Old World
Authenticity
& Elegance
Alba strives to honor Old World Italian dishes with a nod to modern trends.
Alba Ristorante Houston
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Main Menu
Antipasti
Smoked Bison Carpaccio
32
lightly smoked bison carpaccio,
greens, parmigiano shaving, mustards
supplement black truffle +15
Houston Urban "Verdergreens Farms" Medley
19
a healthy, nutritious combination of leafy greens, herbs and mixed vegetables from Houston urban farm, crispy seeds, balsamic dressing
Garden Vegetables and Burrata Cheese
28
creamy burrata, Italian spring giardiniera,
dried taggia black olives, pickles tomatoes
Sous Vide Octopus
36
crispy Mediterranean octopus, marinated tomatoes, polenta, black
fermented garlic
"Cotoletta non Cotoletta"
29
crispy breaded pizza dough, parma ham prosciutto, whipped buffalo
mozzarella, market greens, balsamico of Modena
Scallop and Truffle
44
lightly cooked scallop, winter black truffle, balsamic of Modena - porcini mushroom dressing
Panzanella Salad and Cold Tomato Soup
22
panzanella salad with rustic bread, cucumber, red onion,
summer heirloom tomato soup
Primi e Secondi
Mezzi Paccheri Crudaiola
28
fresh summer tomatoes, basil, garlic and fresh cheese
Lasagnetta Bolognese
36
non traditional crispy lasagna, Texas akaushi beef bolognese sauce,
sun dried tomatoes
Acquerello Risotto and Seafood
46
one year aged rice, Italian Franciacorta champagne, meyer lemon,
shrimp, scallop and caviar
Roasted Salmon
52
warm eggplant parmigiana, snowpeas, romanesco and asparagus,
taggia olives and tomato spread
Chilean Seabass
64
summer vegetable caponata, bell pepper sauce, crispy shallots
Duck Breast
59
baby carrots, crispy polenta and brussel sprouts, raspberry sauce
MEDIUM
Veal Filet Milanese Style
78
breaded veal medallions, soft creamy potatoes, mushrooms,
market greens and cherry tomatoes
supplement black truffle +15
DEGUSTATION MENU
128 Three Course Menu | 64 Two Course Menu
A Degustation Menu is meant to
be enjoyed for the entire table.
You can choose suggested Chef's
Degustazione or make your
own, selecting items from
regular a la carte menu.
Vegetarian
Vegan Eggplant and Bell Pepper Caponata
25
roasted with tomato and entimio extra virgin olive oil
Houston Urban "Verdergreens Farms" Medley
19
a healthy, nutritious, combination of leafy greens, herbs and mixed vegetables from Houston urban farm, crispy seeds, balsamic dressing
Garden Vegetables and Burrata Cheese
28
creamy burrata, Italian spring giardiniera,
dried taggia black olives, pickled tomatoes
Crispy Polenta
24
crispy fried parmigiano cheese polenta cubes, bell pepper and tomato sugo
"Cotoletta non Cotoletta "
29
crispy breaded pizza dough, whipped buffalo mozzarella, market greens,
balsamico of Modena
Cream of Mushroom Soup
12
mushroom bruschetta
Panzanella Salad and Cold Tomato Soup
22
panzanella salad with rustic bread, cucumber, red onion, summer heirloom tomato soup
Sweet Corn Ravioli
28
corn ravioli, brown butter and sage, parmigiano shaving
Tagliatelle, Mushroom and Truffle
42
egg tagliatelle pasta, wild mushroom sauce, black truffle
Saffron Risotto
28
one year aged acquerello rice, parmigiano cheese fondue
Spaghetti Chitarra Arrabbiata
26
spaghetti chitarra, roasted garlic, chili flakes, parsley, tomato sauce
Potato Gnocchi
28
potato dumpling, wild mushroom, tomato sauce
Spinach and Cheese Ravioli
26
spinach ravioli, cherry tomato sauce
Vegan Butternut Squash Ravioli
28
fresh tomato sauce and garlic
Mezzi Paccheri Crudaiola
28
mezzi paccheri pasta, summer tomato crudo sauce, fresh mozzarella
supplement black truffle +15
Gluten Free
Appetizers
Smoked Bison Carpaccio
32
lightly smoked bison carpaccio,
greens, parmigiano shaving, mustards
supplement black truffle +15
Houston Urban "Verdergreens Farms" Medley
19
a healthy, nutritious, combination of leafy greens, herbs and mixed vegetables from Houston urban farm, crispy seeds, balsamic dressing
Garden Vegetables and Burrata Cheese
28
creamy burrata, Italian spring giardiniera,
dried taggia black olives, pickled tomatoes
Foie Gras Torchone
36
duck foie gras torchone, date mousse
Scallop and Truffle
44
lightly cooked scallop, late summer truffle, porcini mushroom dressing
Cream of Mushroom Soup
12
roasted wild mushrooms
Sous Vide Octopus
36
roasted Mediterranean octopus, marinated tomatoes, polenta, black fermented garlic
Summer Shrimp Salad
29
lemon marinated shrimp, pickled giardiniera, quinoa
Entrées
Penne Pasta with Mushrooms
29
corn pasta, wild mushroom and tomato sauce
Saffron Risotto
28
one year aged acquerello rice parmigiano cheese fondue
Saffron Risotto and Veal Ossobuco
44
braised veal ossobuco on top of a saffron risotto
supplement black truffle +15
Acquerello Risotto and Seafood
46
one year aged rice, Italian Franciacorta champagne, meyer lemon, shrimp, scallop and caviar
Roasted Salmon
52
warm eggplant parmigiana, snowpeas, romanesco and asparagus, taggia olives and tomato spread
Chilean Seabass
64
roasted bass, summer vegetable caponata, crispy shallots
Duck Breast
59
parsnips puree, wild mushrooms, baby artichoke, raspberry sauce
Desserts
Macedonia and Semifreddo
14
cherry semifreddo, summer fruit macedonia, cloud
Chocolate Fondant
14
salted caramel, vanilla ice cream
Panna Cotta
13
mango and vanilla
Ice Creams
12
Sorbets
12
Cheese Cart
23
texas honey, seasonal jam, dry fruit
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