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Mari Vanna, London,

Mari Vanna

4.6
4.6
1432 Reviews
£41 and over
Russian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Situated in the heart of Knightsbridge, Mari Vanna, home of the mythical Russian matriarch, bids you a warm welcome to her London outpost for a home-cooked meal and a cosy retreat.
Specialising in “babushka cooking”, the menu is replete with Russian dishes and influences from the former Soviet countries of Georgia, Ukraine and also offers an extensive selection of salads and lighter dishes displaying a liberal use of fresh herbs. Its generous and exquisite selection of tea-time treats, cakes and infusions, meanwhile, is hard to resist, and available throughout the day.
With extraordinary attention to detail, Mari Vanna transports each guest into the Russian home of a bygone era where shelves are adorned with matryoshka dolls, trinkets and tchotchke. Displaying true Russian tradition from top to toe, Mari Vanna is a rare find in London.

Initially opened in a private apartment in St Petersburg, Mari Vanna has sister restaurants in Moscow and New York.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Russian, Eastern European
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 10:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    07417 460287
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The most famous Russian restaurant in the UK offers a private dining experience in the heart of Knightsbridge. Unique design and authentic Russian food for any occasion from business meetings to wedding celebrations or kids parties.
  • Private party contact
    Evgeniya Gavina-Rickman: 020 7225 3122
  • Neighborhood
    Knightsbridge
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    <br>Knightsbridge Underground Station<br /><br>Hyde Park Corner Underground Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

What 1,432 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mari Vanna offers "wonderful traditional Russian food" and a "fantastic atmosphere" in central London. Guests rave about its "delicious food" and "welcoming staff." The cozy ambiance and authentic cuisine make it a favorite, despite some concerns over service and pricing. Overall, it promises an enjoyable and memorable experience.

1,432 Reviews
  1. Crystal

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was so bad ! Food very delicious but the service is really bad and not good at all , not friendly at all ! And even last call didn’t tell us and the waiter said mabye u can come next time? I don’t what kind of attitude? Even didn’t say any sorry to us. So that we are not pay service charge! Is very bad experience. And the reception who standing outside a girl also not good! So awful! 😞 when we calling her shejuest ignore us! If u don’t like to service customer pls go back your home so that you no need to serve us! Me and my friend feel so disappointed , food is delicious but service is very poor

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  2. Kasia

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Hit the spot for all my Eastern European food cravings!

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  3. Inga

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Last 2 times have been disappointing. Sad but it’s lost its charm. Very rushed service even though it’s not very busy no need to serve main course while one still clearly eats starter (salad). Even though we asked could we please have a little break between starter and main. Unfortunately main arrived while we were half way through started. Exactly the same thing happened on our previous visit. Server was nice, polite and attentive. But kitchen staff cooks way too fast. 3 stars 🌟 all together.

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  4. Federica

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good as always. However it was very cold in the restaurant.

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  5. Jonathan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent traditional Russian food, polite and efficient staff, served in a warm ambiance in a pre-revolution style. Highly recommended.

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  6. Mariam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambience, loved variety of dishes, quick service , delicious desserts

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  7. Jingyi

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place with great decorations and the food is amazing! Would go back 10/10

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  8. Olga

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is just the best experience - from ambience, to service to good! Top choice.

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  9. Sahib

    Dubai

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty, but a little overpriced! Overall good experience!

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  10. Olga

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love that place. So cosy and yammy. But then I am Russian so may be a bit biased

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FAQs

Mari Vanna offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Mari Vanna also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07417 460287.

Mari Vanna is rated 4.6 stars by 1432 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mari Vanna

116 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7PJ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Knightsbridge
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 10:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Russian, Eastern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Knightsbridge Underground StationHyde Park Corner Underground Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    07417 460287
  • Private party facilities
    The most famous Russian restaurant in the UK offers a private dining experience in the heart of Knightsbridge. Unique design and authentic Russian food for any occasion from business meetings to wedding celebrations or kids parties.
  • Private party contact
    Evgeniya Gavina-Rickman: 020 7225 3122
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