Asena Restaurant

Everything went really well! This was our very first time dining at this excellent establishment!Great service & charming cozy ambiance too!The 3 of us really enjoyed all the courses!I especially liked my squid ink pasta dish with Mussels & Shrimp with the super deeelish addition of the tart braised red cabbage on top (should have asked for a bit more actually), just the right compliment to the mussels & shrimp and Parmesan topping!Also loved my Pot de Creme dessert We'll be sure to return even though we live fairly far away on the Peninsula!

Arrived on a Friday night and the place was packed. We lucked out and was seated quickly . The restaurant is quite cozy. We started with drinks and the bread which arrived warmed paired with evoo and balsamic. We ordered the following:*****- kabocha special was delicious and perfect for a cold evening ****- paella w/shrimp, chicken and mussels; shareable**** - eggplant stuffed lamb; very small serving Our food arrived hot as we were seated near the kitchen. Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. She was waiting on several tables and was very hospitable. The owner was very warm and inviting. Overall, the food is $$$ for what you get and is ok for once in awhile date night. Would be pricey for everyday casual dining.

Very overpriced for the food, the service, and the experience.My wife and I tried a Asena for the first time. They couldn't seat us in the back outside (more desirable seating area?) and instead sat us in the alleyway (high traffic area) that leads to back.Menu and the day's specials sounded good. The prices seemed high but we expected to get a dining experience reflective of that pricing. We ordered their special appetizers of the day...crispy potato puffs and bacon-wrapped dates. Though very tasty...not worth the $13 each for the small portions. $14 each for a rum and coke and a basic manhattan were also overpriced.My wife had the squash ravioli (only 4 non-meat raviolis) and I had the gnocchi...each for $23. Both arrived with just pasta and sauce. Not very satisfying.Still hungry, we both ordered the chocolate pot de creme at $10 each. We should have gotten ice cream at Tucker's.On top of the overpriced meal, the service was very slow. They forget one of our appetizers (didn't deliver it until we reminded the waiter after we received our entrees). Though staff kept walking by our table, we had to flag someone down for more water, to order dessert and to get the check.Worse still...we left hungry. Not good for dinner out.Overall, an unsatisfying dining experience. We won't be returning and we can't recommend Asena to other diners.

Food--fabulous, tasty, and filling.Service -- amazing. The owner was fantastic. Super catering, pleasant, humble, and great charisma. Ambiance-- great tuck away vibe. If you want a little reprieve from the hustle and bustle all while getting a little taste of the quaint vacation spot vibe, this is the place. Can't wait to go again!

We were seated outside, I loved the string lights, the scenery was really nice. The service was amazing, the server and other staff frequently checked in with us. The food was really good!We started with Mussels for our appetizer. It was swimming in a delicious cream sauce, very flavorful and comforting. Highly recommend dipping the complementary bread in the sauce!For entrees, we had Paella and Ribeye! The Paella was packed with seafood flavor. Loved every bite of it. The ribeye was cooked to medium rare perfection. Solid experience overall, definitely coming back!

We visited Asena with a 5pm reservation for a party of 8 on 07/29/2024. This was my first time at this restaurant. It was slow early on; however, it got quite busy as the evening went on.This restaurant was awesome! The service was great, the prices are reasonable and the food was spectacular. It is a small-ish restaurant that seems to also have a large outdoor area; however, we were seated indoors.It has a full bar and wine menu. Our table shared some of the appetizers including the hummus, which was excellent.I had the Sofia's Chicken, which was incredible. It was a pistachio crusted chicken breast with mushrooms and a sherry sauce. Yum! For dessert, I shared the chocolate bread pudding with another member of our party and it certainly did not dissapoint. I would most definitely return to this restaurant again.

Excellent service and meals. Egg plant and mushroom ravioli were delicate and delicious. Tiramisu was as good as it gets. Got busy about 7 p.m. Resy may be a good idea if later. Nice patrons-atmosphere.

Ughhhh, I feel so bad writing this. Promise I do.I'll be quick. Just giving you a glimpse.Asparagus appetizer--literally 5 asparagus $14Fried artichokes --literally 5 small pieces $14Anyhow, for 4 of us ---the above appetizers, a salmon plate, a pesto pasta, paella and 2 cocktails....with a 20% tip...$230.And I still went home to eat something because I was hungry.Food was good. Service fantastic. Just too pricey.

This is a very cute restaurant in Alameda, a block or two from Park Street. Street parking was easy. We were meeting a friend and the servers were kind enough to sit us early and take our drink orders while we waited. We ate dinner on a weeknight and it was quite busy, so I would recommend making reservations prior. We ordered the hummus with linguica, which was an interesting addition. I got the small mixed greens salad with pear, and it was nice and light. For the entree, we shared the squid ink fettuccine with shrimp, which was just enough to share between two people. We also walked by the outdoor seating area and it looked very cute. Would love to stop by next time!

My boyfriend and I have had dinner at Asena 2 times now for Valentine's Day. Oh my gosh, each time has been spectacular. The food is absolutely amazing! We got the crab cakes, citrus arugula salad, crusted halibut, osso buco and for dessert we had the crème brûlée. The service is awesome and the ambiance is inviting.