Anella

222 Franklin St. - Brooklyn, NY 11222
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Two Words: Order Everything

Highlights

  • For brunch, Anella has prix-fixe menu for $19 that includes a choice of entrée, plus coffee, tea or soda, along with a bloody mary, a mimosa or OJ.
  • Anella has a great bar. Long and narrow, it was made from work benches from the Steinway piano factory.
  • Anella used to be the Queen’s Hideaway, a quirky Greenpoint restaurant.

Good to Know

  • The G train (Greenpoint Ave stop) is four blocks away from the restaurant.
  • If you feel like eating outside, Anella has pretty backyard garden.

Full Overview

Anella's address might be a little off the beaten bath for some, but take my word for it: this Greenpoint gem is worth the trip. With lots of reclaimed wood and some partially exposed brick walls, the restaurant has a rustic, slightly rough-around-the-edges feel. A no-frills space, it’s warm and inviting, but the ever-changing seasonal menu is where you’ll want to focus your attention anyway. With just three categories -- starters, pasta and entrees -- Anella’s concise menu doesn’t aim to overwhelm. Instead it turns local and artisanal into memorable dishes that you’ll still be thinking about long after you’ve left. The best advice? Go with a group and order everything.  And by all means, go hungry, since you’ll get a very special surprise when you arrive: a loaf of fresh bread that’s baked (and served!) in a flower pot. Out of this world on its own, it’s even better with a generous swipe of soft butter flecked with sea salt. You’ll want to down the whole loaf, but try to save some for the homemade burrata, a starter that is spot-on. Or do what I did and ask for a second loaf. 

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