AnnaLena · Restaurant · Vancouver
Kits Beach's one-star tasting-menu room, playful on the plate and warm in the seats.
AnnaLena is the Kitsilano tasting-menu room that proves fine dining can still be fun, set a block from Kits Beach at 1809 West 1st Avenue. It holds a Michelin star, sits at number 12 on Canada's 100 Best 2026 and number 35 on North America's 50 Best, and has been one of the most consistent kitchens in Vancouver for years. Owned since 2015 by chef Michael Robbins and operations lead Jeff Parr, AnnaLena is named for their grandmothers, and the room carries that spirit: polished but personal, with a wall of childhood photographs and a bar that knows exactly what it is doing.
In June 2020 the kitchen committed fully to a set multi-course tasting menu built around seasonal local farms and suppliers, rounded out by thoughtful wine pairings and original cocktails. The cooking is globally accented and precise, marrying technique and top-flight ingredients into focused dishes with real clarity, and the lineup changes with the season.
Dinner is the whole offering, served Tuesday through Sunday from 5 to 9 PM and closed Monday, with earlier seatings running calmer and later ones turning livelier. Tables open exactly 30 days in advance on Resy, each new day releasing at 9am Pacific, so if you have a date in mind, count back 30 days and set an alarm.
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Address: 1809 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 5B8, Vancouver
AnnaLena takes reservations through Resy. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Vancouver; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 17:00 - 21:00
Frequently asked about AnnaLena
How do I get a reservation at AnnaLena in Vancouver?
Tables at AnnaLena are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Vancouver plan, our Vancouver partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at AnnaLena?
AnnaLena is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at AnnaLena?
AnnaLena keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is AnnaLena located?
AnnaLena is in Vancouver, at 1809 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 5B8. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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