ALBA on 53

Beautiful spot for a date night splurge. Just walking in was a visual treat. Dimly lit to set the mood but with festive Christmas decor that wasn't over the top. Service was very courteous and friendly, but somehow it took 30 min for our serving of oysters and then another 30 min for the rest of the food. I personally didn't mind but in hindsight, it felt like a really long time. Food was delicious. Started with oysters which were good (served with cocktail sauce, horseradish, and a vinegar-based dip). Steak tartare was enjoyably meaty. Truffle fries were good, but not much different from any others I've had before. Clam chowder was full of flavor. Lamb was even better and probably the best combination of flavors, being super tender with the harissa and the veggies complementing each ot

The cocktails were great! The apps and entries were wonderful and more than most people could eat in two meals! But I want to talk about the service and the manager! We went there tonight to celebrate my parent’s 63rd wedding anniversary! Once they knew why we were there, their hospitality exploded! We cannot thank them enough for making my parents feel so pampered and making their night one that will stand out as truly special!

5 star on everything,i joined this restaurant today with my family and i couldn’t be happier with the experience we had,chris our server was awesome from the beginning to the end.me and my family had just left a restaurant a few blocks away because of how bad we were treated .we decided to try this and i am so happy i did because everything was great.the food the drink everything was so tasty .. we will definitely be back soon.the octopus,the calamari,sushi and the lamb is so delicious… thank you chris for making us feel so comfortable and happy..

Took my wife to Alba in Hanover for dinner, and man, what a night! First time here, and it was great. The drinks were killer—mixed just right. The food? Top-notch. The vibe was great, perfect for a date night. Staff was super friendly and on point without hovering. Already looking forward to coming back. If you’re in the area, you gotta check this place out!

Amazing time. Staff was excellent. We were with a party of 11 and the service was still top notch. Arrived 20 min ahead of out reservation and they had the table ready. Wine selection was also amazing. Food quality and portions were spot on (not too small and not ridiculously oversized). Around 7 a live performer started in the bar area (which is normally a big turn off), but the music was not too loud and the singer and song selection were excellent (80s tunes that make you want to sing-along). Will definitely be back.