Mari Vanna in St. Petersburg is a truly exceptional restaurant that I had the pleasure of visiting twice. The food here is outstanding, and I would like to give special thanks to the chef for the incredible flavors. Nowhere have I tasted a better "Herring under a Fur Coat" than at Mari Vanna. The same goes for their "Medovik" and "Napoleon" cakes—absolutely divine. The fried potatoes with wild mushrooms brought back childhood memories with their comforting, familiar taste. Every dish on the menu deserves a five-star rating.
The interior adds to the experience, evoking the atmosphere of a "thieves' den" from the iconic Soviet film The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed. It feels as though if you turn around, you might see the character Promokashka at a nearby table, or Volodya Sharapov playing the piano. This unique ambiance, combined with the exquisite food, makes Mari Vanna a place you don’t just dine at—you experience it. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting...
Read moreA perfect place for trying authentic Russian cuisine with reasonable pricing/很有氣氛,東西好吃,服務也很好
Me and my Taiwanese friend came to that place because he found it on the internet and was interested in trying that restaurant. We really liked the design and atmosphere there. I am Russian and you cannot surprise me with some traditional stuff placed around, but the place has really managed to surprise me well. Very interesting decorations, staff was really nice, even though I am familiar with the menu as it’s all very classic, I would wish to go there again. The prices are not cheap of course, but you get what you pay for (we spent on average 1400₽ per person not including alcohol). My foreigner friend also liked the...
Read morehome Russian cuisine of the USSR period and a nostalgic interior. decorated in the style of Soviet retro: Pavloposadsk scarves, retro buffet, typewriters, black and white photos and crystal chandeliers, posters, books and many more interesting details. Unusual by its concept of recreating Soviet archaic. Dishes are expensive, but deliciously prepared. Bottle of water under 700 rubles. Tea 550 rubles, I recommend trying Russian collection. The restaurant is part of the Ginza Project chain and is also available in Moscow, London, New York, and Baku. It is a place for those who want to experience the atmosphere of the Soviet Union through a gastronomic journey back...
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