This upscale restaurant has been overwhelmingly popular for the past few years and for good reason. It offers unpretentious and very welcoming service, creative plating, and some of the best food around. It's evident a lot of time and thinking go into the dishes. There is no generic sauce or ingredient that is used repeatedly through the tasting menu. Instead, each dish has its own distinct flavor profile and matching fresh ingredients. Their cocktails are also delicious. What really stands out in the experience dining here, even for fine dining restaurants, is their service. Everyone that I interacted with (5+) was just down to earth, friendly, and extremely patient and attentive. Though the restaurant gets busy, staff members take the time to make you feel constantly attended to and well cared for. The restaurant is also nicely decorated. Overall, Annalena should be at the top of your list if you're looking for a memorable fine dining experience in Vancouver.Vegetarian options: No vegetarian option.Parking: Lots of paid street parking within a short 3 minute walking distance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kirk Chantraine
Everything was fantastic across the board. Warm reception, spot on service including knowledgable but not over the top pairing explanations, and of course absolutely stunning dishes. We had requested a vegetarian tasting menu and they were happy to oblige with enough notice. Really cute space, modern but cozy feel.Vegetarian options: Email in advance to confirm a vegetarian tasting menu is needed and they'll be happy to help.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sierra Kiner
Absolute must go. We booked bar seats and it was a great decision. Service was excellent and warm. Food amazing. Splurged on caviar and wagyu add ons to preset - indulgent, highly recommend. Savored every single bite of the evening. ?...now if I could just figure out how to recreate those lemondrops! So refreshing ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Tsang
Food was good but I didn't feel comfortable when the sweets were served on the bottom of a sneaker, even though it was specially made. For a fine dining Michelin restaurant, creativity is important but in the meantime, be thoughtful of what customers might feel or think.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nix Wang
Food is good but not filling, we went with the tasting menu. Overall a decent experience as a first timer but would not go again as it loses the novelty unless I see some really interesting menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Squirrel Friend
AnnaLena is an amazing experience. It is probably the most memorable one Michelin Star for me so far. Everything is so well thought out including food, service, ambiance. The menu seems to be mostly seasonal and local. Oyster, fried chicken, crispy bread, and duck were definitely highlights of the menu for me. Service is attentive, friendly, and personable. Totally recommend the Canadian wine pairing with many interesting wines. Ambiance is modern with cool French/Euro EDM playing in the background. A must for Vancouver.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clément Beauchesne
Very good all
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D G
had such an amazing night here! The service was top notch, really friendly, attentive, great conversations, and no interruptions while enjoying the food and conversation.The food was incredible, full stop. The mussels and prawns in the dill with the torn bread and caviar cream cheese was insane. Hands down the best dish I’ve ever had. The flavours were so potent but not overpowering, they were mouthwatering and crisp, and the prawns were cooked so perfect. I will never forget this dish and would come back here just to eat that. My husbands favorite was the oysters, the shaved foie was such a fun treat. My close second was the oyster mushroom in hollandaise - it had all my favorite flavours, I wanted to keep eating it! The desserts were so fun and light, I really enjoyed them, it was such a good way to finish off the meal!We did the premium wine pairing - my favorite was the Silvaner. The two Moët I believe were the differentiators for the premium vs regular pairing. The 2010 was so fantastic, and the 2008 rosé paired with the wagyu was super interesting. Would I do the premium again? Once was probably enough, but it was an experience.10/10 overall hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shallaw Kadir
Great experience!! You can tell how much time and energy went in to this place!! We really enjoyed the appetizers and desserts.The seafood main course was out of this world. The duck dish was not as good as the rest of the menu.
Love the food and the texture combination!! Especially the oyster and the duck dishes. However I didn’t really enjoy the dessert. Had a sea salted chocolate truffle.. which is way too salty ? never had that salty chocolate before.. had to drink water after it.And the cream on top of the financier is really greasy, heavy taste, tastes more like a plant based cream?Also I don’t like the chai ice cream which is simply because I don’t like chai so maybe it’s on me.. but just sad coz feels like I came here spending money but forced to get what I don’t like?Apart from the dessert, the food the experience and the service was great! Had a good time over all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Annie
The timing of food service was awkward for a restaurant of that caliber. My husband went to the bathroom while waiting for the first course and it came while he was in there. Most restaurants we have been to of that price range wait until everyone is at the table before serving. The rapid firing of the first three courses was also awkward. We haven't even picked up our first bite before being given the second plate and then the third plate arrived shortly after. The table was chaotic and we quickly forgot what we were eating next and had to ask the server to explain it again. The pacing was better after but the food wasn't memorable. The cocktails were good but nothing special.
Dominic Wong
There was a wide variety of food, all of them were great and some were phenomenal. Would definitely come back for the oyster, salad, caviar (extra 35$) and shrimp, wagu (extra 45$), ribeye, and chai icecream with grapefruit and peppercorn waffle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J C
How do I give 10 stars?!! Chef's kiss to every single tasting menu item and the service was phenomenal. To top it off, the decor was so unique and every corner of the restaurant filled with character :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T Tsao
Seriously, can it get any better?The food was amazing, no question, it is top 3 in Vancouver. The presentation is so well planned out and every little detail is carefully thought out.They only have few tables in the restaurant which really make the whole experience so much better, it is not noisy and you can enjoy your dining.The service was exceptional, servers are ready to help whenever you need.Every aspect of this restaurant are 5 star.I will definitely be coming back here regularly.Parking: Lots of parking in the evening.
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This upscale restaurant has been overwhelmingly popular for the past few years and for good reason. It offers unpretentious and very welcoming service, creative plating, and some of the best food around. It's evident a lot of time and thinking go into the dishes. There is no generic sauce or ingredient that is used repeatedly through the tasting menu. Instead, each dish has its own distinct flavor profile and matching fresh ingredients. Their cocktails are also delicious. What really stands out in the experience dining here, even for fine dining restaurants, is their service. Everyone that I interacted with (5+) was just down to earth, friendly, and extremely patient and attentive. Though the restaurant gets busy, staff members take the time to make you feel constantly attended to and well cared for. The restaurant is also nicely decorated. Overall, Annalena should be at the top of your list if you're looking for a memorable fine dining experience in Vancouver.Vegetarian options: No vegetarian option.Parking: Lots of paid street parking within a short 3 minute walking distance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was fantastic across the board. Warm reception, spot on service including knowledgable but not over the top pairing explanations, and of course absolutely stunning dishes. We had requested a vegetarian tasting menu and they were happy to oblige with enough notice. Really cute space, modern but cozy feel.Vegetarian options: Email in advance to confirm a vegetarian tasting menu is needed and they'll be happy to help.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolute must go. We booked bar seats and it was a great decision. Service was excellent and warm. Food amazing. Splurged on caviar and wagyu add ons to preset - indulgent, highly recommend. Savored every single bite of the evening. ?...now if I could just figure out how to recreate those lemondrops! So refreshing ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good but I didn't feel comfortable when the sweets were served on the bottom of a sneaker, even though it was specially made. For a fine dining Michelin restaurant, creativity is important but in the meantime, be thoughtful of what customers might feel or think.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is good but not filling, we went with the tasting menu. Overall a decent experience as a first timer but would not go again as it loses the novelty unless I see some really interesting menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
AnnaLena is an amazing experience. It is probably the most memorable one Michelin Star for me so far. Everything is so well thought out including food, service, ambiance. The menu seems to be mostly seasonal and local. Oyster, fried chicken, crispy bread, and duck were definitely highlights of the menu for me. Service is attentive, friendly, and personable. Totally recommend the Canadian wine pairing with many interesting wines. Ambiance is modern with cool French/Euro EDM playing in the background. A must for Vancouver.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good all
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
had such an amazing night here! The service was top notch, really friendly, attentive, great conversations, and no interruptions while enjoying the food and conversation.The food was incredible, full stop. The mussels and prawns in the dill with the torn bread and caviar cream cheese was insane. Hands down the best dish I’ve ever had. The flavours were so potent but not overpowering, they were mouthwatering and crisp, and the prawns were cooked so perfect. I will never forget this dish and would come back here just to eat that. My husbands favorite was the oysters, the shaved foie was such a fun treat. My close second was the oyster mushroom in hollandaise - it had all my favorite flavours, I wanted to keep eating it! The desserts were so fun and light, I really enjoyed them, it was such a good way to finish off the meal!We did the premium wine pairing - my favorite was the Silvaner. The two Moët I believe were the differentiators for the premium vs regular pairing. The 2010 was so fantastic, and the 2008 rosé paired with the wagyu was super interesting. Would I do the premium again? Once was probably enough, but it was an experience.10/10 overall hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience!! You can tell how much time and energy went in to this place!! We really enjoyed the appetizers and desserts.The seafood main course was out of this world. The duck dish was not as good as the rest of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Love the food and the texture combination!! Especially the oyster and the duck dishes. However I didn’t really enjoy the dessert. Had a sea salted chocolate truffle.. which is way too salty ? never had that salty chocolate before.. had to drink water after it.And the cream on top of the financier is really greasy, heavy taste, tastes more like a plant based cream?Also I don’t like the chai ice cream which is simply because I don’t like chai so maybe it’s on me.. but just sad coz feels like I came here spending money but forced to get what I don’t like?Apart from the dessert, the food the experience and the service was great! Had a good time over all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The timing of food service was awkward for a restaurant of that caliber. My husband went to the bathroom while waiting for the first course and it came while he was in there. Most restaurants we have been to of that price range wait until everyone is at the table before serving. The rapid firing of the first three courses was also awkward. We haven't even picked up our first bite before being given the second plate and then the third plate arrived shortly after. The table was chaotic and we quickly forgot what we were eating next and had to ask the server to explain it again. The pacing was better after but the food wasn't memorable. The cocktails were good but nothing special.
There was a wide variety of food, all of them were great and some were phenomenal. Would definitely come back for the oyster, salad, caviar (extra 35$) and shrimp, wagu (extra 45$), ribeye, and chai icecream with grapefruit and peppercorn waffle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
How do I give 10 stars?!! Chef's kiss to every single tasting menu item and the service was phenomenal. To top it off, the decor was so unique and every corner of the restaurant filled with character :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seriously, can it get any better?The food was amazing, no question, it is top 3 in Vancouver. The presentation is so well planned out and every little detail is carefully thought out.They only have few tables in the restaurant which really make the whole experience so much better, it is not noisy and you can enjoy your dining.The service was exceptional, servers are ready to help whenever you need.Every aspect of this restaurant are 5 star.I will definitely be coming back here regularly.Parking: Lots of parking in the evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Steak