Annabelle Pasta Bar

Follow @bredgyeats for more food posts! From the hearty pasta to succulent ribs, Annabelle is your next date night destination, and yes, I mean a date with Annabelle, as you’d want to marry her and her cooking. Starting with the Po Bianco, the puffy, chewy texture was like biting into a cloud, with a delightful spring and a profound yeasty aroma, adding a subtle backdrop of umami as your nose plunges into a pile of grated cheese. The addictive texture is layered with a creamy white bean dip and an herbaceous pesto that only festers the excitement of our mains. The ravioli, stuffed with a mellow and well-balanced sausage filling that punches your taste buds with umami while not being overly salty. The pasta was perfectly al dente, with just the right amount of thickness and chew to not detract from the bite. The corn puree — rich, buttery and fragrant — added a delightful sweetness that meshed seamlessly with the sausage. Next, the comforting embrace of the wide pappardelle noodles was only reinforced with a bold, flavourful addition of shredded chili beef and punchy tomato sauce, which both cling onto each strand wondrously to create a harmonious bite. Even if you went in blind, the pork ribs with dragon tongue beans will definitely catch your eye. The two elements are two sides of the same coin, where the succulent, tender pork ribs are contrasted with a refreshingly crisp and acidic dragon tongue beans. Slathered with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, the caramelization is the tip of the iceberg to the rich, porky flavours housed underneath, which is also finished with a touch of flake salt. Meanwhile, the beans were tossed in an appetizing vinaigrette, but still let their grassy, earthy undertone shine. Then I absolutely couldn’t leave without dessert, and Tiramisu was the easy choice. Featuring silky smooth mascarpone, a fragrant espresso powder, and lady fingers soaked in a mellow coffee liqueur, they all combined to form the classic flavours that I’d expect.

Had a wonderful meal at Annabelle’s. I ordered the smoked pork chop and had the Annabelle spritz and my friend ordered the rigatoni and we shared the broccoli/artichoke side. Everything tasted amazing. They change the main menu every week, keeping it fresh. Given how good everything was we will definitely be back! We sat at the bar, which wasn’t the most comfortable. But couldn’t complain cos we didn’t need to wait and got to watch the chefs prepare the meals. The place was busy, with people still coming in at 930 for a seating. Recommend making a reservation. There is limited seating on the first floor, so wouldn’t consider the location particularly accessible. Free parking was available on Dupont. Don’t know how easy it would be to access it though earlier in the evening - we went around 830pm.

Had such a wonderful time here. The restaurant is truly beautiful it has some whimsy which I love it’s so intimate and cute. I would really recommend for a date night! The food was delicious and so were the drinks. The service was also amazing we loved our waitress!

we enjoyed our dinner here so much. friendly and polite staff, food tasted fresh and made with love, everything was well seasoned. to finish we shared a tiramisu which we forgot to capture but was so delicious and not too sweet. definitely worth stopping by!

A perfect evening at annabelles. We went at 9.15 pm on a Saturday and had the best time. Very cute restaurant, lovely staff and the food was delicious. We had bone marrow and meatballs, so delicious and then two of the rotating pastas. Would highly recommend.

Delicious! The food was so good. Very fresh, seasonal menu using more unique flavour combos. Atmosphere is cute. It's small and intimate. We did have to keep our coats on, but it was absolutely freezing outside, so a little drafty by the main floor windows. We didn't mind. Service was good - prompt and friendly. I look forward to returning!

Take away. Outrageous small portion for my pasta dish that costs $24. My wife’s portion was more normal. Good pasta, nothing amazing. Was not offered a seat while waiting with a baby. First and last time.

Such a beautiful restaurant! We sat on the top floor close to the window, and it felt like we were in Europe. The waitress was amazing, and the atmosphere and design were stunning. As for the food, it was delicious. I'm lactose intolerant, and they were very accommodating. I’ll definitely be back in the spring and summer. 100 percent recommend it!

They have three fresh pastas that change weekly, aka the perfect excuse to come back often. The space itself is cozy, warm, and welcoming. The burrata with maitake mushrooms was a lovely balance of creamy and earthy, while the lentils with sausage and figs nailed that savoury ft. sweet combo. We tried all three pastas of the week (I should have noted down the names ), but each one impressed: rich & comforting, nutty & creamy, and bright & briny. Finished with a dreamy tiramisu and silky panna cotta. Great food, great vibes, and always something new to look forward to.

I wanted to come to this place for a long time, in my quest for good pasta dishes. Happy to be here today! Finding a parking a bit tough but I found a spot in the residential area near by where parking is free around lunch time during the weekend. We ordered: # Chitarra: Thick pasta noodles with "slow cooked bell peppers in tomato sauce" with black olives, capers, hot pepper, white anchovy fillets with breadcrumbs. Super savory with nice sour/hot kicks. Chitarra arrived al-dente, leaving a satisfying firmness to the bite. This is perfect for the heavier and chunky sauce. Delicious! # Radiatori: Super impressive! Short pasta with ruffled edges. Smooth arugula pesto sauce with crushed crunchy hazelnuts and crisp-tender pea shoots & juicy peas - all are clinging the pasta edges. The mix, textural conttast and flavor were eye opening to me. Refreshing, perfect for the hot summer lunch! # Po Bianco (fresh bread) was amazing too. It came out hot and pillow-y, with a brush of hot honey sauce and fresh nutty grated cheese on top. The accompanying white bean puree & pesto were delicious! We ended up ordering one more to "wipe off" pasta sauces :) # Burrata with peaches, shallot, thyme, crispy celtuce salsa, hot honey. Fresh, fresh, fresh! Crispy salsa and perfectly crispy & tender, sweet & sour peaches, abundant herbs - all are perfect pair for melt-y Burrata. Seasonal delicacy... The dessert, # Tiramisu # Panna Cotta were both great. I especially liked Panna Cotta. Jiggly (not too bouncy!) when scooped, and melt immediately in the mouth - super smooth, silky and creamy. The best that I have ever had. Very happy :))))!!! Will come back!!!!!

This restaurant has a cute and cozy ambiance, perfect for any occasion. They offer a daily changing pasta menu with new featured drinks and desserts. I really appreciate how they are flexible with different diets and can often offer something even off menu to accommodate. Overall I think food and drinks had room for improvement. I had the mushroom based parpadelle - the pasta was refresh but was a bit too salty and acidic for my liking. The tiramisu was solid though!

Amazing cozy pasta bar that is so delicious! The restaurant is three floors, first two being dining and the kitchen and the basement being their washroom. It's a cozy but packed with flavour and had great service. I sat on their second floor and their menu was written on a chalk board (a little hard to see). Their menu changes everyday, so you'll need to check their socials to see what their pasta of the day is! Burrata & pita on side 5/5 - The cabbage pistachio pairing with the burrata was so delicious. The warm pita was also a nice touch. Caesar salad 5/5 - Something about the perfectly dressed and toppings of this salad was absolutely phenomenal. Warm olives 5/5 - Can't go wrong with some warm salty olives to munch on throughout your dinner. Skirt steak 2/5 - This was accidentally doused in a lot of salt and it was like playing roulette with which pieces are extra salty and which pieces are seasoned perfectly. It came with a green sauce that was nice an herby. After letting our server know about the steak, she kindly took it off our bill, but couldn't replace it as we got the last one of the day. However, made up for it with some free desserts! Thanks! Ravioli 5/5 - Hearty, delicious and carby goodness. Tiramisu 5/5 - Even though this was complimentary to our table because of the steak skirt oopsies, this was so creamy, sweet and delicious. A must get to end your meal. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the food and service here. I was already thinking about the next time I'd be back to try more things on their rotating menu!

Annabelle is the roulette wheel of pasta bars in Toronto. They only offer 3 pastas per day, and never the same pasta twice, so you have to come here with an open mind to enjoy it. On this particular day we tried the bread with white bean pesto hummus, pesto spaghetti, and corn ravioli. The portions were good, and I liked the corn ravioli but the pesto spaghetti was just average to me. I'm not 100% sure if they use fresh pasta to be honest, I couldn't tell just from tasting it. I think this place is worth a try but it's hard to recommend any particular dishes.

Absolutely delicious dinner with My daughter here last night. We had some lovely Italian white wine. Ravioli pasta. Spaghetti and beretta salad with amazingly fresh herb encrusted bread. Staff wonderful. Ambiance lovely. Gunna go back asap

I'm all for supporting small businesses and am making extra effort during this COVID shut down. We preordered their 2 can dine special for $25 which includes 2 pastas, a kale caesar and a piece of homemade garlic bread. We ordered at 5 pm and food was ready close to 6. What I thought was disappointing was not the fact that the pastas only filled half the containers. The vegetarian pasta with brussels and chickpeas was delish- though I'll have to note I had to treasure hunt the chickpeas to place on top for this picture. The duck ragu pasta was bland, bread was ok. Highlight was the salad and 2 spicy pork balls we ordered on the side for $9. In summary it was definitely not worth the 40 minute drive to this restaurant.

I have been wanting to try this place for months! My cousin and I tried once on a Sunday only to find a 45 minute wait (and given that we were both hungry, that was too long for us). We finally went back this weekend and Annabelle's did not disappoint! I would recommend getting there early to avoid the wait. We arrived around 5:30 and the upstairs was pretty full. As mentioned, they have 6 specials a day: 3 pastas, 1 salmon, 1 burrata and 1 vegetable. I had their Pappardelle special which had a great portion, the ingredients were fresh but there wasn't a sauce per se connecting it all. The pasta you could tell was made on site but so delicious! My cousin had the salmon special which was a nice portion size and from what she described tasted great. Some other notes, the seats weren't overly comfortable; however the food makes up for it. I would definitely be interested in trying some of their small plates in the future. Staff were friendly and attentive. Price point is reasonable. Turnover of customers is quick but they definitely don't rush you.

Food was amazing!! Fresh pasta and tasty meatballs. Portion size is a bit small but still okay. Service was good. Cozy restaurant.

My partner actually spotted this restaurant while they were driving and thought it'd be a cute place to check out. We ended up coming here maybe the next day after the discovery, and we had a pretty good experience! The place is a bit small, lighting is dim. Definitely a place to take a date, and if you don't like overcrowded places. There are a couple tables when you walk in, and there's also tables on the second floor We ordered a variety of dishes to share. Starting with the cavatelli pasta in a pepper sauce with basil and pistachio - it was okay! Ordered the steak and chestnut polenta - which was amazing. Steak tasted great, and the flavours in the polenta was delicious. Burrata with shaved fennel, figs and clementine - so good. For drinks we got the earl grey sour - which had earl grey, lemon, vodka, galliano and thyme. It had a nice aroma and just the right amount of tartness. The server was also amazing with their knowledge and suggestions!

I was pretty excited to try this new pasta bar out but was disappointed and underwhelmed after my experience there. My boyfriend and I went on a Saturday night around 6:30pm where we were lucky enough to get seats at the bar/open kitchen area. Service was friendly but the food was lacking. Maybe it was the specials and pastas that were made that day but most dishes did not stand out at all. Nothing was great nor bad, just average. We ordered the octopus, kale salad, burrata special (poached trout with endives), pastas (I got the rigatoni with clams and celery). My favourite dish probably was the burrata because it tasted fresh, but other than that I could have gone elsewhere for better burrata. The service of the food took quite a while since we waited at least 30-40 min after our appetizers came out to receive our pastas. We were there for quite a while and other people who ordered after us had their pastas first. People who sat down after us even left before we did. Overall, average food, friendly staff but slow service. Won't be returning.

LOVED this place. Came here on a random whim for a girls night out and was not disappointed. They don't take reservations but the wait was about 45 min at prime dinner time and we were called a bit earlier. I had the duck pasta of the day and was pleasantly surprised with the price point as well. I order duck anything everywhere I go and I found the price was very favourable! The atmosphere was cute and intimate. We squished a table for 5 girls which was fine because most of them were tiney. It was nice to catch up and wind down in a place that felt more formal in service but we could walk in in sweats. The staff made us feel very comfortable. I'm definitely coming back here the next time I'm in the area!

I wanted to like this place so much. Great location, small shop with home made pasta!!?? Unfortunately it didn't stack up. Pasta was overdone. Portions were small and the staff was average at best. I know the yelp reviews were low, but I thought maybe it would be ok. I do not recommend a visit.

Annabelle keeps hitting home runs. I just can't shut up about the quality and inventiveness of the food here. Olive Garden this is not: their rotating daily menu probes the outer limits of what is possible in pasta, burrata and vegetables. It's pricier than it used to be (and it might be hard to justify another price bump), but for the time being I still think it is still quite good value for money. An absolute gem, a budding anchor for the neighbourhood BIA.

I loved all the dishes we got. The fresh pastas change everyday! We got two pasta dishes, and they were perfect. Sometimes I get overwhelmed with large plates of pasta, and this was the perfect portion! The perfect side dishes were: Fried baby octopus Meatballs Bianco pane Burrata We got really lucky and a table opened up right when we got in. I would have knocked down half a star because it was really hot in there. Additionally, bc it's such a small space, the volume of voices can get really uncomfortable.

If you're looking for a place with fresh pasta, a hipster vibe and reasonable prices, your search is over! For starters, we ordered the BIANCO Po di pane ($6) which is sort of like a fresh panzerotti and boy, did it hit the mark (roasted garlic was super fresh). We also ordered the kale salad ($13) and even though this is typically boring, I really enjoyed this one. For our final starter, we ordered the spicy pork meatballs ($8) and this was hands down the star of the show...best sauce ever! In terms of pasta, their menu changes daily with 3 options, which are all priced at $10. Though I love the concept, there was not much variety and they actually ran out of the tomato sauce option. Full disclosure: I still loved my pasta with the pesto base. FYI - their cocktails are all $13. Overall, cool concept, great price and good food. I will definitely be coming back. Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Price: 5/5 Food: 4.5/5

I came here for a large group event and the upstairs level was booked out for the party. It fit about 20-25 people on the long family style table. The interior was dark, cozy and felt intimate with the candles. They have a good negroni selection and the drinks were strong but some were even sweet enough for me. The staff didn't really let us know what was happening though, during mingling they just dropped food off at random tables and didn't let us know what it was or whether we could start eating. Everyone just stood around the appetizers for a while. Until we were all too hungry and decided we should just start. It was also served family style, and I felt like everyone was eating so fast so they can get their portion which made it less enjoyable (or maybe I was just eating with a lot of hungry people) We started with these little pizza-like breads topped with cherry tomatoes, basil and parmesan. Lots of bread but it had a good chewy texture which I liked but needed more toppings personally. The Kale Salad was good with lots of cheese and the squash on top was a great mix. I also enjoyed the Pork Meatballs with a red sauce, comforting and classic. We got a meat sauce tagliatelle, the pasta texture was good but the sauce felt a bit salty and just unexciting even if it is a basic pasta. It wasn't bad but it also wasn't great. We also got a fusilli with spinach and a big dollop of ricotta, again the pasta noodle itself was good but something just felt bland about it. Overall a little underwhelming since they brand themselves as a pasta bar and I was really excited to try their pastas. The best was probably the grilled salmon entree (so not their pasta....) but we got 1 piece to split amongst 4-5 people which was not a lot. It was moist in the middle with a good crust on the outside, perfectly seasoned with a creamy sauce at the bottom. And it came with lots of crispy Brussel sprouts. For dessert it was an earl grey panna cotta. Again served family style, so it came in big scooped out blobs that had the color and shine of raw chicken (it did not look that appetizing) But it had lots of strong tea flavor and slightly bitter which I do like, and lots of pistachios sprinkled on top. Overall I was really excited to try this place, maybe I just had high expectations there were really good highs and some lows. It's a good choice in the area and I would return perhaps one day.

I love homemade pasta and this place does it superbly. Add to that warm and quick service, lovely and cozy decor, very reasonable prices, and never a line up (which boggles my mind) and Annabelle's is a winner! The daily fresh pastas are always delish (the duck ragu!!), the bread is sooooooo chewy and tasty, the burrata so smooth, and the lamb meatballs are perfect. This place is about real homemade food made simply to bring out the flavours; perfection. I've been here several times over the years and have never had anything I didn't like. The desserts are also made in house, simple and perfect. Just go to Annabelle's.

Tip: Don't go here. My wife and I visited on a Friday night and the whole experience ruined the night for us. 1) No double doors which means you are blasted with cold wind every time someone opens the door 2) Wait staff looked way overworked and extremely unhappy and rude. 3) The negroni cocktails for $14 are less than half a glass and a complete scam!! I barely had a couple of sips. 4) Salad tasted terrible and bitter 4) They forgot my pasta dish. The wait staff kept saying "it's coming" but when I finally went to the bar after 40 mins to inquire, it was just sitting out there. No apologies, just a "oops we had a mixup". Toronto is a big city with plenty of interesting restaurants to go to. Give this one a skip.

Food :Fresh , Great portions and good for sharing , reasonable prices. Atmosphere :Convient, great ambience , cozy and Chic Service:Fast , exceptional, welcoming professional. I will definitely be back again .

A fun little neighbourhood place. Not the kind of place I'd see taking a big group to. My husband and I did date night there and had the best seats in the house: at the bar where we could watch the staff and chat with them, which was fun. The pasta changes nightly, so there's not much point in providing specifics other than to say that fresh homemade pasta has a distinctive texture that some people aren't used to but that I really enjoy. It was tasty; I thought it could perhaps have used a bit more of the proteins and greens. Clearly they want to highlight the pasta itself, but you really do have to rely on the small plates to have a full meal. The fried baby octopus, though -- OMG. They cook the octopus sous-vide so it's super tender, and the coating that's added before they flash-fry it is perfect. We also had the nicely garlicky kale Caesar, and wiped up sauces with a puffy round of garlic bread. It's a good spot, pretty niche dining, nothing too fancy but clearly there's attention to what they do do, which they do well. They don't take reservations but they do start up a waiting list and you can wait in their cafe next door. Glad to have it in the 'hood.

I was really vouching for annabelle as I've heard great things. It seems to be a cute spot to go to once we can dine in again. I ordered the Annabelle 40 and had higher expectations for that price point of $40+. I love how they have a different set of dishes every day which is an amazing differentiator with competition. Annabelle 40 comes with two pastas, salad, bread, and dessert. The portions of the pasta fit half of the size of the container and the kale salad was a bit light. I was expecting there to be cheese on a kale Caesar salad, instead it was garnished with the sauce and light cabbage. Considering this was meant for 2 people, we were both left hungry after the meal. Unfortunately I couldn't finish my pasta. It had calamari in it and still had the fishy scent and taste to it :( The winners for the meal had to be the Dessert and Bread, hands down.

This place has been on my to-try list for a while now, and I've finally got around to going. It's a tiny restaurant with 2 floors. Bar seating at the first floor and about 10 tables upstairs. Since the place is small, expect to wait for your table unless you come early or later in the evening. No reservation and very little to no waiting space. Once seated service is pretty fast and good. Their menu changes daily. The pastas are made fresh with fresh ingredients which is why they change their menu daily. There are a good amount of apps that are on the standard menu that doesn't change daily, which is nice since they are pretty tasty and i would like to have them again next time. I would definitely recommend the barrata. It was super creamy and delicious. For the mains, the pastas are cooked to perfection and the flavours are just right, not to overwhelming or overly sauced. The portions dont seem very large but they also aren't expensive. A meal with app, main and dessert came up to less than $30 per person. So having all that will definitely fill your belly's. Just like their pastas, their desserts change. If they have the panna cotta on the menu, i highly recommend getting one. It's big enough to share and quite rich. Totally worth trying.

Tried this place again, this time for brunch. It had been a few years, so definitely expected that they would have worked their kinks out. I guess they're not kinks. Its just plain old bad service. We, along with the two other tables in the restaurant, waited over an hour for our brunch. No sign of server to refresh drinks while we waited (including coffee...brunch, remember). She basically avoided us instead of coming upstairs to give us an update on food, or offer any sort of assurance we would be eating food there. And then when our food was finally ready, it was really bland. We finally got more coffee but because 'they don't have caraffes' to top up coffee at tables she brought the overfilled mug (suppose it was to avoid bringing more later) and spilled a substantial amount on my husbands leg and food - and she didn't say a peep. Again, one might suppose she didn't notice, but, isn't it her job to notice if she overpoured a drink and then spilled all over a patron? again that's in line with the quality of service at this place. Too bad. Really wanted it to be a local fave. But its just not worth the time or money.

Food took a very long time , small portions for the pasta and the zucchini salad was missing something it is just a. Cold salad with cheese and oil and vinegar. Service was awful rude and didn't even offer our table olives as they did to every other table. Do not recommend

Very unwelcoming atmosphere. We waited 20 minutes for a table and it wasn't a busy night. The waitress told us that the only seats left were at the bar in the corner with no eating room. I saw a few people who left from upstairs, and when we asked her about it, she dismissed me and said that there was no space available upstairs. When it came time to order, she hurriedly took our orders before we even had a chance to look at the entire menu. The food was decent, but it would've been better if server was more friendly.

My friends and I took our parents who were in town for the weekend visiting to Annabelle for brunch today - and our experience was pretty awful to be honest. To start off, the food here is really great, but unfortunately it doesn't make up for the horrible service. We got there, and it took about 25 minutes for our server to even take our drink/food order. She can't really be blamed since she was the only server and it was pretty busy, but she wasn't particularly pleasant. A table that came in after us then asked our server if they could order before us since they were "super hungry" and she took their order - we were not impressed by this since we had already been sitting for 20 or so minutes. It took 45 minutes for us to get coffees and caesars. Our party of 7 had to sit at 2 different tables which is fine since the space is small, but when our food finally came over an hour later the tables were served at different times. The second table got their food at least 30 minutes later. All of this being said, we are reasonable people and we understand that this was all likely due to understaffing and poor organization. The brunch menu is definitely too extensive for the small kitchen etc. However, we did mention this to the staff when we left and they weren't apologetic and kept making excuses. In a situation like this bills should be reduced and the drinks absolutely should have been taken off. We noticed several other tables also complained about the service. I don't typically write reviews or even complain, but there was no management available and it really needs to be mentioned that the quality of service is a huge downfall to the place. We likely will not return based on this experience which is unfortunate since Annabelle has serious potential.

I've been here for dinner and brunch. Dinner is a solid 5, fresh pasta and a menu that changes everyday, yes! It is small, it's a bar. Brunch food is delicious however the service is really slow. I've gone twice,hoping that the first time was just bad luck. First time we wait 45 mins for our order and the second was 60 mins. Yes the food was fresh and made well but that's way to long. The server was really apologetic but the wait time is really bad. So I'm torn with them

Overpriced (bad) Italian wine. Decent pasta. Good service. Unique location. Has potential. Needs work. Overall, the pricing model is flawed: the fresh pasta is a great deal at $10 per serving but the wine is VERY expensive and not very good at all. The sides are more expensive than the mains! The interior is stuffy and hot.

Not bad at all - solid value. Fresh pasta/negroni bar with a rotating selection of 3 daily specials for around $10 (more for seafood). The daily specials are posted on their InstaGram page (https://www.instagram.com/annabelleresto/). There are no reservations and it's cheap-ish neighbourhood spot that getting some hype - so there is a bit of a wait. Came here on a Monday night around 8PM and waited for about 15 minutes. They ask you to write your name on the board and you can wait in their sister coffee shop (BOB Coffee) next door. We were seated upstairs. The 2.5 oz negroni was solid - can't remember the name but they have a lot of variants. For appetizers, we got the baked salmon crostini and spicy pork meatballs - both were good. It was only $8 for two meatballs. For the mains, we grabbed a pappardelle (zucchini, mint, lemon & ricotta) and the lamb bolognese rigatoni. The pasta on both were excellent - cooked al dente and gave that satisfying chew. Found the bolognese sauce a tad salty - but I'm a fan of lamb on nearly anything. The portions were reasonable and if you're REALLY hungry, it's not to crazy to order 2 pasta dishes considering the price. The only major complaint is the service can be quite slow - with two servers working two-floor setup - the dishes came out slowly and took a while for us to get the bill. But the servers did their best and were friendly. Overall, solid pasta joint offering good value. I see some other reviews about how disappointed they were - but honestly, I'm not sure what others are expecting for $10/dish. Honestly, I think ordering pasta while eating out is typically a sucker's play (when consider cost of production and ease of doing this at home) - but I'll make an exception here.

The vibe at this place is pretty good. but the pasta is not pretty good at all. and the salmon my friend ordered was worse than when my mom makes salmon. (my mom is really bad at making salmon...it's always dry. I try and tell her she needs to go easy on the cooking of the salmon...I will leave her a Yelp review too) It's just like...pasta isn't that hard to make. In fact, it's the only thing anyone really knows how to make. But for some reason the pasta here was just not right. It was over salted yet under seasoned. Overcooked yet undercooked. Just totally uninspiring and really disappointing. On the bright side, people told me Annabelle was really good! So now i just wont talk to those people anymore. Im sorry, okay. xo

I had high expectations when I walked in. The downstairs bar area is adorable and cozy, and the hostess was incredibly welcoming. Unfortunately the rest of the experience was quite underwhelming. The menu is pretty limited which is all well and good, but you should know going in that you're more or less limited to pasta and a couple side dishes. You're at the mercy of the specials board. If you're a picky eater you might have some trouble. We split two of the pasta dishes. Both were very good. Sadly, not large enough for leftovers. I acknowledge I'm being a bit of a curmudgeon by saying I expected larger portions for the price. But hey, you pay for quality!! I knocked this down to 3 stars because the negroni I had was hard to choke down - and negronis are my go-to! Also, the dessert (panna cotta) was just not good. Overall, I'd say I'm not in a hurry to return.

Cute little out of the way pasta bar with great apps but only halfway decent pasta, their main attraction. Listen, i like fresh pasta. In fact i pretty much demand it if im going out to eat it and feel if i'm going to pay for it the least a restaurant can do is make it fresh for such a cheap item to make. However, you cant just make fresh pasta and expect it to taste delicious just because its fresh. Pasta on its own and is pretty bland which unfortunately was my experience with their main attraction. Despite their measly $11 cost, this does little to appease my disdain for having almost zero flavour. Their saving grace Im happy to report, is their tasty list of delicious apps that saved the day for our table or all would have been lost. Maybe I was just unlucky and got a bad batch, but seemingly, so did 3 other people. Too bad. If they focuses on their pasta dishes as much as their apps it would be out of the park.

Sure, this restaurant isn't right on the subway line. But it's worth the trek for the fresh pasta made daily. If you're looking to escape the downtown hoards, this place will do nicely for a date or a group. (Or if you want to bring your laptop and drink solo, that wouldn't be out of place here either.) The service was attentive, the food tastes like homemade and looks even prettier. The restaurant is small, but the tables are a good size and spaced out, meaning you're not stuck trying to eat dinner out of your lap or bumping elbows. I'd be okay eating here every night if eating pasta 5 nights a week was socially acceptable. I'll definitely be back for more.

Felt very authentic and the ingredients tasted great. The potatoes from the shrimp & polpo was so tender, however the baby octopus was a little too mushy. The mushroom & truffle on toast was so aromatic. It was definitely good quality truffle oil . We shared the fresh fusilli pasta with Porchetta. The pasta, as promised, was freshly made. It was soft but enough al dente for my liking. The reason I couldn't give it a 5 stars was due to a staff - the waitress who packed up our leftovers and gave us the bill. I swear, i would have made a fuss, but decided to remain complacent in the next scenario. She was cleaning our table and then dropped the fork into my lap. Good thing it didn't end up stabbing me (I was wearing shorts) and no real apology after the accident and then when she came back with the bill and the debit machine, she abruptly asked us how we would like to pay without even giving us time to see the bill first. I said, we'll check the bill first and get back to you (it was very abrupt and unmannerly). With that said, she immediately left our table without any acknowledgement. Maybe she was having a bad day, but I just felt I would ignore the attitude once again and leave this girl to her herself because I really wanted to end my weekend off on a good note, instead of what she projected to us. Overall: - food, 5 stars (great, affordable) - service: 1 (though our first waitress was great and sweet)

I'm going to echo some other Yelpers here in saying this restaurant is unbearably loud. The music they play would provide great ambiance if it actually allowed you to hear the other people you're dining with. And this isn't me just being cranky. The party I sat next to expressed the exact same thing. Other than that, the $10 dollar pasta dishes are of great value. I've never had any qualms with the food. The dining area is small, however; so be prepared to wait 45 minutes beforehand. So, food is excellent. But, due the noise I can't really recommend this place unless someone's looking to avoid all conversation with their dinner companion.

I really, really want to give this 4 stars, but the brunette waitress was unwarrentedly rude and condescending from the get-go and through the entire meal, it was hard to. She seemed like a teenager who didn't want to be serving people. The food is great (the daily pastas are wonderful) and the owners (the other two there) really seem to try hard (though a bit overwhelmed) but are very accommodating. It's hot in there though (perhaps some fans?), but I'm sure it will be nicer in the fall.

We came here an another day for Saturday lunch, and there were only 2 tables occupied and 1 table upstairs. For some reason unknown (it wasn't communicated from staff who served us) we waited whopping 60 minutes for simple carbonara to arrive. The folks sitting right next to us got their sandwiches in 45 minutes. Yikes. Pasta itself was alright but still felt bit too creamy for carbonara, and what's supposed to be pancetta somehow tasted and looked like regular bacon.

Great little (very little) spot. The downstairs is open to the kitchen, which is cool to watch. Ingredients are good quality and pasta is made in house. Service is friendly and they seem to work well together. The pasta specials rotate, and the small plates and appetizers great too. The meat balls have great flavour ! Enjoy a negroni from their menu while you're watching the kitchen prepare your meal. I'll be back soon!

Warning: They have limited space (the building is small): Which means you may have to wait next door at Bob's Cafe / the chef has little room to cook, which means orders don't come out as fast. Drinks - not a fan of expensive drinks. If you're into them though, they do provide a variety of exotic Gin mixed drinks. Food; not your typical Italian restaurant, the protein is not the star of the dish... which confuses eaters. This is a Pasta Bar (by classification), its about the pasta. --------- On to this positives: Two smart things I like about this place Thinking of going there? guess what? They often post the special of the day on their instagram page and you get an idea of what you can be ordering. Secondly, i like sitting at the bar. Not that its the best seats in the house... but because you can see the chef cooking and how they handle the pasta. Did i mention fresh pasta? Positive. Maybe its the simplicity of the food / pasta pasta pasta / and most people are use to ordering dishes based on a big piece of protein (fish, steak, chicken) - Thats not what this place is. Its a pasta bar where proteins take a back seat to well cooked pasta, grated cheese, and vegi's. Give it a try. Solid 4/5

We got here today at around 630, and I have been here multiple times, and I guess this time is the last time. Today we've ordered the shrimp and octopus which we've enjoyed a lot before and 2 pastas. The shrimp and octopus came after a gruesome 30min wait to be very very disappointed! The flavour of the dish is not what we are used to ordering and the portion so much smaller. The plate was covered in hot sauce, and this was such a let down. Then comes another 20 min wait for the pasta to finally come. Pasta was ok, but the wait for the food is just too much to enjoy the night. I don't think I would be back anymore.

We were four for dinner. We shared a few appetizers to start. Burrata. Stuffed spicy pork meatballs. White bean puree. Fresh baked bread with garlic and parmigiana. While they were tasty, none were great. But it was the mains that were the big disappointments. Two of us had seared salmon. Both potions were overcooked and dry. They chose fish because there is no gluten-free pasta option at Annabelle. What pasta bar today doesn't have at least one gluten free pasta as an option? Two of us went with pasta. I had the Rigatoni with Lamb Ragu. Bland doesn't nearly go far enough to describe the sauce. Where were the spices? Where was the lamb? I have had more interesting and flavourful sauces from a jar. My friend had the vegetarian sauce. At least it had more flavour than the "lamb ragu". But neither of us found it very interesting. Both sauces were well below the flavour level one expects at a good pasta bar. However, the housemade pasta itself was excellent and perfectly cooked. Annabelle is quite small. And there are hard surfaces throughout which means sound bounces. We were upstairs and there was a large group having a celebratory dinner behind us. To say the room was noisy is an understatement. We literally had to yell to carry on a conversation. We liked the atmosphere, in spite of the noise. Service was attentive and professional. And based on other reviews, maybe we were just there on a bad night. We'll give it another try.

(Extremely) small space, great ambiance if you were eating by yourself upstairs, however we were sharing the space with about 30 other diners and no background music, which made things quite loud. Not having a dumbwaiter, you will watch the servers navigating up and down the stairs carrying everything, which is actually entertaining in itself. Food was excellent, had the shrimp & polpo, the seasonal veg (amazingly grilled eggplant) and two pastas (was told this rotated regularly). Pasta portions could be a bit larger, but for $10 each you at least have the option to sample a few. Go if you're looking for negroni and fresh pasta in a loud setting..

My boyfriend and I recently visited Annabelle after passing by and loving the aesthetic. We were so pleased we did. The brunch was fantastic, drinks on point and totally reasonably priced. We are so happy to have found our new weekly hangout.

You know those tea parties you have with your stuffed animals when you're a little kid and you pretend to eat cake that doesn't actually exist? Well that's what Annabelle is like. We waited over an hour for our pasta dishes. Seriously - we had three people in our party and waited over an hour for three bowls of pasta. We were seated around 7:00 didn't get our pasta until almost 8:30. The waitstaff couldn't even bother to apologize for the wait. I have absolutely no idea how this place is still in business. I would never go again and I would never recommend it to anyone. Don't waste your time.

I don't usually leave reviews for restaurants but it's already happened twice where I placed an order through uber and when I went to pick it up it wasn't recorded (1st time) or they canceled my order (2nd time). The first time, I had to re-order the order and they forgot olives in the special. The second time, I waited until 5pm and then placed it, but when I went to pick it up, they had cancelled it and then when I tried to place it again, they were no longer accepting any orders (had a promo code to use). I don't understand why they would just cancel it - they didn't even explain themselves. Eventhough they CAN cancel orders, based on Uber's Q&A, it usually is due to lack of ingredients or too busy. Since I ordered it right when they opened for the night (they are only opened for dinner), it doesn't make sense that they would run out of ingredients and when I went to the restaurant (thinking it would be ready to pick up), there was only 1-2 tables filled on their patio, so they definetly weren't THAT busy to not take another order...When they checked their system, they said they only had 2 uber orders but none under our name (so they definitely weren't busy), super odd... Do they even know how to use the uber system (?) and it's annoying that this happened BOTH times we tried to order with them. Overall it was a really disappointing experience... especially cause we had made dinner plans to try Annabelle. Don't think I'll be checking them out again!

Food was good, waiting for over an hour between courses was not good. Waiting for an hour between courses and not being offered a new drink, really not good. We didnt receive an apology, just an acknowledgement of the "miscommunication with the kitchen" aka, "I didnt punch your order in for an hour". Getting the chefs menu for 3 people and getting as much food as the table of 2 next to us was also a little questionable. Anyway, decent pasta, probably better options out there if you want to have a good experience.

Easy going place for a casual meal. I'm surprised to see some low ratings from some reviewers complaining that the restaurant is loud - so it's noisy; you don't eat sound. Noise is sometimes the best thing in a restaurant. Ever been to a place that is silent? You want to hear your fork scratch the plate? No, you don't. The food is very good and simple and not trying to be anything beyond what is described and this is why I keep coming back. I also like the wait staff - not pretentious or overreaching, but straight-up and helpful. I'm also a vegetarian, which can be a drag in some places, but there were a few good options. In winter, the open kitchen warms you up; in summer, the open windows keep you cool. People in the Christie/ Davenoport area are lucky to have a good spot like this.

The food was pretty good here, fairly fresh tasting. The garlic bread as a starter was excellent, and I enjoyed the cured salmon with beets. However the pasta (orchiette with one piece of broccolini) was not especially savoury/seasoned. Dessert was a nice lemon coconut panacotta. The atmosphere was excellent with enough room despite the small space, nice lighting, and very rustic but chic decor. This is the primary reason the restaurant gets a third star. There were two major turn offs however. I asked if I could order a coffee to go with my meal and was told that Annabelle doesn't serve coffee at all because they don't want to compete with Bob (the coffee shop next door with the same owner). The server made it seem like this was the most logical thing in the world but I'm still a bit confused about it. My friend actually walked outside to bring me a coffee from Bob (quite good!). I would have been open to having dinner at Annabelle again in future, once they'd been running for a bit longer. Unfortunately there was some confusion about the bill that was blamed on "water on the iPad screen" so I won't be going back. There is a lot of potential with this place but it was a bit of a weird experience overall.