Mari Vanna - Restaurants
Mari Vanna provides services at 93 Zarifa Aliyeva St., Baku, serving guests throughout the day. The menu includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, desserts, wine, beer and cocktails, along with vegetarian options and a children's menu. The restaurant welcomes families and larger groups, offering both outdoor seating and dine in options as well as takeout and delivery. A reservation system, restroom facilities and coffee service are also available for visitors. It operates daily from 10:00 to 00:00 without any days off. Payments can be made with credit cards, debit cards or NFC, and the rating stands at 4.6 based on 2694 reviews.
- 93 Zarifa Aliyeva St., Baku
- (+994 12) 404-95-95
- (+994 50) 256-44-29
- (+994 50) 256-44-84
- https://ginza.ru/baku/restaurant/marivanna
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Mari Vanna is a cozy Russian home-style restaurant located in the heart of Baku, at 93 Zarifa Aliyeva Street. It is part of the Ginza Project group, known for its unique and creative restaurants around the world.
History
The first Mari Vanna restaurant opened in St. Petersburg in 2009. The concept quickly gained popularity, leading to new locations in Moscow, London, New York, and Baku. The Baku branch joined the network in 2016 and has since become a favorite spot for those who appreciate Russian cuisine and a homely atmosphere.
Team
Head Chef: Vadim Zavadovsky, who has worked in Kyiv, London, Vietnam, and for Lufthansa Airlines. He joined the Mari Vanna Baku team in 2016, bringing with him unique dishes and his own take on traditional Russian cooking.
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The menu features Russian classics like borsch, pelmeni, vareniki, chicken Kiev, syrniki, medovik, and Napoleon cake. There are also homemade drinks like mors, lemonades, and infused vodkas. The atmosphere resembles a nostalgic apartment with vintage decor — everything is designed to feel just like home.
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The restaurant organizes children’s cooking masterclasses, where kids learn to make simple Russian dishes such as apple and cinnamon pies, lazy dumplings, and sweet pizza. Classes are held in Russian and are suitable for children aged 3 and up.
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Inside, the restaurant feels like a grandmother’s home — with real family photos, vintage dressers, lace doilies, books, dishes, and old radios. Many of the items are donated by guests. The entrance looks like a Soviet-style apartment entrance with a door buzzer, giving the feeling that you’re visiting someone’s home. It all creates a warm, nostalgic, and welcoming atmosphere that keeps guests coming back.
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Each Mari Vanna restaurant, including Baku, features a mascot — a cat named Varvara, represented as a plush toy or mechanical figure. You’ll find her in the interior or available as a souvenir. She adds a touch of coziness and a bit of playful charm to the experience.
