I recently had the pleasure of being assisted by Kevin at Alba, and I must say, his service was exceptional. From the moment I walked in, Kevin greeted me with a warm smile and a genuine eagerness to assist. His knowledge of the products and services offered by Alba was impressive, and he was able to answer all of my questions with ease.Not only was Kevin knowledgeable, but he also went above and beyond to ensure that I found exactly what I was looking for. He took the time to understand my needs and preferences, and then guided me through the options available, offering valuable insights along the way.What truly set Kevin apart was his professionalism and genuine care for the customer. He made me feel valued and respected throughout the entire process, and I left Alba feeling satisfied with my purchase and grateful for the outstanding service I received.In conclusion, I cannot recommend Kevin at Alba highly enough. If you're in need of assistance or guidance, look no further – Kevin is truly the best in the business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Spaghetti with Shrimp, Broccoli Rabe, Chocolate & Hazelnut Torte, Crepes, Wood Grilled Octopus Scallion Tonnato Gold Potatoes Pickled Onions Olives, Striped Bass, Whole Fish, Gelato, Butterscotch Budino Caramel Sea Salt Soft Whipped Cream, Black Sesame and Grape Desert, Grass Fed Flank Steak Tagliata Mushroom & Spinach Bread Pudding Marsala Sauce, Braised Beef Short Rib Mushrooms Anson Mills Polenta Arugula Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Wood Grilled Trout Escarole Pear Hazelnut Brown Butter, Cioppino, Beet Salad, Whipped Ricotta Honey & Sea Salt Bruschette, Chardonnay, Guinea Hen Agnolotti Dal Plin Brodo Parmigiano Reggiano, Winter Salad
William J.
Several plates returned . Either not cooked properly or meat tough and old Service just OK. Will not be returning
Bindi Bindi
Food wasn't the best and it's not good value for what you get. It is very noisy. I ate at Alba years ago and boycotted it because of a bad experience. This time round was still not a good experience. Oh well, there are other restaurants out there that are better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
JBs Bike Shop
Everything is fantastic time & time again!
Katie White
Absolutely delicious, hard to choose with so many great options. We didn't go wrong with The Ravioli of Spinach and Paccheri and the Creamy Beef Rib & Pork Sausage Ragu. The Gimlet is a must!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Lott, REALTOR
Visited for the first time this past weekend. Will definitely return. Enjoyed the radicchio pear salad, the pasta special, and wine recommendation. Extensive wine list. Excellent service. We went early (5:15pm) on a Friday. I recommend reservations.Vegetarian options: There were a handful of options. Confirm with server. They are knowledgeable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Gambone Jr
Fantastic food.Great service.The grass fed ribeye was amazing.Alot to choose from.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark LoGiurato
Very good Italian restaurant accompanied with very good service. The menu is updated seasonally and offers a wide variety of choices. The brussel sprouts appetizer is very tasty and cooked to perfection. The salads are nicely crafted and have the right amount of dressing. The fish dishes are cooked to order and are seasoned to compliment the dish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Julie J.
How lucky to move out of the city to a home within walking distance to one of the best restaurants on the main line! My husband and I cannot get enough of Alba. The food is consistently delicious. Their menu changes seasonally which makes things interesting, but maintains its integrity and somehow gets better each time. We love the pastas here, but we have never ordered anything we didn't like, so I recommend trying a little of everything. Also, if they have the bread pudding dessert, GET IT! You will not regret it. The service is also consistently great as well as the ambiance. It's lively, but not too loud. Alba is the best!
Ennis Sigler
Service > GoodAtmosphere > Quaint. Back bar area cozy. Somewhat on the noisy side when at capacity.Food > Good
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pumpkin Ravioli, Spaghetti with Shrimp, Caesar Salad
Top notch service in Malvern. The place was buzzing and the food was great. I would highly recommended
Julia B.
Alba brings fine dining to the suburbs. The quality of food offered on a menu that changes fairly frequently based on local ingredients availability stands out compared to anything else nearby. The restaurant itself has a fancier dining room area (where we had dinner) & a more lively bar room (where we grabbed pre-dinner drinks). Service is fast & the servers are knowledgeable about both food & wine pairings (helpful with such a large wine menu!). For appetizers, we split the anchovy bruschetta (salty & delicious!), sunchoke special (definitely get bread to dip in this sauce), & eggplant (fried without being oily). For my entree, I got the squab & foie gras ravioli. The brodo was light but flavorful, and it was definitely needed because the ravioli themselves were a touch dry (but packed with flavor). The lightness of the dish was perfect after all the apps we shared, and I left full without feeling stuffed. Alba always delivers! Food: A- Drinks: B+ Service: A- Ambiance: B+
Gift R.
Been there many times but very disappointed with my last visit. Burger was burnt. Crispy fish was soggy and covered with way too much sauce. Ribeye was not cooked right. Looked like it was pre frozen. Sad to say that we won't be back.
Bill D.
Great food and even better service. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John R.
Fantastic food and Frank was great! Very friendly service and we loved the pasta selections.
I recently had the pleasure of being assisted by Kevin at Alba, and I must say, his service was exceptional. From the moment I walked in, Kevin greeted me with a warm smile and a genuine eagerness to assist. His knowledge of the products and services offered by Alba was impressive, and he was able to answer all of my questions with ease.Not only was Kevin knowledgeable, but he also went above and beyond to ensure that I found exactly what I was looking for. He took the time to understand my needs and preferences, and then guided me through the options available, offering valuable insights along the way.What truly set Kevin apart was his professionalism and genuine care for the customer. He made me feel valued and respected throughout the entire process, and I left Alba feeling satisfied with my purchase and grateful for the outstanding service I received.In conclusion, I cannot recommend Kevin at Alba highly enough. If you're in need of assistance or guidance, look no further – Kevin is truly the best in the business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Spaghetti with Shrimp, Broccoli Rabe, Chocolate & Hazelnut Torte, Crepes, Wood Grilled Octopus Scallion Tonnato Gold Potatoes Pickled Onions Olives, Striped Bass, Whole Fish, Gelato, Butterscotch Budino Caramel Sea Salt Soft Whipped Cream, Black Sesame and Grape Desert, Grass Fed Flank Steak Tagliata Mushroom & Spinach Bread Pudding Marsala Sauce, Braised Beef Short Rib Mushrooms Anson Mills Polenta Arugula Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Wood Grilled Trout Escarole Pear Hazelnut Brown Butter, Cioppino, Beet Salad, Whipped Ricotta Honey & Sea Salt Bruschette, Chardonnay, Guinea Hen Agnolotti Dal Plin Brodo Parmigiano Reggiano, Winter Salad
Several plates returned . Either not cooked properly or meat tough and old Service just OK. Will not be returning
Food wasn't the best and it's not good value for what you get. It is very noisy. I ate at Alba years ago and boycotted it because of a bad experience. This time round was still not a good experience. Oh well, there are other restaurants out there that are better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Everything is fantastic time & time again!
Absolutely delicious, hard to choose with so many great options. We didn't go wrong with The Ravioli of Spinach and Paccheri and the Creamy Beef Rib & Pork Sausage Ragu. The Gimlet is a must!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited for the first time this past weekend. Will definitely return. Enjoyed the radicchio pear salad, the pasta special, and wine recommendation. Extensive wine list. Excellent service. We went early (5:15pm) on a Friday. I recommend reservations.Vegetarian options: There were a handful of options. Confirm with server. They are knowledgeable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food.Great service.The grass fed ribeye was amazing.Alot to choose from.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good Italian restaurant accompanied with very good service. The menu is updated seasonally and offers a wide variety of choices. The brussel sprouts appetizer is very tasty and cooked to perfection. The salads are nicely crafted and have the right amount of dressing. The fish dishes are cooked to order and are seasoned to compliment the dish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
How lucky to move out of the city to a home within walking distance to one of the best restaurants on the main line! My husband and I cannot get enough of Alba. The food is consistently delicious. Their menu changes seasonally which makes things interesting, but maintains its integrity and somehow gets better each time. We love the pastas here, but we have never ordered anything we didn't like, so I recommend trying a little of everything. Also, if they have the bread pudding dessert, GET IT! You will not regret it. The service is also consistently great as well as the ambiance. It's lively, but not too loud. Alba is the best!
Service > GoodAtmosphere > Quaint. Back bar area cozy. Somewhat on the noisy side when at capacity.Food > Good
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pumpkin Ravioli, Spaghetti with Shrimp, Caesar Salad
Restaurantji Recommends
Top notch service in Malvern. The place was buzzing and the food was great. I would highly recommended
Alba brings fine dining to the suburbs. The quality of food offered on a menu that changes fairly frequently based on local ingredients availability stands out compared to anything else nearby. The restaurant itself has a fancier dining room area (where we had dinner) & a more lively bar room (where we grabbed pre-dinner drinks). Service is fast & the servers are knowledgeable about both food & wine pairings (helpful with such a large wine menu!). For appetizers, we split the anchovy bruschetta (salty & delicious!), sunchoke special (definitely get bread to dip in this sauce), & eggplant (fried without being oily). For my entree, I got the squab & foie gras ravioli. The brodo was light but flavorful, and it was definitely needed because the ravioli themselves were a touch dry (but packed with flavor). The lightness of the dish was perfect after all the apps we shared, and I left full without feeling stuffed. Alba always delivers! Food: A- Drinks: B+ Service: A- Ambiance: B+
Been there many times but very disappointed with my last visit. Burger was burnt. Crispy fish was soggy and covered with way too much sauce. Ribeye was not cooked right. Looked like it was pre frozen. Sad to say that we won't be back.
Great food and even better service. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food and Frank was great! Very friendly service and we loved the pasta selections.