Alba Restaurant

4.8

404 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Alba's Old Fashioned$15.00
Kentucky Bourbon | Ancho Chili Liqueur | Bitters
Sunsoaked No. 2$15.00
Lalo Blanco | Pineapple Shrub | Ancho Verde | Lemon | Tajin
Petal & Thorn$14.00
Glendalough Rose Gin | Cocchi Americano | Cappelletti
"The King's" Ace$13.00
Cedar Ridge | Apricot Liqueur | Tea Syrup | Lemon | Rhubarb Bitters

Classics & Variations

Amaretto Sour$14.00
Amaretto | Bourbon | Lemon | Egg White | Sugar
Margarita$10.00
Tequila | Lime | Agave
Daiquiri$12.00
Rum | Lime | Sugar
Manhattan$14.00
Rye | Vermouth Rouge | Bitters

Spirit Free Libations

Cactus Water
Jalapeño Agave | Lime | Seltzer
Tea Time
Tea Syrup | Lemon | Seltzer

Beer / Cider

Bud Light | St. Louis, MO 4.2%$5.00
Budweiser | St. Louis, MO 5.0%$5.00
Modelo Especial | Mexico 4.4%$5.00
Clausthaler | Non-Alcoholic | Germany$5.00
Run Wild IPA | Non Alcoholic | Statford CT$5.50
Stella Artois | Belgium 5.0%$6.25
Nutrl | Pineapple Vodka Seltzer | St. Louis, MO 4.5%$5.50
Rogue | Hazelnut Brown Nectar | Newport, OR 5.6%$6.50
Cider Boys | First Press Cider | Stevens Point, WI 5.0%$6.50
Big Grove | Summer Jam Sour | Iowa City, IA 4.2%$7.50
Big Grove | Citrus Surfer | Iowa City, IA 4.8%$6.50
Keg Creek | Brick Red Ale | Glenwood, IA 5.7%
- 16oz$7.50
Big Grove | Easy Eddy IPA | Iowa City, IA 6.0%$6.50
Toppling Goliath | Pseudosue Pale Ale | Decorah, IA 6.8%
- 16oz$7.50
Singlespeed | Ring Around the Gose | Waterloo, IA 4.1%$6.50
Exile | Zoltan | Session IPA | Des Moines, IA 4.8%$7.00

Bubbles

Frico By Scarpetta Lambrusco$12.00
Modesto, California
Frico by Scarpetta "Frizante"$12.00
Veneto, Italy

White

August Kesseler "R" Riesling Kabinett '21 $13.00
Rheingau, Germany
Santa Julia, Pinot Grigio '22 $13.00
Mendoza, Argentina
Prisma Sauvignon Blanc '21 $12.00
Casablanca Valley, Chile
Rottensteiner Kitz '22 $13.00
Bolzano, Italy
House of Brown Chardonnay '21$15.00
Lodi, California

Red

Gaspard Pinot Noir '22$15.00
Loire Valley, France
d'Arenberg Shiraz-Grenache '17$15.00
McLaren Vale, Austrailia
Pour Ma Gueule Pinot Noir '20$13.00
Itata, Chile
Altos Las Hormigas Tinto '22$12.00
Mendoza, Argentina
Abito petit Verdot '20$12.00
Mendoza, Argentina
Arendsig Cabernet Sauvignon$16.00
Robertson, South Africa
Cune Crianza Tempranillo '19$13.00
Rioja, Spain

What 404 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
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Iowa
Best Overall
Iowa
Best Food
Iowa
Best Service
Iowa
Innovative
Iowa
Healthy
Iowa
Neighborhood gem
Iowa
Romantic
Iowa
Good for special occasions
Des Moines
Best Overall
Des Moines
Best Food
Des Moines
Best Service
Des Moines
Innovative
Des Moines
Healthy
Des Moines
Neighborhood gem
Des Moines
Romantic
Des Moines
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alba Restaurant in Des Moines is a culinary gem offering a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "caring service." Guests rave about the gnocchi, duck ragu, and potato pavé. The restaurant's "great ambience" and "impressive drink selection" make it perfect for special occasions and a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

404 Reviews

Z
Zach
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Robert
Kansas City
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Erin
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 19, 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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STABNO
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 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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Sam
Des Moines
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 10, 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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RollisR
New Orleans
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 9, 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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Marc
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 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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D
Duncan
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great from the experience to the food and service. Accommodated a special request for a surprise birthday desert. One of my favorites in Des Moines
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Rich
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We shared an early dinner at Alba, 5:00 reservations, and we had a delightful experience with great service, ambience, food, and wine. Both our main dishes, a pork chop and scallops were perfectly seasoned and cook. We’ll continue going to this restaurant!
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Keith
Kansas City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and ambiance! When I come back to Iowa I make sure I come to Alba.
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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 404 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

524 East Sixth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Additional information

Cross street
Des Moines St
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://albadsm.com/
Phone number
(515) 244-0261

Alba Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

House Cocktails

Alba's Old Fashioned$15.00

Sunsoaked No. 2$15.00

Petal & Thorn$14.00

"The King's" Ace$13.00

Classics & Variations

Amaretto Sour$14.00

Margarita$10.00

Daiquiri$12.00

Manhattan$14.00

Spirit Free Libations

Cactus Water

Tea Time

Beer / Cider

Bud Light | St. Louis, MO 4.2%$5.00

Budweiser | St. Louis, MO 5.0%$5.00

Modelo Especial | Mexico 4.4%$5.00

Clausthaler | Non-Alcoholic | Germany$5.00

Run Wild IPA | Non Alcoholic | Statford CT$5.50

Stella Artois | Belgium 5.0%$6.25

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

Rogue | Hazelnut Brown Nectar | Newport, OR 5.6%$6.50

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bubbles

Frico By Scarpetta Lambrusco$12.00

Frico by Scarpetta "Frizante"$12.00

White

August Kesseler "R" Riesling Kabinett '21 $13.00

Santa Julia, Pinot Grigio '22 $13.00

Prisma Sauvignon Blanc '21 $12.00

Rottensteiner Kitz '22 $13.00

House of Brown Chardonnay '21$15.00

Red

Gaspard Pinot Noir '22$15.00

d'Arenberg Shiraz-Grenache '17$15.00

Pour Ma Gueule Pinot Noir '20$13.00

Altos Las Hormigas Tinto '22$12.00

Abito petit Verdot '20$12.00

Arendsig Cabernet Sauvignon$16.00

Cune Crianza Tempranillo '19$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Alba Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Alba Restaurant restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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