Annata Restaurant & Wine Bar

A hidden gem nestled within Crows Nest serving modern and inventive cuisine. I have known about Annata for quite some time but was able to finally visit and was suitably impressed. One stand out from the beginning was the service - they helpfully let us sit in a different area which was preferred. The waiter also helpfully explained the menus and was attentive throughout, often asking for feedback on the food. The food itself was fantastic - they use unique ways to deliver the flavours which complemented the freshness of the ingredients. We opted for the chef's set menu and we would recommend it for the value and opportunity to taste a lot of the dishes they have to offer. It is clear they put thought into every dish in both taste and presentation. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend to others for a modern dining experience.

Had a fantastic experience at Annata! The food was delicious, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. Bonus points for being pet-friendly—my dog loved it too! Highly recommend for great food and a relaxed, pet-friendly vibe. Will definitely be back!

I have been to many fine dinning places. I went to annata yesterday with my partner, pretty much my first time. The food is good in a modern style. The owner is very friendly and so as other staff members, its better at least 90% of fine dinning place in Sydney i would like to say, you can tell they really like their jobs.

Amazing Chefs Tasting Menu Tuesday for $88 per person or paired wine menu for $155 per person. Our party of 4 opted for the $88 and a nice bottle of red recommended by John the owner. It was a fantastic evening with great food and wine. All the courses (see menu photos) were plated and tasted fantastic. Takes me back to the good old days of fine dining where the owner / chef actually cares and greets all their customers. Owner John actually tells the history of the restaurant and helps select the wine. Really sets the mood for good vibes and evening. I can highly recommend Annata for the great food, location and ambiance. Great value for a fine dining experience. The restaurant is not that big so make sure to reserve ahead.

I recently dined at Annata and had a memorable experience. As soon as I sat down, I was approached by someone walking by who is a regular and she enthusiastically shared what I should try on the menu. This told me everything I needed to know about the venue. For me, the highlight was definitely the Alfosino Crudo with dashi cream—it's a beautifully crafted dish that's well balanced. The service was equally memorable; John and the team were warm, knowledgeable, and eager to share insights about the local wines and the dishes. I can't wait to return and thank you so much!

I feel like this place doesn’t get talked about enough. I used to come here years ago when I lived in the area and it was really excellent. Came again yesterday for the first time since then, and it was as just as good, if not better. Every dish was delicious and well presented. Friendly, attentive, and non-pretentious staff. Great choice of quality wines. Pleasant atmosphere, busy but not too noisy. Good value, considering the quality of the food and drink. I don’t have a bad word against it. Thanks for a lovely evening!

Went here for dinner on a Wednesday night, it wasn't overcrowded but almost every table was full. The owner came over to our table and spoke to us a couple of times and shared knowledge about the wine list. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the food was really tasty and well presented. It's not a cheap night out but it was a great experience and everything we ate and drank was delicious. Would recommend and would go back!

Been over a month since we visited and wow we still discuss the food. Every dish we had was excellent even down to the basics which many high calibre restaurants overlook. Suggest to try the side dishes as they are a nice complement to the stellar mains. Although we only met briefly, Head Sommelier and owner, John, is a brilliant host and has built a special place in a suburb increasingly overwhelmed with poor takeaway and fast food options (and lots of construction). Head Chef, Jordan, has a natural talent with creative options and unique combinations you will be challenged to find elsewhere. Our only downside is it was evident to our table that service dropped off after John left mid-meal and we felt like we were being rushed out only 1h 15min into the booking by our waiter, James. The table beside us had issues as well. At the time the restaurant wasn't busy. Further, our interactions towards the end created an awkward tension (with 2 errors on the bill; one of which we were overcharged for an extra main) are the only reason I can't give the full 5 stars.

A hidden gem nestled within Crows Nest serving modern and inventive cuisine. I have known about Annata for quite some time but was able to finally visit and was suitably impressed. One stand out from the beginning was the service - they helpfully let us sit in a different area which was preferred. The waiter also helpfully explained the menus and was attentive throughout, often asking for feedback on the food. The food itself was fantastic - they use unique ways to deliver the flavours which complemented the freshness of the ingredients. We opted for the chef's set menu and we would recommend it for the value and opportunity to taste a lot of the dishes they have to offer. It is clear they put thought into every dish in both taste and presentation. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend to others for a modern dining experience.

Had a fantastic experience at Annata! The food was delicious, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. Bonus points for being pet-friendly—my dog loved it too! Highly recommend for great food and a relaxed, pet-friendly vibe. Will definitely be back!

I have been to many fine dinning places. I went to annata yesterday with my partner, pretty much my first time. The food is good in a modern style. The owner is very friendly and so as other staff members, its better at least 90% of fine dinning place in Sydney i would like to say, you can tell they really like their jobs.

Amazing Chefs Tasting Menu Tuesday for $88 per person or paired wine menu for $155 per person. Our party of 4 opted for the $88 and a nice bottle of red recommended by John the owner. It was a fantastic evening with great food and wine. All the courses (see menu photos) were plated and tasted fantastic. Takes me back to the good old days of fine dining where the owner / chef actually cares and greets all their customers. Owner John actually tells the history of the restaurant and helps select the wine. Really sets the mood for good vibes and evening. I can highly recommend Annata for the great food, location and ambiance. Great value for a fine dining experience. The restaurant is not that big so make sure to reserve ahead.

I recently dined at Annata and had a memorable experience. As soon as I sat down, I was approached by someone walking by who is a regular and she enthusiastically shared what I should try on the menu. This told me everything I needed to know about the venue. For me, the highlight was definitely the Alfosino Crudo with dashi cream—it's a beautifully crafted dish that's well balanced. The service was equally memorable; John and the team were warm, knowledgeable, and eager to share insights about the local wines and the dishes. I can't wait to return and thank you so much!

I feel like this place doesn’t get talked about enough. I used to come here years ago when I lived in the area and it was really excellent. Came again yesterday for the first time since then, and it was as just as good, if not better. Every dish was delicious and well presented. Friendly, attentive, and non-pretentious staff. Great choice of quality wines. Pleasant atmosphere, busy but not too noisy. Good value, considering the quality of the food and drink. I don’t have a bad word against it. Thanks for a lovely evening!

Went here for dinner on a Wednesday night, it wasn't overcrowded but almost every table was full. The owner came over to our table and spoke to us a couple of times and shared knowledge about the wine list. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the food was really tasty and well presented. It's not a cheap night out but it was a great experience and everything we ate and drank was delicious. Would recommend and would go back!

Been over a month since we visited and wow we still discuss the food. Every dish we had was excellent even down to the basics which many high calibre restaurants overlook. Suggest to try the side dishes as they are a nice complement to the stellar mains. Although we only met briefly, Head Sommelier and owner, John, is a brilliant host and has built a special place in a suburb increasingly overwhelmed with poor takeaway and fast food options (and lots of construction). Head Chef, Jordan, has a natural talent with creative options and unique combinations you will be challenged to find elsewhere. Our only downside is it was evident to our table that service dropped off after John left mid-meal and we felt like we were being rushed out only 1h 15min into the booking by our waiter, James. The table beside us had issues as well. At the time the restaurant wasn't busy. Further, our interactions towards the end created an awkward tension (with 2 errors on the bill; one of which we were overcharged for an extra main) are the only reason I can't give the full 5 stars.

New kid on the block in Crowie. Open a week so and in we go. Originally slated to be a bar with food, now a restaurant with apparently great drinks. Really wanted to love it. Liked the fitout, dark and moody and tasteful, staff solicitous and generally excellent. Pre dinner martini was excellent, wine list seems wide and eclectic, menu looks very interesting if a little pricey. Waiter suggests 5-6 dishes - 3 from the small plate menu (entrees) at $12-$18, 2 from the larger dishes (mains) at $24-$30, and maybe 1-2 deserts. Ouch. So, we did. Four from the small list, one from the large and a desert. Smalls, sashimi, artichokes and asparagus w smoked feta, parsnips and duck ham, and prawns with corn and corn butter. Main, choice of fish, chicken or beef, waiter suggested chicken 'the best i have ever had' so we went that, although the flathead in filo did sound nice. Desert, raspberries w stuff But. A few buts, regrettably. The sashimi was a little dry, although with the compressed cucumber it was served with it was v nice. Prawns, cooked sous vide, actually a bit rare for us, but the corn and corn butter was lovely. Artichokes, by far the tastiest dish of the evening, the smoked feta a delight, and all in all flavoursome. Parsnips and duck ham - well, we had a problem here. Evidently the chef had substituted carrots for parsnips, since it seems the duck ham was the hero. Sorry, we wanted parsnips and the waiter didn't mention the substitution. To be fair, when we pointed this out they deducted it from the price, so can't complain on that front. But rather have been told and known, so no surprises. Chicken, breast cooked in stock from the carcass, indubitably soft and tender, but frankly a little tasteless. Desert, raspberries with honeycomb crumble (I think) and ice cream. So, observations. Food presentation was outstanding, as was the service. But, to our palates, it was all fairly subtle flavours. Bland even. Hate that word. The hero of the dish should be first in the description. Twice we were told the hero was (duck ham and honeycomb) yet they were listed s secondary ingredients. Guys, sort out your menu descriptions. Also, the venue is quite noisy. Think they might need to engage a sound guy and put some baffles around. To be fair, first week, should improve, waiter was grateful for our feedback rather than resentful which is often the case. We'll be back tor another look in a month or two.

Had a wonderful dinner at Annata last week. It was our anniversary, so we ordered up big, with 4 small plates, 2 mains, a dessert each, plus cocktails and wine. (Expect to spend $200 for 2 people to do the place justice.) Unfortunately, I didn't take a photo of the menu, and the menu on the website is slightly different, so I can't name all of the dishes, but will try. First up were the oysters with pickled black fungus. I've eaten plenty of oysters, but have never previously had them served this way, and it was a delicious flavour combination, the kind that makes you love oysters all over again. The other stand out for us was the duck ham from the dish with the heirloom carrots - so, so tasty! We also had a standout vegetarian dish (I think it involved cheese?) plus the prawns with corn, which was a quirky but good combination. For mains, we had the fish dish and the pork, sharing both. I think it would have been easier to have one each, as they were difficult to share. My pick out of the two was the fish, with a superb combination of flavours. However, the next table along had the beef skirt, and it also looked excellent. The highlight, however, was probably the dessert. I selected the passionfruit tofu, while my husband had the cherries with dark chocolate. They were very different flavour-wise, but we each loved our choice. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from passionfruit tofu, but it was just like creme caramel in consistency, but with a strong passionfruit flavour. Loved the toasted rice, coconut and basil - such an excellent combination of flavours! After the Belle D'Annata cocktail, I had a glass of rose and the French dessert wine. Loved the tasting notes supplied for both (skip forward to the section on wine by the bottle for most of the notes), and both were excellent choices. Would love to go back and try more of the wines - they have a very eclectic selection, just what I love. Good luck to all the crew and thanks for a wonderful dinner!

Hands down the best service I've ever had. All the staff were friendly and really know their food and wine. If you're up for it, let them handle the menu for you, you can't go wrong. We had eight courses and were impressed with them all. We will definitely be going back.

We eat here last year. Great atmosphere. We enjoyed the food. Good standard for the area. I'm not sure why we haven't been back since.

Unexpected stop by. The name caught my attention because I heard they have incredible food and wine. They weren't open, but Christian was setting up to prep for the night. Asked him about the food and he opened the door to tell me about it, I quickly had it on our plans by the end of our conversation. Great menu. I thanked him and asked if he had a recommendation for great coffee nearby, then he told me to take a seat and he'd make us some lattes. Incredible service, beyond friendly. Can't wait to come for dinner. Oh and how's the coffee? Great!!

So great to see someone shaking up the Crows Nest scene. Greeted by the uber friendly staff the atmosphere is a great blend of relaxed and attention to detail. Food was outstanding with the chef being given free reign to create lovely combinations. A degustation menu that is perfect in its balance. Seafood was fresh as could be, flavours didn't clutter the plate but complimented each other. Wine list is comprehensive and varied. Still early on this restaurant is delivering strongly from the outset. Do yourself a favour next time you head out to dine and give Annata a try.

Stopped by for dinner as I found the style to be trendy and on point. The wine list was extensive, but I had no opportunity to try it as our waiter was over the top obnoxious. With so many other option available don't waste your time, such a pity!