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Alba Restaurant, Des Moines, IA

Alba Restaurant

4.8
4.8
407 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Alba offers a creative culinary twist on traditional American cuisine. Dishes are prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients, the finest cuts of meat, and the freshest fruits, vegetables and herbs. Our menu changes often, we invited you to join us to discover a new favorite.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 244-0261
  • Website
    http://albadsm.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Simon
  • Location
    524 East Sixth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Area
    Des Moines
  • Cross Street
    Des Moines St
  • Parking details
    Parking Recommendations -Along the east and west sides of E. 6th St. (parking meters are free after 6 p.m. and all-day Saturday/Sunday) -Along the street on Des Moines St. east and west of the restaurant -Free Parking at the Capitol parking garage on Des Moines St., one block east of the Restaurant -Free Parking on E. 5th, north of Des Moines St.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

House Cocktails

  • Alba's Old FashionedUSD 15.00

    Kentucky Bourbon | Ancho Chili Liqueur | Bitters

    • Sunsoaked No. 2USD 15.00

      Lalo Blanco | Pineapple Shrub | Ancho Verde | Lemon | Tajin

      • Petal & ThornUSD 14.00

        Glendalough Rose Gin | Cocchi Americano | Cappelletti

        • "The King's" AceUSD 13.00

          Cedar Ridge | Apricot Liqueur | Tea Syrup | Lemon | Rhubarb Bitters

          Classics & Variations

          • Amaretto SourUSD 14.00

            Amaretto | Bourbon | Lemon | Egg White | Sugar

            • MargaritaUSD 10.00

              Tequila | Lime | Agave

              • DaiquiriUSD 12.00

                Rum | Lime | Sugar

                • ManhattanUSD 14.00

                  Rye | Vermouth Rouge | Bitters

                  Spirit Free Libations

                  $8

                  • Cactus Water

                    Jalapeño Agave | Lime | Seltzer

                    • Tea Time

                      Tea Syrup | Lemon | Seltzer

                      Beer / Cider

                      • Bud Light | St. Louis, MO 4.2%USD 5.00

                        • Budweiser | St. Louis, MO 5.0%USD 5.00

                          • Modelo Especial | Mexico 4.4%USD 5.00

                            • Clausthaler | Non-Alcoholic | GermanyUSD 5.00

                              • Run Wild IPA | Non Alcoholic | Statford CTUSD 5.50

                                • Stella Artois | Belgium 5.0%USD 6.25

                                  • Nutrl | Pineapple Vodka Seltzer | St. Louis, MO 4.5%USD 5.50

                                    • Rogue | Hazelnut Brown Nectar | Newport, OR 5.6%USD 6.50

                                      • Cider Boys | First Press Cider | Stevens Point, WI 5.0%USD 6.50

                                        • Big Grove | Summer Jam Sour | Iowa City, IA 4.2%USD 7.50

                                          • Big Grove | Citrus Surfer | Iowa City, IA 4.8%USD 6.50

                                            • Keg Creek | Brick Red Ale | Glenwood, IA 5.7%

                                              • 16ozUSD 7.50

                                            • Big Grove | Easy Eddy IPA | Iowa City, IA 6.0%USD 6.50

                                              • Toppling Goliath | Pseudosue Pale Ale | Decorah, IA 6.8%

                                                • 16ozUSD 7.50

                                              • Singlespeed | Ring Around the Gose | Waterloo, IA 4.1%USD 6.50

                                                • Exile | Zoltan | Session IPA | Des Moines, IA 4.8%USD 7.00

                                                  Bubbles

                                                  • Frico By Scarpetta LambruscoUSD 12.00

                                                    Modesto, California

                                                    • Frico by Scarpetta "Frizante"USD 12.00

                                                      Veneto, Italy

                                                      White

                                                      • August Kesseler "R" Riesling Kabinett '21 USD 13.00

                                                        Rheingau, Germany

                                                        • Santa Julia, Pinot Grigio '22 USD 13.00

                                                          Mendoza, Argentina

                                                          • Prisma Sauvignon Blanc '21 USD 12.00

                                                            Casablanca Valley, Chile

                                                            • Rottensteiner Kitz '22 USD 13.00

                                                              Bolzano, Italy

                                                              • House of Brown Chardonnay '21USD 15.00

                                                                Lodi, California

                                                                Red

                                                                • Gaspard Pinot Noir '22USD 15.00

                                                                  Loire Valley, France

                                                                  • d'Arenberg Shiraz-Grenache '17USD 15.00

                                                                    McLaren Vale, Austrailia

                                                                    • Pour Ma Gueule Pinot Noir '20USD 13.00

                                                                      Itata, Chile

                                                                      • Altos Las Hormigas Tinto '22USD 12.00

                                                                        Mendoza, Argentina

                                                                        • Abito petit Verdot '20USD 12.00

                                                                          Mendoza, Argentina

                                                                          • Arendsig Cabernet SauvignonUSD 16.00

                                                                            Robertson, South Africa

                                                                            • Cune Crianza Tempranillo '19USD 13.00

                                                                              Rioja, Spain

                                                                              Last updated: 6 March 2024

                                                                              What 407 people are saying

                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                              4.8
                                                                              4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                              • 4.8Food
                                                                              • 4.8Service
                                                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                                                              • 4.6Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Loved For

                                                                              • Iowa

                                                                                Best Overall

                                                                              • Iowa

                                                                                Best Food

                                                                              • Iowa

                                                                                Best Service

                                                                              • Iowa

                                                                                Innovative

                                                                              • Iowa

                                                                                Healthy

                                                                              • Iowa

                                                                                Romantic

                                                                              • Des Moines

                                                                                Best Overall

                                                                              • Des Moines

                                                                                Best Food

                                                                              • Des Moines

                                                                                Best Service

                                                                              • Des Moines

                                                                                Best Ambience

                                                                              • Des Moines

                                                                                Best Value

                                                                              • Des Moines

                                                                                Innovative

                                                                              • Des Moines

                                                                                Good for groups

                                                                              • Des Moines

                                                                                Healthy

                                                                              • Des Moines

                                                                                Neighbourhood gem

                                                                              • Des Moines

                                                                                Romantic

                                                                              • Des Moines

                                                                                Good for special occasions

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              Alba Restaurant offers "excellent food and service," paired with a "great ambiance" that makes every visit memorable. Favorites include the "perfectly cooked hanger steak" and "amazing potato pave." Ideal for special occasions, Alba consistently delivers a "high-quality dining experience," earning its place as a top Des Moines eatery.

                                                                              407 Reviews

                                                                              1. Bill

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Jacksonville

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on 16 December 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Great service, incredible food. All the dishes were excellent. The Beef Stroganoff was the hit of the night!

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                                                                              2. Jake

                                                                                Phoenix

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Sam and the team were excellent. Great date destination with the food, service, and ambiance hitting it out of the park!

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                                                                              3. Stephanie

                                                                                Des Moines

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Food and ambiance are great. Sam was our waiter and his service was top notch!!

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                                                                              4. Zach

                                                                                Des Moines

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We always love going to Alba for a quiet dinner with excellent food. Everything is exceptional each time we go. From the hostess greeting you to the server and finally the perfectly cooked food.

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                                                                              5. Robert

                                                                                Kansas City

                                                                                69 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                69 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 21 November 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Everything was perfect from setting to taste to service

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                                                                              6. Erin

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 19 November 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Alba consistently delivers a high quality dining experience. Des Moines best restaurant in my book. Really excellent food! The only thing I don’t love is all the hard surfaces makes it loud when it’s busy.

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                                                                              7. STABNO

                                                                                Des Moines

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on 29 October 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Had moderately high expectations and I still consider it one of the best dining experiences i have had in my lifetime. PERFECT for anniversaries.

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                                                                              8. Sam

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Des Moines

                                                                                13 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                13 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 10 October 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Great to place to go to. Everything was very good!

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                                                                              9. RollisR

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                14 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                14 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 9 October 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Great find in Des Moines! I went twice on my two night stay and was not disappointed. The first night I sat at the bar with Sam. The service was terrific and my fillet, medium rare, was delicious. The star of the evening was the potatoes (pave) served in a sizzling skillet. The second evening was a work dinner - agin the service table side was very good and the food was delicious. This time I had the grilled duroc pork chop. A little past my perfect temperature but still juicy and delicious. The Cabernet choices by Sam were perfect on both evenings. I’d say don’t miss this restaurant when you’re in Des Moines!

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                                                                              10. Marc

                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 28 September 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Steak was undercooked. My wife ordered a salad with no cheese and it came with cheese.

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                                                                              FAQs

                                                                              Alba Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 244-0261.

                                                                              Alba Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 407 OpenTable diners.

                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                              Make a booking

                                                                              2 people
                                                                              7:30 pm
                                                                              Booked 20 times today

                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                              Google Map for Alba Restaurant

                                                                              524 East Sixth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                Des Moines St
                                                                              • Area
                                                                                Des Moines
                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                              • Price
                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Steak
                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                Fine Dining
                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                Smart Casual
                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                Parking Recommendations -Along the east and west sides of E. 6th St. (parking meters are free after 6 p.m. and all-day Saturday/Sunday) -Along the street on Des Moines St. east and west of the restaurant -Free Parking at the Capitol parking garage on Des Moines St., one block east of the Restaurant -Free Parking on E. 5th, north of Des Moines St.
                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                Jason Simon
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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