Mari Vanna

With branches in St Petersburg, Moscow & New York, Mari Vanna has brought its Russian charms to Knightsbridge. Located on the doorstep of One Hyde Park & the Bulgari Hotel, it creates a folksy, homespun fantasy filled with domestic trinkets, ‘tchotchke’ knick-knacks & matryoshka dolls – plus an iconic Russian bear & a traditional ‘pechka’ oven taking pride of place in the high-ceilinged dining room. The kitchen serves up time-honoured ‘babushka cooking’ – pillow-like pelmeni dumplings, beef & beetroot soup, satsivi (‘pulled chicken’ in walnut sauce), sturgeon kebabs & smetannik (a signature dessert made with cream & strawberries). As for drinks, diners can enjoy a host of vodkas & some innovative cocktails.