My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and it was an incredible experience. The service was amazing and so was the food. The focaccia was our favorite but every single other dish we ordered exceeded our expectations We got the squash blossoms, the gnocchi and truffles pasta dishes, the mango himachi and the focaccia. All were very delicious. Ambiance is also great for a date or a group for celebrating. read more

Alba - Truffle pasta - Italian Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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food was yummy! overall a 8/10. the serving sizes were pretty decent but could be better. i'm an occasional drinker so the drinks felt strong, if you're into that. it was still such a good vibe. warm, romantic atmosphere. the waiting staff were very attentive and sweet. read more

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I'll be honest... my perception of Alba has completely changed from the first time we came.Julian, the manager, was incredibly attentive and made sure every detail of our party was taken care of. The service was remarkable and the food was absolutely delicious. It left a lasting impression on all of us. I've always believed there's room to grow and improve in any business, and the experience Julian and his team delivered is a perfect example of what that looks like in practice. It's rare to see a manager go above and beyond the way he did. Highly recommend, we're already looking forward to coming back! read more

Alba - Stuffed zucchini blossoms & Salad - Italian Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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Alba is definitely one of LA's hottest spots right now, and I really wanted to love it but overall, I was a bit disappointed. (Worth reading if your planning to go) First, the space itself is beautiful. The décor, arches, lighting, and indoor/outdoor setup all create a super cozy, aesthetic vibe. It's clearly designed to be a trendy, visually appealing restaurant. But a major issue for me was the restrooms. For a place at this level, it honestly made no sense. There are only two shared (unisex) stalls and one sink, and both times I tried to go, there was a line. One time someone had just used it and the smell was... BAD, especially since it's such a small space and right near where people are dining. For a high-end, trendy restaurant, this felt like a huge miss. Food-wise, it was just okay. We ordered a mix of popular and recommended dishes: - Zucchini blossoms: stuffed with a potato filling with a hint of coconut flavor. Interesting, not bad, but nothing I'd order again. Came with a garlic aioli-type sauce which I did like. - Focaccia with whipped ricotta: the bread had a nice crunch, but the ricotta was sweeter than expected and more like a thicker cream. Again, just okay. (4 pieces of bread) - Accanto salad: surprisingly one of my favorites. Simple, refreshing, and well balanced. - Agnolotti with black truffle: Flavorful, but you have to eat it hot..once it cools, the butter separates and it gets oily. I would recommend this one. - Table-side orecchiette with burrata: huge portion, but honestly very basic. It reminded me of something like elevated SpaghettiOs or even a Hot Pocket filling... not what I expected for a "signature" dish. Drinks were good..we tried the Negroni and the Gattuso, both on the sweeter side but well made. Service was great overall, and the bartenders were friendly and fun. There's valet parking, which is convenient. Overall, I'd rate it around a 3.5. The ambiance is beautiful and staff are great, but the restroom situation and underwhelming food make it hard to fully recommend. I might come back to try other dishes, but I'm definitely not rushing back. Thank you for the experience. read more

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To be more accurate, I would rate this experience a 4.5, but rounded up since I'll probably want to come back here many times. I booked a reservation here for date night a couple weeks ago, so I was very excited to try out this spot. I heard a lot of good things about this place, and after looking at pictures of the food, I already had an idea what I wanted to order. When we arrived at the restaurant (Saturday evening), it was fairly easy to find metered parking across the street ($4 for 2 hours vs. $20 valet parking), and we just crossed the street. Walking in, the decor was cute, very trendy and posh-looking. Very pink. It was busy, and looking around, there were a range of customers from like...teenagers to older folks, so a nice array of guests. Everyone was dressed to go out on Saturday night. We were seated pretty quickly, but I asked to sit at another table. The both they sat me at was actually in between two seats, which created a gap in the middle. Pretty awkward. The women next to me noticed I asked to move, and they said they were initially seated there too, but also asked to move. The servers were really nice and seated us at another table, which was more comfortable for us. We ordered: Foccacia with ricotta, zucchini blossoms, agnolotti, branzino, the filet mignon, broccolini, a decaf coffee, and the white tiramisu for dessert. We also ordered an old-fashioned and an espresso martini. I was a fan of everything!!! We ate everything too, and I left feeling so full. The only issue was that we waited a long time for our second round of drinks. They actually forgot it, and we had to order it again. And we waited still, even longer after the second order. The drinks didn't come until we were through with dessert. By that time, we just wanted to cancel it, but couldn't even flag down a server to do that since they were busy. Aside from that -- all was really good. It was a successful date night. I'm likely gonna come back with a few girlfriends next time. read more

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If a restaurant from New York opens in LA, I am surely going. Alba is the Italian restaurant of my dreams in the city. The space has an Italian summer feel. It felt like I was on the coast of Capri, just epic! The atmosphere was refined and the music was lovely. The chic vibes are just amazing all around. We kicked off dinner with some drinks and I loved their take on the zucchini blossoms because ricotta filling inside tasted more like a lemon mousse. The Agnolotti really exceeded my expectations and I'm not crazy about mushrooms so that says a lot. But if you have to take one thing away from this review it's the Orecchiette- the star of the show. You have to get this. I'm not sure how something so simple can be so great. The bring out the giant bowl and cut the burrata for you then serve it to you. And it's huge! This was the only dish we could not finish. Chicken Alla Diavola is pretty solid too if you like bomba sauce. We ended dinner with a blood orange sorbet and this was perfect! Light and not too sweet, just perfect for us because we had been stuffing ourselves with so much pasta. I'll be back later in the spring. Until then I will dream about the Orecchiette every night. read more

This place was so amazing!!! I instantly loved it when I walked in. The outside is all open which was so nice and we sat at the bar while we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. The vibe of the restaurant was SO cute. I loved the colors and design of everything + it was poppin for a Tuesday. Our waiter was so great! I had the capri spritz to start which was so refreshing - it had yuzu + lemon drop. We ordered some appetizers - the focaccia Della casa (this was so amazing I esp loved the whipped ricotta), the shrimp trapanese, accanto salad (one of the best salads I've ever had. I loved how there were pomegranates in it). The squash blossoms were also one of my fav things - the sauce was so good. I got the agnolotti which had black truffle and was so delicious. Other people got the steak and branzino which was delish too! We also got a dessert and I don't remember what it was called but it was the cake one w pineapples on top and was also so good! Definitely gives a summer vibe too which I loved! read more

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I've been wanting to try Alba for a while and it didn't disappoint! The restaurant is super cute with the decor and all of the pinks and whites. Our waitress was amazing at suggesting drinks and helping everyone at our table get exactly what they were looking for. She went above and beyond and even made up a new drink for a couple of the girls at the table which they loved. All of the pasta dishes we tried were super tasty. We had the pappardelle, agnolotti, and lasagne. We also loved the focaccia and eggplant parmigiana! The only things that were good but not great in my opinion were the chicken alla diavolo and the apple custard dessert. These were both still good but not as much of standouts as everything else. Will definitely come back! read more

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Dimly lit, small menu, valet parking Alba has both valet and street metered parking. The inside was absolutely gorgeous. It takes you away from the busy melrose life and provides a calm vibe. We ordered a few things: - focaccia: toasted to perfection but still super fluffy and chewy - squash blossoms: toasted die for. The filling for me beat oste and mother wolf - lasagna: great base sauce but I feel like the noodles got lost in it - chicken: omg the seasoning? - Brussels sprouts: super tender and sauced up. I prefer a crispy sprout and these were more mushy Love love loved everything. The banger though were the squash blossoms. read more

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Ambiance: Dressy with the feel of a modern Italian summer day/night. Alba has an elevated, celebratory atmosphere that's perfect for date nights and special occasions. The space feels polished and lively, and they also offer a private room for events and celebrations. There is a bar area, but it's more ideal for waiting on a reservation or a quick pre-dinner drink rather than a large group meetup--though it works well for a two-three person upscale, last-minute dinner plan. Food: Overall, delicious and thoughtfully executed, with several standout staples and strong seasonal dishes. Must-orders: Focaccia Della Casa: Bread and whipped spread, need I say more? Orecchiette: A staple item on the menu and absolutely worth ordering every time. Delicious, shareable, and consistently excellent. Toto & Hamachi crudo: Fresh, clean flavors with beautiful notes--great starters. Summer Corn Salad (seasonal): A must-get in the summer. A refreshing twist on corn with hazelnut tones, almonds, and bright seasonal flavor. Filet Toscano (chef's choice temp): Incredible--tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Chicken Diavola: A reliable standout--well-seasoned and consistently cooked right. Skip (personal preference): The squash blossoms weren't my favorite here. Alba prepares them with potatoes rather than the more classic ricotta filling. If you prefer the traditional ricotta style, you may want to pass--but potato lovers may enjoy them. Service: Fantastic across the board. The team is fun, welcoming, and really knows the menu. A special shoutout to Sofia, who is an MVP--she keeps everything running smoothly and is amazing at guiding guests through the menu. From valet to hosts to bartenders, the staff feels carefully chosen and adds to the overall experience. Parking: Valet and street parking available. Overall: Alba is a top-tier choice for celebrations, date nights, and elevated dinners out. Great food, vibrant ambiance, and a standout team make it a place I highly recommend and happily return to. read more

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Absolutely. Every. Single. Item. Was. Delicious! Our choices: The Focaccia. Toro tartare. Orechiette. Agnolotti. Branzino. Broccolini. Tiramisu. Copy. Paste. And Enjoy! Server was fantastic and atmosphere was loud and trendy. Absolutely coming back again. And again. You can thank me later. read more

Honestly shocked this place has a 4.2. The enviornment was cute, the wait staff was attentive, but the food is lackluster. Considering what you pay, it's mid tier Italian food. There is little to no flavor in the majority of the dishes... the chef just throws basil on everything. Cute, but won't be back. However, highly recommend the whipped ricotta. read more

Alba - Italian Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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Our server was amazing by the way! Our resy was at 7 pm and the crowd was just perfect on a Sunday. Very moody and had dark lighting. If you're here for pics, don't sit by the center tables. Otherwise, the food was really good. They had valet which was convenient. Their drinks are actually super good too! I say this is perfect for a date night, and also bring a light sweater at night since they mostly just open the tables outdoors. read more

Came here with high expectations and left feeling a bit mixed. Our waiter was great! Very friendly, attentive, and honestly the highlight of the experience. Ambience was also really nice. Unfortunately, the hostess wasn't very welcoming, which set the tone a bit off from the start. Water refills were oddly difficult to get, which shouldn't really be an issue at this level. Food was hit or miss. The rigatoni dish was good and probably the best thing we ordered. The taglionlini Dungeness crab, on the other hand, was disappointing and barely had any crab in it. The focaccia tasted amazing, but a lot of the pieces were basically just crust and empty in the middle, which was a letdown. We also tried two desserts, and the tiramisu was a definite pass. Overall, not terrible, but not somewhere I'm rushing back to. read more

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Valet is available out front for $20, but street parking is doable if you're patient. From the moment you arrive, the entrance sets a mood, cool door, neon glow, and a long hallway that carried the unmistakable aroma of fresh espresso. It immediately feels intentional and cinematic. You pass through a lively main dining room that oddly reminded me of a polished, grown-up Blue Bayou (think classy Disney), dim, romantic, and buzzing, but no fake fireflies. We were seated in a smaller side room. This space felt more intimate: warm lighting, tight tables, conversation hum instead of roar... the kind of room where you actually hear your friends and settle in for the night, which was great as my group was there to catch up. Service was a major highlight. Alanna and A.C. were attentive without hovering, and Alanna's recommendations were spot-on all evening. The move here is absolutely to order everything for the table, SHAREABLES. I considered everything we had to be a standout: * Lamb Scottadito -- perfectly cooked and deeply flavorful (3 shanks per order) * Squash blossoms -- delicate and addictive * Focaccia della casa -- dangerous start because you won't stop * Shrimp Veneziana -- bright and balanced (like the sauce they were served in) * Orecchiette Arrabbiata -- real heat, real flavor * Chicken Diavola -- juicy with great char, it was a nice portion * Eggplant Parmigiana -- comforting but refined (my favorite!!) * Agnolotti with truffle fonduta -- probably the table favorite (it was so rich and delicious) Add a couple martinis and a Napa cab and suddenly you realize you've eaten far more than intended, but happily so. Side note, the hand stuffed blue cheese olives were the best EVER! We left around 10pm just as the place transformed into a full scene, packed, energetic, and alive. This dinner was actually the payoff of a lost annual bet, but in the end, everyone wins when the result is discovering a restaurant this good. A complete delight of a night. read more

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Welcome to LA's best modern Italian restaurant. Our table of 3 was just blown away at how delicious every aspect of our meal came out. The shrimp and romesco appetizer, layered EGGPLANT PARM (think lasagne style), caramelized onion agnolotti, spicy chicken, and NY Steak were mind blowing. It's really hard to focus on what was best since everything was simply fantastic. Forget Funke or Mother Wolf. Alba is so much better The vibe is super down to earth and although upscale it was casual - zero pretense. They were playing a late 50's/60's Motown playlist that added an extra layer of fun to the evening. Special shoutout to our server Shannon (clearly a pro) and Jesse who helped us with the wine. It's nice to have a professional staff who are able to actually manage a table and their guests with perfection. (We were in a slight rush but were able to get through what seemed like ordering the entire menu in 90 minutes). We had cocktails and a $125 bottle of wine and all shared a dessert and the final bill was just over $200 per person (without tax/tip). Venite! Venite! Venite! read more

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Loved the beautiful restaurant and its retro vibe. The ambiance is really pretty. The food was good but nothing special enough to make me want to come back. Other reviews don't mention how ridiculously tiny the portions are for the price. We ordered a bunch of things, from appetizers to desserts and honestly, most plates felt like a joke like they were designed for someone on a strict calorie deficit. The only items that felt like regular portions were the sashimi and desserts. For example... the truffle pasta had maybe ten pieces total in it for around $30. Seriously? And what they call a "shared size for the table" is what you'd get as a normal entrée anywhere else. Expect to drop about $125+ per person. Cocktails are around $25+, and they charge $10 per glass for still or sparkling water like it's some bottomless water service. Who does that?! I died laughing. Service was good. Food came out quickly and we didn't have to wait for our table. Drinks were a bit on the weaker side. Valet parking is $20 but you can try your luck with street parking as there were some parking available. Kept going back and forth on how many stars to rate Alba despite the small portions and but overall we had a great time. read more

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First time in a long time I had a flawless and excellent experience! Beginning from the service all the way to the food! We were greeted by Kevin, one of the managers, upon walking in, and he confirmed our reservation and immediately took us to our seats, no waiting around what so ever. After getting to our seats, our server Joshua greeted us, and was super helpful when it came to drinks and the food. My wife has a few dietary restrictions, and he was super accommodating by informing us what she can and can't have, and what they can put on the side on each dish so she can have those as well. I'm not one to drink alcohol and am not a fan if alcohol normally, but we were celebrating, so I asked Joshua to surprise me with a drink that I won't taste the alcohol in but will enjoy. I ended up getting three of those drinks, that's how amazing it was. He even brought out extra shots for me since he found out we're celebrating. He even brought out desserts for us in the end! He was excellent and I recommend trying to get seated with him. Overall the atmosphere was amazing, and Alba is officially added on my list of restaurants I will happily return to and take other guests with me to impress. Very highly recommend!! read more

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Celebrated a friend's birthday here and glad we did. I feel like in LA, a lot of these upscale restaurants struggle to stand out as they all follow a similar Bestia-like structured menu after its huge success, but Alba absolutely managed to for me. My friend and I split the focaccia, zucchini blossoms, pappardelle with mushroom ragu, and filetto toscano, and all were amazing. For both of us, we ranked from best to worst: pappardelle, zucchini blossom, focaccia, and filet. By no means does that mean the filet was bad: in fact, it was cooked beautifully, but you can get a great steak at many places. This is also coming from someone who doesn't particularly believe in going out for pasta. Service and ambiance were also outstanding. The restaurant is beautiful, and the service was top notch. The servers are really good at upselling in a friendly manner 'cause they make everything sound good but aren't offended when you decline. They got me on the focaccia for sure. Tangent: they also seem to hire some really good looking people 'cause my friend and I were stunned how pretty everyone is with flawless makeup even when they're doing their job excellently. Highly recommend. Parking options include valet, street, or the WeHo library structure a few blocks away if street isn't available and you're not interested in valet. read more

I absolutely loved this restaurant. The ambiance feels very European - like stepping into Italy in the summertime. We ordered almost everything from the appetizers and shared the orecchiette, which was easily one of the best pasta dishes I've had. The margarita came highly recommended, but it wasn't my personal favorite (though I'm not a big margarita person to begin with). What truly stood out was the exceptional service- so kind, attentive, and genuinely focused on making sure we had the best possible experience. And we did! This place is a must-try. We'll definitely be back many times. read more

Alba - Italian Near Me - West Hollywood, California

We dined here on a Saturday night and arrived without a reservation. The manager, Kevin, said they were fully booked but he checked his list and kindly found a table for my guest and me. HINT - don't go there without a reservation. The interior was elegant and soon all the tables were filled. The waiters were elegantly attired and were very attentive. Our waitress explained some of the menu choices and helped us make decisions. I have to say the lighting was a bit dim so I had to use my cell phone flashlight to read the menu. However the dim lighting did enhance the overall ambiance that bright lighting wouldn't have diminished. We split the Escarole Salad which was huge and delightfully prepared with salad, cheese, capers, poppy seed, and ricotta salata. The house dressing was great and perfect for the preparation. The salad was elegantly presented in a lovely bowl. We also had the very tasty Focaccia Della Casa with whipped ricotta. A nice meal starter. I had the Ora King Salmon which was perfectly crusted and cooked to perfection. Its presentation was a work of art. The salmon was tender and a pleasure to eat. For dessert we shared the Semolina Cake, a wonderful end to our dining experience. I hope to return to this restaurant again some day but will definitely first make a reservation. It was really worth dining here. read more

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I think this restaurant is fabulous! I love the indoor / outdoor vibes. It screams art deco chic and is perfect for summer nights and brunches. Food is well prepared, service is friendly and efficient and the vibes are great. Perfect place for a fabulous night out with friends, bday celebrations and the like. Definitely a place to dress up and enjoy yourself. Make a reservation in advance! read more

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After many recommendations for Alba, I finally decided to confirm, and yes it definitely lives up to its name. The interior is well designed, and transformative. Service was top notch, and very attentive. Food was amazing! For someone who is gluten-free, I still took a chance and ate the pasta and it did not upset my stomach. You can't go wrong with the menu. Everything we had was amazing. I would recommend going with the: Lobster Pasta Truffle Pasta (it is on the sweeter side) Hamachi Crudo Branzino Focaccia with whipped ricotta (the best) read more

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Ambiance- when I entered the restaurant there was a beautiful courtyard in the front, however I was seated inside the restaurant to the right..... Ordered the branzino, corn, focaccia, zucca di fiori, bentagliati. Very pleased with my selections - all delicious. Fabulous dining experience at Alba - read more

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I read some reviews that the dishes were small portions - they were not. I walked out beyond full, slightly uncomfortable. We ordered lots of appetizers, pastas, sides and 1 main. We could have ordered 3 less dishes. The standout items were the ravioli, orecchiette, lasagna and roasted potatoes. The focaccia bread was good too. I could have skipped the chicken and the crab pasta. The ambiance is super cute. I really liked the booths in the indoor room - more privacy. The service was great but they were a little pushy on ordering a lot of items. Our server knew we were beyond stuffed and it was my mother's birthday. I thought they were going to give us a small birthday dessert on the house but convinced us to order a dessert and charged us. We didn't even eat the dessert. The cocktails were good. I would come back again but order just a few dishes. read more

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My fiancé and have been coming here once a week regularly because the food is that amazing! The service is above and beyond. Giovanni the sommelier, Biard, Kevin, the hostess Emma and our lovely waitress Megan always has our usual drinks ready upon arrival You can't go wrong with any of the pastas but our favorites have been the ORECCHIETTE (a little spicy but not too much) the lasagna is unbelievable and the pappardelle is out of this world. Obviously never skip the eggplant parm. We always get it and we think it's the best in town! (Funke is close). Their FOCACCIA is not to be missed either--so fresh and warm out of the oven. My fiancé is keto but he will splurge on bread and pasta here! The staff is so extraordinary, they often bring us items on the house (and we take care of them accordingly). For appetizers, the tartare is exquisite with the shrimp and squash blossoms. On days that we want to eat a little lighter the Branzino is the star. The ambiance is so chic, the place is usually always packed but the noise level is not over the top at all. They have great music playing in the background always. Being blessed with so many restaurants in our area (we stick to Beverly Hills and West Hollywood) this is one we ALWAYS frequent with good reason. read more

Service Baird was knowledgeable! Loved the ambiance looks small from the outside however it's spacious inside ! Had a delicious pasta ! So good little bit of spice comes with cheese that be they cut up wow ! Actual pasta is ear pasta hate the name wasn't bad at all ! The bread OMG THE FOCCACIA!!!! So yummy ! Brussels were great ! Prepare to spend ! It's worth it read more

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Alba is one of my favorite spot in LA, the venue is absolutely beautiful especially when the sun is setting while the patio covering is open. The service is very attentive, our server came to our table explaining the wine list in details. What we ordered- Focaccia - amazing appetizer, perfectly paired with teh whipped ricotta, it was definitely filling but so good. Squash Blossom- Very flavorful, loved the porcini lemon mousse, very light. Shrimp Trapanese- Quite interesting it was very tasty and unique. First time trying the pesto all trapans sauce, which is made out of tomatoes and almonds, I loved it. Black Truffle Agnolotti- Wow must get, this was the highlight of the night, the black truffle aroma was strong, the agnolotti was delicious with a bit of crunchiness to it. Branzino- perfectly cooked, very flavorful, and a wonderful entree, but actually it paired perfectly with the black truffle agnolotti. I would skip the next pasta below. Orecchiette Arrabbiata- stand out dish definitely, better for a group rather than a party for two in my opinion. I love the creamy burrata and the tomato sauce paired. super delicious . Everything we ordered were absolutely amazing. Perfect for any date night or any celebration. read more

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Love hate relationship service was great at the restaurant Pre restaurant, kind of very unforgiving. From requiring set menus if party is over 6, not accommodating time reservations, almost getting a ticket because valet didn't park correctly. there's a lot of improvements that could play a part in the hospitality 1. Bread was good, creamy sauce 2. Pasta Yummy 3. Steak cooked to perfectio 4. Crispy chicken wasn't overcooked dry, crispy skin 5. Fruit salad, good except the star anise???? Service is great 23 dollars for cocktails is steep. :( Would i come here again? only for special occasions. read more

Tried Alba in West Hollywood for the first time with my sister on a Friday night, and overall we had a great time. The restaurant is super cute -- chic, cozy, and has a fun energy without being too loud. Definitely a great spot for a girls' night or a date. We started with cocktails, and the bartender actually made us an off-menu tequila drink which was really yummy -- big plus for creativity. We ordered the bread and the Hamachi to start, both solid and enjoyable. The gem salad was one of my favorites of the night -- fresh, crisp, and delicious. For mains, we shared two pastas: the lasagna and the Anelotti. Both were good, but not necessarily standout dishes that I'd crave later. The only thing that stung a little was the price. Our bill was higher than expected -- around $180 each -- though I'm pretty sure that was mostly due to the higher-end tequila we requested in our drinks. Not upset about it, just something to be aware of if you like premium spirits. All in all, we had a lovely time. I'm not rushing back tomorrow, but I'd happily return for another dinner or drinks with friends read more

Alba - Focaccia & Salad - Italian Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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The service was wonderful, very kind waiters. The reason for my low review is because I didn't really enjoy the food. I did like the pasta but I wish I stopped at that. I didn't really care for the chicken or the focaccia, both were a little heavy and greasy. The ambiance is okay too. read more

Alba - Loved this - Italian Near Me - West Hollywood, California

the service and the food was amazing! You gotta try the blossoms. They were so creamy and fresh!!! I highly recommend this place!! I know we will definitely come back! read more

Joining a group of friends who live in Los Angeles for a Friday dinner at Alba, and after entering a small discreet entrance, and walking through a long hallway, found a very surprisingly large dining room and bar area, very lively crowd, and found our group in an adjoining dining area in a large banquette. I have been to many Italian restaurants in Los Angeles and was looking forward to dinner here. For a starter, had the squash blossoms which were good but missing something like another layer of flavor, the stuffing was interesting just not incredible. Had the Spaghetti Vongole which was very good, just the right amount of binding to the pasta, perfect texture, not over garlicked, tasty clams just enough natural saltiness to this classic staple. The hosts were very good about getting us to the table and checking in on us during the evening, minor complaint, had to find them when we were short a salad, and the waiter forgetting to bring real sugar after asking, for the cappuccino and no hosts to be found when they were needed for something! The restaurant has potential but need to level up the service related to food at the table. read more

Alba - Spaghetti Vongole - Italian Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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Had reservations for dinnner on a Saturday night and it was busy. Our server Shannon was super cool and very welcoming. She perfectly described the menu items and helped us make some decisions on ordering. Everything she recommended was delicious. The atmosphere and vibe of this place was on point. They were playing great music, bringing out delicious food and providing quality service. The focaccia was light and the ricotta perfectly creamy. The squash blossoms were crispy and the lemon mousse on the inside was soft and tasty. The pastas were both great. However the orecchiette could have used a little more spice and flavor. The overall pasta texture was perfect. read more

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Very nice Italian restaurant with amazing service, a great atmosphere, a full bar, and delicious food. Everything we ordered was top-notch. The only thing I wish is that they had a few more low-carb options--but honestly, who cares? I came for the pasta. I'll definitely be back. read more

I had some time to kill before attending an event, so when I saw a meter on Melrose a little ways down from Alba, it was meant to be. There was a line towards the host stand, most of the people didn't have reservations and the ones that did were sent to the bar to wait for the rest of their party to join them. Crowd was older, and friendly. A nice bartender (dark blond curls pulled back, glasses) offered up a menu, and when I was trying to decide between drinks, I could tell by his reaction to go with my first choice. He was right. Del Piero was refreshing with elderflower, cucumber, and a sprig of mint. Along with a glass of water, this was something I was able to nurse for the brief time I was visiting. Staff up front seemed a little stressed due to the crowds and demand, but handled everything smoothly. I inquired if they would ever start serving food at the bar, and they didn't have a timeline if they would due to the lack of space, etc. I thought the manager provided me with his card, but had to laugh when it said 'Judith' so it clearly wasn't his (I would have probably done the same smart-ass thing as well had I been in his position). Otherwise, this seems like a popular place to have a drink or if you're lucky to get a reservation, a decent dinner. For now, I'll leave it at 3-stars, but I look forward to upping my rating- read more

Alba - Del Piero: a refreshing elderflower/cucumber mocktail with a sprig of mint $18 - Italian Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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Friendly service at the bar, perfect drinks and even better pastas. Wow. Started with the passionfruit hamachi crudo, very zesty and fresh. Will be coming back for the black truffle agnolotti and omgggg the bolognese lasagna, chef's kiss. The cannolis were outstanding, couldn't have asked for a better meal. Wonderful, cute vibe & excellent service. Thank you Alba team read more

Alba - Italian Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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New York's celebrated Cucina Alba restaurant and some of its signature dishes have arrived on the West Coast at Alba in West Hollywood. Chef Adam Leonti creates fine dining Italian food in an elegant and casual trattoria setting. Great service. My favorite dish is the orecchiette pasta served with a spicy arrabbiata sauce & creamy burrata cheese. It's cut & mixed table-side. read more

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I was really excited to try this spot and maybe it was just an off night. It's obviously a spot that everyone is wanting to try so getting a table can be hard - we had reservations at 8 - got seated around 830. The inside of the restaurant itself is gorgeous. Really loved all the decor. Our waiter came by quickly and was super kind throughout the meal. The food itself (we got the focaccia, blossoms, Calabrian tartare and then the agnolotti and then the spaghetti, all were insanely sweet. We were so confused. Like so sweet we didn't even need dessert after lol. Would come back to try other stuff and see if it was just an off night because the vibe itself was great. Just really was thrown off with a few things as a first time guest. read more

Alba - Italian Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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My friend and I were waiting to try this place and luckily enough to snag reservations, even though it was pretty late. The restaurant is super aesthetic. Parking can be a bitch, but you can valet your car in front. Shout out to the staff Sophia, Josh, & Emma which made the dining experience impeccable. I'm all about customer service & they delivered, especially with that whipped ricotta. On to the food.. Focaccia: the bread was so good we got extra, but that whipped ricotta ... FUEGO! 5/5 Tomato and cucumber: very refreshing. Love the yuzu. 5/5 Squash blossoms: paired well with mousse 5/5 Orecchiette: saucy and flavorful 4/5 Chicken: was so moist and delicious 5/5 Steak: this was pretty good, but was too full. 4/5 Dessert: the staff recommended it. It reminded me of French toast. Loved the puree on top. 5/5 Everything was amazing from the service to the food. Would definitely come back. read more

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