Mari Vanna Dc - Washington, D.C.

Very delicious food and incredible atmosphere. As someone who is Ukrainian and Russian this food was delicious and very authentic. We ordered the Olivier Salad, the Varenyky, the Borsht, the Beef Stroganoff, the chicken Kiev and the Medevik cake. They were all absolutely delicious. I will say this place has much higher prices than what I am used to (compared to Brooklyns Russian restaurants). Nonetheless the food is amazing and I bring all my friends who have never had Eastern

Been wanting to try this place and it was with it. The inside was so beautiful. The staff was friendly. I had a caviar option and they brought it out with crepes so you can put the caviar in them. It was delicious. I had to try the Kvas, very refreshing. The only this is, the restaurant can be a tad cramped on the inside, prepare to have your neighbors listening to your conversations. But otherwise, check it out and try some Russian cuisine.

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!

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

It looks like you?re dining in an antique store. I really like the vibe there. I went to have the honey cake, which it has another name under their menu. It is the first time I had it after they shut down because of Covid last year and I?m glad they came back. However, it looks like the cake shrink a little bit, but it tasted good as usual.