Albi's Vite Italian Kitchen

Amazing food, wine, atmosphere & music on weekends!!! Come on out & ENJOY!!! Best Italian food in SA!!!

Went there yesterday around 3 pm to try because we wanted some Italian food and this place did not disappoint! They started by giving us some bread and olive oil, the waiter was super nice and had even told us "I guarantee you'll love it here and if you do you can blame it on me", I loved his confidence! He recommended us dishes based on what we were feeling whether it was something light or something more creamier. We had some cheese sticks for an appetizer, which were great not your typical fried mozarella sticks I believe they're baked! I ordered the chicken florentine based on the waiter's recommendation, really really good with a side Cesar salad and it was really fresh. My boyfriend ordered chicken Alfredo and he stated it was really creamy and tasty. We recommend!

Wasn't a big fan of Arrabbiata. I thought The sauce would be more red color but it was a creamy arrabbiata so I didn't like the combination of spicy and sweet. The soup was good.

Visited Albi's Vite for an early birthday treat (this review is a little overdue), and I have to say, it was an overall enjoyable experience. As a first-timer, I was impressed with some aspects but felt there were areas for improvement.Let's start with the highlights! The eggplant parm was delicious--so much so that I took most of it home for lunch the next day. It was the kind of meal that gets better with every bite, even after reheating. But the real addiction? The complimentary garlic bread knots! These were fresh, fluffy, and packed with garlicky goodness. Our waitress confirmed they're made in-house daily, and it shows. I couldn't stop eating them, especially after dipping them in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. They were seriously the best part of the meal and even made their way into our to-go bag thanks to the generous manager.The appetizers were a hit too. The bruschetta was on point, and the mozzarella caprese was fresh and flavorful. However, the fried calamari left much to be desired. The rings were sliced way too thin, and it didn't taste fresh--it felt like something pre-made and out of a can. I'd skip the calamari next time.Service was another strong point. Our server was attentive, and the young manager was a gem. Not only did he check on us, but he also surprised us with a discount and extra bread knots for the road--a nice touch that made us feel appreciated.The only downside? The ambiance. The place is clearly an older establishment, and while that gives it charm, they really need to do more with upkeep. There was a noticeable musty, wet carpet smell as soon as we walked in, and that took away from the experience a bit.Overall, Albi's Vite gets 4 stars for its solid food and stellar service, but I hope they work on refreshing the space a little for a more pleasant atmosphere. I'll definitely be back, but maybe for takeout next time!

Pretty good.Found the food to be pretty good. But not great.People on my table tried the lobster bisque and it was underwhelming. The Italian wedding soup tasted just like Campbell's beef and barley soup from way back when. The steak was actually pretty good but needed more pasta as opposed to a few strands that were served underneath. The issue was the fact that there was a large party that was making a lot of noise! And it made the restaurant extremely loud and kind of uncomfortable. Should react faster to make sure that this kind of disturbance doesn't bother the rest of the patrons in the restaurant going forward. Three stars.

Ever since my bf and I discovered Albis we've gone about once a month since. It's always super consistent, but today we were supper impressed! As we were walking in, a party of 10 asked if there was room for them due to it being a Friday and them being busy. The workers put some tables together and were able to get them situated. Not long after we came in, there was a handful of people coming in after us to eat as well. Once the gentleman that was in front of us was seated we got our table not long after. While we were waiting to get seated we over heard that there were 2 separate parties for the night apart from the group of 10 eating tonight as well. We were a little hesitant on staying because we didn't know how long it would take for our food to get to us, but because we like them so much we decided to stay after all. Our waiter came to get our drink order and luckily we already knew what were going to order app / & entree wise so we put it in. We got the free bread about 5 minutes after getting seated, and then I was surprised that we got our appetizer 10 minutes after just barely sitting down. Once we hit the 20 minute mark at being at our table our food came out. Again we were pretty shocked with the rush, but we were super happy. Unfortunately my boyfriend ordered Fettuccine Alfredo without the chicken, but he didn't realize it until after we got our food. We flagged someone down luckily and said we were sorry and asked for chicken on the side. It took about 20 minutes for the chicken to come out, which again was our fault, but our server checked on us throughout the whole night. Gio was so attentive and great and he was apologetic (which he had no reason to be) even though we were the ones that messed up. In total were in and out within 45 minutes from getting there, to paying and leaving. So happy with the service and attentiveness tonight regardless of the crazy rush. Tonight just gave us another reason to keep going back.

First time here, came on Fathers Day for a late/early dinner. Not crowded at all but we did have a reservation just in case.Food: 10/10Service: 10/10Ambiance: 9/10We also sipped on some wine, a glass of sangria and Cabernet. Prices are fair for all the amount of food you get. I can't wait to come back to try some more pasta and wine

The food was excellent! We tried the lobster ravioli; the lasagna; and lemon butter chicken - ALL 10 out of 10! The mozzarella sticks were also delicious. The calamari was bland so a little extra splash of flavor in the batter would be nice. My only comment would be for the server to have a little more knowledge on the drinks offered. We didn't have any suggestions/recommendations but the wine we selected and the signature cocktails were also great. Overall great atmosphere and we will definitely be back.

9/10 Italian Wedding Soup6/10 Side of Meatballs4/10 Lasagna 5/10 Cheese Ravioli 4/10 ZitiI saw a video of this place on Tiltok and everything looked amazing. The Italian wedding soup was the best thing I had. Lots of flavor, definitely something I'd like to have when I'm feeling sick. Add it to my arsenal of soups (caldo, pho, ramen and plain ole chicken noodle soup). The garlic knots were a bit too dry and chalky. Without the dipping oil and seasoning, I would not have touched another. When I requested another batch of fresh bread, the very first one I ate was better. A little warm and soft on the inside. When I started on the 2nd knot, it was dry and chalky. So I'm guessing, even fresh, they go dry really quickly. I've been on a hunt for a good meatball and the order I got did not satisfy my craving. The meatball had great texture and a decent flavor. What ruined the dish for me was the flavorless marinara sauce. The only thing that gave the meatballs flavor was the mozzarella cheese topping. Same issue with the pasta sampler. The lasagna, ravioli and ziti lacked the extra kick the marinara brings to an Italian dish. On another note, the sauce was so light that I did not have to worry about heartburn

Salmon was raw and the pasta tasted like dirty water. Also took an hour 1/2 to receive food (which did not all come at the same time).