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 +32
Houston Urban "Verdergreens Farms" Medley
25
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, Pickle Tomatoes
Sous Vide Octopu
36
crispy Mediterranean octopus, marinated tomatoes, polenta, black
fermented garlic
Foie Gras Torchone
36
duck foie gras, date mousse, crispy baba bread, pink peppercorn
Scallop and Truffle
44
lightly cooked scallop, winter black truffle, balsamic of Modena - porcini mushroom dressing
Cauliflower Soup and Tuna
28
cream-less cauliflower soup,
tuna crudo, Entimio extra virgin olive oil
Primi e Secondi
Pasta di Mare
54
squid ink spaghetti, 5 oz lobster tail and lobster sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
36
traditional farm eggs and pecorino sauce, crispy guanciale,
black peppercorn
Acquerello Risotto, Four Cheese, Ossobuco Meat
42
1 year aged rice, four cheeses,
off-de bone veal ossobuco, marrow reduction,
saffron-cheese sauce
supplement black truffle +32
Mediterranean Branzino Filet
66
cast iron branzino, carrots, cauliflowers, asparagus
Wild Caught Halibut
64
roasted halibut, fennel pollen, arso bread crust,
crispy Parma prosciutto, parsnips, spring vegetables
Duck Breast
59
parsnips puree, wild mushrooms, baby artichoke, raspberry sauce
Piemontese Beef Tagliata
85
sliced beef filet, hazelnut-truffle and burrata "rustici", shallot,
Houston farmer's greens
DEGUSTATION MENU
128 Three 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 al 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
25
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, Pickle Tomatoes
Crispy Polenta
24
crispy fried parmigiano cheese polenta cubes, bell pepper and tomato sugo
Cream of Mushroom Soup
12
Mushroom Bruschetta
Cauliflower Soup
15
cream-less cauliflower 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 and tomato sauce
Spinach and Cheese Ravioli
26
spinach ravioli, cherry tomato sauce
Vegan Butternut Squash Ravioli
28
Fresh Tomato Sauce and Garlic
Gluten Free
Appetizers
Smoked Bison Carpaccio
32
lightly smoked bison carpaccio,
greens, parmigiano shaving, mustards
supplement black truffle +32
Houston Urban "Verdergreens Farms" Medley
25
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, Pickle 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
Cauliflower Soup
15
cream-less cauliflower soup
Veal and Tuna Tonnato
38
duet of tender veal filet and tuna crudo with tonnata sauce
Entrées
Penne Pasta with Mushrooms
29
corn pasta, wild mushroom and tomato sauce
Acquerello Risotto, Four Cheese, Ossobuco Meat
42
1 year aged rice, four cheeses,
off-de bone veal ossobuco, marrow reduction,
saffron-cheese sauce
supplement black truffle +32
Saffron Risotto
28
one year aged acquerello rice parmigiano cheese fondue
Duck Breast
59
parsnips puree, wild mushrooms, baby artichoke, raspberry sauce
Piemontese Beef tagliata
85
liced beef filet, hazelnut-truffle and burrata "rustici", shallot,
Houston farmer's greens
Wild Caught Halibut
64
roasted halibut, fennel pollen,crispy Parma prosciutto, parsnips, spring vegetables
Mediterranean Branzino
66
cast iron branzino, carrots, cauliflowers, asparagus
Desserts
Lemon Mousse
13
lemon sorbet, limoncello, biscotto
Chocolate Fondant
14
salted caramel, vanilla ice cream
Panna Cotta
13
bronte pistacchio, raspberry
Ice Creams
12
Sorbets
12
Cheese Cart
23
texas honey, seasonal jam, dry fruit
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