Alba - East Village - Des Moines, IA 50309 | Metromix Des Moines

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The following scores represent the average rating submitted by 1333 users:

Overall user rating:
3
Ambiance
3 1/2
Food
4
Service
4
Value
3 1/2
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3.0 from 1333 ratings

Neighborhood: East Village
524 E. Sixth St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-0261
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Alba
A series of vintage doors are suspended as artwork over the dining room at Alba Restaurant. (Christopher Gannon/The Register)
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Alba is contemporary American dining at its best. Rather than a large menu of so-so entrees and appetizers, chef/owner Jason Simon's menu is small but impeccable, seasonal and inventive. Don't miss the funky decor, especially in the dining room, where antique doors hang from the ceiling.
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"Causal dinner"

By mikenandrea, July 18, 2012

We started with chicken liver bruschetta-it was WONDERFUL. We had the Lamb shoulder and the wild salmon dinners. The were okay. it seemed the sig...

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"Alba Saturday Night"

By Fletch34, January 30, 2012

My wife and I had dinner at Alba last Saturday and the whole experience was nothing short of fantastic. We had a nice drink in the bar before our ...

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"$170 FOR TWO - PLUS TIP"

By AlwaysHungrytoo, January 1, 2012

For $195 ($25 tip) one would think that you would deserve fine dining - suepurb food and service - sadly Chef Jason Simon, disappointed. My wife a...

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Smoking
No
Atmosphere and Personality
Upscale and Trendy
Live Music
No
Noise Level
Moderate
Internet Access
yes
Features
Open Kitchen/Watch the Chef, Takeout/Carryout, Online Menu, and Happy Hour
Average Drink Price
$8-10
Worth Noting
Food specialties: Contemporary American.
Eclectic cuisine
Televisions: 1
Payment Methods
Major Credit Cards and Cash
Capacity
154
Cross Streets
East Sixth Street and East Grand Avenue
Parking
Metered
Wheelchair Access
Yes

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