Unexpected Return for a BIRTHDAY GATHERING HERE! A bunch of us decided to Celebrate and eat and drink and enjoy this perfect location for all of us to meet here and share good food and great cocktails! But the highlight of the evening was not only out food choices or drink choices but our ONLY WAITER THAT GAVE US THE VERY BEST SERVICE TO ALL OF US! He manager to keep us all in drinks and food and did not miss a beat! Great personality and very accommodating! Always with a smile and we kept him busy! He made the evening here a big success! And he needs to be mentioned OUR BEST WAITER = J AKLI ! If you have the opportunity to have his as your waiter he will make your evening memorable! Not to say that the other waitstaff are not FIRST CLASS, they are ALL, but tonight it was J AKLI! THANK YOU ALBA ONCE AGAIN FOR A WONDERFUL TIME! read more

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I was very pleased with my experience here last night for a 7 person dinner. Our service was incredible- friendly and efficient. My water glass was never empty which I really appreciated. What we ordered: -Lamb Lollipops special: 10/10, 3 per plate, very tender and tasty. -Calamari: 10/10 good portion, not greasy, very tasty -Braised short rib over gnocchi: 12/10, INCREDIBLE HIGHLY RECOMMEND, the rib was so tender it melted in my mouth and the sauce was so good I actually ate the mushrooms that came with it and I hate mushrooms. -Chocolate cake for 2: 8/10, absolutely gigantic and worth the money, wish it was a little more dense but it's not dry. read more

Alba Restaurant - Calamari - New American Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Attended a catered event here on second floor. Wow. Thank you, Alba! -Best thing I ate: Bolognese? Our event was buffet-style so it might have been custom. It was a rosa sauce with meat. WOW. -I also had salad, green beans, and chicken parm. -if I had ordered my own salad, I would have asked for light dressing or dressing on the side. -drinks for event was open bar but I tried the Aperol spritz-- classic! The sangria was also amazing. -Our event was upstairs in a separate area. We had access to the roof areas which is key during a long family and friends event haha ! Upstairs has its own bar and set of bathrooms. -The staff was amazing! Thank you for a great "rehearsal dinner" event. read more

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I had another fantastic dinner experience here! My girlfriends and I picked this place for our annual Christmas dinner this year... To start, one of my friends and I shared the tuna tartare while the rest of the group had salads. The tuna by itself was great but the fried wontons that were served with it, took it to another level!! I could eat that combo everyday, that's how good it was! For my entree, I ordered the filet mignon. It was cooked to a perfect medium-rare and had a nice juicy flavor. Our shared sides were also fantastic; mac & cheese, asparagus and mashed potatoes. The creamy and dreamy mac & cheese was my favorite! I would definitely recommend checking this place out for a fancy dinner :) read more

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Great food, great service, great vibe. Want to try their other cocktails next time. Bf got the braised short rib gnocchi which was excellent. read more

Alba Restaurant - Semolina Crusted Calamari - New American Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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Decent but average experience all around. A first glance at the menu might confuse you -- how do sushi and Mediterranean flavors mix. Perhaps they do, but we didn't try the sushi this night. I take it as more of an indication of a place that is trying to please everyone. The variety of attentive servers certainly did. Unfortunately for us, though that also meant, dishes were cooked well but under seasoned. Is there anything wrong with being average? Some say the key is being average at most things, as long as you find the thing you excel at. Here the standout was the chocolate cake for two -- many layers of rich chocolate, still moist but not too dense. Wonderful flavor. All of these words for someone who is not even a dessert guy at heart. Would I like to see more traditional Albanian dishes? Of course. In the meantime, I know where to end the evening (or start the evening if I am venturing for a "backwards dinner.") read more

Alba Restaurant - Braised short rib - New American Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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I see great reviews. As a single older male, I give them a failing grade. Bar tenders focus on young patrons. Not a place for single older customers. They ignored me while catering to a younger crowd. Too bad that Alba doesn't see value in all customers. read more

Amazing service. Quality food. Neat atmosphere. I had the Sword Fish. Perfectly cooked. Had several apps. All were amazing. Meat Balls, Calamari, sushi- two different kinds. Octopus was the best I have ever had. Thick cut and perfectly cooked. Now for the best part. The banana bread pudding. It's worth going there just for that. Now go get you some! My just beside me had the extra thick cut pork steak. Wonderful. Go now!! read more

Unfortunately, my experience here was very uncomfortable and disappointing. While seated at our table, a man removed a chair from our table without asking, then later returned it as if he wasn't sure why he had taken it in the first place. Shortly after, a staff member stood directly behind me and repeatedly bumped into me, with no acknowledgment or apology. To make matters worse, another patron placed his drink on our table without permission, which added to the overall sense that our space and presence were not being respected. Individually, these situations might seem small, but together they created an environment that felt dismissive and unwelcoming. As a Black woman, the experience made me feel as though we were not the intended clientele for this establishment. Hospitality is about awareness, respect, and inclusivity, and unfortunately that standard was not met during our visit. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and reflects on how guests are treated, so no one else leaves feeling the way we did. read more

I think the service and food presentation could be improved a bit to truly match the standard of a high-end restaurant. read more

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Let's start from the beginning. First, we made reservations for 9ppl. we arrived on time and the table wasn't ready we had to wait for 10 minutes watching them setting up the table. I thought when people make reservations that means table is read. And they gave us a table near the entrance and in the middle of all the heavy foot traffic. Second, we waited for 11/2 hours for food to be served. They never came to notify us if the food was running late or coming soon. When the food came all our meals were cold. They did want to fix our cold meals but knowing that we already waited for 11/2 hours just to get our meals we declined and ate our cold meals. Third, we ordered desserts and coffee we got our desserts but no coffee. We ate the dessert and finished still no coffee no waitress checking on us if we have received the coffee. Again waited for another half hour for the coffee and finally we had to tell them to cancelled the coffee because we had enough of the luck of service. They did take off the desserts off the bill. Finally, as a restaurant knowing that it's a week before Christmas and people usually have Christmas parties or birthdays like me. The restaurant should be prepared for this and have a plan on how to manage the busy time of the year. Sincerely, from the table that was place in the way of everyone walking by. read more

As a Quincy girl, Alba was always the place we would go for a fancy occasion, family, or friends. The food is always solid and the vibe is good. read more

Been here a few times. The ambiance is warm and inviting. Fairly loud though. The service is good, no real complaints. The food is a bit hit or miss. The gnocchi was too salty this time. The grilled octopus had a fishy smell. Prices are steep for most entrees. $37 for a Caesar salad with strips of steak. $42 for the lamb. For those prices, the quality should be consistently good. Street parking can be a challenge depending on when. They have valet for $8. There's also a garage nearby that's very affordable. read more

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As a recent transplant, Quincy continues to deliver excellent dining experiences. This was our first time to Alba and we are impressed. The decor is upscale, but the atmosphere chill. Our server and those assisting him took excellent care of us. The food was great. We both had NY Strips that were perfectly cooked and of very high quality. The shrimp and oyster appetizers were also tasty. Alba is a great. Can't wait to go back and try something else from an impressive menu. VERY well done! read more

Food was excellent - I had swordfish which was excellent and my guest the chicken "v good". Service esp our highly professional waiter Andrew W was superb. Only neg is prices - Boston prices don't belong in Quincy read more

We came for a girls night on a Friday and we were seated right away in the dining room. We ordered the local oysters, braised short rib gnocchi, macaroni and cheese (side) and crispy brussel sprouts (side). I also got the Winter in Italy. Oysters came in 6 and they were fresh. The short rib gnocchi was very good, rich, filling and I would recommend it. The brussel sprouts were delicious and definitely crispy which I liked. The macaroni and cheese was good but it didn't stand out. Drinks were also good. My friend got the espresso martini and it was great. Service was good but our waiter wasn't very personable and cold. The dining room is quite formal. They offer $8 valet parking and there is a nearby garage that is $1/hr ($12 max). They have a dining room, lounge and rooftop patio (not covered). read more

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I had dinner with family last night at Alba's in Quincy. The mussels and calamari appetizers were delicious. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection and paired with side orders of asparagus and whipped potatoes. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. Never had a bad meal here which is the reason that Alba is my favorite restaurant. read more

I came here with my family for my aunt's birthday. For appetizers, we tried the meatballs, calamari, and clam chowder. My cousins loved the calamari and I loved the meatballs - very filling with a great, rich sauce. I didn't love the bread they provided with the dish but I used the starter bread basket to soak up more delicious sauce. My aunts felt as if the chowder was missing something - maybe pepper /spice? I tried the short rib gnocchi with a side of asparagus. It was very rich and filling! I ended up taking home most of the dish home as leftovers. One of my cousins had the lobster ravioli - she say it tastes very good but the portion size was small. My other cousin has a steak and the seafood pasta - he enjoyed both! My nephew ate the entire swordfish with risotto and left no crumbs behind! Our sever was very kind but when we needed her, it felt as if she was no where to be found. Maybe the other side of the restaurant was busy. Street parking is very difficult to find but there's a nearby relatively cheap parking garage - $1 per hour. I don't come out to Quincy often but I'd be willing to come back to Alba for a special occasion! read more

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Great food . Everything was amazing from apps to entrees. Great ambiance . Tuna tartare and seafood fra diavolo were amazing read more

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Turn the dam AC on!!! It's 1000 degrees in there . It's not comfortable at all! Almost not able to deal with it read more

The food was amazing but the drinks are little too strong for me . The atmosphere and staff were very nice. I would definitely come back here again. read more

Alba Restaurant - Red sangria Old fashion - New American Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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I am traveling for work and this is I think the second time coming here. I heard how amazing the roof top is and I FINALLY had the chance to see and eat on the roof top! The restaurant is within walking distance of my employer's office. I enjoyed a cocktail - Summer in Italy - with the Maple Brook Farms Burrata salad. Both were delicious!! The atmosphere was great. The one bartender actually went over to the grape vines, picked some Concord grapes, and gave them to us to try. read more

Alba Restaurant - Summer in Italy cocktail and Maple Brook Farms Burrata salad - New American Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

went there last night for my birthday. All I can say is that the food is not close to amazing like it used to be to be. Had the octopus and sushi it was ok . entree was the cod for the price I expected shrimp bigger then my thumb and maybe sautéed not just thrown into the sauce which it was. The sauce itself tasted funny with the white beans. Told the waitress who told the manager. didn't ask me if I would like another entrée offered me a cup of coffee or a dessert not exactly what I had in mind for my birthday. won't go back read more

I can only rate the bar area. Came here for and old fashioned. Service was great but I have come to the conclusion that Boston doesn't know how to make a proper old fashioned. Wrong ice, wrong cherries. Love the ambience in this place it was a bit loud because there was a large party standing around the bar. read more

Alba Restaurant - New American Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Great service Great food Pleasant atmosphere. Perfect for all our special occasions year round. We will be back

The new addition is amazing the roof is so nice and the food is delicious highly recommend perfect spot summer time . read more

Alba Restaurant - Sushi platter rooftop - New American Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Not impressed, wasn't bad, but far below my expectations . Had filet mignon , just ok....not as good as Moo and many others. The place is huge, nice, but don't think I'll return. OH The shrimp was good :-) read more

What a bummer. I went with my husband for a midweek lunch and it was, unfortunately, the worst steak house style meal we've ever had. I had the filet which for over $50 was tough, over cooked, and of a low quality of meat. He had the sirloin, also over cooked and just really low quality, like market basket steak for $59 bucks. The potato's were clearly from a powder and the green beans were cooked well, but like everything else really lacked any seasoning. It was nice to try a new restaurant but we will likely not visit here again and do not recommend. read more

Yesterday was a special day, my 27th wedding anniversary. Naturally, I wanted to have a special meal with my dear Wife. Alba was the one restaurant that I wanted for this special time. When I called, I may have mentioned that the reservation was for an anniversary dinner. From the moment we arrived to the moment that we left, we were treated like honored guests. It wasn't just the lovely hostess or our amazing Waiter, John. But, every single layer of staff (and there are many) moved with friendly but complete efficiency to ensure everything was to our satisfaction. This is impressive now that we live in an age of second rate service. Without any hesitation, this was the best dinner, if only for the service. Secondly, the ambience here at Alba is elegant with extremely tall ceilings that make the space even more impressive. If you have been, then you know that the flatware, the wine glasses, the mosaic-like dinnerware are all up to the task. For cocktails, a Port Fashioned for me and a Tito's Martini for the Wife. This set the stage. Then, a bottle of Caymus Cabernet to keep the food happy. The food? How about the food? Outstanding. We started with the Lamb Meatballs, made by someone that understands how a meatball should be made. Soft, fluffy and organically shaped by hand. Then, a salad course of baby greens and thinly sliced radishes dressed with a light vinaigrette. As long as I was here at Alba, I had to order a Margarita Pizza. It was calling name, as it always does. If you know, then you know. Either way, my Wife could not deny me. Our Main course (we ordered the same) was the 10 ounce Filet with a side of Brussel Sprouts (with Pancetta) and a side of Wild Mushrooms. I saw Chanterelle I saw Enoki and then, instead of taking a photograph, I just dug in. Sorry. The Filet was ordered medium rare and that is how it was served. So good. The Mushrooms and Brussels were the perfect wingmen to the Filet. Lastly, was the dessert course. We ordered the Panna Cotta and the Banana Maple Bread Pudding (see the pics!) I still cannot decide which was better and I am glad that I was able to enjoy both. If you are wise, I would recommend that you do the same. They were THAT good and the perfect way to end a perfect dinner. Thank you Alba. read more

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5 stars for their Zef rooftop deck! Great atmosphere and I really love their appetizers. I'd recommend brining a friend (or date!) to split a bottle of wine along with the truffle fries, burrata, and oysters. Only reason I give 4 stars is because of their actual dinner and prices. The prices are very high--as to be expected of a nice place-- but I do not think the food is worth it. It's good, don't get me wrong. But it never really impresses me for the price. I'd suggest sticking to drinks and apps at this place. read more

Alba Restaurant - New American Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

We were actually trying to go to Zef. But the entrance was the same and the ambience at Alba was so romantic. Next time we'll actually head back to the raw bar. It was a lot more laid back. The food at alba was good. Fresh and tasty read more

The atmosphere in here is like an old steakhouse but somehow modern as well. Service was fantastic, and very quick. They start you off with bread and butter which is always great. We ordered the filet, the short rib gnocchi, and truffle fries- all of which were good! Next time I would love to try some of their sushi which looked amazing. read more

Alba Restaurant - Filet, short rib gnocchi, and truffle fries - New American Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

I haven't dined at Alba but I did stop in on a Friday night at the Hanover location to buy a generous gift certificate for an anniversary gift. The noise level was so thunderous I don't know how diners could carry on a conversation. Great reputation for their food, but I'd never go there myself on a weekend night. read more

Last night took my friend out for his bday and it was a big disappointment. I had raved this place to him and now it's not what I've remembered how it used to be before the pandemic. I'd have to say the steak quality in this establishment has gone down. Steak was not good and seasoned well. Our waiter failed to meet my friend's dietary needs when he has dairy allergies. My friend requested to have no mashed potatoes, but yet the chef continued to plate it and waiter brought it to him without remembering he has dairy allergies. My friend had to wait another 20-30min for the chef to cook another steak and it wasn't even comp from our bill. Forgot to mentioned, the chef also ended up removing the sautéed onions from my friend's plate. The waiter explained because the onions had butter, which I think is a lazy excuse to give him a side. For $53+ for each 18oz rib eye meal (which includes mashed potatoes and sautéed onions), it wasn't worth it. Although, I will admit the only memorable thing from my dinner was the mashed potatoes. It was good, but that's it. I'll give another star for this. I had also ordered Truffle fries, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts. Truffle fries were under seasoned and couldn't taste any truffle. Even the truffle oil in my kitchen had more truffle taste than these fries. Overall, I paid for my friend's meal in which he didn't even get to enjoy any sides and waiter didn't offer any replacements due to his dairy allergies. For example, they could've at least given him sautéed onion without butter? It shouldn't be hard to cook that right? Plus, by sitting on The Deck", it was an uncharge of $3 more for the same Ribeye if you had dined inside one of their other establishments (Zef or Alba) for lesser the amount and without the sides. Sadly to say, I will be hesitant to come back here again. It used to be one of my favorite local places for steak (especially Ribeye) but not anymore. I'm going to stop recommending my friends and family to come here if they're in town. Hopefully, they read this review, retrain or re-educate their staff on food allergies and work on improving their food and services as well. read more

Alba Restaurant - Steak bland and overpriced - New American Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

The ambiance was nice The food was mediocre. We came with a large group of 10+ so we tried many items on the menu but for the most part the food was not hot enough or lacked flavor. The best items were the pork chop and side of mac and cheese The worst was the braised short rib gnocchi. It was way too salty. Sirloin lacked flavor. Service wasn't great. Our waitress wasn't attentive. She didn't smile once and we had to ask multiple times to refill a water. read more

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This place is so good. The owner is such a nice and generous man too, always giving to the community. A summer favorite of mine to sit at the rooftop when it's nice. They have a separate menu for the roof but typically if you ask for something from the dining restaurant they will accommodate. I love the gnocchi with mushrooms. For an appetizer you can't go wrong with the tuna tartare or sushi. Their espresso martinis is one of my all time favorites. Service is great too have never had an issue. read more

Alba Restaurant - Tuna tartare, sushi and espresso martini - New American Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

We came here about a week ago as a last minute dinner option and we could not be more pleased. This place was wonderful and everything was excellent. The staff were extremely nice and our server was very accomodating. Atmosphere was great and we came around 6pm; it was not that busy. Let's start with the complimentary bread. A little tough to begin with but selection was great. If only it was a little less stale, it would be a perfect starter. Speaking of starters... New England Claw Chowder: such a classic dish with so much history. Each spoonful was loaded with so much flavor with the perfect amount of saltiness and the slight ocean-y taste you get from the clams. Oyster crackers add a nice crunch to it and works well with the perfectly balanced, creamy chowder. Atlantic Cod ($32): wow! That was my first reaction to it. Before I evan began to lift up my fork, I immediately knew this was going to be so tasty. It's display was mesmerizing. One of the clams still had a bit of salt in it which threw me off a little but the rest of the dish was perfect. The potatoes were delicious and went well with the saltiness of the sausage. And of course, the cod was amazingly made. It was crispy on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside. It just melted right in my mouth and was probably the best seafood I had ever had in a while. Double Cut Pork Chop ($32): at first, I was a little worried that it would be too dry due to the sheer size of it; however, I was fortunately mistaken. The whole pork chop was flavorful and juicy all around. Every bite had just the right amount of sweetness, savory-ness and juice too it and was also probably the best pork chop I have ever had in a while as well. Spectacular! Boneless Ribeye ($55): I did not get a chance to eat this but the other person in my party who ordered it told me that it was best steak they have ever had. It was buttery with loads of flavor and melted right in your mouth. French Fries ($9): it was just a side we ordered with the pork chops and they were pretty average. Very pricey. I'd recommend paying the extra $1 to get truffle fries. Sautéed Spinach ($10): another side we ordered with the ribeye. Although it came with a hefty price, it still tasted great and went along well with the meaty flavor of the ribeye. Overall, an amazing experience and a great last minute decision on us. We were treated well and had such a pleasure dining here. It's a great fine-dining spot in Quincy which there surprisingly aren't many of. This would be a great place for an anniversary or any other important occasion where you can be a little more liberal with your spending. We came here because we had family over and wanted to give them a little taste of fine-American-dining and they were not disappointed and you won't be too. As always, absolutely recommend! read more

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Great service every time! The food is delicious and offers many options... cocktails are great here too. The ambiance is lively, comforting and perfect for a family celebration. read more

Was perfect! The food was great, the drinks were great and the service was excellent. I had the mango and salmon sushi BOMB, chicken wings were perfectly cooked and Mac and Cheese! It was amazing. I forgot to order Brussels sprout but glad cause I was full, I got to bring home left overs cause their portions are big. I was bummed we couldn't sit on the roof top - it's gorgeous up there and the bathroom needs a deep cleaning to get rid of the urine smell and alittle TLC! read more

Alba Restaurant - Mango and Salmon roll - New American Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

My husband and I went to enjoy our anniversary dinner at this well known and respected restaurant. We've not been so decided to try especially because we had been gifted from a friend a gift card for the restaurant. After we valeted the car we walked in and my husband and I noticed right away how warm the restaurant was temperature wise. We sat at our table and were approached quickly by a waiter for drinks. We ordered a bottle of wine. Took an odd amount of time to be brought out then we ordered an appetizer and a salad to begin. Typically they don't come out at the same time but they did. A bit odd but whatever. The bread service is very good if you like focaccia and we do! We placed our entree order when we were finishing up our starters. Our entrees took over 40 minutes to be served . The server did notice and apologized. We know it's obviously a kitchen issue and not the server. In the meantime we were burning up. I had sweat running down my back, sweat on my lip and face! Restaurant by the way was relatively empty and bar downstairs completely empty. Weird vibe. After we ate we asked to box up our food, asked for check. We just wanted out. The server apologized profusely for the evening and offered us a gift card(which we took) and dessert to go. The food was good too!!! Hard to give it a better rating though. Could have been much worse but because the server really was apologetic I don't want to diss this place however the manager should have come over as well to explain the delay in our meal and why was the place soooo hot! Not sure how anyone could work in that environment with no air conditioning . Will we return? Nope. We appreciate our server who tried to make it right . read more