Second time eating here and not disappointed. I had the arugla salad, beef shortrib, and carrot cake. The entire meal was delicious and I have never eaten carrot cake like that - omg! My husband had the the tuna to start, followed by beef shortrib and creme brulee - he loved every morsel. The service was excellent as well, and we appreciated the owner coming over near the end of our meal to check how everything was. The ambiance was nice too (we sat downstairs this time, last time was up) and although relatively full, the restaurant was not overly loud (good music playing as well). We also felt we got great value for the cost of the meal. This is now one of our fave restaurants in Ottawa and we highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice dinner out!
Deborah
Very enjoyable evening at Annabella's Kitchen & Lounge. Easy to make reservation. Ample room at table with good spacing between tables. Menu is focused but enough variety to accommodate everyone is tastes. Service was excellent. Waitress was very charming and attentive without being intrusive. She made excellent recommendations for wine choices and was able to describe meal options very well. Our table of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Annabella's and will return again when we are next in Ottawa.
Kerry
The food was exceptionally good. I had the rigatoni and I will now dream about it until I go again. Cocktails were lovely and nice wine selection. Service was attentive and unobtrusive. Will definitely be back.
Ray
We had a great experience! Service was excellent, atmosphere was great, and our food was delicious. We were both celebrating our birthday and they gave us a dessert on the house. Highly recommended!
Craig
Always enjoyable!!! The wait staff is fantastic!! Chef came out and said hello! great touch!
Rob Sicoli
We celebrated our end of year golf dinner last weekend with our group. We were 16 guys, we booked the second floor private room with our own private bar and our own private roof top patio to smoke cigars by the fireplace. Great idea!
Food, service, wine (lots of wine), drinks and atmosphere = ALL AMAZING
HUGE shoutout to Ozzie for making this happen for me. Ozzie arranged a set menu for us which included: - Apps (Arancini, Braised Meatballs and Zucchini Crisps) - Pasta (Spicy Vodka Rosé) - The Oz salad - Multiple steak options which included: (14oz Ribsteak which was more like 21, 7oz beef filet which was more like 10 and of course their famous Braised Beef Short Rib (to die for). All served with roasted vegetables and smashed fingerling potatoes. ALL Super delicious!
Whatever they were supposed to serve we got pretty much double the quantity with all courses. Nobody went home hungry in fact all of us went home with to go plates!
I want to thank our servers Kat and Dannelle, GM Eddie, the kitchen staff and again to Ozzie! You all hit it out of the park that night. Thank you so much!
If you’re looking for a great restaurant in Ottawa, I highly recommend Anabella’s. Super cozy, intimate, great presentations, large portions of food and great staff! Enjoy!
I’ve heard the buzz in Ottawa of this new eatery on Preston Street, Anabella’s Kitchen and Lounge. I’m always up for a new experience when it comes to dining out. So, I made a reservation for this evening decided to surprise my wife. Well , we were the ones surprised in the end. A courageous staff that welcomes you in the door with a thankful smile. Generously taking our coats and directed us to our very intimate choice of seating perfect, I felt like a real champion in front of my wife. She had a smile ear to ear with our seating choice. Greeted by our waitress, pouring a newly bottled water and introducing the venue and what we could expect, well she under sold that. The place is a gold mine, a vey humble menu but filled with tastefulness and quality beyond belief. And I’ve experienced many of the eateries in Ottawa. The chef has a vision that takes dining to a whole other level, folks if you’re afraid of heights please don’t eat here as you will get a nose bleed. An array of food with a unique blend of seasoning never seen before. TOP KNOTCH hands down my new go to very relaxed atmosphere. Plan ahead, as this eatery will be sought out by many. NEXT WEDNESDAY November 1,2023 IS AN OPEN HOUSE, I will be there and so should you. This is an opportunity to taste test true perfection when it comes to extreme dining. Your Welcome “NickTie”. See you there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josie Geuer
My friend and I walked into Anabella's last night without a reservation. They sat us at the bar and we had such a lovely time. The staff was incredibly friendly and provided excellent service. The food was DELICIOUS and the helpings were generous. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Andrews
Exceptional dinner! Ambiance, service and most importantly the food all surpassed our expectations. Great selections of starters, mains and cocktails. Everyone at our table raved about their meal. Highly recommend the lamb, lobster ravioli and family recipe for dessert, the carrot cake. A big thank you to Oz for going above and beyond to look after our table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Evans
The most amazing food I have had in Ottawa! Everything we tried was platted beautifully and tasted amazing! The margarita was by far the best margarita I have ever had. There truly isn’t any other restaurant like this!! A must try for everyone!!
This was our 2nd visit. We gave a 2nd chance. We went because the food was so good the first time. The first time we went, we were about 45 minutes into our evening when a manager asked if he could move our table to accommodate a larger table that came in. We had to get up with appetizers and cocktails on the table and move to the bar. With doing this, he said thank you so much, ladies we will buy one of your cocktails for you tonight. We appreciate this which we thought was fine. But at the end of the night we closed our bill no cocktails had been taken off the bill. And as soon as we paid the check, the manager came up to us and said let us buy you another cocktail, we didn't say anything we were annoyed. We were asked to move and he didn't follow up with what he said. We can pay for our own drinks. It's just you made us move during our meal. It would've been nice to follow through. Anyway, cut to this past weekend we decided to try it again because the food is actually delicious. It was so loud in there we could barely hear each other speak. Our server couldn't of cared less that we were sitting there. She walked by us at least three times in 20 minutes saying I'll be right back to take her drink order. She never made eye contact with either one of us once the entire meal until I wanted to pay the bill. My friend gave a credit card I had cash sitting on the table. Her response to me was oh you're killing me giving me cash. I have served tables before you don't say that to someone who you've never even spoke to barely the entire meal. Then comes back with change for the hundred in all big bills, instead of just giving me change from the bill so I could leave a tip for her. And when she puts down that change says to me, I was able to scrounge up some change for you. Who says that? We probably won't go back. The food is delicious, but the service twice was awful.
This was our 2nd visit. We gave a 2nd chance. We went because the food was so good the first time. The first time we went, we were about 45 minutes into our evening when a manager asked if he could move our table to accommodate a larger table that came in. We had to get up with appetizers and cocktails on the table and move to the bar. With doing this, he said thank you so much, ladies we will buy one of your cocktails for you tonight. We appreciate this which we thought was fine. But at the end of the night we closed our bill no cocktails had been taken off the bill. And as soon as we paid the check, the manager came up to us and said let us buy you another cocktail, we didn't say anything we were annoyed. We were asked to move and he didn't follow up with what he said. We can pay for our own drinks. It's just you made us move during our meal. It would've been nice to follow through. Anyway, cut to this past weekend we decided to try it again because the food is actually delicious. It was so loud in there we could barely hear each other speak. Our server couldn't of cared less that we were sitting there. She walked by us at least three times in 20 minutes saying I'll be right back to take her drink order. She never made eye contact with either one of us once the entire meal until I wanted to pay the bill. My friend gave a credit card I had cash sitting on the table. Her response to me was oh you're killing me giving me cash. I have served tables before you don't say that to someone who you've never even spoke to barely the entire meal. Then comes back with change for the hundred in all big bills, instead of just giving me change from the bill so I could leave a tip for her. And when she puts down that change says to me, I was able to scrounge up some change for you. Who says that? We probably won't go back. The food is delicious, but the service twice was awful.
Pamela
So happy to have found this cute little restaurant! Food was outstanding as was the service. Likely the best rigatoni I've ever had!
MP
I had dinner at Anabella's with friends and we all had a great time! Excellent food, excellent service, cozy atmosphere. Great spot overall!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin Stimpson
Anabella’s Kitchen is an absolute gem. The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for an intimate dining experience. The Lobster Rolls and Zucchini Crisps were simply delicious, a true testament to the culinary expertise at play.
The staff were not only attentive and friendly but also elevated our evening with their impeccable wine recommendations, ensuring every course was perfectly complemented.
If you’re looking for a place that offers not just a meal, but a complete dining experience, Anabella’s Kitchen is the place to be. Highly recommended!!!!
Second time eating here and not disappointed. I had the arugla salad, beef shortrib, and carrot cake. The entire meal was delicious and I have never eaten carrot cake like that - omg! My husband had the the tuna to start, followed by beef shortrib and creme brulee - he loved every morsel. The service was excellent as well, and we appreciated the owner coming over near the end of our meal to check how everything was. The ambiance was nice too (we sat downstairs this time, last time was up) and although relatively full, the restaurant was not overly loud (good music playing as well). We also felt we got great value for the cost of the meal. This is now one of our fave restaurants in Ottawa and we highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice dinner out!
Very enjoyable evening at Annabella's Kitchen & Lounge. Easy to make reservation. Ample room at table with good spacing between tables. Menu is focused but enough variety to accommodate everyone is tastes. Service was excellent. Waitress was very charming and attentive without being intrusive. She made excellent recommendations for wine choices and was able to describe meal options very well. Our table of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Annabella's and will return again when we are next in Ottawa.
The food was exceptionally good. I had the rigatoni and I will now dream about it until I go again. Cocktails were lovely and nice wine selection. Service was attentive and unobtrusive. Will definitely be back.
We had a great experience! Service was excellent, atmosphere was great, and our food was delicious. We were both celebrating our birthday and they gave us a dessert on the house. Highly recommended!
Always enjoyable!!! The wait staff is fantastic!! Chef came out and said hello! great touch!
We celebrated our end of year golf dinner last weekend with our group. We were 16 guys, we booked the second floor private room with our own private bar and our own private roof top patio to smoke cigars by the fireplace. Great idea!
Food, service, wine (lots of wine), drinks and atmosphere = ALL AMAZING
HUGE shoutout to Ozzie for making this happen for me. Ozzie arranged a set menu for us which included:
- Apps (Arancini, Braised Meatballs and Zucchini Crisps)
- Pasta (Spicy Vodka Rosé)
- The Oz salad
- Multiple steak options which included: (14oz Ribsteak which was more like 21, 7oz beef filet which was more like 10 and of course their famous Braised Beef Short Rib (to die for). All served with roasted vegetables and smashed fingerling potatoes. ALL Super delicious!
Whatever they were supposed to serve we got pretty much double the quantity with all courses. Nobody went home hungry in fact all of us went home with to go plates!
I want to thank our servers Kat and Dannelle, GM Eddie, the kitchen staff and again to Ozzie! You all hit it out of the park that night. Thank you so much!
If you’re looking for a great restaurant in Ottawa, I highly recommend Anabella’s. Super cozy, intimate, great presentations, large portions of food and great staff! Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll, Lamb Chops, Gnocchi Ragu, Braised Meatballs, Grilled Halloumi Salad V, Oz V VG, Zucchini Crisps V, Lobster Ravioli
I’ve heard the buzz in Ottawa of this new eatery on Preston Street, Anabella’s Kitchen and Lounge. I’m always up for a new experience when it comes to dining out. So, I made a reservation for this evening decided to surprise my wife. Well , we were the ones surprised in the end. A courageous staff that welcomes you in the door with a thankful smile. Generously taking our coats and directed us to our very intimate choice of seating perfect, I felt like a real champion in front of my wife. She had a smile ear to ear with our seating choice. Greeted by our waitress, pouring a newly bottled water and introducing the venue and what we could expect, well she under sold that. The place is a gold mine, a vey humble menu but filled with tastefulness and quality beyond belief. And I’ve experienced many of the eateries in Ottawa. The chef has a vision that takes dining to a whole other level, folks if you’re afraid of heights please don’t eat here as you will get a nose bleed. An array of food with a unique blend of seasoning never seen before. TOP KNOTCH hands down my new go to very relaxed atmosphere. Plan ahead, as this eatery will be sought out by many. NEXT WEDNESDAY November 1,2023 IS AN OPEN HOUSE, I will be there and so should you. This is an opportunity to taste test true perfection when it comes to extreme dining. Your Welcome “NickTie”. See you there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My friend and I walked into Anabella's last night without a reservation. They sat us at the bar and we had such a lovely time. The staff was incredibly friendly and provided excellent service. The food was DELICIOUS and the helpings were generous. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional dinner! Ambiance, service and most importantly the food all surpassed our expectations. Great selections of starters, mains and cocktails. Everyone at our table raved about their meal. Highly recommend the lamb, lobster ravioli and family recipe for dessert, the carrot cake.
A big thank you to Oz for going above and beyond to look after our table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The most amazing food I have had in Ottawa! Everything we tried was platted beautifully and tasted amazing! The margarita was by far the best margarita I have ever had. There truly isn’t any other restaurant like this!! A must try for everyone!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This was our 2nd visit. We gave a 2nd chance. We went because the food was so good the first time. The first time we went, we were about 45 minutes into our evening when a manager asked if he could move our table to accommodate a larger table that came in. We had to get up with appetizers and cocktails on the table and move to the bar. With doing this, he said thank you so much, ladies we will buy one of your cocktails for you tonight. We appreciate this which we thought was fine. But at the end of the night we closed our bill no cocktails had been taken off the bill. And as soon as we paid the check, the manager came up to us and said let us buy you another cocktail, we didn't say anything we were annoyed. We were asked to move and he didn't follow up with what he said. We can pay for our own drinks. It's just you made us move during our meal. It would've been nice to follow through. Anyway, cut to this past weekend we decided to try it again because the food is actually delicious. It was so loud in there we could barely hear each other speak. Our server couldn't of cared less that we were sitting there. She walked by us at least three times in 20 minutes saying I'll be right back to take her drink order. She never made eye contact with either one of us once the entire meal until I wanted to pay the bill. My friend gave a credit card I had cash sitting on the table. Her response to me was oh you're killing me giving me cash. I have served tables before you don't say that to someone who you've never even spoke to barely the entire meal. Then comes back with change for the hundred in all big bills, instead of just giving me change from the bill so I could leave a tip for her. And when she puts down that change says to me, I was able to scrounge up some change for you. Who says that? We probably won't go back. The food is delicious, but the service twice was awful.
This was our 2nd visit. We gave a 2nd chance. We went because the food was so good the first time. The first time we went, we were about 45 minutes into our evening when a manager asked if he could move our table to accommodate a larger table that came in. We had to get up with appetizers and cocktails on the table and move to the bar. With doing this, he said thank you so much, ladies we will buy one of your cocktails for you tonight. We appreciate this which we thought was fine. But at the end of the night we closed our bill no cocktails had been taken off the bill. And as soon as we paid the check, the manager came up to us and said let us buy you another cocktail, we didn't say anything we were annoyed. We were asked to move and he didn't follow up with what he said. We can pay for our own drinks. It's just you made us move during our meal. It would've been nice to follow through. Anyway, cut to this past weekend we decided to try it again because the food is actually delicious. It was so loud in there we could barely hear each other speak. Our server couldn't of cared less that we were sitting there. She walked by us at least three times in 20 minutes saying I'll be right back to take her drink order. She never made eye contact with either one of us once the entire meal until I wanted to pay the bill. My friend gave a credit card I had cash sitting on the table. Her response to me was oh you're killing me giving me cash. I have served tables before you don't say that to someone who you've never even spoke to barely the entire meal. Then comes back with change for the hundred in all big bills, instead of just giving me change from the bill so I could leave a tip for her. And when she puts down that change says to me, I was able to scrounge up some change for you. Who says that? We probably won't go back. The food is delicious, but the service twice was awful.
So happy to have found this cute little restaurant! Food was outstanding as was the service. Likely the best rigatoni I've ever had!
I had dinner at Anabella's with friends and we all had a great time! Excellent food, excellent service, cozy atmosphere. Great spot overall!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anabella’s Kitchen is an absolute gem. The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for an intimate dining experience. The Lobster Rolls and Zucchini Crisps were simply delicious, a true testament to the culinary expertise at play.
The staff were not only attentive and friendly but also elevated our evening with their impeccable wine recommendations, ensuring every course was perfectly complemented.
If you’re looking for a place that offers not just a meal, but a complete dining experience, Anabella’s Kitchen is the place to be. Highly recommended!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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