Alba Restaurant

4.7

420 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 28, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Alba offers a creative culinary twist on traditional American cuisine. Dishes are prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients, the finest cuts of meat, and the freshest fruits, vegetables and herbs. Our menu changes often, we invited you to join us to discover a new favorite.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(515) 244-0261
Website
http://albadsm.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jason Simon

Location
524 East Sixth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Neighbourhood
Des Moines
Cross Street
Des Moines St
Parking details
Parking Recommendations -Along the east and west sides of E. 6th St. (parking meters are free after 6 p.m. and all-day Saturday/Sunday) -Along the street on Des Moines St. east and west of the restaurant -Free Parking at the Capitol parking garage on Des Moines St., one block east of the Restaurant -Free Parking on E. 5th, north of Des Moines St.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Alba's Old FashionedUS$15.00
Kentucky Bourbon | Ancho Chili Liqueur | Bitters
Dear DiaryUS$14.00
Rum Blend | Aperol | Velvet Falernum | Purple Passion Tea
Old PearUS$14.00
El Mayor Anjeo | St. George Spiced Pear | Blanc Vermouth
Sage AdviceUS$15.00
Brown Butter Washed Vodka | Carrot | Ginger | Lemon | Sage

Classics & Variations

Amaretto SourUS$13.00
Amaretto | Bourbon | Lemon | Egg White | Sugar
MargaritaUS$10.00
Tequila | Lime | Agave
DaiquiriUS$12.00
Rum | Lime | Sugar
ManhattanUS$14.00
Rye | Vermouth Rouge | Bitters

Spirit Free Libations

Cactus Water
Jalapeño Agave | Lime | Seltzer
Tea Time
Tea Syrup | Lemon | Seltzer
Gong Fu Spritz
Purple Passion Tea, Lemon, Ginger, Egg White

Beer / Cider

Bud Light | St. Louis, MO 4.2%US$5.00
Modelo Especial | Mexico 4.4%US$5.00
Run Wild IPA | Non Alcoholic | Statford CTUS$5.50
Stella Artois | Belgium 5.0%US$6.25
Nutrl | Black Cherry Vodka Seltzer | St. Louis, MO 4.5%US$5.50
Cider Boys | First Press Cider | Stevens Point, WI 5.0%US$6.50
Big Grove | Citrus Surfer | Iowa City, IA 4.8%US$6.50
Big Grove | Easy Eddy IPA | Iowa City, IA 6.0%US$6.50
Toppling Goliath | Pseudosue Pale Ale | Decorah, IA 6.8%
- 16ozUS$7.50
Exile | Zoltan | Session IPA | Des Moines, IA 4.8%US$7.00
Upside Dawn Golden | NAUS$6.00
Athletic Brewing, Stratford CT
Singlespeed | Ctrl Alt BeirUS$7.00
Waterloo, IA ...4.6%
West O | CocO Stout | West Okoboju, IA 6%US$7.00
Deschutes | Black Butte Porter | Bend, OR | 5.5%US$7.00

Bubbles

Frico By Scarpetta LambruscoUS$12.00
Modesto, California
Frico by Scarpetta "Frizante"US$12.00
Veneto, Italy

White

Hans Wirsching Scheurbe "Trocken" '20US$15.00
Iphofen, Franken, Germany
Santa Julia, Pinot Grigio '22 US$11.00
Mendoza, Argentina
Elmstone Sauvignon Blanc '22US$12.00
Marlborough, New Zealand
Pago Del Vicario Blanco de Tempranillo '23US$13.00
La Mancha, Spain
House of Brown Chardonnay '21US$14.00
Lodi, California

Red

G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo '21US$15.00
Piedmont, Italy
Terre Rouge Tete-a-Tete Red Blend '15US$16.00
Sierra Foothills, California
Mary Taylor Manchuela '20US$12.00
La Mancha, Spain
Balsa De Piedra Malbec Blend '20US$10.00
Mendoza, Argentina
Ovum Ezy Tgr Pinot Noir '22US$15.00
Willamate Valley, Oregon
Paysan Cabernet Sauvignon '20US$16.00
San Benito County, California
Chateau Le Chay Montagne Saint-Emilion '18US$17.00
Bordeaux, France

What 420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Iowa
Best Service
Iowa
Best Value
Iowa
Innovative
Iowa
Good for groups
Iowa
Neighbourhood gem
Iowa
Romantic
Des Moines
Best Overall
Des Moines
Best Food
Des Moines
Best Service
Des Moines
Best Value
Des Moines
Innovative
Des Moines
Good for groups
Des Moines
Healthy
Des Moines
Neighbourhood gem
Des Moines
Romantic
Des Moines
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alba Restaurant offers "amazing food," "great service," and a "lively ambiance." Guests rave about the "creativity of the chef" and the "incredible" dining experience. Seasonal menu changes and portion size options are appreciated. Highlights include the gnocchi, potato pave, and cocktails, making it a "must-visit."

420 Reviews

G
Geoff
Des Moines
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. The menu was somewhat limited but what we ordered was really good. Definitely a great spot for a night out as a couple or with friends. A little pricier that it probably should be but that seems to be how everything is now.
Is this helpful?
L
Logan
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Came for the Valentines Day experience. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was very nice. Our waitress was incredible and very considerate. At the start of the meal, she made sure we understood what all the menu items were what they came with and was just all in all very friendly. I definitely would recommend and will be visiting again.
Is this helpful?
M
Mark
Des Moines
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, atmosphere, and service are consistently excellent. The creativity of the chef is to be commended. We appreciate the seasonal changes as well. Having two different portions size options is great. It lets us try more things.
Is this helpful?
R
Renee
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Alba!!! The food is amazing, great service, awesome place to go for a nice dinner! This last visit we took friends that had never been and they were really impressed. We had deviled eggs, Brussels, beef stroganoff, duck and I had the gnocchi. The gnocchi was so pillowy...not dense like I have had at so many other places. Run, don't walk to this treasure!
Is this helpful?
M
Michelle
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally got to Alba while in town recently. Everything was delighful and Kelsey our server made the experience top notch! The potato leek soup was a stand out. We can’t wait to go back!
Is this helpful?
M
Marla
Des Moines
73 reviews
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food was amazing and the service was exceptional.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The quality of the food and drinks was amazing!! The Brussels sprouts were cooked absolutely perfectly.
Is this helpful?
J
Joel
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff, lively ambiance, salad and desserts were fantastic. Burger was pretty small and average tasting. unfortunately.
Is this helpful?
B
Betsy
Des Moines
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Very good food and service. Got busy and noisy, so it was hard to converse with my table mates. Disappointed that there wasn't a fish option except for shellfish/scallops which don't work for those with allergies. And not a real vegetarian option, although the gnocchi without chicken or prawns could work albeit without protein option. Drinks were good.
Is this helpful?
A
Amy
Des Moines
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall wonderful experience!! Our first time there and it was terrific service and had an enjoyable evening.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Alba Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 244-0261.

Alba Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 420 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 28, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

524 East Sixth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Additional information

Cross Street
Des Moines St
Neighbourhood
Des Moines
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking Recommendations -Along the east and west sides of E. 6th St. (parking meters are free after 6 p.m. and all-day Saturday/Sunday) -Along the street on Des Moines St. east and west of the restaurant -Free Parking at the Capitol parking garage on Des Moines St., one block east of the Restaurant -Free Parking on E. 5th, north of Des Moines St.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jason Simon
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://albadsm.com/
Phone number
(515) 244-0261

Alba Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

House Cocktails

Alba's Old FashionedUS$15.00

Dear DiaryUS$14.00

Old PearUS$14.00

Sage AdviceUS$15.00

Classics & Variations

Amaretto SourUS$13.00

MargaritaUS$10.00

DaiquiriUS$12.00

ManhattanUS$14.00

Spirit Free Libations

Cactus Water

Tea Time

Gong Fu Spritz

Beer / Cider

Bud Light | St. Louis, MO 4.2%US$5.00

Modelo Especial | Mexico 4.4%US$5.00

Run Wild IPA | Non Alcoholic | Statford CTUS$5.50

Stella Artois | Belgium 5.0%US$6.25

Nutrl | Black Cherry Vodka Seltzer | St. Louis, MO 4.5%US$5.50

Cider Boys | First Press Cider | Stevens Point, WI 5.0%US$6.50

Big Grove | Citrus Surfer | Iowa City, IA 4.8%US$6.50

Big Grove | Easy Eddy IPA | Iowa City, IA 6.0%US$6.50

Toppling Goliath | Pseudosue Pale Ale | Decorah, IA 6.8%

Exile | Zoltan | Session IPA | Des Moines, IA 4.8%US$7.00

Upside Dawn Golden | NAUS$6.00

Singlespeed | Ctrl Alt BeirUS$7.00

West O | CocO Stout | West Okoboju, IA 6%US$7.00

Deschutes | Black Butte Porter | Bend, OR | 5.5%US$7.00

Bubbles

Frico By Scarpetta LambruscoUS$12.00

Frico by Scarpetta "Frizante"US$12.00

White

Hans Wirsching Scheurbe "Trocken" '20US$15.00

Santa Julia, Pinot Grigio '22 US$11.00

Elmstone Sauvignon Blanc '22US$12.00

Pago Del Vicario Blanco de Tempranillo '23US$13.00

House of Brown Chardonnay '21US$14.00

Red

G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo '21US$15.00

Terre Rouge Tete-a-Tete Red Blend '15US$16.00

Mary Taylor Manchuela '20US$12.00

Balsa De Piedra Malbec Blend '20US$10.00

Ovum Ezy Tgr Pinot Noir '22US$15.00

Paysan Cabernet Sauvignon '20US$16.00

Chateau Le Chay Montagne Saint-Emilion '18US$17.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Alba Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Alba Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Alba Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information