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Mari Vanna just like home

This gem of Russian cuisine eagerly awaits stylish guests looking for an exquisite and authentic Russian culinary experience to fully appreciate the meaning of true Russian hospitality.

Russian Restaurant London, Fine Dining London

Situated in the heart of Knightsbridge between the doorsteps of One Hyde Park and the Bulgari hotel, visitors are warmly welcomed into the new London home of mythical Russian matriarch, Mari Vanna. 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 while the atmosphere is filled with cozy delight.
Mari Vanna specialises in "babushka cooking" and the menu of Russian dishes also features influences from the former Soviet countries of Georgia and Ukraine amongst others.

What The Experts Are Saying:

'Russian cooking may not be light, but when it's this good, who cares?' - John Lanchester, The Guardian
'We have all experienced "minimalist" restaurants.
Mari Vanna is the world's first "maximalist" restaurant.' - Tim Hayward, Financial Times
'It's already my favourite restaurant in London' - Giles Coren, The Times

Book for a delicious set lunch, scrumptious afternoon tea, decadent dinner or one of their special days and taste true Russian Hospitality, Mari Vanna style.

Mari Vanna Location
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  • Tel: +44 (0) 207 225 3122
  • WellingtonCourt, 116 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7PJ

Best For

Best For

Mari Vanna is a restaurant for any time, where one can meet friends, eat at leisure and feel at home.
Charle's Tip 1

Charles' Tip

Romance Mondays Mari Vanna makes every Monday perfect for candle-lit dates and friendly gatherings to the sound of Russian Romance by Yuri Verevkin’s acoustic guitar and sentimental vocals.
Charle's Tip 2

Charles' Tip

Who says pancakes are only for Shrove Tuesday? Allowing herself a little creative liberty, Mari Vanna spoils her guests with pancakes every Tuesday, all you can eat for £25.
Charle's Tip 3

Charles' Tip

Inviting magic into her house Mari Vanna entertains her guests with everything from card tricks to mind reading, bending coins and melting spoons- just some of the logic defying tricks our resident deceptionist performs.