Annabelle,

2132 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20008

"I cannot believe this place is not a 5/5 across the board. The decor is incredible. The service was on par with 3 star Michelin restaurants. Staff were incredibly nice. Coat check for my jacket. The somm was very well informed, approachable, knowledgeable, not intimidating. Very nice wine list. The cocktails were great. Excellent presentation. Honestly one of the best restaurants in dc, and I’m ashamed I waited so long to go here. As the city is beginning to change, I think this is a tentpole in what’s returning to be a great neighborhood of dining in dc."

"The service here was incredible. The flavors of each dish were so unique and carefully thought out. A perfect evening."

"A fine dining experience that makes you feel like you’re having a fine dining experience. The food is elevated, the service was wonderful and the vibe of the entire place was elegant yet cozy. Really enjoyed our experience having a work function hosted here and can’t wait to try it again."

"Ate here during restaurant week 2023. Dishes I tried ranked best to worst: * Handcut Tagliatelle - Unbelievably comforting * Chilled Melon and Lime Soup - Super creamy and fresh with a little kick * Banana pudding tart - texturally very interesting * Lime posset * Spotted skate wing * Rhode island squid - difficult to eat Service was out of this world. Staff was knowledgeable on every dish and eager to talk about them. They knew our party’s name (always fun to see) and would even come wipe down the table if there was any condensation on it."

"Excellent if sometimes imperfect cuisine, superb service, and polished and mature decor make Annabelle an excellent dining experience. We started with two delicious appetizers: GRILLED BLACK COD (Sweet & Sour Marinade. Aloli, Grilled Ciabatta) - the sweet and sour marinade sets this apart, amazing flavor. HEIRLOOM TOMATO (Avocado Bavaroise, Herbs, Balsamic) - a distinct tomato and balsamic creation, thoroughly enjoyable. For our second courses, one item was a bit off: CRISPY VIRGINIA SOFT-SHELL CRAB (Sweet & Sour Summer Relish, Aleppo Pepper Aioli) - wonderful combination of crispy crab, creamy aioli, and tangy relish). BLUE FIN TUNA CONFIT (Cranberry Beans, Pickled Eggplant, Tomato) - disappointing fish, just bland in comparison to the other dishes Our mains recaptured the high bar quite well: GRILLED PENNSYLVANIA PORK CHOP (Smoky Eggplant Purée, Roasted Carrots, Red Currant Sauce) - a robust chop, accented well with the trimmings. HEIRLOOM CABBAGE (Roasted with Chanterelle & Rosemary Red Bliss Potato Cake, Coddled Egg, Béarnaise) - a unique and flavorful dish, interesting cabbage preparation and definitely worth a try. We were quite full but shared the flourless chocolate cake, and were disappointed. Pretty flat in flavor, could have been a lot better. Cocktails were generally good, with a notable miss. We enjoyed the Jamaican Farewell and the Stepchild, but was disappointed in the Breakup. Service was excellent throughout."