The service, reservation process, and environment are excellent. We were there at 5 but our food was delivered at almost 6. Appetizers were excellent. My food was cold and the flavors were not as I expected for the price. I can’t say this is the best place. We stayed a few minutes after we finished and the server never came back to offer water. It was almost like a way of saying that they wanted us to leave even when the food came really late.

Wow, what a Fresno treasure! Visited for the first time on a Thursday evening with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. No reservation but got seated right away at the communal table. Ordered the risotto balls, house bread, diavola pizza, sweet corn pasta, seafood pasta, and ricotta doughnuts with chocolate & caramel - everything was DELICIOUS! Our server was so sweet and attentive (I believe her name was Ari). Our table was regularly bussed/cleaned, and overall, we had a fantastic experience. Can't wait to return!

Love everything about this place. The service is great. I sat at the bar tonight and everyone was so nice and helpful. The atmosphere is fantastic and the food is so good. Tonight I had the little gem salad and loved it. The Tagliolini was recommended and man was it good. A glass of Barbera and some of the almond merengue cookies and I was so happy. I have previously had pizza, the rigatoni, affogato and all have been delicious. Can’t wait to come back.

One of our favorite restaurants in Fresno. They have some of the best Italian food we have ever had. Desserts are awesome as well as the drinks. The service is always great but it can get a little noisy and crowded at times since there is no walls between tables.

Have dined here tons of times, their service and food quality is consistent ….Ambiance, their wood fired pizzas are super awesome and they have a private room too for the personal parties, but they open at 5 pm till 10 pm ,and closed on Mondays , so it’s always full …. Make sure to do the reservations before going

Great stop in Fresno! They know how to do their pasta and pizzas. Great ambiance and impeccable service. Parking on premises. Reservations advised. Highly recommended

Great food great dining. Service was on par with expectations & the drink menu was acceptable. Prices were good for the quality. We had an issue with our reservation being processes however the hostess was quick to collaborate on the matter and find adequate seating. Overall positive vibes and reputable establishment for quality food and libations.

Annex Kitchen continues to be one of the best places to get Italian food in Fresno. The lighting/design of the place is warm and inviting. Open view concept of the pizza oven adds a fireplace like aspect. The food is excellent and I find myself going back time and time again for just for the arancini appetizer! Drinks are phenomal and are strong but well balanced. Service is friendly and prompt. This is the perfect place for special dinners and events/celebrations. Note: The burger is actually a specialty item that is only offered on Thursdays with a limited availability of 10 per evening.

Exquisite food! Amazing drinks. Clean and friendly atmosphere. The staff made us feel at home. We are from Calabasas California and we are immediately in love with everything about this The Annex Kitchen. Can't wait to comeback.

The best customer service I have ever had. The food is to die for! Seems like they prep every meal with love. It was perfect! Best date night we have ever had. I love this place. Highly recommend.

This place was soooooo good. We made reservations a week ago and I've been looking forward to trying this place out for a wile. The food was absolutly amazing!!! We started out with truffle fries and the arugula salad, both were perfect! For dinner we shared a steak and pizza. Out tab was only $95 I thought it was going to be alot more lol. The service was just as good as the food. If your going to go make sure you get a resourvation because it's not a huge place. That being said keep in mind it's a little loud inthere as well. The ambiance was on point too. This is deffidently one of my new favorite places to eat in fresno.

Arriving at Annex Kitchen ten minutes before opening, we found parking to be a breeze, securing a spot right in front of the restaurant. The moment we stepped in, greeted by the empty ambiance and a warm smile from the server, it felt promising. However, our lack of reservation meant we were faced with a nearly three-hour wait due to full booking. Opting for the drink bar over the pizza bar, we settled into our seats. The staff were exceptionally friendly, enhancing the experience with their kindness. My old-fashioned and my wife's sweet drink hit all the right notes—flavorful without overwhelming strength. The truffle fries, served with aioli and Parmigiano, boasted perfect crispiness and a seasoning that left us impressed. Our main courses, the sliced hanger steak for me and the Mezze Rigatoni with sausage ragu for my wife, were memorable. My steak was cooked to medium perfection, a rarity in my dining experiences, while my wife found her pasta tasty, albeit the sausage flavor slightly dominant. The bartenders shared useful drink-making tips, adding value beyond just serving drinks. Their suggestion to book ahead is a wise one, considering the packed house. Yet, the bar offered its own charm and engaging experience. Peering over at the pizza bar, its allure was undeniable, hinting at another visit solely for their reputed pizzas. Our evening capped off with a delightful Crème Brûlée cocktail, a creative concoction blending Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Ampersand Madagascar vanilla ice cream, vanilla extract, egg white, and a caramelized sugar rim. It was an exquisite dessert drink that perfectly rounded off our dining experience. A reservation is key to fully experiencing what Annex Kitchen has to offer, though spontaneous visitors can still find joy and deliciousness at the bar.

I have had dinner here many times, and it's one of my favorite places in town. My favorite dishes are the braised short rib and the corn pasta but the pizzas are also amazing! Their starters are also very delicious 👌🏽

This place never lets me down! Meatballs are a go to appetizer. Pasta is always delicious. And the dessert is to die for!

Took my wife here for her birthday, and we're both glad to have found this wonderful place. The smells coming from the wood fire oven are the first thing you notice, followed shortly by the hostess asking if we had a reservation. We were seated immediately and Josh was at our table shortly to take our drink order. We got a cocktail and one of the house sodas, Blood Orange, along with an order of arancini. We got our drinks and appetizer and could already tell the rest of the meal would be great. The main course of the half chicken and buccatini were an awesome end of the meal. All the flavors and smoke from the oven were apparent in each bite of the chicken. We will be back for sure. Thanks Annex Kitchen!

My husband and I have been dining here for a couple of years now. We visit at least twice a month and love dining at the bar. I cannot say enough positive things about the bar staff. James, Tyler, Drake and Luke know how to take care of us. It’s always a great tome, great conversation and great laughs. The cocktails these guys serve just top notch. I even told them that their Hugo Spritz is better than any we had in Italy but it’s true! We do like to be adventurous and always ask for a surprise cocktail and they NEVER fail. The food is just the most delicious food I have EVER had. Try ANY dish and you will NOT be disappointed. The entire staff is friendly, helpful and go above and beyond every time we have come visited. See you all again next week!

The Annex Kitchen is one of the top restaurants in Fresno. The food is absolutely delicious and they offer a wide variety of selections to choose from. The service is outstanding and the staff are friendly and professional. We always enjoy coming here and will definitely continue to do so in the future. Also, make sure to try the arancini balls, they are a must-have!

Went when it was busy. Had to wait 40 min without reservation. Waiter was great. Food was phenomenal. We both loved our pasta. Mine was $24. Dim lighting.

Delicious. Sorry took photos after we had started eating!

Killer bartenders and incredible wait staff. Pastas are killer you seriously can’t go wrong with any of them. Kale Caesar and arancini starters are a must. Great for big groups, date nights or even a solo treat yo self evening at the bar.

Just a beautiful experience. We were having a “not so good day” Josh was our waiter (he was great), food was marvelous, vibe was divine. The closer NYC experience we have in Fresno so far. If your looking for a place to hang and have great drinks and food, this is it!!!!

Took my wife here to celebrate her birthday, our first time dining at The Annex Kitchen, very nice atmosphere and very busy location with outstanding food. Our meal consisted of, Steamed Mussels, Kale Salad, Butter Lettuce Salad, Squid Ink linguine, Broccolini, Tagliolini and Hanger Steak. Hats off to the Chefs for such an outstanding meal, our first server got us seated and explained everything very well since it was our first experience here, he then was pulled away and we were greeted by Gretchen who got us started with our appetizer followed by our order and drink request. We were having a great time when we noticed that once our food had come it was a very long delay for us to be checked on by Gretchen. We had completely finished our meals and table cleared before being asked about desert. I will say that it was very busy when we arrived but by the time we had finished it had slowed quite a bit. We will be back to see if the service issue was a fluke but it’s the difference between a 5 star and 4.

They really had the audacity to serve me this pizza. Servers disappear. They literally forgot my entire dish. Had to eat the burnt pizza my husband got. Bad experience overall. Do not get the hype. FYI Olives are not pitted.