"Anita Lo's care and craft" continue to "pay off" at this "high-end" West Village "gem", a "civilized respite" renowned for its "brilliant, Asian-inspired" New American fare, "superb service" and "understated elegance"; a "smart", "soothing" space where you "can actually have a conversation" rounds out this "rare treat."
Annisa Restaurant Review:
The pristine whiteness of the unadorned walls leaves a blank palette for your imagination and allows the bold flavors of the creative cuisine to rightly capture your attention. The succinct menu fuses the cuisines of Asia, France, the Mediterranean and beyond. For instance, try the grilled Australian lamb tenderloin with Szechuan peppercorns, white soybeans and garlic chives or the seared foie...
Innovative cuisine on a quaint, old-fashioned block. Cozy and elegant with creamy walls and flickering candles. Chef A. Lo is the J. Lo of haute cuisine, flashing a booty-sized seasonal menu with awesome butter-poached lobster and succulent grilled halibut. Sweetbreads, artichokes, bacon-miso all have their turn in the spotlight. The seven-course tasting menu makes a great splurge.
Citysearch Editorial Review:
After a devastating fire destroyed this much-loved West Village spot in '09, Annisa was completely renovated, though thankfully its intimate charm was preserved. Chef Anita Lo's idiosyncratic,...