Old World
Authenticity
& Elegance
Alba strives to honor Old World Italian dishes with a nod to modern trends.
Alba Ristorante Houston
Welcome! Benvenuto!
Main Menu
Antipasti
Houston Urban "Verdergreens Farms" Medley
24
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
Smoked Bison Carpaccio
32
lightly smoked bison carpaccio, greens, parmigiano shaving,
mustards
supplement black truffle +28
Scallop and Truffle
44
lightly cooked scallop, winter black truffle, balsamic of Modena - porcini mushroom dressing
Creamless Butternut Squash Soup
22
local goat cheese cremoso, black fermented garlic
Primi e Secondi
Spaghetti alla Chitarra | Lobster
54
square spaghetti, 5oz main lobster sauce, chili flakes
Lasagnetta Bolognese
36
non traditional crispy lasagna, Texas akaushi beef bolognese sauce,
sun dried tomatoes
Acquerello Risotto | Short Ribs | Forest Mushrooms
46
1 year aged rice, wild mushrooms, barolo braised short ribs
Mediterranean Branzino
65
crispy skin branzino
vegetable caponata and cauliflowers
Chilean Seabass
64
summer vegetable caponata, bell pepper sauce, crispy shallots
Duck Breast
59
baby carrots, crispy polenta and brussel sprouts, raspberry sauce
MEDIUM
Beef Tenderloin Filet
78
prime beef tenderloin, roasted mushrooms, butternut squash,
caramelized shallot
supplement black truffle +28
DEGUSTATION MENU
128 Three Course Menu | 95 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.
A LA CARTE MENU CHANGES MONTHLY
Vegetarian
Vegan Eggplant and Bell Pepper Caponata
25
roasted with tomato and entimio extra virgin olive oil
Houston Urban "Verdergreens Farms" Medley
24
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
Creamless Butternut Squash Soup
22
local goat cheese cremoso, black fermented garlic
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
Gluten Free
Appetizers
Culatello di Zibello DOP
34
marinated pioppini beech mushrooms
Smoked Bison Carpaccio
32
lightly smoked bison carpaccio,
greens, parmigiano shaving, mustards
supplement black truffle +28
Houston Urban "Verdergreens Farms" Medley
24
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
Creamless Butternut Squash Soup
22
local goat cheese cremoso, black fermented garlic
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 +28
Acquerello Risotto | Short Ribs | Forest Mushrooms
46
1 year aged rice, wild mushrooms, barolo braised short ribs
Mediterranean Branzino
65
crispy skin branzino
vegetable caponata and cauliflowers
Chilean Seabass
64
roasted bass, summer vegetable caponata, crispy shallots
Beef Tenderloin Filet
78
prime beef tenderloin, roasted mushrooms, butternut squash,
caramelized shallot
upplement black truffle + 28
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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