The tasting menu was incredible. Every dish exceptional!
Jocelyn Chan
I have been here probably 10+ times since they opened and I have never once been disappointed. Every dish is intentional and is so cool and new. There is no other restaurant like AnnaLena in Vancouver! The torn bread is just… 🤤
Michael Yin
May-2025: Definitely one of the best in Vancouver. This set of menu my favourite is definitely the decomposition of cheese burger. Other dishes are not mind blowing this time. Wine pairing is top notch though for 89 classic option.
Shok
If you wanna spend money on one fancy dinner in Vancouver. Spend it here.
Rob Lawrence
Certainly a top notch dining experience and one I have never had before and unlikely to have again. It was a special experience that I won't forget. A bucket list event that was so satisfying. Thank you AnnaLena
Jeanne Chen
A great experience! We were all definitely stuffed by the end.
Andrew Davis
Dining at AnnaLena was nothing short of extraordinary. Every dish was a masterpiece, flawlessly executed with creativity, precision, and flavour that left us speechless. The service was impeccable, the atmosphere stylish and intimate. An absolute must-visit for anyone who loves exceptional food and unforgettable experiences.
bird
went for my 18 bday. they made me feel special. food was all incrediy creative and delicious
George Zarzour
It’s been always great, quality ingredients, fresh with good music and great ambiance! Thank you
Fily C
Love the food and atmosphere there. Great service as well
absolutely phenomenal, food was amazing and service is the best! scott and mikayla were amazing!
Stephen Xu
Everything you'd expect from a Michelin star restaurant. We've tried two different set menus so far, and they were both amazing.
Mattias Wels-Lopez
An absolutely perfect experience here from the staff to the food to the ambience
Michael Lu
Amazing food and friendly service that tried to go the extra mile. Get ready for a long night if you choose the tasting menu!
We came as a party of two with reservations. Book well in advance as securing prime hours is pretty tough. On arrival, I personally really liked the streetwear aesthetic. Airmax 1 outsole molds were used as plates! And there was a ton of KAWS stuff around. As a sneakerhead I found that really cool, though it didn't really match the upscale ambiance otherwise. There were other nice touches of luxury, like the le labo candles in the washroom - those aren't cheap.
We were visiting from Toronto and celebrating an engagement (as noted in our reservation), and the staff there was very friendly. Our server even went the extra step to remember our names. I was hoping to have a bit more congratulations, maybe a tiny cake slice or something, but I also understand a lot of people scam restaurants of freebies so this isn't often done by policy.
All of our dishes were amazing and I really liked the reinvention of common dishes. The caeser salad we had was pretty unique, but still had elements of that recognizable flavour. And I'm also very thankful that they took the extra step to make menu adjustments for me (I hate mushrooms). I didn't find the cocktails as enjoyable as the food items, but they weren't bad by any means.
If I had any criticism, it would be the pacing. It was mentioned ahead of time that AnnaLena was very deliberate with their timing between dishes, but given that we had booked pretty late in the day (8:45) we were falling asleep towards the end of it. My partner felt the same way. That's mostly on us though, so plan ahead. It would be nice if we could adjust pacing dynamically if we think things are too fast or slow, but kitchens aren't that simple and don't work that way usually.
Overall... Having been to other Michelin starred restaurants (st Lawrence, quetzal, alo), AnnaLena was definitely a step above. I found it pretty comparable to Alo in terms of food and service, and I genuinely feel like both those establishments deserve more than 1 star. I don't really get the criteria of the Michelin system, but hey that's why I'm just a google reviewer 🤷
I would definitely come back, and I would really recommend AnnaLena to anyone. It was a great experience.
Jordan Ho
Had an excellent time celebrating our anniversary, and really enjoyed the set menu overall! The service was excellent and very attentive throughout the whole meal as well.
Everything was delicious! The highlights of the meal were the tuna crudo for my wife, and the cacio Pepe noodle with rabbit roulade for me. The fried/oyster dish was the only one I was just okay about; the emulsion was lovely but the fried vegetable and single falafel wasn’t as special.
The pre-dessert “cheesecake” on bread was surprising and really tasty! At least they called it pre-dessert, but I think it was my favorite dessert dish, alongside the ice cream truffles at the very end.
Glad I had the opportunity to try this place, and will come back for another special occasion one day!
The tasting menu was incredible. Every dish exceptional!
I have been here probably 10+ times since they opened and I have never once been disappointed. Every dish is intentional and is so cool and new. There is no other restaurant like AnnaLena in Vancouver! The torn bread is just… 🤤
May-2025: Definitely one of the best in Vancouver. This set of menu my favourite is definitely the decomposition of cheese burger. Other dishes are not mind blowing this time. Wine pairing is top notch though for 89 classic option.
If you wanna spend money on one fancy dinner in Vancouver. Spend it here.
Certainly a top notch dining experience and one I have never had before and unlikely to have again. It was a special experience that I won't forget. A bucket list event that was so satisfying. Thank you AnnaLena
A great experience! We were all definitely stuffed by the end.
Dining at AnnaLena was nothing short of extraordinary. Every dish was a masterpiece, flawlessly executed with creativity, precision, and flavour that left us speechless. The service was impeccable, the atmosphere stylish and intimate. An absolute must-visit for anyone who loves exceptional food and unforgettable experiences.
went for my 18 bday. they made me feel special. food was all incrediy creative and delicious
It’s been always great, quality ingredients, fresh with good music and great ambiance!
Thank you
Love the food and atmosphere there. Great service as well
Restaurantji Recommends
absolutely phenomenal, food was amazing and service is the best! scott and mikayla were amazing!
Everything you'd expect from a Michelin star restaurant.
We've tried two different set menus so far, and they were both amazing.
An absolutely perfect experience here from the staff to the food to the ambience
Amazing food and friendly service that tried to go the extra mile. Get ready for a long night if you choose the tasting menu!
We came as a party of two with reservations. Book well in advance as securing prime hours is pretty tough. On arrival, I personally really liked the streetwear aesthetic. Airmax 1 outsole molds were used as plates! And there was a ton of KAWS stuff around. As a sneakerhead I found that really cool, though it didn't really match the upscale ambiance otherwise. There were other nice touches of luxury, like the le labo candles in the washroom - those aren't cheap.
We were visiting from Toronto and celebrating an engagement (as noted in our reservation), and the staff there was very friendly. Our server even went the extra step to remember our names. I was hoping to have a bit more congratulations, maybe a tiny cake slice or something, but I also understand a lot of people scam restaurants of freebies so this isn't often done by policy.
All of our dishes were amazing and I really liked the reinvention of common dishes. The caeser salad we had was pretty unique, but still had elements of that recognizable flavour. And I'm also very thankful that they took the extra step to make menu adjustments for me (I hate mushrooms). I didn't find the cocktails as enjoyable as the food items, but they weren't bad by any means.
If I had any criticism, it would be the pacing. It was mentioned ahead of time that AnnaLena was very deliberate with their timing between dishes, but given that we had booked pretty late in the day (8:45) we were falling asleep towards the end of it. My partner felt the same way. That's mostly on us though, so plan ahead. It would be nice if we could adjust pacing dynamically if we think things are too fast or slow, but kitchens aren't that simple and don't work that way usually.
Overall... Having been to other Michelin starred restaurants (st Lawrence, quetzal, alo), AnnaLena was definitely a step above. I found it pretty comparable to Alo in terms of food and service, and I genuinely feel like both those establishments deserve more than 1 star. I don't really get the criteria of the Michelin system, but hey that's why I'm just a google reviewer 🤷
I would definitely come back, and I would really recommend AnnaLena to anyone. It was a great experience.
Had an excellent time celebrating our anniversary, and really enjoyed the set menu overall! The service was excellent and very attentive throughout the whole meal as well.
Everything was delicious! The highlights of the meal were the tuna crudo for my wife, and the cacio Pepe noodle with rabbit roulade for me. The fried/oyster dish was the only one I was just okay about; the emulsion was lovely but the fried vegetable and single falafel wasn’t as special.
The pre-dessert “cheesecake” on bread was surprising and really tasty! At least they called it pre-dessert, but I think it was my favorite dessert dish, alongside the ice cream truffles at the very end.
Glad I had the opportunity to try this place, and will come back for another special occasion one day!
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