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Mari Vanna, London,

Mari Vanna

4.6
4.6
1440 Reviews
£41 and over
Russian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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
    Knightsbridge Underground StationHyde Park Corner Underground Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

What 1,440 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 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.

1,440 Reviews
  1. Katya

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 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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  2. James VIP

    Las Vegas15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 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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  3. Yuji

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 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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  4. Oxana

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 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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  5. Valeriia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 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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  6. Widya

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 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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  7. Natalia

    Berkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 6, 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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  8. Viktorija

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 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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  9. Hayley

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 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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  10. Wajahat

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant. Delicious food. Superb cozy ambience. Highly recommended.

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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 1440 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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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