First thought: WOW. From the moment you walk through the front door your eyes see a gorgeous bar. As you go up the stairs, you're engulfed into this classy and beautiful seating area. I was fully in love with the decor, furniture, carpet and even the plates! The colors are luscious! But now, the important part: Food and drinks. Had a lovely French 75 and my friend had the Lopez. :) Our waiter was delightful, very knowledgeable and extremely thoughtful to split our dishes: we tried the brussels sprouts with cranberries, melt in your mouth gnocchi, the buttery and flaky hake (fish), lovely seasoned steak fries and the baked Alaska! Wow! I will be back--can't wait to try other dishes! Ps. Oh, forgot to mention, they called me prior to coming because my reservation was for outside.. they said it'll be a bit chilly and they have indoor seating available. How thoughtful!! Truly appreciated the call. read more

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Beautiful modern setting in a rustic, quiet neighborhood near DuPont Circle. Amazing presentations bursting with balanced flavors, all seasonally inspired. Service is impeccable and unpretentious. Worth a splurge if your budget is slim. read more

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Went for restaurant week and it was great! We had some car trouble on our way and called to let them know and they were so great and let us sit a bit later than planned for our reservation so the service for that was incredible! The menu options for restaurant week were good for different dietary restrictions and everything we got looked and tasted incredible! read more

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Good food, pretty restaurant, but TINY portions! Stopped in for restaurant week and had the $55 pp for three courses. Our table ordered a number of different things, but I got the beet salad, wild striped bass, and the red wine poached pear with almond cake. Beet salad was average, mostly beets and not many greens. Beets were prepared well. I tried to ask the waitress what the difference between the wild stripe bass and Chilean sea bass was, and she couldn't quite give me an answer--regardless, the broth accompanying the fish was delicious. Dessert was also lovely. Among the other selections, it seems the smoked salmon was the favorite appetizer among the group, followed by the steak entree, and the blood orange tart. The swordfish was also good, as was the chicken. Overall, good food, service, and ambiance. Portions were just waaaaaay too small--I'm not sure I'd come back without the restaurant week prices. The steak was easily the star of the show, but was so small we struggled to identify the filet on the plate. Everyone at the table agreed we needed to get a snack or second meal after dinner (and this was after we asked for a second helping of their complimentary bread, which was also amazing--unfortunately, it didn't help much with guaranteeing fullness). Overall, nice experience--but not sure we'll be back. read more

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Very good food, excellent service, comfortable dining room with upscale feel comfortable chairs and great ambience. I ordered the mushroom cream soup for an appetizer and the braised pork as an entree. Everything was prepared well and the service was top notch. Definitely a great option for date night! read more

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I don't typically give 5 stars, but this place might be my first. We first walk in, host greets us with a welcoming smile :) we sit at the bar, the bartender is 100/100 solid. He is friendly, funny, and knows his drinks. If I lived closer, I would become a regular at this bar. SOLID. A drink in, the rest of our party arrives and we get seated immediately. The space is BEAUTIFUL. Reminds me of manhattan or LA - much more modern, hip, compared to other places in DC that doesn't quite meet my standards in terms of ambiance and interior design. They have a cute little garden room in the back - we couldn't score one but highly recommend if you can request a seat there. They also have an outdoor patio area that has a similar vibe to this garden room, but it was chilly that day so we decided to stay indoors. Food. 100/100 for every dish we tried. We had the crudo (tuna appetizer), octopus, chicken, and sea bass. Personal favorite was the octopus and chicken. I never ever order chicken because no one ever cooks it right, but this chicken was the juiciest chicken I've ever tasted (other than Hawaii) - apparently chef Frank Ruta served 3 presidents in the white house and he is known for his chicken! Did I mention, their service is also out of this world! Super attentive, nice, and just made us feel at home. I honestly think DC food scene isn't quiet there yet, but Annabelle is the first place that made me think otherwise. I will definitely be coming back!! read more

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Glad we stopped by to try this place for dinner. The food holds up, though the ambiance is pretty offputting and the menu feels unreasonably expensive, even for DC. $13 for a draft port city optimal wit, are you serious?! It's definitely a stuffy environment, feels like a relic from a different time. That aside, the food is quite good. The steak was a standout dish, the sauce really brought each bite with the potatoes together, and the medium rare was perfect. The pasta was aldente and super flavorable, though small, heavy, and a bit rich. The crudo was super light and refreshing, a really nice starter, although again relatively small. Not my favorite DC restaurant but happy to have stopped by. read more

Annabelle - Crudo - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We love Annabelle. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. It's a great place for celebrating a special occasion. We will be back!

Annabelle was literally one of the best food experiences i've ever had in DC. I went there a few months ago and was blown AWAY by what I was tasting. They had OSSABAW PORK PATE! This dish excited this little Georgia boy as Ossabaw Island is an island off the coast of Georgia KNOWN for their breed of pork. Everything we ate was intentional and tasted as though every microgreen was their on purpose. There were no frills... There was no fluff... What we tasted was delicious imaginative FOOD. Our host was super nice and very knowledgeable. We ate outside but the inside is GORGEOUS! I would definitely love to tase their new menu (when I can afford to) in the near future. Haha read more

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The hostess was extremely pleasant as she walked me to my table. I arrived before my guest so I chatted up my waiter. Atmosphere was romantic with low lighting. Some music in the waaaay background. You could more hear people chatting. Tables were a little close. I started with a "second course" of ahi tuna. Then, for my entree I got the Norwegian trout. I loved the trout! It was fresh and delicious. The braised cabbage complimented it perfectly. Cocktails were awesome too. read more

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I visited for Thanksgiving, and our table ordered one of each entrée. We were pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything was--every dish exceeded our expectations. The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming, making it feel like we were celebrating Thanksgiving with family. Chef Joe was an absolute delight and added a personal touch to the experience. I'll definitely be returning! read more

The service was top notch! The food was phenomenal, the experience was amazing! I have to thank Mathew for the amazing experience I was celebrating our first year anniversary and this place was perfect for the occasion. read more

Annabelle - Dessert and a complimentary anniversary dessert - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The restaurant is very nicely decorated, and there were a lot of interesting food choices. However, we would have much preferred our meal if the waiter had not tried to upsell every three minutes. When I asked what was good on the menu, he answered that they have a caviar service not listed. When I said that I was looking for help with what was on the menu, he blew off the question. When my wife said that she was going to have an app and main, he tried to push another course. Every five minutes there was an effort to sell another alcoholic drink. The food was fine, not great. The bottom line is that it was an obvious economic transaction, not a hospitable one. read more

Got invited to a dinner reception. Very neat place, place is a little bit old might not be totally accessible. Food is very good but at that price I would be expecting something even better. Looks awesome, tastes fine but not something I would remember for a while. I tried the second time the next day in the common dining area and is a bit noisy. I didn't pick the wine so the wine we got is okay. For that kind of price, I am not sure it will attract me to visit again. But it is a nice restaurant and definitely need to try and I can see this is the place that some might like and some might not. read more

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The highlight of my meal at Annabelle was the service. Every single employee was so attentive, kind, and anticipated all of our needs. The restaurant is quiet and very pretty, making the overall experience really great. The food didn't blow me away, honestly, and was the least impressive aspect of the restaurant. My favorite dishes were the cabbage and the bass, which I really enjoyed! read more

An extremely classy DC establishment. Convenient and lovely location tucked into DuPont. Have dined here during restaurant week as well as sat at the bar and it has always been a great experience - would recommend this spot for a nice cocktail or an elevated dinner! read more

Annabelle - Cocktails - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Booked after hearing good things about this place, but was somewhat disappointed. I enjoyed the pork belly, tagliatelle and rose panna cotta for dessert, but everything else was mediocre. Was disappointed by the sake-cured fluke, pork loin and steak (which came out completely rare). Cocktail (Memory of Summer) was watered down. read more

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Absolutely fabulous experience - the food is delicious but the staff at Annabelle go out of their way to provide above and beyond service. Many of the servers are also sommeliers and gave us multiple kinds of wine to try. They also have us an extra appetizer just because. We really appreciated all the personal touches and will definitely be back!! read more

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Four is probably the perfect number. I was served with an uncooked Hake that subtracts a star. Restaurant week is a good excuse to clear out my "try" list and I am glad I too a chance. Very European atmosphere with attentive service. Food: Hit and miss. Our shinnying star was Pork Belly. The Chinese classic was well-infused with American interpretations or just a coincidence. Don't miss out the Carrot Cake. It's a bit sweet but why not! read more

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We had the privilege of spending new years at Annabelle's this year. And what a treat it was!! Fantastic atmosphere and service. Everyone there was so kind and attentive. We chatted a lot with our server and he was happy to answer all of our questions. The food was spectacular. We had no idea that the chef was once the white house chef! And we were blown away with the quality of food. Everything was amazing. Our table tried nearly everything on the menu and we were all pleased. I can't wait to return again. read more

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Cute place. Parents in town vibe. Street parking available close by. Tasty food. My favorite was the mushroom/duck papardelle - real depth of flavor and perfect portion size. Service started slow but once we had food it went smoothly - we appreciated that staff would let both of us finish our plates before clearing the table. Wine recommendation was excellent and refills were nicely spaced. Maybe I am spoiled with other DC fine dining experiences at this price point, but while the meal was perfectly fine and the quality matched what we paid for it, there just wasn't anything that stood out in a way that I would say I have to visit again. read more

Checking in for RW2020, Annabelle has set up a lovely outdoor experience to be CDC compliant. Along with staff who are mindful of your safety, the experience out on Florida Avenue is really a great way to enjoy some outstanding food and drink. The RW in-house menu (priced at $55 ea) sports some of the main menu faves - the Grilled Roseda Bavette Steak, King Salmon Studded with Ginger and Lemon and Crispy Rockfish and Octopus Duo were our choices. Paired with the Yellowfin Tuna Confit and Grilled Stuffed Squid was a special appetizer, six Marin Oysters. Mid-sized, fresh and very even made this a great start. For finishers, the Summer Berry Tart was the winner, followed closely in a tie by the Chocolate Mousse Bar and Peaches And Corn. Don't be shy, all three were wonderful. The drinks really set a tone and have to be a part of your meal (I know, wine is good, but these are GREAT). The Sazarec Rye was phenomenal and both the Red Medicine (one of the best drinks with Campari that I've ever had!) and the Blue Train with Creme de Violette were just wonderful. Our only regret, while we loved dining al fresco, was not to be able to enjoy the remodeled inside of the old Nora's. Next time! RW runs through the end of the month; so if you can snare a reservation, this would be one of our top recommendations. read more

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I went here for dinner with my friend.. the service and the food were phenomenal! The wine recommendation from the sommelier was just amazing. Will go here again for sure. read more

Nice looking restaurant,, good service, appetizers OK, but the main course that I had, Pork loin, could have been used to replace the heel on a shoe. It was very tough dead, virtually tasteless (without the sauce) meat. And very expensive to boot. read more

wow, wow, wow!! Went to Annabelle's for restaurant week and the experience was amazing. Started with the salmon crostini, followed by the mushroom tagliatelle. It was one of the best pastas I've ever had. Then- course 3 was a fish served with potatoes & greens. Finished with the best chocolate cake I've ever had. I have already told my friends next time I am sad I'm getting the cake to go. Great spot in dc! Highly recommend! read more

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I visited Annabelle and thought it was great. The food, service, and ambience were all great. I would definitely recommend it.

I visited Annabelle for winter 2024 restaurant week - the food, service, and ambiance were all top tier. The 'Salad of Winter Chicories, Apples and Caramelized Cippolini' was a light and refreshing way to start the meal. The 'Angus Beef Bavette Steak' was a hearty and filling main course. The 'Chocolate Torte' was a rich and decadent way to end the meal. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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We visited Annabelle on opening night. The restaurant was quite full considering we had a 9:15 reservation. We were sat immediately and the server took our order right away. It's clear, there are some opening kinks that need to be worked out, which can be expected. It took about an hour for us to get our food, but they were more than apologetic and made sure we were well taken care of. We ordered the lamb with onions and artichokes. It was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. Surprisingly, the star of the show was the chicken with potatoes and spinach. Wow, it was incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly. Every bite was juicy, even the white meat. We also had the house dessert which was also very tasty. I'm rating it 4/5 based on the long wait (though they took good care of us and made up for it), food alone would be 5/5. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Annabelle - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have been here twice. One meal was excellent. Tonight's ... was not. The decor and atmosphere are great. The waitstaff are also very, very good. This - along with the memory of my first meal here right after they opened earn three stars instead of two. Along with these other pros, I will credit them with having excellent bread and coffee. I enjoyed the lentil soup and the dessert sorbet was also good. However, none of our other appetizers or main dishes was remotely good. The pate for the appetizer was reminiscent of low end deli meats. Its presentation was also odd. It was basically a chunk of cold meat rather than a spread with bread. Many of the dishes were quite small and the vegetables were all kind of similar riffs on winter fare. The sea bass was fine. Steak was disappointing. This wouldn't have been good at a lower price point. As is, the bill is beyond unjustified. By far the worst item was the brussels sprouts. They were not caramelized or crispy at all and instead were soft and watery. The steak fries side was better but while the outer texture was a delightful crisp, inside was too dry and almost powdery. I had a great chicken here once. It's a beautiful place with kind staff. I root for this place. I wanted to like it more. It could be - and once was - a great neighborhood restaurant. I doubt I will return. read more

Uncertain what to expect based on some reviews we had a very good dinner. I never would have guessed how spacious it was seeing it from outside. We enjoyed: Roasted Parsnip, Beet, and Orange salad - basic but fresh Blue Fin Tuna Marinated in Coriander & Cardamom - nice Asian flavoring; I especially enjoyed the subtle cardamom taste, and the sesame dressing with the chinese broccoli Roasted La Belle Organic Chicken - moist and slightly peppery Organically Farmed Norwegian Ocean Trout - my main plate was possibly the best I've eaten this year. The trout was perfectly cooked (slightly rare inside) and mouth-wateringly delicious; the sides were notable additions as I really enjoyed the kyoto carrots and the celeriac-pear We also were given seconds of the bread basket (overall portions sizes were appropriate, but we were still hungry) For dessert, my husband and I split the Pear, Spice & Everything Nice and gingerbread cream cake. Here, I only wish the portions were bigger. Our waiter steered us to an excellent Mâcon-Fuissé that paired well. read more

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Food wasn't anything special. The service was slightly slow. For the price we don't think it was worth it.

As an experienced diner, I had high hopes for Annabelle, but unfortunately, the food and service did not meet my expectations. While the dishes we ordered were good, they did not justify the price we paid. The service was also lacking, with the host seating us inside despite my apparent discomfort with the cold temperature on Valentine's Day. To make matters worse, our server took a while to come over, and when I visited the restroom, I noticed that there were open seats while we were still waiting for our food. Additionally, our desserts were brought out before our entrees, which was quite disappointing. While the food was enjoyable, it could have been better, and the service and hospitality needed improvement. I would rate the food a 6/10, the service a 7/10, and the hospitality a 6/10. Annabelle is located in Washington DC, and as a professional, I believe that establishments should treat all staff members fairly and respectfully. The servers should be trained to treat the bussers and food runners with the same level of respect they give to customers. Overall, I spent over $400 and made a reservation online, and while I had high hopes for a memorable anniversary celebration, Annabelle fell short of my expectations. I hope that in the future, they can work on improving their service and food quality to match the prices they charge. Thanks for reading my review of Annabelle. Remember, it's always essential, to be honest and share your good and bad experiences. Until next time! on the next episode of Brian's foodie adventure. read more

Had a lovely family dinner outside here where ALL of the food either met or exceeded expectations. Creative and delicious good with good service, and relatively reasonable prices. Their set up is good: tent-like structure helps block wind and weather, but also provides ample ventilation to not be worried about Covid19. Food highlights: - Squid ink pasta with chilis, capers, and lemon ($26), excellent! - Bacon and egg ravioli ($26), so amazing and creamy, but somehow not heavy. Highly recommend! - Wagyu beef tri tip with amazing arugula pesto, trumpet mushrooms, harissa glazed carrots ($38). Perfection! - Chocolate raspberry mousse with raspberry gel cubes, raspberry foam, white chocolate raspberry swirl ice cream, chocolate crumble ($12). Amazing! We split a bunch of dishes when we came, and not a single one was a disappointment. I'd definitely be happy to come back here to celebrate a nice occasion. read more

Amazing experience. Walked by to go to another restaurant on yelp we noticed activity and read menu. Got to our anticipated venue and went back. So glad we did. From greeting at door that was was fun and welcoming tithe quaint table in the back A+. The then service was exceptional with Michael the waiter and the sommelier was very knowledgeable. It was all amazing. The food was incredible. Highly recommend from frequent travelers. read more

I visited Annabelle with my parents and brother while they were visiting DC. Not knowing what to expect, we made a reservation a few days out to try a new place - Annabelle. We were blown away. We arrived about 15 minutes before our reservation because we were coming from another event. Even though all of the tables were still full, our to-be server Adil moved two classy looking wireframe benches together and started us all off with a glass of champagne. What an incredible welcoming! We were then seated outside (we requested an outside table on the res), and the staff intentionally ensured that there were sufficient heaters placed around our table. Silverware was provided promptly, napkins unfolded, and presented with a wonderful level of professionalism. The attention to detail here was fantastic. Adil, our server, spoke at least 4 languages and was a certified sommelier. He brought great energy to the ordering process, had outstanding recommendations on food and wine, and just made it an incredibly enjoyable experience for all of us. The food was out of this world. The wine paired perfectly. Re-emphasis on the attention to detail - watching Adil and all of the food runners and waitstaff at work was like watching a perfectly harmonized performance. The manager, Tim, stopped by our table towards the end of our meal to ensure everything had gone flawlessly (which it had). Punctuated by tasteful jokes, you can see that everyone at Annabelle functions as a top-notch team to provide an unforgettable experience. Of all the activities that I did with my parents over the weekend, this was the most memorable for all of us. Highly recommended!!! read more

Annabelle - Dinner with family. - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wow! Our first time dining there, but it won't be our last. Excellent service. The server explained the entrees on the menu to perfection. It's not a large menu, but the choices are sufficient. We started with a mushroom soup which was sublime. My trout was outstanding. Beautifully presented, perfectly prepared. Hubby liked his duck which we were told is the chef's signature dish. Valet parking available on the weekends. Otherwise, the street parking can be difficult. Not a long walk from a metro station. Highly recommended. read more

Such a beautiful restaurant, with an incredibly generous Restaurant Week menu! This is the kind of five star service and food experience reminiscent of the lovely Nora that houses Annabelle now. What an honor to be offered the most gorgeous appetizers , mains and desserts that weren't the usual salmon, chicken and short rib typically found during RW. We had five options for appetizers, including the gorgeous choices we three made - heirloom tomatoes, lovely cucumber and watermelon and melon soup, and stuffed squid with fingerling taters. Mains included sea bass, pork chop (yum!!) and skate wing with clams and mussels. And desserts - so special - blackberry short cake and peanut pave. Just a lovely evening. Thank you. What also made it incredible was the call I got while in transit that our patio reservation was canceled due to a big thunderstorm, but the could offer us indoor seating - shocked, but they made space. What RW experience even compares?? Loved every second. read more

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The restaurant delivered good food, but my expectations for a dining experience at this level weren't fully met. Despite that, it's still a solid choice. read more

The best thing about this restaurant is the service. I think 3.5 stars is the most accurate rating. The server and the wine service was exception - attentive, kind, and thoughtful. The food is slightly above average. The best plate was the crudo. Also, when you walk in the front door you're absolutely blasted with a fishy smell. Thankfully none of our food was fishy, but the smell was off putting. read more

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This was the best restaurant I've eaten at in a while. The presentation is beautiful, the taste combinations fantastic, and it's all complemented by very good drinks. My wife and I got the pate and carrot salad to start, squid ink pasta as a middle dish, and the rabbit and scallops as our main dishes. We then got the cheesecake for dessert (the presentation was exceptional for this dish). Service was a bit spotty at times, but things were cleared up easily and the experience was great. I'd recommend to anyone looking for a special night out. read more