AnnaLena
★ 4.7 (1,687) · 
· $$$$
1809 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 4M6, Canada
Phone: (778) 379-4052
Website: http://www.annalena.ca/
AnnaLena in Vancouver is a 4.7-star restaurant with 1,687 Google reviews, known for Cheeseburger 2050 and Tenderloin.
Why we love it
- Contemporary Canadian with creative cocktails
- Located near Near W 1st Ave and Burrard St
- Stylish, modern setting, playful aesthetic, Michelin-starred
- Tasting menu with attentive, knowledgeable service
- Contemporary Canadian with creative cocktails
- Located near Near W 1st Ave and Burrard St
- Stylish, modern setting, playful aesthetic, Michelin-starred
- Tasting menu with attentive, knowledgeable service
What to Order
Cheeseburger 2050
This deconstructed cheeseburger is a playful and interactive dish, featuring quality ingredients and a unique presentation that kicks off the tasting menu with a bang.
"The Cheeseburger 2050 was such an interesting course; I love finger food so this was a massive treat! Everything just fit so well."
Nicholas Mazuryk
Tenderloin
A standout dish featuring perfectly cooked, tender, juicy, and flavorful meat, often accompanied by a delicious yellow sauce.
"The star of the show for me was the tenderloin, my gosh the yellow sauce they include was so good, and the meat was tender, juicy, and flavourful."
Nicholas Mazuryk
Lemon Jelly Slices (Palette Cleanser)
These small, incredible lemon jelly slices are served as a palette cleanser and are so good you'll wish you could have more.
"Oh my gosh, and the little lemon jelly slices they give you as a palette cleanser- just incredible, I could eat 10 of those things!"
Nicholas Mazuryk
Pasta with Mushroom Broth
A rich and creamy pasta dish, often featuring alkaline noodles and tender sablefish, served with a super amazing mushroom broth.
"The pasta was super rich and creamy, and was paired with a mushroom broth that was super amazing!!"
Nicholas Mazuryk
Prawn Dish with Cabbage, Mussels, and Smoked Lobster Bisque
A highly praised seafood dish featuring prawns, cabbage, mussels, and a rich smoked lobster bisque that reviewers found incredibly delicious.
"We were also served a prawn dish with cabbage, mussels, and smoked lobster bisque- it was so good I forgot to take a picture, but I promise I licked the plate clean it was that good."
Nicholas Mazuryk
Wine Pairing
The wine pairing is highly recommended for its knowledgeable bartenders who provide insightful information, blending history, geography, and oenology with each selection.
"Definitely order the wine pairing because their bartenders provides so much knowledge and information that blends history, geography, oenology, even the political influences behind the origins of each bottle."
Mike Spidel
Inside Scoop
- The tasting menu is the only offering, so be prepared for a multi-course experience.
- Consider sitting at the bar for a more interactive experience and to observe the "magic" of the kitchen and bar.
- The restaurant has a unique decor with Bearbricks and a sleek, modern, artsy vibe.
- Be aware that tables can be close together, and the music can be loud, creating a club-like atmosphere.
- While generally praised for service, some guests have noted issues with upselling premium add-ons and a lack of flexibility for special requests.