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

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1 1/2 1.6 from 160 ratings


Neighborhood: East Village
524 E. Sixth St.

Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-0261
Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)

Datebook Diner: Food matches chef's ambition at Alba
Alba
A series of vintage doors are suspended as artwork over the dining room at Alba Restaurant. (Christopher Gannon/The Register)
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.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
East Sixth Street and East Grand Avenue
Parking:
Street
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Dinner 5 p.m.-close (10-ish) Tuesday through Saturday.
Cuisine:
American and American Contemporary
Price Range:
$$$ ($16-$25)
Reservations:
Reservations accepted
Dress Code:
Business Casual
Alcohol:
Full Bar, Beer, and Wine
Smoking:
No
Restaurant Style:
Fine Dining

Features

Atmosphere and Personality:
Upscale
Live Music:
No
Noise Level:
Moderate
Features:
Open Kitchen/Watch the Chef
Worth Noting:
Food specialties: Contemporary American.
Payment Methods:
Major Credit Cards and Cash
Capacity:
155

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"Good not great"

By ngrand from Indianola, October 19, 2009

Alba- A great restaurant that deserves more attention. Chef Jason Simon and crew create an interesting menu while Shannon rocks behind the bar. T...

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"Alba is the best."

By bam from Sherman Hill, October 14, 2009

I have been to Alba a few times now and love it! The menu usually has seasonal changes, and I am always happy to see fresh, in-season, and when ap...

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"Great night"

By anonymousJ from North of Grand, October 3, 2009

This evening (Saturday) my wife and I went to Alba for appetizers and dessert. We read good reviews and Alba lived up to every positive comment. ...

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