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Alba
Inspired by the food, wine, people, and beauty of Italy’s Piemonte region, Alba offers exquisite regional Italian cooking. Owners Rick and Susan Stein direct the service staff with a hospitality driven style of casual fine dining. The wine list offers a broad selection from Italy and California, with a strong emphasis on Piemonte and Tuscany. The dining room is warmly lit with antique European furniture and light fixtures. Excellent acoustics allow for easy and comfortable conversation. A spacious patio with fireplace and fountain is a delightful setting for outdoor dining during the warmer months. The adjacent garden provides herbs and vegetables throughout the growing season. The cozy bar features comfortable booths and a library of Italian food, wine, and travel books. A visit to Alba will provide you with many of the sensory pleasures of a trip to Italy.
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123 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 123 reviews
5 stars
(54)
4 stars
(44)
3 stars
(17)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(61)
- romantic(47)
- special occasion(45)
- notable wine list(37)
- neighborhood gem(30)
- great for outdoor dining(21)
Alba Reviews List
Review 1 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautiful day to take advantage of the patio. The bread salad and the proscuitto wrapped pork were both excellent."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 2 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Alba was well prepared and delicious."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 3 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Food In Boulder
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Have been to Boulder a lot over the years, since my daughter was at CU. So I've tried a lot of restaurants in Boulder and the last was the best. Alba was a real revelation. Being a bit of a food snob from San Francisco, Boulder was always ok, but never really a food town. Alba has changed my mind about that. The food at Alba would stand up just fine in SF. The pastas were authentic and very well prepared. Our boisterous, post-graduation party of six was treated very well and every dish looked amazing. Well done, Alba!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our niece was in town and looking to have a great evening. We had not been to Alba before and the quality and service exceeded our expectations. Proportions were just right. A small yet high quality wine and drink list was a plus. I really appreciate the reasonable spacing of the tables. You did not feel jammed in and it really added to the ambience while keeping the noise lever reasonable. I highly recommend Alba - it would be great for a romantic evening."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful Evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a wonderful evening in a very wonderful spot in Boulder. I would recommend highly to anyone."
Dined on 3/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 6 for Alba
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
FOOD WAS PERFECT. INITIAL
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"FOOD WAS PERFECT. INITIAL DRINK ORDER-TAKING WAS QUITE SLOW. FOOD ARRIVED QUICKLY HOWEVER AFTER ORDERING."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 7 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
They were very accommodating
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They were very accommodating to food allergies."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
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Review 8 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food, as always, was fabulous!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food, as always, was fabulous!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good for Conversation and Fine Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Alba is one of our favorite restaurants in Boulder. The food is always dependable and tasty. The wine list features a large number of good, yet reasonably-priced wines that pair up well with the food. The wait staff is excellent, friendly and attentive. We often take visitors here because, unlike many places in Boulder that are very noisy, Alba is quiet enough to carry on a conversation, and you never feel like they are trying to "flip" your table. It's a very relaxed, comfortable place to enjoy a good meal with friends, which we do often. We particularly like to go to Alba in warmer weather because of the patio dining, probably the best in Boulder. Also, happy hour here offers great small plates at reasonable prices."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Alba
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Too fast service spoils a meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was excellent but the service was awful. I felt like our party of five was rushed through the meal. I wanted to enjoy a nice meal with my daughters and her college friends. The reviews said it was quiet and a good place for groups. Well, it was not quiet but not too noisy. As soon as we sat we were asked to drink order. Before the drinks came we were asked for our dinner order. I sent him away but within five minutes he was back. The restaurant was not crowded so there was no reason to rush us. We had our meals on the table within a twenty minutes of being seated and out in 45. Needless to say I was VERY DISAPPOINTED."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Alba
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wine was great, food was good,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wine was great, food was good, service was awful. Won't return."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2004
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Review 12 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very noisy. Wish they had some soft surfaces to damp the noise."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2010
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Review 13 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went during Denver Restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went during Denver Restaurant Week and had a very pleasant meal, so we didn't see the full menu but the selection that was provided was very good. My wife had Alaskan Salmon and she enjoyed it, but enjoyed the polenta and pear appetizer more. I had the margharita pizza appetizer - the thin crust was excellent and ingredients balanced - and the lamb shank w/polenta was very good. I intend to return in the near future."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot
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Review 14 for Alba
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not bad for a restaurant in
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Not bad for a restaurant in a strip mall, nice quiet place to have a good meeting with customers. With all the options in Boulder this is a good one but not tops of my list"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2011
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Review 15 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went during restaurant week
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went during restaurant week so menu choices not huge. Quiet restaurant with nice ambience. Tables far enough apart so you don't feel you are dining with strangers. Good service. Great food."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Polenta and Pear is amazing!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Alba is a very nice place for a quiet dinner. The polenta and pear for first course was amazing. The atmosphere is classy, but a trifle stiff. Our wine was great. We will try to get back there more often."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 17 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good food. Had a great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food. Had a great date night."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 18 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Execellent food and atmosphere. Don't let its location in a strip mall deter you. Step inside and it's wonderful. Best dish of the night was a poached pear with gorgonzola and pine nut cream and a small polenta cake. Perfect bite to put a little of each on your fork. Also loved the mushroom trofie which was handmade, small rolled pasta with mushrooms. Didn't look like much when served to me, but the flavors were outstanding and very rich. My husband had the hangar steak with pesto, Tuscany potatoes and arugula with lemon juice. Very good, but his favorite of the night was a lightly breaded mix of calamari, snapper and shrimp with a light vinegar tartar. We will definitely return."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Alba
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Meh. There are better Italian
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Meh. There are better Italian restaurants in Boulder."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
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Review 20 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Really nice!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We really enjoyed our dinner here with another couple. Everything was perfectly prepared. Great place to bring friends for a nice evening of conversation and fine food & wine"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 21 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was our first time dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was our first time dining at Alba and we would definitely go back. Wait staff was friendly and the portions of food was just right. (not too skimpy)"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful food! Rick and Susan
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful food! Rick and Susan are outstanding in accommodating requests."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 23 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good all around
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We hadn't been to Alba for several years so we took advantage of restaurant week to return. The food was very good, we both had a warm pear and polenta 1st course and the boneless lambshank for the entree. For dessert I had the blood orange custard which I have to say tasted just like an orange dreamsicle so not my favorite part of the meal. We both had red wine flights suggested by the waiter which were very good. My only suggestion, not even a complaint about Alba is that they could probably do something with the dining room to make it a bit more cozy and romantic. Right now it is just one big space and you can pretty much touch elbows with the table next to you. Something to give you at least a little sense of privacy and intimacy"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We weren't enthusiastic about
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We weren't enthusiastic about the Restaurant Week menu but it turned out superb! Love the fish stew. Best tiramisu ever."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 25 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife and I went for Denver
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I went for Denver Restaurant Week and enjoyed it. The food was very good, excellent tomato soup, creamy polenta, properly cooked pasta and flavorful sauces. Solid desserts and a good Italian wine list as well. Overall, a very good restaurant."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2011
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Review 26 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Denver Restaurant Week happily
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Denver Restaurant Week happily coincided with our wedding anniversary and so provided a great excuse to try somewhere new. We live in Estes Park and eat in Boulder only once or twice a month. We decided that Alba Ristorante would be worth a try and we were delighted with our experience. The fixed price three course dinner probably is an abbreviated menu, but offered an excellent variety of choices. The wine list is almost exclusively Italian and the Tuscan Le Pupille Morellino was an excellent accompaniment to the Mushroom Trofie (Handmade pasta twists with local organic mushrooms, shallot,
thyme, pecorino Romano) I ordered. My wife was delighted with her Pan Roasted Canadian Salmon (Tomato, black olives, capers, garlic, pepperoncini, Ital"
thyme, pecorino Romano) I ordered. My wife was delighted with her Pan Roasted Canadian Salmon (Tomato, black olives, capers, garlic, pepperoncini, Ital"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Crispy polenta with grilled
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Crispy polenta with grilled pear and gorgonzola sauce has been a long-time specialty, and it was the best ever!"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 28 for Alba
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
While the food was good, not
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While the food was good, not outstanding but good. The service was terrible. You know things are not good when you wait 10 minutes for a glass of wine and you ask the server about it and his response is "I will bring it when the bartender puts it up.""
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
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Review 29 for Alba
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Managed to pull a 7:45 rez
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Managed to pull a 7:45 rez on a Saturday night on 4 hours notice, which was either pure luck or a really bad sign. It took two or three minutes past the reservation time for the Maitre'd to seat us, which is fine, but for a Saturday night they had only 2-3 servers handling 15 or so tables, which means the service was poor. We had to wait about 15 minutes to place our order, and then didn't receive any further attention from our waiter until we received the check. Ambiance was basically the only thing that saved this place. Very nice, romantic ambiance. Plus, it's a pretty non-threatening, spacious environment so it's great for a date. Definitely worth a second chance, as I'm sure they are usually better than this."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 30 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We recently visited Alba for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We recently visited Alba for Restaurant Week and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant has a wonderful ambience, romantic and slightly dim, they avoided packing too many people in so even with a full house it wasn't overwhelmingly noisy. Their wine list was relatively small but very thoughtful with many selections in the $30-$40 range. The pear and polenta appetizer really Is wonderful, try it! My entree of bolognese was amazingly flavorful, pasta al dente, just perfect. My bf enjoyed the steak entree and went nuts for the house made pesto it was served with. Desserts, as others have mentioned, were the weakest part of the meal but still very good, the sauces made them. We'll be back =)"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Alba
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We were there during Denver
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were there during Denver Restaurant Week, so possibly they were a bit busier than usual. Our waitress was friendly, but we lacked any extra touch - offers to get us more of this or that, etc. I might try it one more time during a time other than Restaurant Week."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
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Review 32 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Start of Denver Reastaurant Week
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a nice way to kick off Denver restaurant week, $52.80 for two 3 course meals. The food and service was excellent. We started with homemade rustic bread served with a dish of olive oil containing two scoops of feta cheese. My first course was a caesar salad that came with a real anchovy don't get that much these days. Debra had the frito misto shrimp, fish and calamari in a very light tempura batter, excellent. My main course was lamb shank served on a bed of polenta with a rich brown sauce. The meat had been pulled (or fallen) off the bone and the blend with the polenta instead of the customary mashed potatoes was great. Debra had the salmon, pan seared in a tomato saucewith enough chili in it to give it a kick. She never eats"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 33 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was the first time for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"It was the first time for every one of our party of four to eat at this restaurant. We all ordered different items from each course. The tastes were outstanding! We absoluely loved everything that was put on our table. I will definitely be recommending Alba to my friends. I can't wait to come back and enjoy the outdoor dining area when it's warm."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was excellent. My
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was excellent. My date had the lobster risotto, and allowed me a bite, thankfully."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was great. Would definitely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was great. Would definitely return. Easy parking. Homemade spread for warm bread delicious!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Alba
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Special dinner and a disappointment
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice waiter but a little overwhelmed with too many tables on Valentine's Day.
Cocktails and bread took a long time to arrive, we were never offered a second cocktail or wine with dinner and entrees took forever.
The food was good when it finally arrived.
Owners / Management were not doing much to help, they walked around looking slightly clueless when they should have been observant and discreetly helping out.
Good food but the service and slow kitchen really detracted from dinner on a special evening."
Cocktails and bread took a long time to arrive, we were never offered a second cocktail or wine with dinner and entrees took forever.
The food was good when it finally arrived.
Owners / Management were not doing much to help, they walked around looking slightly clueless when they should have been observant and discreetly helping out.
Good food but the service and slow kitchen really detracted from dinner on a special evening."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
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Review 37 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a great time...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great dinner here the day before valentines--so not a lot of people in there. We had a great waiter and the food was good. Wine list is great if you like Italian wines. We had a bottle from the region that Alba is from that was very good. Prices are pretty expensive--dinner for 2 and a bottle of wine ran about $200 with tip."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pros: food quality, service,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pros: food quality, service, location
Cons: prices
Cons: prices
We will go back and I expect this place to create a loyal following.
Also, for first-time customers, note that the menu is small; or as I'm sure the marketing department would say - "focused"."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2007
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Review 39 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have been to Alba three
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to Alba three times and always enjoy it. The northern Italian food is very good and the service as well. The portions are not over-large, they are just right. Despite it being one large room, the noise levels are not a problem and it has a nice ambiance."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 40 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
More Wine-Spot, Less Italian Bistro
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you're coming to Alba, then I hope you have a hankering for delicious wine, because this is their strong point. While the food was good, there are other places to find phenomenal Italian food in the Boulder vicinity that rivals (and even exceeds)the quality of food at Alba. This is not to say that it wasn't tasty, but it was nothing to call home about, especially for being so expensive.
That being said, the wines are to die for! If you need a place for an occasion that you want to revolve around the wine, then this is your spot! Delicious.
About the ambiance: my boyfriend and I came in for Valentine's Day, so when we were there it was packed and bustling. The decor is strange, but the energy is nice for a night out."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 41 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were looking for a spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were looking for a spot on Valentine's Day--notorious for poor service....while ours was a little slow, considering that the restaurant became full soon after we were seated, we were very happy with the service....the location is convenient to Boulder night activities (concerts at CU), without the Pearl Street hassle.
We took another couple, and were actually able to anjoy our conversation---rare these days in noisy restaurants.
We also liked the bit of air between the tables....really a good place to go."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic
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Review 42 for Alba
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food and service were
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service were lacking."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 43 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious and serene. This
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delicious and serene. This is one of the few remaining restaurants in Boulder where you can hold a conversation with a group of five or six people. The service is excellent and knows when to recede. All my guests were delighted with their meals. I look forward to trying one of the desserts on another visit."
Dined on 02/11/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 44 for Alba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasty small portions
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food for small eaters. Portion sizes left all of us still hungry. The food was delicious, but for the price would it kill them to increase the portions?"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 45 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, wine, and service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, wine, and service! We eat at Alba several times a year. The food and service are always great. The wine has some gems at a fair price. We highly recommend!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 46 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the hidden restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of the hidden restaurant gems in Boulder. Avoid the fray of downtown Boulder, find easy and free parking, and be assured of an excellent dinner each time. The Italian wine list is like no other and the owners pride themselves on knowing about the various regions of Italy. The wait staff has also been well informed on food and wine.
Alba has become our consistent go to restaurant, especially when we want to avoid the bustle and crowds of downtown Boulder.
We have never been disappointed."
Alba has become our consistent go to restaurant, especially when we want to avoid the bustle and crowds of downtown Boulder.
We have never been disappointed."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 47 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Early Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were a group of seven older women. I asked for a quiet table and we were accommodated perfectly. We made an early reservation so Alba's was not crowded. We were able to visit while we waited for two other members of the party. We were not rushed. We ordered half portions of the entrees and everyone raved about the food. The waiter was very patient and told us that the tip was already added on our individual bills."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 48 for Alba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Group at Alba
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a group of eight for a dinner during a professional meeting. Everything went very well. The food and service were excellent, and the ambience was perfect, very quiet and spacious."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Alba
Based on the average of (75) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate