored spirits. Discover a more fun and immersive Russian experience compared to other establishments.
Mari Vanna offers authentic Russian and Ukrainian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on small plates. Customers have recommended various dishes and expressed satisfaction with the flavored spirits available. The overall food experience is viewed positively, contributing to the restaurant's cozy and traditional atmosphere.
"The restaurant is noted for its Russian small plates and also for pirozhki, a fried pierogi-like item."
Customers consistently praise the restaurant's charming and unique ambiance, often comparing it to a cozy Eastern European home. The food is generally well-received, with a particular fondness for small plates and authentic Russian flavors.
Important Note
While generally praised, one comment mentions Mari Vanna might be slightly more expensive than Russian Samovar.
"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."
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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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