The Annex Kitchen

Name: The Annex Kitchen
Address: 2257 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93711, US
Telephone: (559) 248-8512
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.4

Handmade pasta, bold flavors, and a lively Fresno dining scene.

4.4(5 reviews)

italian

$$$

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The Annex Kitchen, located at 2257 W Shaw Ave in Fresno, is an Italian restaurant known for handmade pasta and bold flavors. Guests praise lamb ragu, seafood pasta, and generous portions, with favorites like arancini and truffle fries. The lively, bustling atmosphere pairs with attentive service; some diners note it can be noisy, but the experience is worth the wait. The menu rotates occasionally and bar seating is available.

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2257 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93711, USA

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2257 West Shaw Avenue

Fresno, CA, 93711

(559) 248-8512 www.annexkitchenfresno.com/

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Services

Handmade Pasta Dishes

Fresh, house-made pasta including lamb ragu, bucatini, and seafood pasta with rotating seasonal options.

Artisanal Wood-Fired Pizza

Crispy, flavorful pizzas like the Diavola, cooked in a wood-fired oven for authentic Italian taste.

Appetizers & Small Plates

Generous starters such as arancini, truffle fries, and Little Gem Salad, perfect for sharing.

Craft Cocktails & Beverages

Curated drink menu featuring tasty cocktails, wine, and even famously refreshing water refills.

Date Night & Group Dining

Cozy, rustic ambiance ideal for romantic evenings or social gatherings, with attentive service.

4.40 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Steven Caro

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· 11 months ago

A friend and I came on a Saturday night. It was very busy, which is a good sign. I'm glad I had made a reservation the night before. We enjoyed the rustic, cozy atmosphere. We shared Arancini, Little Gem Salad, Salmon, and Fusilli. The salmon was a bit fishy, and the Arancini and Fusilli were too salty. I was disappointed with the taste of the food considering the high ratings for this restaurant. On a positive note, I will say that the service was very good, and the bathrooms were very clean.

dyna san

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· 11 months ago

Came here for a date night with my boyfriend for the first time and everything was astounding. Firstly, the pasta is handmade and the texture of the lamb ragu was amazing and addictive. The appetizers are delicious and portion sizes are generous. The environment is more loud than it is calm and quiet but that means business is booming. Also the service was attentive. My boyfriend also said they have the best water he has ever tasted lol I think he had over 25 refills throughout the night. We'll be back and I can't wait to try more of the food! Try the truffle fries! There is a bit of a wait but it's so worth it! Drinks are tasty too!

Andres Rivas

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· 1 year ago

Great service and food. The arancini was good but the meat sauce was better. I had the Diavola Pizza, it was a perfect balance of flavors and heat. My wife had the Fresno State corn pasta. She enjoyed the creamy, sweet taste. However, I enjoyed the service which was exceptional.

Maria

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· 1 year ago

So so so good. Everything we had was phenomenal, they do have some things that rotate on the menu so if there’s something you want to try, I recommend going for it. Had no reservations, walked in around 5pm on a Saturday, were very lucky to get seated at the bar (3 of us). Service was outstanding, one of the dishes was delayed and they gave us complimentary meatballs. I had the lamb Ragu - amazing. Others had the seafood pasta that was also very good, and the bucatini.

Antonio Barbato (protocollo81)

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· 1 year ago

Hands down probably the best Italian restaurant in Fresno. The food is always on point, tasty and never left me disappointed. Service is also good, the only thing i dont really like is the noise. People are extremely loud and make the environment less enjoyable. A little advice, lights are too dim, a bit more brighter will help to read the menu because not all the tables are well illuminated.

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