AnnaLena
Canadian restaurant · Kitsilano ·
Contemporary Canadian tasting menu with creative cocktails
Contemporary Canadian tasting menu with creative cocktails
"Kitsilano is a laid-back suburb west of downtown, and you’ll find AnnaLena on a quiet street in-between a wine store and a gym, in an eclectic space where modern art figurines line the shelves alongside the wine bottles. The menu includes things like hickory-smoked tuna or dry-aged duck breast with scallop agnolotti, and it’s all very impressive and delicious. Come here for a special occasion meal, and when you do, go with the seasonal tasting menu for $148 CAD." - carolyn b heller, amber gibson
"You won't find white tablecloths or a formal atmosphere, but make no mistake, you will find one of Vancouver's most polished—and delicious—dining experiences. Effortless service, expertly prepared cocktails, and unusually astute wine pairings are all part of the magic, but of course it's the seasonally inspired tasting menu that really steals the show. Its globally accented cuisine consistently impresses, marrying precise technique and top-flight ingredients together in refined, focused dishes of exceptional clarity and depth of flavor. From a single pristine oyster decked out with apple jalapeño mignonette and finely shaved foie gras, to dry-aged duck breast with impeccable scallop agnolotti and chili oil, each plate is sure to delight discerning palates." - Michelin Inspector
"Kitsilano is a laid-back suburb west of downtown, and you’ll find AnnaLena on a quiet street in-between a wine store and a gym, in an eclectic space where modern art figurines line the shelves alongside the wine bottles. The menu includes things like hickory-smoked tuna or dry-aged duck breast with scallop agnolotti, and it’s all very impressive and delicious. Come here for a special occasion meal, and when you do, go with the seasonal tasting menu for $148 CAD." - Team Infatuation
"Situated in the heart of Kitsilano, this Michelin-starred restaurant features a tasting menu from Vancouver-born chef Mike Robbins (who named the venue after both of his grandmothers). Diners flock here for the fun as much as the fine dining—the space is peppered with childhood collectibles and street art-inspired pieces. The tasting menu ($144) comprises six courses and changes with the seasons, featuring elevated takes on familiar flavors (think fried chicken with truffle or salted caramel s’mores). Try the wine pairing ($84) or peruse the bottle and by the glass selection, a small but mighty lineup spotlighting independent producers (most of which are organic). But first, a drink from the bar, where the focus stays on six signature, nostalgia-laced drinks." - Guy Saddy, Nicole Schnitzler
"Don't be fooled by AnnaLena's unassuming atmosphere, as dining here is a polished experience from top to bottom. Beginning with the graceful service and carrying through to the impeccably prepared dishes, this is a restaurant that aims to impress—sans the fuss. The cooking employs pitch-perfect flavor combinations lifted with modern touches, like a delicate olive-oil-poached Chinook king salmon paired with crunchy dill-marinated kohlrabi and an airy hollandaise enhanced with the subtle sweetness of koji." - The MICHELIN Guide