Mari Vanna New York - Buy Reservations

We have finally checked out this amazing restaurant and can't wait to come back!Not only is it just so cozy, romantic, relaxing, and adorable .. but their service, drinks and food were stellar!!First of all, did I already mention how perfectly cozy and beautiful they are? We felt right about our dining choice as soon as we walked in! We absolutely loved the ambiance and friendly and professional vibe of their staff.We began with shots of their pepper honey shots- highly, highly recommend!!It was a perfect beginning to what would turn out to be the kind of meal you think about long after you've finished:).Everything from the flavor to the portions to the presentation was exactly what we love!My stroganoff was absolutely heaven for me!! I really appreciate that instead of buttered noodles they use buckwheat!!Also love the way they presented it in the cast iron skillet. It's the kind of place that makes you feel at home but is elevated :)There were enough people there to keep it feeling lovely but it was quiet enough for us to enjoy our delicious meal and we had plenty of space:)This is just perfect for a NYC treat and seems to be in a very old building that probably has a lot of interacting history! It's super cute and fun! Check them out you won't be disappointed..Thank you, Mari Vanna!!Btw- they also support the Ukraine and have ways for us to do so too:)Big props for that too!

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I had an amazing date over there a couple of months ago and def want to come back! The food was just amazing! And thank you for the free nastoyka :-)

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Service was good but the food is not really. If you like Kievski kotlet then yes go for it, but in general the place was not really. We went from LA to NY and first thing first was to reserve a table for two in here :) upon arrival the place was full and the host was kind of not happy. Anyways I was expecting more than got

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Staff is extremely rude. The decor is cute, but I'd never go again . Do not recommend.

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Dear guests of this restaurant,please keep in mind, that the "russian" food you are eating inthis restaurant is NOT exclusively russian.These so called "russian dishes" have been appropriatedfrom other cultures, most of them were or still are occupiedby russians.Tolerating and supporting the "russian culture" means thatyou are ignoring the whole history of occupation and culturalappropriation of many countries. Here is a list of the dishes,that are NOT RUSSIAN, but are often served in russianrestaurants:1. Borsch - Ukrainian2. Draniki - Potato pancakes from Belarus3. Shashlik - Crimean Tatar (over 120 crimean tatars are inrussian jails as political prisoners at the moment)4. Plov - Central Asia, Tajiks, Turks, Afghani, Turkmeni,Azerbaijani, Khirgizi, Uzbeks5. Chicken Kyiv - Ukraine6. Dolma or Holubtsi - countries of Western and Central Asia,Southern Caucasus7. Warenyky (or Pierogi) - Ukraine and Poland8. Tschebureki (Çiberek)- Crimean Tatarand the list is not full.PLEASE, STOP CALLING IT RUSSIAN CUISINE.

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Dear guests of this restaurant,please keep in mind, that the "russian" food you are eating inthis restaurant is NOT exclusively russian.These so called "russian dishes" have been appropriatedfrom other cultures, most of them were or still are occupiedby russians.Tolerating and supporting the "russian culture" means thatyou are ignoring the whole history of occupation and culturalappropriation of many countries. Here is a list of the dishes,that are NOT RUSSIAN, but are often served in russianrestaurants:1. Borsch - Ukrainian2. Draniki - Potato pancakes from Belarus3. Shashlik - Crimean Tatar (over 120 crimean tatars are inrussian jails as political prisoners at the moment)4. Plov - Central Asia, Tajiks, Turks, Afghani, Turkmeni,Azerbaijani, Khirgizi, Uzbeks5. Chicken Kyiv - Ukraine6. Dolma or Holubtsi - countries of Western and Central Asia,Southern Caucasus7. Warenyky (or Pierogi) - Ukraine and Poland8. Tschebureki (Çiberek)- Crimean Tatarand the list is not full.

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Incredibly boring Brighton beach type dishes at 5 times the price. Wait time for food including salad over 50 minutes. Decor old and outdated. Do yourself a favor and take a train to Brighton or sheepshead and save your nerves and money. Don't recommend to anyone.

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This was a recommendation by a friend and it did not disappoint. Very solid food and cocktails, but the restaurant decor and atmosphere was what made the experience special.Medok cocktail This was a new item on the menu and it was delicious! Slightly sweet but not overpowering. Lamb Shank Very large portions and the lamb meat was so tender and falls off the bones! Beef stroganoff The potatoes were creamy and rich, while the meat was perfectly seasoned. Would highly recommend.

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Went to Mari Vanna the day after New Year eve to celebrate with my friend. Made a reservation, but upon arrival the front desk lady said we didn't have one! We told her to double check, she finally found our reservation, then she asked for vaccination ( but before making reservation she didn't mention that we need two shots, okay I get it, we made 50% mistake, but still things like this matter, especially on Manhattan, she should of mention that). So, we ended up leaving this place disappointed on New Year's Day.P.S. Not a big fan of negative reviews, but I must say that sometimes restaurants and cafes need more flexibility to its customers.

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I went here a little while ago with a group of friends for orthodox Christmas and we had a great time. While we relied on the Russians in our group to order, I enjoyed everything that was put on the table. The food was rich, well priced, and came out quickly. The drinks were strong and tasted good. The only complaint I have is that this random girl (not staff) from the bar kept coming to our table and we clearly were just being polite and didn't want to talk to her but the staff did nothing and didn't kick her out despite multiple tables having this incident with her. However I know that isn't a common occurrence.

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I am glad to report that my first Russian/Georgian restaurant experience was at Mari Vanna in NYC. We were a table of 4, and whilst the restaurant was completely packed, the service was not bad and the food was great! One of my favourite parts of the evening had to be the infused vodka; we tried the horseradish -- my favourite, the cranberry as well as the fig. The ambiance of the restaurant was designed to mimic that of a Russian grandmother's home and I think they did a great job at this! The dysfunctional yet warm and colourful decor and attention to detail in this regard throughout the whole establishment was a nice touch. We shared several appetizers and mains; some of my favourites were the 'herring under a fur coat salad', the chicken tapaka (this was so good!!!) beef stroganoff, ajarski style cheese pie (this doesn't look like much but it was also very good) and the pirozhki. Everything is quite rich, heavy and creamy so I was pleasantly surprised to love everything as much as I did. Prices are not cheap, but it is an experience that I was happy to try and encourage everyone to try at least once! Not sure if it was the company or the infused vodka, but we did close the restaurant (as exemplified by the empty restaurant we left behind uin the photo)Overall: 4.5Food: 4.5Service: 4Value: 4Ambiance: 4.5

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It was more of a clubby restaurant with people standing around the bar and the music was loud. I didn't try any of the food but the drinks were quite good. I tried a couple of the flavored vodka shots, strawberry and orange. I've seen other Russian bars with more vodka shot options but this place had about 8 or 9 you could choose from. Flights came with 5 shots.

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I had Chicken Kiev, a Glas of tea, and a piece of Napoleon. Great food, quantaty or quality! The Personal were friendly. The dekorations are finde and very russian...

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originally i had a plan not to relive this experience but more i get away from it, more upset i get so i have to share. two days ago i took my precious friend for her birthday to mari vanna. i had previously an excellent anniversary meal with my husband there. i wanted to treat my precious friend to a special experience. i was so disappointed. not by the food (it was delicious), not by the ambiance (amazing) but by the poor treatment we had received. upon entering an empty restaurant (4pm thursday afternoon right after they had opened) , we were reminded that there was a 2-hour limit although i had been already told the information twice over the phone. i felt instantly uncomfortable. we were seated and immediately approached by a waitress to rush us with the order. when i asked her for her recommendation, she responded slightly annoyed and she spilled in 10 seconds a list of classic russian meals with no additional information (with a robotic voice). i have been across russia and had so many wonderful meals and was looking for something unique. then the waitress brought our drinks. that was the LAST time we saw her! the food was brought by someone else and i am not going to lie, it was delicious! the entire stay there was no one to check on us, no one to ask us if we wanted another drink or water. the tables around us were attended normally. what brought tears to my eyes now is to read these wonderful reviews from people enjoying their desserts with the staff singing happy birthday to them. my friend did not get any of that. i had to ask another waiter for a dessert menu. they knew it was my friend's birthday (i told them about it over the phone as well as when i was confirming my reservation). i usually do not dwell on bad treatment at the restaurant. i say "oh well" and move on. but this time i really wanted my friend be treated like a queen and instead we felt like second class citizens. i think this was my last time in mari vanna.

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Great atmosphere and decor. The servers were amazing and definitely did justice to singing happy birthday. We ordered several apps including blinis with salmon and red caviar, potato vareniki, the meat plate and borsch. For dinner we shared chicken kiev, beef stroganoff and the roasted duck. Everything was amazing! We had several drinks of which my favorite was Empress Ekaterina and the horseradish shot. My only compliant was it is very loud in restaurant.TIP: if you post a picture on IG and tag restaurant will receive a free shot!

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Highly recommend pelmeni and vareniki as well as pirozhki.

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5 starts for food and 5 stars for ambiance. Everyone else's reviews on the decor are spot on - the place looks great and cosy.As for food, as a Russian-born person, I'll say this place is hit and miss with the classics. Half are excellent and perfect, others fall below average/expectation:What's great?-Beef stroganoff-Pilmeni-Crepes with caviar or salmonWhat's below average?-Russian potato salad a.k.a. Salat Olivier. So sad because this is a classic-Uha (Fish soup) --Pickles/sauerKrautThe lamb chops were good as well but can't comment if authentic. Overall the food is extremely rich and it's a fun place to go to for something different.

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What an awesome restaurant! The food is fresh, hearty, filling, and sticks to your bones! The mushroom soup was a delightful surprise with just the right amount of very fresh dill. The ambiance was wonderful! Perfect lighting and fantastic music. Service was perfect! I look forward to going back soon!

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