Mari Vanna Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Mari Vanna, a Russian restaurant located in New York City. Delight in a variety of cold appetizers like Eggplant Rolls, Cured Herring, and a Meat Plate. Indulge in savory salads such as the Olivier Salad and Herring Under a Fur Coat. For hot appetizers, savor Homemade Blinis with Beef or Veal Pelmeni. The customers rave about the delicious food and cozy ambiance, making it a must-visit spot for lovers of Russian cuisine. With a wide range of options, from traditional dishes to unique creations like the Forshmak spread, Mari Vanna offers a culinary journey through the flavors of Russia. Don't miss out on their signature dishes like the pelmeni and the layer cake, and be transported to a nostalgic and heartwarming dining experience at Mari Vanna.
Cold Appetizers
Eggplant Rolls
Roasted eggplant with cheese, garlic, mayo, cilantro.
Cured Herring
Served with boiled potatoes, onions and rye bread.
Salo Plate
Assortment of salt cured pork fatback with onions, garlic, and spicy mustard.
Soleniya
Assortment of traditional Russian pickled vegetables.
Smoked Fish Plate
House cured salmon, hot and cold smoked sturgeon.
Meat Plate
Assortment of beef tongue, salami and chicken roulade.
Marinated Mushrooms
Beef Tongue Plate
Vitello Tonato a La Russe
Tender Roast Beef Slices Paired with Tangy Shproti Sauce and Topped with Savory Borodinsky Crumble. Garnished with Fresh Chives and Parsley
Forshmak
Savory Forshmak Spread, Crafted with Herring, Egg, Onions, Apples, Cheese and Butter. Served with a Toasted Borodinsky Bread, Crowned with Fresh Microgreens and Dill.
Kholodets
Beef Aspic Served with Mustard and Horseradish
Foie Gras Parfait
Decadent Foie Gras Parfait, Accompanied by Crisp Toasts, Complemented by Sweet Tanginess of Black Currant Marmalade
Pike caviar "Po schuchemu veleniu"
Delicate Pike Caviar, Served with Smoked Sour Cream, Tangy Pickled Onions and Roasted Bread Slices
Olivier Salad
Classical melange of roasted vegetables with a choice of bologna, chicken or vegetarian. Dressed with mayo.
Vinegret
Refreshing salad of roasted beets, potatoes, carrots, sauerkraut and green peas.
Garden Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, dill and parsley. Choice of sunflower oil, extra virgin olive oil or sour cream.
Artichoke Salad
Grilled marinated artichoke hearts, avocado, tomatoes and bell peppers seasoned with fresh basil, lime and extra virgin olive oil.
Sunflower Salad
Crisp vegetables, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, sunflower seeds, onions, sunflower oil.
Herring Under a Fur Coat Salad
Layers of chopped herring, roasted carrots, beets and potatoes, with a touch of mayonnaise. Topped with shaved hard-boiled eggs.
Tomato Salad
Heirloom tomatoes, red onion, dill, sunflower seeds. Sunflower oil served with Man Vanna's signature tomato and sour cream dip and Borodinskyi bread.
Pumpkin Salad with Goat Cheese
Mix Salad with Baked Pumpkin, Blueberry Goat Cheese with Honey Mustard Dressing and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Burrata Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Burrata Cheese, Heirloom Tomatoes, Olive oil, Basil, and Aged Balsamic
Salads
Hot Appetizers
Homemade Blinis with Beef
Zucchini Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes with sour cream on the side.
Homemade Blinis with House Cured Salmon
Veal Pelmeni
Handmade Russian dumplings in light herb butter. Served boiled or in chicken broth with tartar sauce.
Siberian Pelmeni
Comes with pork and beef stuffing. Handmade Russian dumplings in light herb butter. Served boiled or in chicken broth with tartar sauce.
Potato Vareniki
Traditional handmade potato dumplings with caramelized onions.
Pirozhki
Small Russian pie stuffed with meat, cabbage or potato.
Cheese Pie
Baked to order with sulguni and feta cheese.
Ajarski Style Cheese Pie
Baked to order with sulguni and feta cheese with egg on top.
Stack of 10 Blinis with Red Caviar and Cured Salmon
Blinis served with 60 grams red caviar and house-cured salmon.
Blinis with Red Caviar 60 gr
Blinis with Golden Osetra Black Caviar 30gr
Blinis with Platinum Osetra Black Caviar 30 gr
Blinis with Palladium Osetra Black Caviar 30gr
Troyka
Trio of all 3 black caviars 30 grams each, stack of 10 blinis.
Caviar Menu
Soups
Borsht
Flavorful beet soup with beef. Served with bread, and sour cream. Add salo for an additional charge.
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Creamy Soup with Oyster and Porcini Mushrooms. Garnished with Croutons and Dill
Chicken Soup
Chicken, Noodles, Onions, Carrots and a Fresh Dill
Branzino Fillet
Choice of grilled or pan-seared fillet. Served with mixed green salad with cherry tomatoes and almonds.
Lamb Shank
Served with a mix of bulgur, spinach and onions.
Chicken Shashlik
Served with grilled vegetables and lavash.
Traditional Chicken Kiev
Stuffed with butter, dill and garlic. Served with mashed potatoes.
Beef Stroganoff
Strips of filet mignon with mushrooms and onions in creamy mustard sauce, served with buckwheat
Chicken Kotletki
Chicken patties, served with mashed potatoes and pickles.
Golubtsy
Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground veal, rice and braised vegetables.
Potatoes with Mushrooms and Onions
Russian style potatoes with oyster mushrooms, onions, garlic and dill.
Salmon Fillet
Served with creamy-spinach sauce and sun-dried tomatoes.
Grilled Lamb Chops
Served with lavash and roasted eggplant roulade stuffed with cheese, cilantro and garlic.
Chicken Tapaka
Served with pickled cabbage and pickled apples.
Roast Duck
Roast duck, served with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce on the side.
Borodinsky Risotto
Russian Style Risotto, Served with Borodinsky Crumbs and Butterfish
"Kamchatka pasta
Succulent and tender King crab meat, delicate homemade pastaand lobster bisque sauce
Beef Rossini
Tender filet mignon is accompanied by lusciousonion compote, decadent foie gras and velvety truffle sauce
Khinkali
Handmade Georgian Dumplings with Pork & Beef Stuffing
Pork Kebab
Tender, Marinated Pork Grilled to Perfection, Served with Roasted Baby Potatoes and Traditional Adjika Sauce
Potatoes with Chanterelles and Onions
Entrees
Sides
Sauteed Mushrooms
Mashed Potatoes
Buckwheat with Thyme and Garlic
Grilled Vegetables
Chocolate Kolbasa
Dark Chocolate, Cruchy buscuits and Pistachios
Sirniki
Farmers Cheese Pancakes served with Sweet Condiments
Napoleon
Layered Puff Pastry Cake with Vanilla Cream
Blinis
Crepes Served with Sweet Condiments
Medovik
Traditional Russian Honey Layer Cake
Onegin
Sponge Cake with Layers of Pastry, Cream, Apricots, Prunes, Raisins and Almonds with Caramel Topping
Cherry Vareniki
Traditional handmade cherry dumplings