Effina's in Anniston

Easily one of the best pasta that I ever had in America. If you wo Der what or where to eat today or if you are traveling around you need to stop wondering and stop and eat in this place. This restaurant if a hidden gem. The atmosphere is cozy and sophisticated while the prices are not even expensive at all. The staff was as friendly and efficient as one could ever wish for. I don't remember the name if the nice lady that was our server but she was awesome. All the food is authentically Italian and made from scratch. I had the best voodoo pasta ever and my boyfriend and I had a few appetizers .

Had a pizza, it was fair. The chocolate cake and service was excellent

My hisband ordered a short rib special. It did not come out until 45 minutes after the other food. No sides were correct. He was given random sides because the kitchen could not be bothered to have our waitress ask him what else he may like with his $45 entree. We were offered a 30% discount and a go box. I ordered a Effina's Hurricane. Hurricanes are my favorite. This one was  unpalatable. It was bitter and just awful. I tried to add Splenda and even water to no avail. I was never asked why my drink sat almost full. When the manager, Ketti, who was also the bartender, came over to talk to us about the ribs, I told her the Hurricane was not drinkable and that I was never asked about why I wasn't drinking it. She stated that they could not comp alcohol. I suggested she take something else off to compensate or remake it. She walked away. The manager/bartender was on her phone much of the night. Perhaps if she worked as hard and the waitstaff, the bar and kitchen would run better. The Grouper I ordered was superb. We have had great experiences here in the past. This was my go too restaurant for out of town company and birthdays. Effinas was fully staffed so that was not the issue. Maybe the kitchen staff was green or maybe they need new management. I hope it is corrected if I can ever convince m...