d’Alba

Ever been to North Italia? Expect same vibes but more family friendly! So if you have kids, come so you can relax while they play on the outside playground! There are picnic style tables next to it that are first come first serve for family style eating, where you order off your phone for service. If you want a more traditional approach and don't care to be next to the children's area, get a reservation online for the lovely outside patio (which is what we did) or indoor seating.Highly recommend the Mefaldine pasta!! Will be getting it again next time it was so delicious!! Appreciated the happy hour wine menu as well! $5 5 oz or $10 10 oz. (3-6 pm I believe) Balloon bread was a different experience with the hollow inside and savory sweet honey glaze on top. Kids pizza and meat trio were yummy but still the Mefaldine pasta was the most memorable with the homemade noodles, incredible meat sauce, quality ricotta topping with rosemary. 4 stars because service could have been more attentive and not so rushed with the ordering, she walked away before everyone had ordered main courses but hey it happens. It was our sons birthday dinner and normally if it's mentioned in the reservation an establishment will offer a little b-day dessert for child but it wasn't mentioned so oh well. We will be back to try again. If all goes well it will def be a spot to take visiting family and friends.

A group of friends and I recently selected d'Alba as the place we wanted to try for our post-spin class ladies brunch. We made outdoor reservations for Sunday morning which was easy enough. There is parking in a lot next to the restaurant as well as out front which is very convenient. Upon arrival, it was storming so they quickly adjusted the reservations and moved us inside. As there were 7 of us, they placed us at a large round table which was the perfect size. We decided to start off with a few carafes of mimosas to share across the table and asked for juice on the side depending how how everyone likes theirs. When the carafes arrived, I had to snicker a bit as the juice was brought almost in shot glasses which was great - they knew we didn't want much juice. The champagne and strawberry juice were surprisingly not my favorite and I have prefered a mimosa elsewhere but regardless, it was still good. For food, our table ordered a variety of items from the caprese sandwich that looked great to the salads. I ordered the mixed green salad with an order of grilled shrimp on top. The salad had shaved egg, artichokes, vegetables and more which I loved. The shrimp on top was just OK but still, I'm glad I ordered a protein on top. One thing I would note is about the ambiance. This restaurant is very cute and would be great for a date night, but I did find the table height to be a bit awkward. Most of the women in our group actually commented on it as it came up so high we felt like children. All in all, the food and ambiance were good and we'd definitely come back!

Be careful and review your receipts. The last two times we have went there, they have added phantom charges to our bill.The atmosphere/vibe is great (especially when the weather is nice or, if you have kids, generally). The food is also pretty good. The service could be better. But the biggest negative is their seemingly recent shady billing practices. Make sure you check your bill when closing out your orders. The first time they added an item to the bill that we didn't order, we chalked it up to an accident. But now, two times in a row a few weeks apart and on two different days of the week, we have had an added item that we didn't order reflected on the receipt. Both times we noticed it after we paid the bill (because the portable payment machine system the service staff hands you over while they wait for you to pay when closing out is difficult to review on the spot).

My wife and I love this place for pasta and pizza. We went there kind a late at night, but Krissy was our server and she was very nice and courteous. Shout out to Krissy! We usually order same thing when we come here, but Krissy recommended bolognese pasta and shrimp pizza. They were both very delicious especially the shrimp pizza!We also ordered basil balloon bread because we were very hungry and that was good too! If you ever try this place please do me a favor and try the shrimp pizza!

I was really looking forward to this place considering the classic ambience and kids area. The good: the service was great, my son enjoyed the little play area, the grilled oysters were pretty good and they gave a free cookie and ice cream for my birthday.The ok: the spinach dip was different but still good with the homemade chips. My son ate the whole cheese pizza and the drinks were good. The ehh: I hate to say it but the "angel hair" shrimp pasta was not good. We couldn't get over that it was served with ramen noodles. It changed the whole flavor of the dish and did not go well with the Italian spices.

I went here for brunch on New Years. It was a great way to start the day. Although it was a little cloudy and chilly, the patio was equipped with heaters at every table and they do have a dog friendly patio for those who like to bring along their furry friends for a meal. The service was great, our server was friendly and polite. It wasn't busy, and the menu is straightforward. We opted to have mimosas to ring in the new year. They were very refreshing and I got a pineapple mimosa. We also ordered fried chicken and waffles. The chicken confit was delicious, the skin and batter were so crisp, not heavy. The meat was tender and juicy. The waffle was good, a but dense but still good. The fresno chilis and butter were a good complement. The lemon ricotta pancakes were the star of the meal. They were rich, moist, and bright with the lemon. I've had the same dish at other places but this tops them all, highly recommend. I enjoyed the patio and love the atmosphere, and how well organized it is. Will return, every meal I've had here has been great.

We came here on a Tuesday night because it was near somewhere else we needed to be. Overall, it's very serviceable and if I lived nearby, I'd probably be here a lot. It's got a wonderfully nice and calm patio with plenty of seating. The crowd was family oriented and young professionals. The food was fresh, well-presented and obviously made up of high quality ingredients. Taste wise, I can't say I came across anything crave-able or memorable. Service was leisurely and slow to start, but sped up once our food started coming out. The salad was good. The Spinach dip was not creamy enough for my particular palate and the pizza was an A-/B+. I can't say I'd make the drive from the lower half of the loop to come again, but if we ever made the move to Garden Oaks, I'd have no problem making it a regular spot.

Weekday HH M-F 2-6pm Alba red mule $5 - bf liked itAPPETIZER- crispy brussels, pecorino, candied pecans, pickled shallot, maple vinaigrette $12 - huge portion that's shareable. Pretty good but not my favorite place for roasted brussels. Most of the flavor was at the bottom (vinaigrette). Other than that, the brussels just tasted like how I would roast them in the air fryer.PIZZA- pepperoni pizza, gh marinara, five-cheese blend, jalapeño & chile honey* $17 - (8 slices) - pretty good pizza, but again not too special. Jalapeños were actually a bit spicy. Crust was soft and bready if you like that. Preferred over the pasta, though.PASTA- campanelle, basil pesto, parmesan, english peas, cherry tomatoes, basil, summer squash* $17 - added CHICKEN for $5 - honestly didn't see much chicken. I think I had high expectations for this pasta, especially since the waiter said it's his favorite, but it was just okay to me. I just didn't think it was that flavorful. Huge portion though - we shared and even had leftovers.This had been on my list for awhile since my coworker really likes this place, but tbh it fell short. It was "good" food. Not the cheapest either, but portions were large. I actually like the pizza and pasta at Crust Pizza Co. better, but I can see how D'Alba is trendy and hip if you're looking for ambience.

I attended a large birthday party a few weeks ago. The overall experience was mediocre. Pros:-The restaurant has a nice outdoor patio area with a lot of seating. The inside has a good amount of tables too. -The staff was nice enough to accommodate our large group, though in hindsight, it would have been better if they just kept us at four separate tables.-One of servers Amelia was so sweet and did an amazing job. If she was stressed, she didn't show it.-I liked one of my cocktails that I ordered. I forget the name of it but it was the alcoholic version of the Bunny Mary.Cons:-The espresso martini that I started with was just okay. I wouldn't order it again. It looked better than it tasted.-I ordered the d'Alba breakfast plate. My food was barely warm when it was served. The eggs were scrambled too soft for my preference (I did request for them to be scrambled hard) and they were extremely bland. We didn't have any salt, pepper, or condiments. The potatoes were meh. I did like the bacon and the muffin.-Our other server Beto was rude. I understand he was in the weeds with our large group, but his attitude sucked. Our group is very nice and laid back. There was no reason to get an attitude. -We were told we could split the check up to 5 people, but once the bill was brought out, we weren't able to. Having to figure out what people owed was a bit of a headache.It wasn't the best dining experience, but I would be willing to give them another try. If I come back, I will not come with a large group and I will be sure to ask for Amelia.

What a neighborhood gem. Large outdoor playground with a bar smack in the middle. Where was a setup like this when my kids were little. In addition, they have a large outdoor patio. The service is pretty good. We ordered Caesar salad 4/5, oysters 4/5, blackened salmon 5/5 (the watermelon pairing I thought was odd, but fantastic. Also where did they acquire a ripe one this time of year?), confit chicken thighs 5/5, and fresh baked chocolate chip cookie with ice cream 5/5. Ample wine by glass, beer, and craft cocktail choices. Now I know why it was so busy for a Thursday.