Anhelo Restaurant

We were looking for a romantic date spot in downtown PHX and heard about Anhelo. You will notice when you walk in that this restaurant has a very classy and elegant ambience with an open kitchen concept and beautiful bar design. When you sit down at your table, you will notice a folded envelope on your plate which is your menu that often features new dishes. The service here is fantastic and they check in on you frequently to make sure you're taken care of. For appetizer, we ordered the Spanish Octopus which was very flavorful. For entrees, we ordered the Scallops which were delicious but we came here for the signature meal which is the Beef Wellington. Personally, the Beef Wellington is one of the most unique dishes I've had in a while at an upscale restaurant and this is an absolute MUST try entrée. Overall, if you want a romantic fine dining experience then this is the best upscale restaurant in downtown Phoenix to try. We will definitely be coming back here again!

Anhelo made the cut while exploring fine dining scene in Phoenix based on reviews and menu description. Let me start by saying the menu looked very good and promising but food quality, cooking, taste and presentation were all subpar and below average for a fine dining restaurant. Flavors were bland, one dish came in too hot and beef wasn’t cooked as requested. Service and staff were both nice, friendly and helpful. Ambience is nice and romantic. Decor is simple and elegant. They have a good looking bar and a new drinks menu just dropped per our waiter. We tried couple drinks and they were good, I liked The Mayor. They do have a decent wine list as well. We asked about desserts but weren’t provided a menu but based on the waiter description, we didn’t order, seemed basic and not very exciting

My experience at Anhelo was spectacular! The service, atmosphere, and food was definitely a 5 star experience. I enjoyed Chef Ivan's 7 course tasting experience with the 3oz optional wine paring which were put together perfectly with each course. The service was impeccable. Everyone seemed genuinely cheerful professional & welcoming. The atmosphere was elegant with popular instrumental music playing in the background. The food was perfect. Our culinary journey started with sweet, tart, and slightly spicy flavors. Each course was timed perfectly while eventually ending with rich, savory, decadent flavors. Looking forward to returning in the very near future. Thank you! Dietary restrictions: Waiters ask if there are any dietary restrictions