Annabelle's Kitchen Downtown

We stopped by 7:30PM on a Saturday evening, and the restaurant was busy but not too crowded. We ordered the eggplant tapenade bruschetta and a lime carrot ginger soup to start, and for our main dishes I had the squid ink linguine with prawns while my wife had the red pepper radiatori with spicy Italian sausage. We were too full to try any of the desserts. Service was fast and efficient, and the dishes were flavourful without being overwhelming.

Such a lovely place! We came for a light lunch. We ordered a caprese salad and the "about today" pizza. Both were delicous, the atmosphere and the music were great (and not too loud), and the service was excellent, quick and pleasent. We are planning to come again.

It was a great night out with my wife. Great service, great prices and romantic setting. We will be back!

Lovely dinner experience! We came for a birthday dinner on a Saturday. We booked a reservation just in case given that it’s located on Stephen Ave. The space inside was beautiful and felt intimate. Our orders were taken promptly and we didn’t wait long for our food and drinks. We specifically picked Anabelle’s because they have gf options. I ordered the Squid Ink Linguine and it was one of the best pastas I’ve had in a while. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the flavours were amazing - lots of garlic, slightly spicy, and there was a surprising amount of shrimp and fish pieces. I would definitely return for this dish alone. I was worried about the portion size given the price, but it was 100% worth it and I did not leave hungry. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. It was a perfect spot for a celebratory meal with friends. I’d definitely return to try more on the menu.

On Valentine's Day, the staff at the restaurant went above and beyond to accommodate our party of six, seating us comfortably in their spacious dining room. The culinary experience was delightful, with each dish being a testament to the kitchen's skill. Notably, they impressively catered to the dietary needs of our vegetarian and gluten-free companion by preparing a special off-menu item. The staff's helpfulness and the restaurant's charming atmosphere combined to create a memorable dining experience.

Food and atmosphere were great, service was fantastic! Tried the whipped ricotta and it was sooo good, only negative was one of the pieces of bread was slightly burnt. Meatballs were a great appetizer, heavy if you're also having a big meal. I has the Artic Char on saffron risotto and really enjoyed it. There was no room for dessert!

The female brunette server with glasses was disrespectful to my partner, had her back to her most of the time, didn’t ask her for her drink, she took her plate while she wasn’t done, didn’t bring us the right drink order. Also literally on Valentine’s Day assumed we were both friends (should probably have diversity training). She wasn’t attentive at all wouldn’t check in much at all despite having so many food runners to run her food. The food runners were better than the server. Won’t be returning. The food is also small portions and we were really hungry when we got home - so won’t be returning. We both also had stomach aches from the food.

The food, the staff, and the ambiance were all nice. My husband had the squid ink linguini ($27). I had the braised short rib ($35). It was cooked nicely and tasty. But I’ll never go back and I won’t recommend this place. Why? Well, we left less than an hour ago and we have a Papa John’s pizza on the way, after spending $75 at Annabelle’s. Skimpy and expensive portions are a deal breaker for me. And I have a small appetite, a $36 piece of meat should’ve been plenty for me.