Alba has been going for more than two decades, but this slick family-run Italian eschews trattoria clichés in favour of chic, understated decor & creative modern cooking. The food (‘dealt with
perfectly’, according to one reader) showcases regional specialities, with a focus on Piedmont: starters of calf’s tongue with salsa verde & truffled quails’ eggs or roasted red peppers in
bagna cauda could give way to sub-£20 mains including crispy pork belly with risotto alla milanese or guinea fowl with porcini sauce, roast potatoes & shallots. Desserts play it safe, while the
wine lists covers the length & breadth of Italy, with some bargains if you head south. Enthusiastic, OTT staff & fixed-price options (£16.90/19.50 for two/three courses) are further
bonuses.
WINE LIST: A list that offers a successful but brief snapshot of Italian wine, with fantastic value to boot: wines such as Rossi Bass by iconic winemaker Angelo Gaya are available from only
£60 – a fraction of the price in Mayfair. There are also plenty of interesting wines at less than £40 & even £30. BEST BUY WHITE 2009 St Michael Eppan, Gewürztraminer, Alto Adige, Italy,
£29.50. BEST BUY RED 2009 Allegrini, Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy, £22.50.
Private Room 2
| Private Room | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Room for 12 people | 12 |
| Room for 40 people | 40 |
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