Alana's Food And Wine, Columbus, Ohio, Vegan-friendly Restaurant Details

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It is a great place the food the people all around great yes I work there but even if I didnt I would still come here cause its the only place where you will have a great atmosphere to enjoy your meal

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Reservations recommended... Exceptional food. Daring. Comforting. Inventive. Playful (like the art by Paul Volker and Rick Borg that hangs on the walls)... I dine at Alana's about once per month... It is consistently excellent... and no, don't expect table-churning service from wait staff here...... servers observe tables and every need is met, but they leave you alone so that you can enjoy your meal...servers are kitchen liaisons and not obsequious serfs... quality takes a little longer to prepare... it is worth waiting for... and people should savor Alana's food accordingly...It is obvious that the chef wants you to enjoy your meal and slow down to enjoy it.... There are no TV's here and there is a strict no cell phone policy, which is a nice technology detox from everyday worries...dining here is a stress-purging, culinary catharsis....Every dish is made to order and the menu changes daily. I spot Alana at the farmers' markets on a regular basis and she obviously has great relationships with local food producers and dairies. To run a restaurant at this level takes a lot of work, but also skill and sheer talent. Alana's artistry in preparing, presenting, and balancing food is a gift. She creates something new every single day...and whenever a new table is seated, Alana makes her way around the dining room with an amuse-bouche for her guests. It is always nice to meet the chef and it is a personal touch that I really appreciate... I always feel like I am on a mini-vacation whenever I visit the restaurant because I know that everything will be taken care of...I am happy to pay for an excellent meal that is made by a person with a passion for quality, inventiveness, and uses local food.. I love how she combines flavors and balances sauces: crisp ribbons of curried carrots with perfectly-seared scallops...goat shank and grape sauce...cheese plate combinations with the best selections from around the world...shrimp that are so fresh it feels like you are sitting on a pier overlooking the ocean... lemon cheesecake that is so smooth it is almost (oh my!)... and the surprises are always delightful... my soul is happy and my senses are "creatively engaged" at Alana's. The restaurant has good energy and it's like stepping into a chef's home kitchen and letting her create something special for you... This is five-star quality without any pretensions. Come to Alana's to slow down and have a food epiphany. Relax. Enjoy yourself...the wine list is the best in the city. Ask Kevin for suggestions or take a bottle home.

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A great seasonal menu for a decent price!

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My husband and I love dining at Alana's, and have had many wonderful evenings at private events, dinners with friends and family, and intimate gatherings at the bar. It is our favorite place to eat and drink wine, with incredible and inventive dishes and wonderful wine offerings. We are so lucky to have this wonderful restaurant in Columbus.

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We ate here last night with a group of seven. Server was great, attentive without being overbearing and he split the checks perfectly into 4 without us having to specify what went on which ones (which has been a problem recently around town). All of the food that I had or tried was fantastic and everyone was satisfied with their meals. Nothing was bland as other people have complained about and I thought many of the portion sizes were generous. Of course the food took a minute to get (as with any small, independently owned place..) which gave us plenty of time to enjoy each other's company. If you're in a hurry just go get some fast food. I am looking forward to coming back here again soon.