Anella
“Their brunch menu is a perfect size – enough options to stay interesting for a few more trips, but not so large as to be dizzying.”
“It is simple set up, tables up front, bar area – and most gorgeous backyard covered by pergola.”
“We went just before visiting the Rooftop Farm a couple of blocks away — Anella serves dishes featuring veggies grown there.”
Anella
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Good brunch! Ordered the all American breakfast. The sautéed greens (kale) were amazing. The Bellini and Bloody Mary are also good. Date ordered the skirt steak and eggs, and was quite pleased with the steak (though it was admittedly a small portion). Will definitely return!
Service spot on. Reservation ready. Lovely backyard. Good and strong drinks: dark and stormy and a Moscow mule.
Music is old school rock and Motown. Bread in flower pot smells better than it tastes but it's just fine. Butter with salt is yummy.
Spicy corn chowder with crab was delicious. All puréed with crab spoonful in center. Would return just for the hot soup. Burrata is good but I didn't like the sweetness. I prefer savory. Crostini was chewy.
Had 1/2 portion of homemade gnocchi with pork bolognese and broccoli rabe. Perfect portion and flavor. Hubby had burger with bacon jam. Perfectly cooked medium rare with great roll.
Will tell friends and will be back.
Anella is an adorable little spot in Greenpoint that serves wholesome dishes with pride. The menu is simple and not Brooklyn-hipster intimidating (unlike some of the fashionable patrons) and the waitress was happy to give suggestions.
I visited after the refinery29 exhibit and the staff of this quiet neighborhood joint were a bit overwhelmed. None the less, we were seated and served promptly. If you can, sit in the garden outside. It's beautiful even when it's slightly raining.
The bread is baked in a cute flower pot and is served warm. The half chicken I ate here was so deliciously juicy I could've ordered seconds.
Worth a trip to Brooklyn. And please get the chicken!
Absolutely delightful … I've made a note to visit Anella a while ago and had a chance to follow through last night.
Walking in, you get a cozy feeling, a narrow space with a few wooden tables and a long bar (with quite a selection); as you walk back, you're pleasantly surprised by additional seating around the corner that is just as inviting. Staff are friendly and welcoming. The scents that are coming out of the kitchen are very enticing. And then you get your food … Mmhhmmm.
Oh the freshly baked bread that is served in little flower pots with a side of delicious butter. We ordered the evening's special appetizer, prosciutto and sausage with some pickled vegetables that are "pickled for a year" and toasted bread with parmesan button – absolutely delicious! The curried butternut squash soup with roasted pumpkin seed and sage – great balance of sweetness and nuttiness, and having used the waiter's advise, dipping the bread into the soup – simply delectable. For entrees – Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragout, Shitake Mushrooms, Créme Fraiche, and Pecorino; as well as Bucatini a la Carbonara with Pancetta, Poached Egg, and Parmesan. Pasta was perfectly al dente and great flavor. My only slight complaint is that the ragout was a bit too salty (though I certainly enjoyed the left overs today). Unfortunately, did have enough room for dessert but determined to try some next time.
I've been raving about Anella all day at work today and can't wait to go back for more.
YUMMY!!
Mostly a brunch place for me on a Saturday..
Food:
1. Anella Burger- Amazing
2. Smoked Salmon Benedict– THE BEST!!
3. French Toast– MUST HAVE
4. They have amazing fries
Pros:
1. Love the venue of the place– very old style and cozy
2. You are separated from the other people around you so that you can have a conversation without hearing everyone else.
3. The staff is great
4. Love that the kitchen is an open area so you can see in
Cons:
1. I came in for brunch one time with friends and they asked if we made reservations, we didn't so they made us wait about 15 mins mind you the place had about 3 tables only full the rest were empty and we got sat next to the window coming in and during the hour and a half we spent there no one come in with a reservation and during the entire time the place was about half full. I was very upset and the treatment– i would understand if they were packed but the place was never more then half full the entire time.
Still recommend you going– During dinner they give bread served in a flower pot very cute!
This is one of those meals that I categorize under "One of the Best Meals of My Life." It also happened to be my first meal in New York, so it set a pretty high precedent.
After walking around Brooklyn a bit I decided it was time for some dinner. I passed a couple of nice looking spots, all of which were packed, and then saw Anella on an opposite street corner. With the rain threatening to drop any moment overhead, I decided to eat here.
Anella is small and intimate, with seating also available in a patio area out back. Inside is warm and inviting, with candlelight, warm, worn wood, and a rustic, modern feel. The menu has a lot of different options depending on your mood, but when I see pasta my eyes zero in and there's sort of no turning back. I went with the pappardelle in a lamb ragu, despite the fact that I'm not a big fan of lamb, and a side of the broccoli cooked in garlic and chili flakes.
Freshly baked bread served in a terra cotta flower pot was brought to the table with butter, and it got devoured. So delicious, but unfortunately when I asked the waitress for another pot she said, "Oh, we've sort of gone through a lot of bread today so, uh – " I wasn't sure if that was her way of saying they only wanted to give one pot per table, or if she was embarrassed to say they were running short on bread, so I just spared her the rest of the explanation and politely told her thank you but never mind.
The pasta came and it was some of the best I've ever had, anywhere. The pappardelle was handmade, and compared to other places I've been to where pasta is usually served in skimpy portions, especially if it was made by hand, the serving size was pretty decent. The ragu was incredible, the lamb was extremely tender, and I wished I had an endless supply of the dish. The broccoli was a fresh accompaniment to the pasta and very well flavored.
I went with a slice of orange olive oil cake for dessert, and just like with the pasta, this cake is in the top three best cakes ice ever eaten. So moist, in a Grand Marnier sauce and a dollop of cream with orange zest – it inspired me to find a recipe to make at home because I'm officially obsessed. I generally prefer pie to cake, but if this was the only dessert I could ever eat again, I'd have zero complaints.
Anella won't break the bank (entrees averaged about $13-16 dollars a plate) and the quality of food was outstanding. If I lived in Brooklyn, or anywhere near it, I'd be at Anella all the time.
*This is a review based on food I tried from TASTE Williamsburg Greenpoint*
Spicy Chilled Corn Soup from Anella
There is nothing better than a cup of (or, in this case, a shot of) chilled soup on a hot day. While I could not taste much spiciness from the "spicy" chilled corn soup, the little shot of creamy soup contained so many natural ingredients like the corn, parsley, and crab meat that played well together.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Anella. It was everything I hoped and expected it would be. Somewhat off the beaten path up in the northwestern corner of Greenpoint, Anella is an unassuming, rustic and inviting establishment on a quiet street. We went on a frigid Sat night, and it provided the perfect escape from the cold, snowy reality outside.
We started with cocktails at the bar while we waited for our friends to arrive. The list is well-curated and offers a little something for every taste. I had a drink with mezcal and green chartreuse (I think) and it was bonkers. The bar keep was friendly and knowledgeable, which was a good start to the evening.
Once seated, our service was prompt, attentive and helpful. Our meal started with the delicious and often-cited dinner rolls, which although a little campy/kitschy, come served in a flower pot. As a party of 4, we opted to share everything to try to leverage the menu as much as possible. We had the following:
– Risotto fritters, Mussels and Tagliatelle to start
– Monkfish, the Burger, Lamb and Roasted Chicken for our mains
– Fries and Brussels sprouts as sides
– Dessert (sadly, I don't remember what we had, but I do remember enjoying it)
Everything was delicious. Nothing was just sort of 'meh' or a miss. I can't remember the last time I went to a restaurant and enjoyed every single thing that I consumed. What's more, their wine list is really well-considered and approachable with modest prices. Overall, we had a great dining experience and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Although I don't make it to this part of Brooklyn very often, I'm glad to know this place is here, holding it down strong for the neighborhood. They apparently offer lunch and brunch service as well, so there is ample opportunity to check them out. It's not really the type of place you'd go with a large group, but if you're 4-6 people, or just a pair, Anella is a great option that you shouldn't miss out on.