this review is for the one in The Woodlands. Do yourself a favor and GO!!!! Don't walk.... RUN!! Amazing food, amazing staff, very welcoming atmosphere. We went for Fathers Day and it is about a 45 minute drive for us, but we wanted something different, This was very much worth it! So gooooooodddddd! read more

d'Alba is easily one of the best brunch spots in the area. We went for Mother's Day and had an amazing experience from start to finish. The service felt very personal and welcoming, with servers giving great recommendations on food and drink pairings. The food itself was phenomenal great price, high quality, fresh, healthy, and still very filling. The patio is gorgeous, happy hour pricing is fantastic, and the general manager even stopped by multiple times to check on us and chat. Can't wait to go back. read more

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My family took me here for an early Mother's Day dinner, and we enjoyed the atmosphere, the staff was very friendly and very involved, the service was great, they seem to know the menu and take care of the table. The food was excellent., no complaints, the chocolate martini was really good except for very sweet, the Pinot Noir wine was great, I will order this again next time, the happy hour had great choices and good prices. We tried the brussels sprouts, and oysters on the half shell, both regular and grilled. I'm not an oyster fan, however, my husband said they were decent. He goes to Louisiana a lot and has them there so not as good as Louisiana but decent for Magnolia. For the main course, we had the shrimp Angel hair pasta, which was very good. The noodles taste a lot like Ramen noodles. We also tried the pepperoni pizza with jalapeño. Excellent! read more

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Such sweet staff. Amazing mixed drinks and dishes with such nicely blended unique flavors and care poured in love our local bartender, Sofia is so good at tending to me and my partner and helping is find our perfect drinks love out memories and time there! read more

Such sweet staff. Amazing mixed drinks and dishes with such nicely blended unique flavors and care poured in love our local bartender, Sofia! she's so good at tending to me and my partner and helping is find our perfect drinks Love our memories there. read more

Really good new spot. The service is excellent and the food is delicious. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with plenty of light and an open space concept. It's a great dining experience and I will definitely be back. read more

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Why 5 stars? Because I'm so glad this is now in the neighborhood. --- --- --- Before I even get to the food, I have to give ALL of the kudos to d'Alba for turning the most nondescript space imaginable, to something with 10/10 vibes. Before they took over, there was some kind of chicken place here that looked like it was never even open. And before that, it was some other dumpy looking spot. When we heard d'Alba was coming in, I couldn't believe it. We'd been to the one in Houston and it was a super trendy looking place. Meanwhile, they seemed to pick *the last* place I would ever imagine a 2nd location going. But they killed it in every sense of the word. When you're in here, you really forget that you're in an outdated little strip center on 2978. I just came back from a trip to New York when I visited here and it felt like I was back in NYC for a bonus day. As for the food, we were really impressed. Alba Balloon Bread: 5-stars. It's basically just bread with basil pesto, garlic and truffle honey. If you think that sounds good (who doesn't), you should order it (you really should.) Peach Agua Fresca: 5-stars. I wasn't planning on ordering a cocktail, but this drink sounded amazing and it met those high expectations. Flor de cana, peach, lime, mint & soda. Yep, it was awesome. Wagyu Burger: 5-stars. Super tender and flavorful. My only regret was splitting this with my wife because half of this thing was not nearly enough. Meat Trio Pizza: 4-stars. The dough was 5-stars, but the meat seemed a bit too overly salty. We were torn between like four different pizza options, so next time we'll just try another one. Caveat: my wife loved the pizza, so maybe we won't! Cookie + Ice Cream: 3-stars. This was perfectly fine, but I'd opt for a different dessert next visit. I'm just not a big chocolate person and it was prevalent here. While I really like to try new places and don't visit my favorites often enough, that will not be the case here. I'll be back several times to work my way through the rest of the menu. Kudos to everyone involved in turning an eyesore into an amazing new restaurant, in terms of both food and vibes! read more

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This place is a gem! The very first moment I stepped in I felt I was somewhere fun and homey. The food is amazing, the drinks even better and my favorite bartender is Sofia! She "loves" everyone and makes the best drinks plus makes you feel like family right away. The outside is cozy and beachy, you forget you're next to a busy street. A MUST try for anyone looking for something new in The Woodlands. read more

We have been anxiously awaiting the opening of D'Alba Craft Kitchen in Cocktails off 2978 in Magnolia/North Woodlands. Knowing that the location in town is chef driven with creative food and drinks we were hoping for this type of restaurant to open in our area. We visited on day 3 of them opening, and were not disappointed. Amazingly, on day 3 of operations, they have the full menu going that they have at the Garden Oaks location. The buildout of the space is so much improved over the previous iterations in this space. Open and vibrant, large patio, and very nice inside. We sat at a table that was inside, but adjacent to the patio. It did get a little warm by the end of the meal, but nothing really uncomfortable. Our server was very attentive, and it was obvious that it was day 3 as she wasn't completely familiar with all the dishes, but she did a great job getting answers to any questions we had. We ordered a couple of cocktails, mine was a Gold Rush which as sort of like a whisky sour served up with a little spice. My wife got a Mescal Negroni that was fantastic. For our appetizer we enjoyed the Blue Crab and Shrimp Campachena which might qualify as the best Campachena I've ever tasted. The home made chips were of equal quality and seasoned well. Great appetizer. We moved onto Pizza and Pasta for dinner. Sharing the Shrimp Bacon and Porcini pizza and the Wagyu Bolognese over Melfadine pasta. Both dishes outstanding. Really good flavors on the pizza with an enjoyable crust. The pasta was also very good, and a nice portion. We used excess crust from the Pizza to sop up the remaining sauce from the Pasta bowl when we were done. Yums!! For dessert we had the chocolate chip cookie with ice cream. Simple, but on point. Not too heavy, and exceeded expectations. We will be back!! Come on out Magnolia and support D'Alba. Let's keep these guys around a while. read more

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Amazing brunch! Awesome drinks (Bloody Mary, pineapple Mimosa). Great outdoors and beautiful inside. read more

d'Alba - House pancakes - New American Near Me - Magnolia, Texas

Great food.....Great service. Sofia (bartendar) is the best ever! This is our most favorite restaurant. read more

This was my first time at the Magnolia location. I was excited to come and get the balloon bread but we found out when we arrived that it's not served on the bunch menu. I wish it were. I ordered a spicy margarita which was delicious and perfectly balanced and not watered down. For our entrée, we shared the pepperoni pizza with Mike's hot honey, and it was absolutely delicious. We got it with no cheese because my wife is lactose intolerant. The cashew spinach and artichoke dip was good, but would have benefited from a little bit more salt. The service was good and we will definitely return for another meal. read more

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I love the heights location for weekend lunch so when I heard they had opened a location in north Houston, I was excited to try it, especially for the highly recommended brunch. I ordered the ricotta pancakes and had some of the grapefruit mimosa we ordered in a carafe for the table. Given the ricotta, I expected the pancakes to be less dry. They also came with whipped butter, fruits, and some chopped nuts, which were all fine, but no syrup or other liquid to help with the dryness of the pancakes. I'm sure their lunch offerings are still great and the service was good when I went, but maybe pass on the pancakes if you go for brunch. read more

d'Alba - Ricotta pancakes - New American Near Me - Magnolia, Texas

Food was great, atmosphere was super cute... open area for the bar was cool. Service was good too. The only thing that could have made it nicer was the music. It was a little too loud and high energy... not relaxing... but I will definitely go back read more

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Lovely new restaurant in a location that other restaurants have not survived. Airy ambiance and has a play area for little kids. Dog friendly! Happy Hour was totally worth it! 1/2 off cocktails/beer, $9 for the cheese board, $5 for the butter bread & $1 oysters (granted they were teeny tiny things but what do you expect for $1). Didn't make a reservation, host sat us right away. What would have made this a 5-star rating would've been the service. Either the waiter was NEW NEW or he just couldn't get it together. He was off from the start anyway. But he put in chicken instead of shrimp for their pasta, he forgot to place my second cocktail and he COMPLETELY forgot my to-go order. We were also being insisted that we ordered avocado ranch even though we didn't order a single thing that required avocado ranch. Felt bad for the runner who came to our table three times and it was the wrong table. Seafood pasta was too salty. Kids pasta didn't have enough salt or sauce from what my kids stated. Cheese board goat cheese was not appetizing and should've had one more cheese option instead. Butter bread was delicious. Wild mushroom pizza was delicious and the two cocktails I tried were really good. Food (specifically the bread, oysters and pizza), cocktails and price for the quality really saved this first visit here. Hopefully if we come back, the service from a different waiter will be better. read more

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Great service, amazing atmosphere and food is always excellent! They even have a little playground. Highly recommend! read more

d'Alba - Atmosphere - New American Near Me - Magnolia, Texas

My wife and I were looking for a new place to try, and D'Alba turned out to be an absolute home run -- honestly, more like a grand slam. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was great: warm, inviting, and just the right mix of lively and relaxed. We started with the oysters, and wow -- they were amazing. Fresh, briny, and perfectly shucked. Easily some of the best oysters we've had in a long time. The cheese board was just as impressive, with a great mix of flavors, textures, and pairings that showed real attention to detail. You can tell they care about quality ingredients here. The drinks were also fantastic. You can taste the craftsmanship in every cocktail -- balanced, creative, and just plain delicious. It's one of those places where you know you're in good hands no matter what you order. A big shoutout to our server, Sofia, who did an outstanding job. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home without ever being overbearing. She had great recommendations and made sure everything came out perfectly. All in all, D'Alba completely exceeded our expectations. It's rare to find a spot that nails the food, drinks, atmosphere, and service all at once, but D'Alba absolutely does. We left already talking about what we're going to try next time -- and there will definitely be a next time. Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't yet. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, and a big win with my toughest critic--my son! The vibe of the whole place was welcoming and fun, and we truly enjoyed our experience. Photo included for proof of a very happy kid. Can't wait to come back! read more

d'Alba - Absolutely delicious - New American Near Me - Magnolia, Texas

This place is really awesome. I love the atmosphere, it's open to the outdoors and has a really cool relaxed vibe. The food we had was Also top notch. Eggs , bacon, sausage , all great. The server was very nice and efficient. The brew coffee is bold and smooth, just my style. Overall thumbs up! read more

Great authentic pizza. I personally also adore the bolognese! Service is highly appreciated. read more

Great addition to new Magnolia! Love the indoor outdoor area! After dark it has an amazing atmosphere. Our server was great with a fun personality and food came out very fast! I would highly recommend giving them a try! read more

I'm so excited to have d'Alba open near us -- everything about this place is wonderful. The food is outstanding, the cocktail list is creative, the happy hour is great, and the whole atmosphere feels elevated yet comfortable. It's exactly what this area needed! That said, I'm a mom to a two-year-old, and I was really disappointed by one issue that makes it tough for parents to enjoy their meal. The restaurant has a lovely outdoor kids' play area with a small jungle gym and child-size picnic tables -- such a thoughtful idea! But unfortunately, it's located just a few feet from the front gate, which opens directly onto busy 2978 near the 1488 intersection. When I asked both the hostess and my waitress if we could please close the gate for safety, I was told "no" both times. That means if your little one runs toward the gate (as toddlers tend to do), there's nothing stopping them from going straight toward the road. I ended up having to follow my child every time she played, which completely defeated the purpose of a relaxing lunch or happy hour. It's frustrating because the solution feels so simple -- either allow the gate to be closed while children are playing or relocate the play area to the back of the restaurant where it's safe. I love everything else about this place and would love to come here regularly, but until that's addressed, it's not an stress-free option for parents with small kids. read more

d'Alba - New American Near Me - Magnolia, Texas

This place is amazing ! Best happy hour ever! Food is amazing ! The oysters are the best I've had in the area. Everyone is so nice and the place is a great vibe. Definitely need to try it! We will be back for sure ! If you sit at the bar Sofia will take care of you . read more

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Love Love Love this place! Have yet to have anything that wasn't truly amazing! The staff are wonderful, very creative drinks, food and deserts. Just a great experience every time we go in! read more

d'Alba - New American Near Me - Magnolia, Texas

Dinner here on Thursday night for the first time. Great outdoor patio and the place is nice. Drink menu was a little thin for us supposed to be a craft cocktail place. Dinner menu was pretty straight forward. We had the spinach and artichoke/cashew dip for an app and I had chicken. Food was different which was nice, but just not prepared the way I would prefer. Waitstaff seemed more occupied playing and running around. I don't think I'll go back read more

My husband and I tried this newer spot one Friday night and were so impressed with the service, food and drinks that we came back the next day to try the brunch/lunch. Drinks are so cute and inventive (we loved the gin and jam!). We will definitely be frequenting this place. read more

This new little gem shouldn't be missed! The drinks are great and the food equally great! Service with a smile and a very nice atmosphere!

The really sweet host Madi made my experience 2 times better thank you. I will be coming back with my family

New Mediterranean restaurant right on FM 2978, across from the Target Center. (Used to be Los Rancheros) The deck has been enlarged and remodeled and it's so crisp, clean and inviting. Even a small play area for the tots! Extensive menu highlights are fresh and delicious--including but not inclusive-- Wagu burgers, veggie burgers, fabulous salads, featuring their famous 'Bowl of Grains', (toasted quinoa, spiced lentils, kale, avocado and hummus (I swapped out for spinach) and lots of grilled veggies. Homemade dressings, pita's and too many to mention here, fire-grilled PIZZA! Wonderfully attentive, but not overly so, waitstaff, plenty of parking behind building, and vast wine/beer/appetizer lists. Can't wait for a happy hour visit! read more

Our service was impeccable! The food and drinks were so good! The atmosphere was such a happy place! Definitely give 5 out of 5 stars and will be back! read more

Friday evening after Christmas, my daughter and son in law were in town. My SIL is a Type 1 diabetic and has trouble finding food he can eat. The salmon bowl had too many sugar items, so he asked if chef would grill a piece of salmon and sauté spinach. Waitstaff asked, chef said, absolutely and my SIL said it was amazing!!! Thank you, d'Alba ~ we will return! read more

Great place, Magnolia need more places like this. Great service, clean place, food is amazing

Dined here before a night out with family and we loved it! There weren't any tables inside so we chose to sit outside (wasn't raining at the moment). Our server, Jorden, personally moved 4 umbrellas for each of us to have cover from potential rain, we were fine dining outside. We had the espresso martini, peach Fresca, carajillo, and dated old fashioned and we all loved the drinks. Shared the pesto pizza and jalapeño honey pizza and both were so good (my fav was the jalapeño pizza). It did start pouring, but they quickly moved us inside and even got us a round of fresh drinks. Overall a great experience, will be coming back to try that happy hour and brunch! :) read more

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Our food and service were amazing. Definitely recommend the buretta beet salad!! Also, we loved the ambiance on the porch, even on a cooler evening because they had heaters. We'll be going back! read more

Stopped in the Magnolia location for lunch and had a great experience. The food was excellent, the restaurant is beautiful, and the playlist was top notch. I will be back for a dinner visit soon. read more

Welcome to the neighborhood! So excited to have something this yummy close to home! The margarita was excellent w nice presentation! Happy hour cheese board was fantastic! Kids meal noodles were legit. Pizza super. Cookie w ice cream was a real treat! Friendly and courteous service. Looking forward to next time! read more

Very nice ambience and vibe. Excellent service. Food was original and interesting although Pizza was OK. Beers came cold when we asked for it. We certainly plan to go again. read more