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Annisa - Permanently Closed

4.5

1990 Reviews

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Permanently Closed - 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 a three-star rating in the New York Times in 2014. Annisa serves contemporary American cuisine with Asian accents in a beautiful and soothing dining room where guests are greeted by a knowledgeable and friendly staff. Prices include service; gratuity is not expected.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
American, Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:30pm -10:30pm, Sunday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Phone number
(212) 741-6699
Website
http://www.annisarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Anita Lo
Private party facilities
No private room, though we do book the entire restaurant for large groups.Maximum capacity of 48 guests for seated events, 60 guests for cocktail parties.

Location
13 Barrow Street, New York, NY 10014
Neighborhood
West Village
Cross street
West 4th and 7th Avenue South
Parking details
None
Public transit
1 Train to Christopher Street/Sheridan Square, B/D/F/M or A/C/E to West 4th Street.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

Sea Bream Sashimi*$24.00
With Beets, Bonito and Shiso.
Panisse
With Harissa, Lemon Confit and Green Chickpeas.
- Appetizer$23.00
- Vegetarian Entrée$46.00
Chilled Spring Pea Soup$27.00
With Snow Crab, Hearts of Palm and Tarragon.
Field Green Salad$13.00
With Fresh Herbs.
Pakora Fried Oysters$25.00
With Cucumber, Fennel and Yogurt.
Steak Tartare*$24.00
With Bulgur, Cinnamon and a Sesame Tofu Sauce.
Barbecued Squid$23.00
With Thai Basil and Fresh Peanuts.
Seared Foie Gras*$28.00
With Soup Dumplings and Jicama.
Miso Marinated Sable$49.00
With Crispy Silken Tofu in a Bonito Broth.
Duo of Black Sea Bass*$48.00
With Variations of Apple and Mustard.
Broiled Spanish Mackerel$46.00
With Garlic Fried Milk, Satsumaimo and Korean Chili.
Slow Cooked Alaskan Halibut$49.00
With Mushrooms, Spring Vegetables and Dill.
Pan Roasted Chicken$40.00
With Sherry, White Truffle and Pig Feet.
Long Island Duck*$49.00
With Pickled Plum, Japanese Mountain Yam and a Foie Gras Chawanmushi.
Vitello Tonnato*$49.00
With Artichokes.
Pork Belly Confit$47.00
With Clams, Chorizo and Padron Peppers.

What 1,990 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,860 Reviews

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Nicemeal2
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great but, Bittersweet. Last meal at Annissa! Hope to taste Anita Li again sometime/somewhere in the future!
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Esro
Seattle
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service in an ambience where you can actually hear each other talk!
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NYC96
New York Area
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was wonderful. Great food and great service.
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EuanC
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sad to see this place close!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will miss this place fondly.
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nancys
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, spectacular food and wine. We are all sad to lose the brilliant food and lovely ambience when Annisa closes. But we look forward to her next adventure!
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Shirl
New York Area
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
WONDERFUL (as always) - don't miss out on the Foie Gras soup dumplings!! Save room for dessert, especially the posset or chocolate mini assortment!
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MyGoto
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
I am so happy to have tried Annisa, but wish I'd done so sooner so that I'd have time to go back. It's closing at the end of this month and it will be a loss to NYC fine cuisine. We had outstanding service and very special food.
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Char
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful
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FoodFlower
New York Area
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vegetarians beware! We had a fantastic time. A lot of the dishes were meat-heavy, accompanied by a few twigs of greens, if that. Our table participated in the tasting menu. It started out with small portions but we were very full by the end of the night. The flavorings were uber rich, perhaps on the salty side. I enjoyed every dish, from amuse bouche to post-dessert plate. Lovely warm service, and cozy, comfortable ambience. The establishment is conveniently located in Greenwich Village.
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SusanM
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2017
overall3food4service4ambience4
The food is very innovative, but verges on precious. Portions are small and expensive.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, simple decor, fantastic jazzy blues music. We were blown away by the food. Great wine & cocktail list as well.
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Beth
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2017
overall3food3service5ambience5
The staff couldn't have been nicer. The service was great. The food was good but not as good as it was the last time we dined. The appetizer and main course was much more salty than normal - but not over the line - close but not over. The dessert was so tasty in spite of the fact that both desserts (bread pudding and beignets) were overdone. That being said our time was very enjoyable.
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LocalLady
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2017
overall4food4service2ambience3
Returned to Annisa with family to experience this delicious and differentiated restaurant one more time prior to closing. Food was interesting as always - some dishes better than others (I felt a bit over salted). Dessert yum. Service was mixed - sadly, our server was so deadpan and not particularly gracious (e.g. did not ask if we wanted a drink as is customary...I had to bring this up in order for it to be asked). The wine steward was quite nice. I get it - everybody at Annisa must be sad as the restaurant is closing...but it took away from my enjoyment, which is a shame. May try it again prior to closing but if not, au revoir.
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JohnO
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience3
Superb food, pleasant service, quiet --great for conversation but the room is tired. Time for a nip/tuck.
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RebeccaL
New York Area
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2017
overall3food3service2ambience4
Service was extremely slow. Took an hour for two appetizer. Everything was on the salty side.
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ase1707
New York Area
535 reviews
vip
5.0
535 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I moved to the West Village just 10 days before September 11, 2001. Annisa has been our favorite neighborhood place to dine for the past 16 years and we enjoyed our last or perhaps next to last dinner there last evening. Sadly Annisa will be closing at the end of the month. The loss to the Village and the rest of the city will be substantial, but hopefully chef Anita Lo will reopen another restaurant in the not too distant future. Over the years were have been warmly greeted by Jennifer, then Gregory and now Michael and we will miss all of them. Chef Lo is not only an amazing and creative chef, but she is a wonderful warm person with a great sense of humor. All of the food that she serves at Annisa is serious and beautifully presented. The entire staff of waiters and much more will hopefully find new employment quickly. My wife and I will miss everyone at Annisa as well as all of the amazing dinners that we have enjoyed there over the years.
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KarenP
New York Area
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience5
Had the five course tasting menu. May have been the best soup dumplings and lemon curd bread pudding I have ever eaten. Took away a little because one of the servers was deadpan and didn't give us all the information regarding the dishes she brought out. Also, the pork belly was too one note. It wasn't crispy. Just fatty.
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jaiw
Los Angeles
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant. Sorry you are closing. Hope you re-open.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Too bad it's closing in May. Food is delicious. Staff was attentive & knowledgable
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asta101
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my third visit to Annisa. I don't eat out often so when I do, I prefer to have dinner at restaurants where I know the overall experience will be excellent. The food and service are amazing and I love that I can actually have a conversation with a friend without having to shout across the table at her. That's rare in NY.
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NYRed
New York Area
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience3
This was our farewell dinner at Annisa,since it is closing next month. The food and service,as per usual, was divine but the prices have doubled!! We each had a drink and the seven course tasting menu. It set us back $375! The chef/owner said she decided to close when clients stopped coming in after she changed her pricing to incorporate tips, and property taxes went through the roof. Sadly Anita didn't change her new pricing model. I also felt that at these prices, the cashier should have been wearing a suit and tie instead of chinos and an oxford collared shirt. This has always been a very special place for us. We are sorry to see this establishment go.
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jenivirgo
New York Area
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cocktails, apps, entrees, wine, ambiance, and service were top notch as always. This has long been my favorite restaurant. I'm glad I was able to get in before they close. I'm so sad to see them go.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly a special restaurant and chef, I will be sad to see it go!
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Mress
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was amazing and we loved the environment. I am so sorry that Annisa will be closing as I would definitely go back for another occasion. I will look forward to what Anita Lo does next.
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SaraBC
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fabulous restaurant. Wonderful food full of surprising flavors in a comfortable room in which you can talk and hear your table companions without effort. We are so sad it is closing....
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JackM
Chicago
82 reviews
vip
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Profoundly great cooking. Chief with well deserved world class reputation.
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AmberS
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and imaginative dishes, impeccable service and subtle decor.
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Beth
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tasting menu was chef's choice and wonderful. We intend to dine there again before their closing.
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Bonnie
New York Area
855 reviews
vip
5.0
855 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a shame that after 17 years Annisa is closing. A truly special dining in every way. Let's hope that after some time off, NYC will again be blessed with Anita Lo's specialness.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are heartbroken that Annisa is closing soon, and had to get in for one last meal. Everything was impeccable as always. Anita Lo & staff: thank you for providing such a gem to the neighborhood and NYC food scene for so many years. You will be missed!
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Pete
New York Area
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2017
overall2food4service4ambience3
High prices (even with service included) and small portions, not a good combination.
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Stephanie
Greater Boston
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Creative, delicious and unique! Highly recommend. The best dish I had was the soup dumpling and fois gras - simply delish!
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MK24
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant. We are very, very sorry it's closing. We have such wonderful memories eating here, and this final meal was superb, maybe the best yet.
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StephenF
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant in every respect -- food, ambience, service. You're made to feel welcome and warmly taken care of without being fawned over. The food is extraordinary.
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arthistorian
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Inventive and precisely prepared food and a comfortable, laid back, small restaurant ambience. Best quality/ price ratio among the top flight NYC restaurants
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4thtime
New York Area
131 reviews
vip
5.0
131 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful experience. We had a cocktail to start and it was beautifully made. We then had the 7 course tasting menu and matched wines. Every dish was delicious and the wines chosen worked perfectly. Lovely service, the servers were friendly and explained each dish clearly and concisely. We really loved everything about our dinner!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful time, yet again. I'll be sad to see this play close.
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ChazJ
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was my dad's birthday. It's his favorite restaurant in NYC and he's sad that it'll close soon.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2017
overall2food2service1ambience4
The restaurant has a good atmosphere, you can hear yourselves speak and the dining room is nicely decorated. Unfortunately however, the service whilst polite and friendly, was so,so slow. We waited over 90 minutes before our main course was served, and it had to be chased by us. And to be frank, the food wasn't worth waiting for.. Each of our seven friends remarked that their meal was not all that good and certainly our evening was not worth the $1000 bill... Sorry, can maybe see why you will be closing down...
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Annisa - Permanently Closed is rated 4.5 stars by 1990 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

13 Barrow Street, New York, NY 10014

Additional information

Cross street
West 4th and 7th Avenue South
Neighborhood
West Village
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:30pm -10:30pm, Sunday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Cuisines
American, Asian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
1 Train to Christopher Street/Sheridan Square, B/D/F/M or A/C/E to West 4th Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Anita Lo
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://www.annisarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 741-6699
Private party facilities
No private room, though we do book the entire restaurant for large groups.Maximum capacity of 48 guests for seated events, 60 guests for cocktail parties.

Annisa - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

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Menu

Main

Sea Bream Sashimi*$24.00

Panisse

Chilled Spring Pea Soup$27.00

Field Green Salad$13.00

Pakora Fried Oysters$25.00

Steak Tartare*$24.00

Barbecued Squid$23.00

Seared Foie Gras*$28.00

Miso Marinated Sable$49.00

Duo of Black Sea Bass*$48.00

Broiled Spanish Mackerel$46.00

Slow Cooked Alaskan Halibut$49.00

Pan Roasted Chicken$40.00

Long Island Duck*$49.00

Vitello Tonnato*$49.00

Pork Belly Confit$47.00

What 1,990 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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