Annisa

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About Annisa

Annisa is a small, fine dining establishment in the West Village. The restaurant is owned and operated by Chef Anita Lo, winner of Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chef Award 2001. The restaurant was included in the Top 50 Food Ratings in the Zagat Guide 2009 and was awarded one coveted by the Michelin Guide 2009. Annisa serves contemporary American cuisine with Asian accents in a beautiful and soothing dining room where guests are greeted by a knwledgeable and friendly staff.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: American
Accepts Credit Card: Yes
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: Yes
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for Annisa

food		“...After a devastating fire destroyed this much-loved West Village spot in '09, Annisa was completely renovated, though thankfully its intimate charm was preserved... “... We had the chef's tasting menu and were not disappointed, the kitchen was extremely accommodating, the service was absolutely impeccable and the food was faultless, delicious, fantastic... “...An excellent overall experience, but I have to admit, I was expecting magic from this chef, but instead got very good. The scallops were well prepared,... “...Last night I surprised my mom with dinner at Annisa as a belated birthday present. I've been waiting for an excuse to try Anita Lo's lovechild of a re...
ambiance		“...I ate at Anissa last week and absolutely loved it. The room is gorgeous, it feels very calm and beautiful... “...Most romantic restaurant I have had the pleasure to visit this year. My date was very impressed... “...I found Annisa to be classy all the way, from the decor through the presentation. The food was fantastic, especially the foie gras dumplings... “...We dined at Annisa for our anniversary in January 2011. Annisa is truly one of the best dining experiences we've ever had anywhere in the world - not i...
service		“...Some people assume, often correctly, that a restaurant's physical exterior reflects its interior, namely the kitchen. I tend to agree; moreover, I beli... “... Probably my high expectations going in, but hey, that's what happens w. service was excellent and attentive and the room is attractive and well set up... “... We had a 6 PM reservation and tried the 7 course tasting menu, didn't leav. So, the service let us be leisurely while at the height of attentiveness... “... She was there last time we went (about two weeks ago). So I can't speak to the service post departure... “...Very nice staff. And some of the dishes were amazing - I loved the eggplant dish...
value		“...I took a dear friend to Annisa for a special occasion. Our first impression: the place was loud... “...Service and presentation were good and our waiter was helpful and enthusiastic, but the food was flat. Were early and had a glass of champagne at the b... “...We were disappointed with our experience at Annisa. We arrived on-time for our dinner reservation at 8:30... “...I've been to Annisa four times since it reopened and I am deeply impressed with how well they do seafood. I'm actually a little bit shocked to hear abo...
menu		“... Along with some new menu items, Anissa has rolled out a full cocktail program, with drinks like the Juniper Sweet (Junipero gin, mint, lime and pomegranate molasses)... “...5-course tasting menu was lovely.... “... First, I have to recommend the tasting. We had a 6 PM reservation and tried the 7 course tasting menu, didn't leave the restaurant until after 10 PM... “... My favorite dishes: - uni chawanmushi (not on the current menu, but will hopefully be back when uni is in season again) - lamb chops with South African flavors - any entree with fish (I'm not kidding; Anita Lo kitchens do NOT mess up fish...
tasting		“... It rea. We all ordered the 5 course tasting menu (as recommended by the waitress that everyone on the table should participate) and enjoy every course... “... I've been waiting for an excus. First, I have to recommend the tasting menus - they offer a broad selection of colors, aromas, textures, and flavors... “...My friend and I, who are good eaters, even foodies, read all the hype and tried the 7 course tasting menu: aside from the chicken stuffed with pig's feet and the cheese plate EVERYTHING else was plain, bland , totally uninteresting or really really salty...
restaurant		“... for dessert we had the apple tart, which was tasty but nothing spectacular. overall the restaurant was overrated and expensive... “...Last night I surprised my . I've been waiting for an excuse to try Anita Lo's lovechild of a restaurant, and my gift to my mom was well worth the wait... “... I can see how some people may not like the restaurant because flavors are often extremely subtle and food is seasoned in a way that lets their intrinsic deliciousness shine through... “...just felt so good to be in this restaurant. The white neat decor gives a soothing aura...

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One Michelin star.

La Dolce Vita

Our most recent meal began with a sublime chicken-liver mousse in a fluted edible cup, a promising firing shot if there ever was one...seared tuna belly with yuzu kosho served alongside tuna tartare Read More

7th.List

Go enjoy a expertly chosen, prepared, and presented meal. Beware when going for a forkful of a shared dessert, the oil candles were too hot for my wrist hair from several inches away.

Mitchell K.

The tasting menu offers many tantalizing new american dishes, but you must try the Foie Gras w/ Soup dumplings for its amazing combination of flavors.