Colorful, upscale American restaurant & wine bar with reclaimed doors hanging from the ceiling. Based on 622 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
524 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 244-0261
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Hours
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Jeremy Hanzek
Such a magnificent establishment. Beat the weekend dinner rush and nearly had the place to ourselves. Kind and welcoming staff and great service. Everything is hand made and prepped once ordered so a full 4 course meal takes a little extra time but it’s worth it. Worth trying out and absolutely coming back to try more!
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GZS
Been there twice already this week for happy hour and will be back again. Great selection of wines and great food on the happy hour menu. Can definitely recommend the Brussels sprouts, fritters, fried halibut and d deviled eggs
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Jay Shen
A huge part of me thinks that I did not order the right items here, because according to the popular dishes mentioned in others’ reviews and the structure of Alba’s menu, their meat dishes are the highlights. My partner got the gnocchi and the sunchoke & potato bisque. She said the gnocchi was overcooked and therefore too soft, resembling mashed potatoes more than gnocchi. Having Brussel sprouts in gnocchi was also a combination that we had never seen before. My seasonal vegetables and Brussel sprouts were both amazing, and I managed to finish both of them. The so-called “small plates” were not small at all LOL because the vegetables themselves pretty much made me full. For the farmhouse burger, the ground beef tasted like it did not have any seasoning, so the sauce compensated for the lack of taste. According to my partner, the sunchoke & potato bisque was excellent. Finally, we were debating between the rum crème brûlée and the clafoutis, and went with clafoutis after our server recommended us such. The clafoutis looked very different from what we were used to, and contained a very little portion of cherries. However, it still tasted very good! I think if I was to return next time, I should try some of the dishes that they were known for more, which would allow me to enjoy the restaurant more. The place has very good decor. We sat by the window, which had bright lights, but most seats in the room were covered by darkness, which some people may enjoy. The restaurant is also located in a very nice neighborhood, East Village, so it is easy to explore other businesses like Raygun and Storyhouse Bookpub, etc. within vicinity!
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K. Bierbaum
Great atmosphere! Knowledgeable and attentive staff! Soft , light, fluffy gnocchi! Sauce flavorful and light . Prawns fresh and cooked perfectly. Roasted beets very tasty and fresh. Waitress split plate without us asking. Drinks well crafted perfectly balanced, beautiful. Drinks I can’t make at home. Worth the price! Clafoutis with tart cherries , plums and pistachio ice cream, Crave-able! Definitely going back!
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Melinda Bianchi
I really enjoyed dinner here. The ceiling is lined with old doors, most likely to fashionably dampen noise though it was still pretty loud. Not a big deal. The server was attentive and easy to talk to. We happened to come during Des Moines restaurant week so Alba was offering a 3 course meal. The drinks and food were made with great care. The impeccable food was marked with a touch of fancy. The dishes are beautiful, almost too beautiful to eat. Definitely recommend.
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Kris Durbin
Great vibe, perfect service, slightly above average food.
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Tori
Fantastic Experience! They have a chef’s table opportunity where you can sit with a party of four and have a AMAZING meal. That’s what we did as a holiday treat, and it was unbelievable. The chef here is fantastic. Garret, the front of house guy, is charming. 100% recommend.
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Jared Reid
I was able to visit this fine establishment on father’s day. It was about half full with patrons of which about half brought their families. The service was fantastic and the food and drinks were amazing. We started with the Yukon potatoes in a pesto sauce, then I had the beef stroganoff with mushrooms. I only got a half portion due to my assumption it would be heavy. I was right. It was a hearty meal and well worth it. Finished the meal with a perfectly prepared creme brulee. This was one of the best cooked meals I have had in years.
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Dave Donahue
Fantastic food, drinks, and good service. Definitely one of the better restaurants in Des Moines we have been to. We really enjoyed the pork confit, the gnocchi with chicken confit, deviled eggs, and salad. Cocktails were great as well.
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Denise Sorrentino
Went out for our anniversary dinner at ALBA. Excellent food and service! The gnocchi was amazing as was the steak and beet salad. Our waiter Cole was top notch. Highly recommend!!
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