Favorite vacation spots of Muscovites and tourists are parks, museums and, of course, places where you can eat. And if they still have a special cozy atmosphere and friendly service, then it is not so important for the guests how much money they will have to pay for a pleasant time.
Modern Loft Restaurant
One of such places is Mary Jane - a restaurant of author's European cuisine, which offers its visitors amazingly delicious dishes and quality service. The design of the institution is very original: the building itself looks like a brick building, in the summertime its walls are decorated with twisted ivy, which spreads over the entire surface and creates a special atmosphere. The interior is decorated in an aesthetic style loft. And this means that the main decorations of the restaurant are rather high ceilings, a long bar counter and, the best highlight of the restaurant, a real fireplace! It is live fire that creates additional comfort, warms guests in the winter and pleases the eye with its game.
Where to find him and when to visit
"Mary Jane" is a restaurant located on the territory of Danilovskaya manufactory. This is one of those areas of Moscow where, thanks to the huge number of former buildings of the brick factory, one can feel the era of the 19th century.
The institution operates in a convenient mode: on weekdays it is open to visitors from 11 am to midnight, and on Fridays and weekends until 2 a.m. If you call them right at noon, you can try a very tasty business lunch from the chef himself!
Where to go if you want to experience this spirit? Of course, the Mary Jane Restaurant! Moscow, Novodanilovskaya embankment, house 4 - this is the address at which it is located. You can get there either by personal car or by public transport.
The main advantage of Mary Jane: menu features
The main highlight of the institution is the original dishes from the European chef. The menu is very rich: it offers a variety of dishes of Italian, English and even Caucasian cuisine. Each dish has a special amazing taste, and their design pleases the eye and leaves a pleasant aftertaste.
Fans of meat gastronomy will be surprised by the variety of the offered assortment. Stroganoff beef, brisket in Gravy sauce with oyster mushrooms, rack of lamb with various sauces and mashed potatoes - for the first, poultry and game - duck leg confit in truffle puree, meatballs with berry sauce and, finally, fish dishes - grilled dorado with vegetables, salmon in Teriyaki sauce, cod and even Atlantic tuna with pickled ginger.
Institution "Mary Jane" - a restaurant whose menu offers classic Italian cuisine. This is spaghetti in carbonara sauce, seafood risotto , pizza with meat and vegetable filling and penne with meat and vegetable stew. From Caucasian snacks you can find khachapuri, Parmigiano eggplant and salads. Another plus is the separate breakfast menu, which includes healthy foods. As dishes for the first meal, guests are offered the following dishes: oatmeal with multigrain, classic omelet with mozzarella and tomatoes, pancakes with various fillings and delicious lush cheesecakes.
Beverages
The bar menu will delight even the most spoiled connoisseurs of alcoholic beverages. A rich wine list will not let you get bored even on the grayest and coldest evening. You can choose from all kinds of drinks: white, pink and red wines, sparkling champagne, aperitif cocktails, whiskey, vodka, bourbon, tequila, cognac, rum and even liquor. Fans of hot drinks, hot-drinks, are offered such types of mulled wine as classic, white and fruit, and excellent Irish coffee is also brewed here.
An interesting fact: initially the restaurant was just a bar, where various events related to exhibitions of wines and other alcoholic beverages took place. Until now, the institution hosts monthly tasting nights of both domestic and European wines.
Service and maintenance
Mary Jane is a restaurant whose hallmark is the warm atmosphere of friendliness emanating from all the staff. The hostess will meet the guest with a pleasant smile right at the entrance and lead him to the table, attentive waiters will immediately accept the order and promptly bring it. And if you don’t know what to choose from a huge variety of mouth-watering dishes, they will tell you what each delicacy is made of, as well as tell a lot of interesting things about different types of wines and advise unusual desserts for a sweet continuation of the evening.
Rates, discounts and special offers
Prices in the institution will especially please budget tourists - they are lower than in many similar institutions. "Mary Jane" (a restaurant on Tula) also often pampers its regular guests with special offers. For example, if you often visit them, you can get a discount card for absolutely the entire wine list and some main dishes. On average, a check in the amount of 1,500 rubles is issued per person - this is not so much, given that this includes the cost of the first course, snack or salad and drink.
It is worth mentioning portions separately. They are surprisingly large, meat dishes are served in volumes larger than the average ones by 100-200 g, salads with shrimp and snacks are also very satisfying (300-350 grams are more than enough for an adult man, let alone lovely women).
Desserts for Ladies
A special highlight of the restaurant, for which many girls are ready to come here again and again, is a delicious dessert called "Anna Pavlova". It is made from sugar meringues, meringues filled with raspberry sorbet and vanilla sauce. A delicious treat is worth only 290 rubles.
The menu also has other types of dessert: cream-caramel cocktail - 290 p., Hot chocolate flan with vanilla ice-cream - 290 p., Crispy English cheesecake and ice cream that just melts in your mouth! And all this pleasure is practically free - for only 100 rubles! We assure you that after all the dishes eaten, even the smallest portion of the dessert will bring you an indescribable delight.
Guest reviews and impressions
The main concept of the restaurant is that in this institution you can hold absolutely any celebration. Starting from ordinary family gatherings and ending with business meetings. Many girls choose the "Mary Jane" for the wedding banquet - a restaurant that will appeal to all guests.
If desired, the administrator conducts a tour of the restaurant, shows the design options for the hall and tables. With cooks, you can discuss personal wishes regarding dishes and snacks at a wedding feast. Judging by the reviews, all staff members are true professionals. Polite, helpful waiters do everything possible and impossible so that guests have only positive impressions. They serve wedding tables with a special delicacy, so that visitors enjoy not only the aroma and taste, but also the appearance of the dishes.
"Mary Jane" - a restaurant, reviews of which are literally enthusiastic, will be happy for every guest, so come here without any hesitation. You will find a cozy atmosphere, amazingly delicious food, drinks and even a hookah. Most visitors remember the summer veranda, which is located on the roof of the institution and is open all summer season.
In general, all visitors recommend visiting this restaurant. They note that the atmospheric and unusual interior is especially conducive to a leisurely and enjoyable dinner with friends or a loved one.