The overall experience at this restaurant was underwhelming. While the service was attentive, the food left much to be desired. The Pan Roasted Cod with Caponata, highly recommended by the server, was a major disappointment. The fish was overcooked and served with ratatouille that the chef insisted was caponata. However, the caponata lacked olives, capers, and included zucchini. Despite our request NOT to bring out “caponata” the server brought ramekins of “caponata” which was ratatouille with capers and caper juice. We neither requested nor wanted these additions. In summary, if you have low expectations, then Alba 53 is your place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Jennifer Nickerson
I was there for a company party. We all sat at long table in the main room. The service was great. We had sea food appetizers, cheeses, olives, crackers. Main meals were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miguel
Over priced and leaves their massive Tahoe parked on sidewalks
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mike McLeish
Amazing time. Staff was excellent. We were with a party of 11 and the service was still top notch. Arrived 20 min ahead of out reservation and they had the table ready. Wine selection was also amazing. Food quality and portions were spot on (not too small and not ridiculously oversized). Around 7 a live performer started in the bar area (which is normally a big turn off), but the music was not too loud and the singer and song selection were excellent (80s tunes that make you want to sing-along). Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Chan
My husband and I love to come here. The menu is not too overwhelming but still have a great selection. Food is great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alisa Valley
ALBA on 53 is amazing! I have organized 2 retirement parties here and a bereavement luncheon. Everything was top notch - service and food was amazing. I am thankful to have a wonderful restaurant like this on the south shore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maris
I wish I could give this place zero stars. I hate when I in counter rude wait staff and managers. As a server myself I would treat my customers better. I still tipped 25% to prove a point, but I will never return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Ray Boyington
Beautiful spot for a date night splurge.
Just walking in was a visual treat. Dimly lit to set the mood but with festive Christmas decor that wasn't over the top.
Service was very courteous and friendly, but somehow it took 30 min for our serving of oysters and then another 30 min for the rest of the food. I personally didn't mind but in hindsight, it felt like a really long time.
Food was delicious. Started with oysters which were good (served with cocktail sauce, horseradish, and a vinegar-based dip). Steak tartare was enjoyably meaty. Truffle fries were good, but not much different from any others I've had before. Clam chowder was full of flavor. Lamb was even better and probably the best combination of flavors, being super tender with the harissa and the veggies complementing each other. (Some parts of the veg were cold though... probably b/c they may have forgotten about us during our wait.) Also had a tiramisu and a spiced pear Diablo, which was nice.
It is very pricey but worth visiting at least once.
Good was great as well as service. It was noisy when we arrived but quieted down when we left
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Jones
Took my wife to Alba in Hanover for dinner, and man, what a night! First time here, and it was great. The drinks were killer—mixed just right. The food? Top-notch. The vibe was great, perfect for a date night. Staff was super friendly and on point without hovering. Already looking forward to coming back. If you’re in the area, you gotta check this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Indira Amado
5 star on everything,i joined this restaurant today with my family and i couldn’t be happier with the experience we had,chris our server was awesome from the beginning to the end.me and my family had just left a restaurant a few blocks away because of how bad we were treated .we decided to try this and i am so happy i did because everything was great.the food the drink everything was so tasty .. we will definitely be back soon.the octopus,the calamari,sushi and the lamb is so delicious… thank you chris for making us feel so comfortable and happy..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Grafton
Great food. Fun bar atmosphere, live music some nights. The sushi is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam kassis
Food and service were good.Nicer place to have lunch or dinner
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 7-Layer Chocolate Cake, Braised Short Rib Gnocchi, Harissa Rack of Lamb
Great sushi‼️ 🛥🍣 😋 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The overall experience at this restaurant was underwhelming. While the service was attentive, the food left much to be desired. The Pan Roasted Cod with Caponata, highly recommended by the server, was a major disappointment. The fish was overcooked and served with ratatouille that the chef insisted was caponata. However, the caponata lacked olives, capers, and included zucchini. Despite our request NOT to bring out “caponata” the server brought ramekins of “caponata” which was ratatouille with capers and caper juice. We neither requested nor wanted these additions. In summary, if you have low expectations, then Alba 53 is your place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
I was there for a company party. We all sat at long table in the main room. The service was great. We had sea food appetizers, cheeses, olives, crackers. Main meals were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Over priced and leaves their massive Tahoe parked on sidewalks
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing time. Staff was excellent. We were with a party of 11 and the service was still top notch. Arrived 20 min ahead of out reservation and they had the table ready. Wine selection was also amazing. Food quality and portions were spot on (not too small and not ridiculously oversized). Around 7 a live performer started in the bar area (which is normally a big turn off), but the music was not too loud and the singer and song selection were excellent (80s tunes that make you want to sing-along). Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I love to come here. The menu is not too overwhelming but still have a great selection. Food is great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ALBA on 53 is amazing! I have organized 2 retirement parties here and a bereavement luncheon. Everything was top notch - service and food was amazing. I am thankful to have a wonderful restaurant like this on the south shore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wish I could give this place zero stars. I hate when I in counter rude wait staff and managers. As a server myself I would treat my customers better. I still tipped 25% to prove a point, but I will never return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Beautiful spot for a date night splurge.
Just walking in was a visual treat. Dimly lit to set the mood but with festive Christmas decor that wasn't over the top.
Service was very courteous and friendly, but somehow it took 30 min for our serving of oysters and then another 30 min for the rest of the food. I personally didn't mind but in hindsight, it felt like a really long time.
Food was delicious. Started with oysters which were good (served with cocktail sauce, horseradish, and a vinegar-based dip). Steak tartare was enjoyably meaty. Truffle fries were good, but not much different from any others I've had before. Clam chowder was full of flavor. Lamb was even better and probably the best combination of flavors, being super tender with the harissa and the veggies complementing each other. (Some parts of the veg were cold though... probably b/c they may have forgotten about us during our wait.) Also had a tiramisu and a spiced pear Diablo, which was nice.
It is very pricey but worth visiting at least once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Delicious food, excellent wait staff and lighting
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Good was great as well as service. It was noisy when we arrived but quieted down when we left
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Took my wife to Alba in Hanover for dinner, and man, what a night! First time here, and it was great. The drinks were killer—mixed just right. The food? Top-notch. The vibe was great, perfect for a date night. Staff was super friendly and on point without hovering. Already looking forward to coming back. If you’re in the area, you gotta check this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 star on everything,i joined this restaurant today with my family and i couldn’t be happier with the experience we had,chris our server was awesome from the beginning to the end.me and my family had just left a restaurant a few blocks away because of how bad we were treated .we decided to try this and i am so happy i did because everything was great.the food the drink everything was so tasty .. we will definitely be back soon.the octopus,the calamari,sushi and the lamb is so delicious… thank you chris for making us feel so comfortable and happy..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Fun bar atmosphere, live music some nights. The sushi is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service were good.Nicer place to have lunch or dinner
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 7-Layer Chocolate Cake, Braised Short Rib Gnocchi, Harissa Rack of Lamb
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