Comments on: Restaurant Alba, Malvern

By: mld

mld — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:16:39 +0000

I also looked into this and 94 is the score for 2010 with no critical violations (all violations were extremely minor). They had one of the highest scores on the report. http://dsf.chesco.org/health/lib/health/food/inspections/qryinspectionrpt%28alpha%29.pdf

By: selma

selma — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:21:20 +0000

Looked into this myself and they actually scored a 94 in 2010. I also decided to look at many restaurants in the area and all of the reputable ones seem to score in the low 80’s to low 90’s

By: MLB

MLB — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:11:12 +0000

It’s been a couple of years since we last dined at Alba. Happy to see the reviews that extol its culinary delight, although we were less than impressed by our several experiences there regarding aloof service, improper temperature of served food, and the crowded conditions at the dining room/kitchen entrance area. In fact, I recall a curtain divider that was most unappealing. I am still hesitant about returning, especially because of the Chester County Health Department 2009 rating of only 82 on a scale of 70-100. If the cited conditions in that report have been corrected, that’s great, but if not, well……

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:32:38 +0000

Alba is absolutely fantastic. A true sensory experience. It is my top choice of restaurant on the Main Line.

By: paoli paulie

paoli paulie — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:29:12 +0000

I went here about a year and half ago and can’t really remember it, I remember it was good. Went here again a few weeks ago, and I’m not going to lie to you I had an absolutely fantastic meal. I also like the corkage fee for byob. I like choices. Fantastic food and nice atmosphere.

By: Larry Livers

Larry Livers — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:41:08 +0000

Since this was rated at four spoons out of five, they have mis-placed three spoons. Drinks tasted as though they were watered down. Two of four meals costing $275 without desert were unsatisfactory. Service was slow and tedious. Very few smiles and help seemed to be stressed. Did not receive itemized bill. Only good part of meal was appetizer—but it was very costly. Vastly overated. Have eaten there twice and it is very unlikely I will return.

By: selma

selma — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:44:48 +0000

I recently dined at Alba and asked the owners what was going on with the liquor license. They said that if they do get one they will remain a byob for wine with a $5 corkage fee. Very excited to hear this as I too enjoy bringing my own wine. They also said they have no intentions of putting in a bar, because they do not want to mess with the atmosphere. Also excited to hear this as they have one of the best rooms on the main line.

By: Anon

Anon — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:30:04 +0000

I’ve heard that Alba is acquiring a liquor license. This will be a shame. I love that it’s a byob. Hopefully it’ll be dropping it’s food prices if it drops the byob aspect.

By: Karen Taghavi

Karen Taghavi — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:38:53 +0000

My husband, Amin, and I LOVE Alba. We are never disappointed with food or service and it is so nice to see the same faces each time we go back. We are forever bringing in new friends to introduce them to the restaurant because we don’t want anyone to miss out.

By: RM

RM — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:11:12 +0000

My husband and I have been to Alba at least half a dozen times since it first opened and have always had a terrific meal and great service. We feel the portions are sized appropriately and are very similar to portions we’ve been served in many European countries Overall a great restaurant and one we will continue to return to.