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Mari Vanna, London,

Mari Vanna

4.6
4.6
1441 Reviews
£41 and over
Russian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Russian, Eastern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 10:00–12:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 18:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Private dining

What 1,441 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mari Vanna offers a nostalgic Russian dining experience with "amazing food," "beautiful decor," and a "romantic atmosphere." The restaurant is praised for its "authentic Eastern European flavors," and "friendly staff," making it a "hidden gem" in London. Service can be inconsistent, but the "delicious food" and "cozy vibe" keep guests returning.

1,441 Reviews
  1. Maria

    Munich1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I didn't feel that the price was reasonable as it was a lot of food and it felt that restaurant are using bigger portions as an excuse for this level of price. Taste was quite fine but I missed new experience you're looking for when you visit new place. I got only truditional russian food without anything chef would add from himself/herself. Also it was overcrouded this day due to women day celebration and they used all space they have to add as many tables they could and a company sat next to us had almost the same table and I couldn't here my friend because of talks so close nearby.

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  2. Katya

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely and cozy russian restaurant with authentic and well-made russian food. Coziest ambiance, music is spot on russian classics.

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  3. James VIP

    Las Vegas15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good but pricy. Best Chicken Kiev I ever tasted. The cushions on the chairs have seen better days and felt like I was sitting on wood. I get the shabby chic look but it should be comfortable when spending that much money.

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  4. Yuji

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and very unique and authentic russian experience. Live music was super loud though !

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  5. Oxana

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant, incredibly beautiful interior, delicious food and great service. Always a great time at Mari Vanna!

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  6. Valeriia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with nice service and location. Russian songs and food, and cocktails, especially, been amazing. ;))

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  7. Widya

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is one of the best restaurants I have been to in London. The food was delicious, and the portions generous. The sturgeon in a champagne sauce was amazing. The fish was so soft and tender. The desserts were very good too. Highly recommend the sour cream cake with strawberry sauce. We will definitely go back to try more of their amazing dishes

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  8. Natalia

    Berkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is warm and cosy, full of nostalgia, the special touches such as music and fairytale stories are great too. The food is very tasty, could not fault it, complements to the chef! All in all a very warm and authentic experience!

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  9. Viktorija

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When I have this pleasure to visit Mari Vanna I always enjoy the atmosphere and amazing food! Mari Vanna is the place, that reminds me of good old times, spent with family, which is a real treasure❤️ Thank you Mari Vanna for this opportunity to be able to go “back in time” 🕰️ and be in the moment of nostalgia🕰️🥹❤️

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  10. Hayley

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mari Vanna never disappoints! My favourite dish is the herring under a fur coat salad .

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FAQs

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

Mari Vanna is rated 4.6 stars by 1441 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Mari Vanna

116 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7PJ

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Russian, Eastern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 10:00–12:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 18:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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