We've had several meals here since they opened. The space is super cute with a play area and ample patio seating. We've had pizza, burgers, pasta and salads. The Brussels sprouts are amazing but the cauliflower was very disappointing as was the citrus salad. Pizza was on point as always pepperoni with hot honey. The mushroom pizza is good but you must REALLY like mushrooms. It was a bit too much for me and I like them. They have a puff bread served with honey that's different and yummy. I really enjoy the garden cocktail. They have a party room you can reserve, we have done this as well. Service is good and food comes out pretty quickly. Overall everyone we've taken has really enjoyed it. They have a big beautiful bar area and talented bartenders. If you haven't gone it's definitely a place to check out. read more

This was a super cute place. I stopped in for happy hour one week day and was glad I did . The service was incredible and the happy hour wine prices was right up my ally . They have a dog friendly patio equipped with a playground for children . The patio also had a bar !!! I can't wait to go back and try their food. read more

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So sad this place was such a fail for my family and I. Its so close to our house but we absolutely will not return. I literally could not eat my food, it was so terrible. And I am not a fan of the vibe (super loud awful music, a playground RIGHT next to a bar, parents getting drunk and expecting a playground to babysit their child). It was a hard no for this family. read more

The worst dining experience I've had in Houston. My husband and I came for brunch and arrived around 2:35. We sat ourselves on the outside patio, per the sign (although none of the open tables had been bussed). Over 15 minutes passed with waitresses walking by/stopping at tables around us several times without bussing our table or acknowledging us. After trying to flag a waiter/waitress and still being ignored, my husband went inside to request service. A waitress came out, sloppily bussed the table, and gave us menus. We asked if they were still serving brunch and she said "no, it goes til 3" and walked away. It was 2:54. We flagged down a different waiter, who let us order off the brunch menu (since it wasn't 3 yet and we'd been waiting). I ordered the breakfast plate which is supposed to come with "farm eggs your way." I asked for scrambled egg whites and the waiter indicated they don't usually do egg whites but he'd ask. He brought us drinks then came back about 10 minutes later with the plate full of scrambled eggs (with yolk). I reiterated that I did not eat egg yolks. (This is not a trying to be healthy thing. I'm 28 weeks pregnant and the smell and taste make me gag.) He brought over a manager who stated they just will not/cannot make egg whites. I questioned the reasoning because if they have eggs, they can make egg whites & the dish is supposed to come with eggs your way. He could not provide any logical reason. We decided to just pay for our drinks and head somewhere else. read more

The environment and customer service was spot on even after happy hour. Our server looked a bit tired, but he was 100% with us. The only reason I gave this place 4 stars is for the shell pieces that were on the meat of my Oysters. Back of the house shuck-meister put a little too much pressure as 6 of 6 oysters had shell fragments in it. Otherwise it gets my hashtag approval "#itwasgood" read more

d’Alba - #itwasgood Half-dozen oyster - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've now been to d'Alba for brunch and dinner and really enjoyed both experience. This is a relatively new neighborhood restaurant nestled into the Garden Oaks area. Brunch was delicious overall and my gluten-free friend loved their gluten-free muffins so much she got two more to go. The chicken and waffles were good, but a little on the dry side. The chicken was super moist, but I did miss the full on crispy skin since it was confit instead of fried. I appreciate that they have different juices for mimosas, but they are a little pricier than other places. For dinner I had the salmon. It was really unique and refreshing with the watermelon. It was an interesting combination that I didn't expect but really enjoyed. The oysters were also great. Service can be hit or miss, but they do have a playground area, so this is a great place to take the kids. Overall, very happy to have d'Alba in the neighborhood. read more

The restaurant looks very nice, it has good decorations and the chairs are comfortable. There is also an outside patio that has heaters. The service was slow. I would not order a drink here again, it was very slow and not good when it came, but still had the cocktail bar price tag. The food ranged fine to not great. The balloon bread is some kind of pita-naan combo, the bread itself wasn't tasty, the sauce on top was ok but there wasn't enough of it. A dipping container with the sauce would have solved this. The Metaldini Pasta was ok, the blackened salmon was ok to slightly over cooked. I wouldn't order either again and the blackened salmon was extremely overpriced at $29. read more

d’Alba - Metaldini Pasta - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was my second time coming to d'Alba. Tried the balloon bread and spinach dip for appetizers. Balloon bread was tasty, however I didn't care for the dip. I found it to be underwhelming. Shared a the pepperoni pizza and mixed green salad with my boyfriend as entrees. The pizza had great flavor, however the crust was a little too thick/soggy for me. Would've preferred a thinner crusty, but that's just me. They have an extensive cocktail and wine menu. Only major complaint is gnats. We sat inside this time and I was swatting away bugs the entire time. The last time we were there, my boyfriend found not one, but three gnats/fruit flies in his cocktail. Wish they could get this under control because the restaurant itself is beautiful. read more

d’Alba - Balloon bread and Italian gin cocktail - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great atmosphere, amazing patio space ! Several delicious options to choose from on the menu. Drinks are also a reason to stop into this hidden gem ! read more

d’Alba - Blackened Salmon - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We have ordered the three different kind of pizzas, one salmon and the Brussels sprouts, decoration and patio is absolutely nice with nice live music, but the food is absolutely overpriced, come on! Coffee in a glass because they "ran out of cups, hence coffee is 75% pure water. The 5 cheese pizza was a joke, we guess the cheese was blended with the tomato sauce(?) I didn't understood the balloon bread prosciutto with apricot jam? I am not happy read more

d’Alba - Ham and jam? - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food was Awesome,Service is Great! Doggie friendly..enjoyed everything! Food so delicious..I forgot to post before I ate.. Had the charcuterie board and spinach dip and a frozen cosmopolitan!! read more

d’Alba - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice kid friendly (outdoor area with playground) place to go hang out and let the kiddos play! We had a couple of pizzas and I thought the dough was pretty solid (I usually don't care too much for the crust unless it's made and cooked well). Great drink selections and there's even an outdoor bar if you're super lazy like I am! read more

Loved the ambience here! Great outdoor seating so Covid safe! The food was delicious we had the bolognese and quail dish. The quail was cooked to perfection the cocktails very average . Definitely will come back during the summer to enjoy the patio and try other things on the menu! read more

d’Alba - Bolognese - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Don't let this neighborhood spot fool you! This place won Culture Map's best new restaurant and for good reason. The is really good, slightly overpriced, American food. Get the balloon bread and pasta! This place gets packed so service pace varies day to day. Will definitely be returning. read more

d’Alba - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food great! I wish that they had a more expansive menu, I have my usual 3 orders but other than that it's difficult for me to find anything that matches my dietery restrictions. The staff is always so kind. The place has an amazing vibe, other than the fact it can get pretty loud. read more

d'Alba popped up in a recent article I read of new hotspots to try, and I was sold the moment I looked up the menu! I ventured here on a Saturday for brunch. There's a small parking lot for self-parking and also street parking. It's a 'seat yourselves' atmosphere of indoor, outdoor, and bar seating. I loved the overall ambience of the interior decor. It was a rainy day, so I opted for indoor seating, but I can't wait to enjoy a patio day here in the future! Our waitress was friendly and attentive. My friend and I went with a fried egg pepperoni pizza and the traditional breakfast plate -- both were delicious! The pizza dough is one of the best I've had in Houston. We also shared the flight of 3 mimosa carafes with orange, pineapple, and strawberry juice -- all great. I'd highly recommend trying out d'Alba! read more

Great family friendly spot! Went once for brunch and once to enjoy some cocktails at the bar. Enjoyed the vibe, drinks were good, food was fine, great neighborhood spot. Will come back again! read more

I love their outdoor seating and mostly the hospitality from time you check in to finishing your meal. Excellent variety of food and beverages read more

This place is located in the Houston Heights area. Formally Liberty Kitchen. They have lots of fresh, healthy items on the menu and plenty of great photo ops. I was recently there for a birthday gathering, and I got the feeling the owner was irritated because it was a large party. They sat us directly in front of the door on a freezing evening, and we were miserable. If you like well seasoned food, this is not the place for you. I tried at least 6 things on this menu, and nothing was seasoned. Also, the restrooms are unisex, so be prepared to actually see men in the restrooms. read more

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This place is great for families and even a girls night. The drinks are good, pizzas are good. the pasta is good, the wedge salad is excellent, brussels are so yum. Everyone talks about the puffy bread but skip it and get anything else. You will not be disappointed!! We've always had great service here too! read more

I found this cute spot in the heights while searching for a date night out and it did not disappoint. Absolutely love the patio and the entire ambiance very cozy. Everything we tried was really good except the fish in crudo was tough but still good. It gets really busy and parking can be hard to find. read more

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The location and patio seem cute. However, the ambiance they create seems confused with an Italian menu and name, but very twangy country music. Our second trip, we tried the patio, to hopefully avoid the music, a little. Also, they apparently don't pay their staff enough to actually fully staff the restaurant and take that out on their customers with a 2/3 greyed out menu and long wait times. The staff they do have are great and the food items that we were able to try were good. However, with my dietary restrictions and then them being out of items, I was restricted to just a salad, the last time. Wait times were still around 20 minutes for a drink and 45 minutes for our meals. It was not due to any issues with the staff they have, as they are great, but the staff is stretched pretty thin. Overall, I hope they figure some things out, soon. Otherwise, it will be another abandoned attempt. First step will be to leave their direct approach at making the customers feel sorry for them being understaffed. It is not COVIDs fault, it is that people have realized their worth and other restaurants have decided to take care of their employees and pay over minimum wage. Second step will be to figure out their ambiance, as I know they are trying for a nice/casual feel, but that still does not equal a noisy honky-tonk. read more

Nice big patio, good for families. Service was good, and we enjoyed the spicy chicken sandwich and tamale egg sandwich. Will return!

My friend and I met for lunch during the week and it wasn't busy at all. We both had a salad and they were delicious. The service was attentive and drinks were yummy. My son liked the playground but it was really hot out so he couldn't play long. There are TV's outside so a late evening or in the cooler months this place would be great for sitting outside. Only compliant, there were lots of flies inside and would not leave us alone. read more

Always enjoy this place. Service was excellent and appetizers were perfect. Great outdoor area. Highly recommend.

Cutest place for dinner that is dog friendly. This place is a must try. The food, drinks and service were amazing. We had the a basil pasta and veggie burger on top Of a portobello mushroom and ended our meal with a warm chocolate chip cookie with ice cream. Everything was delicious and my favorite part were the cocktails. They were flavorful without being too sweet. read more

The place is clean and the staff is attentive and friendly. We had the Brussels to start - tasted great. The apricot margarita was different and good. We will return. read more

d’Alba - Apricot margarita. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Got balloon bread, beet salad, and a pizza. All very very good. Beet salad was enough for 2-3 people. Balloon bread had pesto and honey. A solid flavor combo. This plays a lot on multiple flavor profiles in one dish, it's nice. Very good vibe, attentive staff. Definitely willing to return. read more

d’Alba - Mushroom Pizza with Argoogola - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We love coming to D'Alba and have been going for years. Their food and service are great. Our favorite part is that we can sit and enjoy our meal outside while our daughter plays. Unfortunately they recently brought in arcade games. They are very loud and distracting. Our kids are already over stimulated enough in a world of technology as it is. Now they are attracted to the arcade games rather than playing on the playground. read more

We love this neighborhood spot. Good drinks and food. The patio area is awesome too. We don't have kids but they have a great area for kids to play. We love the honey pepperoni pizza! It's so different. Service is also excellent we always have the most friendly wait staff. We hope to come back for brunch on the weekend. read more

I order from here often and it has the best Caesar salad. However, tonight the bacon bites in the salad were not well done, and therefore, chewy The jalopena pepperoni pizza is fantastic. read more

Fun little neighborhood place. Food and drinks are nice. Dog friendly and nice for families.

Hand made pasta was delicious. I typically find pasta dishes very filling and hard to finish in one sitting however, I appreciated the portion size. The Whipped Ricotta was fresh and unique. Should I have gotten the cookie, NO! Do I regret it, absolutely NOT! It was so good. They have a weekday HH from 2-5 pm with a full charcuterie and 1/2 a dozen gulf Raw oysters and I few wines and a mule for $6. The outdoor patio looks great, maybe we can enjoy it in November! read more

d’Alba - Fresh baked chocolate chip cookie with 1 scoop of ice cream - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We had a great takeout dinner from d'Alba--it was a solid fancy Italian takeout meal. We had a prosciutto pizza, which was good, along with a bolognese pasta, which I think was called the "metaldini" pasta. It was a good meal, nothing crazy amazing, but very good. read more

So excited for this neighborhood spot and it does not disappoint!! I've been three times in one week... once for lunch and twice for dinner with hubby, toddler, and baby in a stroller/carseat. Everything we've ordered has been spot on, I'm truly impressed with both the food and cocktails. It feels like they perfected every dish before putting it in the menu, they're serving things that they do really well, and most items have a unique flavor or just something extra to it. They are in soft opening mode but service has been better each time I've gone, and staff is all very nice. We've only come before it's too crowded around 11 or 530, it starts to get pretty crowded by 630 for dinner. We've had the following and I would recommend all of it! Probably not the most useful list since it's all amazing but here's what I've tried so far: Balloon bread - the bread itself is amazing and the light pesto/honey spread kicks it up a notch to make you want to keep eating more. Cauliflower - One of my favorites here... just the perfect combination of flavors. It's light but so satisfying. "Hummus" - Also really good flavor and worth ordering again (noticing a theme here?) and a sizable portion Raw oysters - Can't go wrong, will try the roasted next time Campechana - One of the best I've had, the other being from Goode Co., a good portion with yummy seasoned tortilla chips Bolognese - As good as it looks, hearty portion Quail - my husband, who always orders the quail if it's on a menu, said this is the best he's ever had...! Kids menu, includes PB&J, Chicken Fingers, Cheese Pizza, and Pasta: Kids Chicken Fingers - delish and good portion Kids cheese pizza - Makes me want to try more of the pizza selections - the bread is the star here, thick and fluffy and just perfection Cocktails...all good...would order all again - Green Chile Gimlet - Served straight up, not spicy, just a mild Chile flavor - Updated old fashioned - Was worried it'd be too sweet with the dates but it's really good and hubby approves - Gold rush - Served straight up, refreshing and a little sweet - Calabrian Collins - Refreshing and lemony - Rise and Shine (I think) - Served over ice and I could've drank a few of these. Mint and ginger are a great combo Goes without saying we will be regulars here read more

This place was absolutely amazing. Customer service 10/10. Ambiance 10/10. I will now add this to place to a monthly visit.

Great vibe and patio! Gin and jam cocktails are unique with great brunch and lunch bites! Kids and dog friendly!

Excellent service and food. Everything was very fresh and the service was excellent. We were looking for a unique to the area spot and this was it. The outdoor area was very nice as well, with heaters at each table. read more

d’Alba - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ok y'all, here we go again. On accident we drove by one the way to a brewery. Never made it to the brewery. We stopped this place is a secret garden and so much more! The outside is gorgeous. Truly a place you can take grandma. The menu and drinks are beyond outstanding and the price is lower then sea level. I had the confit chicken with potatoes and spinach and whatever the pepper stuff was that made my tongue orgasm. Hubby had the burger and he ate in in about one bite after taking explicit photos of it to post on Facebook. Will definitely be back! Wait staff is prompt and friendly. Drinks are really really good. And prices are outstanding compared to other trendy new American style restaurants. The whole menu has a really good vibe and we can't wait to try everything. I should mentions the puffed up bread appetizer thing. A warm pillow of yum! read more

d’Alba - Chicken confit belly warming goodness - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wish I took more pics of this place. It's nestled in the Garden Oaks neighborhood and is very charming. Noticed there is an outdoor area for kids. We sat at the bar and tried their gulf oysters, beet salad, shrimp campechana. Delicious! read more

d’Alba - At the bar for brunch! - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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