Fantastic food and service. Highly recommend!!!
Cozy restaurant with vodka flights, traditional food, and desserts that go to support Ukraine. The borscht was excellent!
The staff is too rude. Restaurant is very expensive and food isn’t authentic. Do not recommend!
The food at the restaurant is too expensive and not as tasty as expecting. And the staff is rude, would not go there again.
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Really comfortable setting, the menu selections were all excellent. It was our first time to a Russian restaurant and it did not disappoint.All the starters were delicious, and the beef stroganoff and chicken Kiev was excellent. We will return soon!
So glad we were able to squeeze in a table for lunch here on a busy weekend.The service and food were phenomenal.Wish I could try everything on the menu.Will be returning soon
Unexpected gem. Ate at the bar, food was very good and atmosphere was nice for intimate dinner conversation. Will visit again.
Like other reviewers we happened upon this place as it was a block from our hotel. We tried to walk-in on Friday night but they were full up for 3 hours. Took that as a good sign and made reservations for Monday night. Mari Vanna is a small place and it is decorated quite tatefully like a Russian kitchen and staff dresses in traditional attire. My wife had a cocktail and I got the 5 shoots of infused vodkas to share. Not really a big drinker but highly recommend the shots. They were so flavourful. We ordered the Pelmeni for an appitizer. They were fantastic. I had the lamb shank, my wife the Chicken Kiev, and my daughter had the Beef Stroganoff. All the entrees were top notch. The Stroganoff was nothing like any we ever had. The serving were generous but save room for dessert. We shared the Nepoleon. We were blown away. I actually came back during our stay and got one after a day at the museums. My daughter can't wait to take her freinds there and we will definetly have reservations when we return.
It’s been about 10 years since my last visit to this delightful little nook. Easily overlooked but never failing to exceed expectations, the food and staff are both very authentic Russian!These are not menu items you have encountered anywhere else in D.C.; the presentation of dishes like Khinkali, Soleniya, and Cured Herring are very Homestyle and the ambiance is warm and quaint. I forgot I was in the city as soon as I stepped inside!* Definitely take a peek at the reputable Caviar Selection! *The Staff was attentive and kind. They were readily available to assist with menu questions or render explanation to guests unfamiliar with the cuisine. I had a lovely time and booked a friend’s birthday party reservation thereafter! I strongly encourage you venture out to experience this hidden treasure for yourself!