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!

The service was great, however, the food quality was not up to par for the price. We had the seven course tasting menu and the presentation and taste were not equivalent to the price. To clarify: We did not send anything back or mention anything to anyone. Most courses were good, but not worth the price. The duck was over. I’d pass if I were you and go to Virtu Honest Craft or Belly or Valentine. Better value and food quality.

I went here for Mother’s Day brunch. The eggs Benedict bread was a little bit tough but other than pretty good meal. The vibe in the restaurant doesn’t feel like most restaurants in valley. It is a good kind of different. The service was great too. Taste 19/20 Flavor 18/20 Smells 20/20 Looks: 17/20 Appearance 20/20 94/100