Reviews of ALBA Restaurant (Fish Shop)

Asal Rahbari

Our appetizer came very late and because of the inexperienced waiter, the food came right away and they didn’t really understand the issue at first and also didn’t bother to make our food again so it wouldn’t get cold, instead they took the appetizer away, served us our food and gave us one desert as an apology. Despite the bad service the lamb shank was very delicious!!

Katy Smelt

The food here was absolutely amazing. I had the duck and it was perfect. The portions are just the right size and not overflowing off your plate. Same with the desert, they are not too big. You don't feel disgustingly full after. Our waiter was great and was helpful recommending things.

Jimena Montenegro

Amazing amazing amazing food! I had the wild mushroom ravioli and my partner had the gnocchi. The ravioli was absolutely wonderful. Creamy, rich, perfectly seasoned, pasta wonderfully cooked. Service was great as well. Not much of a wait at the time that we went, basically got sat at the patio right away. Highly recommend.

Orest Martynets

One of the best Italian pasta in town

Brandon Zoras

We were told / read jasper food was all touristy and not to expect much in terms of quality / price. They were wrong. This place had amazingly friendly staff. The portion was massive. We had calamari to start and it was huge for 2 people. The pastas were double the size you would get at a usual Italian place and the price was good. Pasta was all cooked well and the sauces were flavourful. I highly recommend this place. We reserved ahead of time on open table but they had room for walk in. The patio is nice as it is upstairs so you get a nice view without the ton of people walking right by you.

Mai Watson

We were walking around Jasper looking for a place to have dinner and decided to wander upstairs to try them out. It was later in the evening around 7:45 pm. The restaurant was only a 1/4 full but we were refused service because we didn't have a reservation. There was nowhere on any of their front signs that declared reservation was required People don't always check Google to see what a restaurant's Covid protocol would be. This is also the first restaurant we've ever been turned away from when they had ample seating. I may have understood it if the restaurant was full. People do need to eat, especially when they can prove they're fully vaccinated.

Rozalyn Allan

Not your standard fare for an Italian restaurant. No lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs here. A little more upscale than that. My husband had the mushroom ravioli, which was really good.... However he ordered the regular size, which was not really enough for a dinner portion, so I would suggest you order the large serving for dinner. I had the salmon. It came with roasted potatoes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, baby tomatoes and kale, and a sauce that was so delicious! The service was excellent and they were very conscientious about Covid (staff wearing masks, tables well distanced from each other, etc,). I would highly recommend coming here for a nice dinner.

Bailey Vogstad

Holy this place blew me away !!! I am a super picky person when it comes to pasta and this was by far one of my favorite places ! I got the seafood spaghetti and I would definitely have again! We will be back !

Tantamount Readings

The shrimp was raw. Duck was well done, when ordered medium. From one regular sized arranchini, they made four. Ravioli was counted? FOOD WAS BLAND. The server hovered over us so that we would be rushed out. The reservation was for 9PM. They close at 9PM. Informed them it was my birthday, at least they made it memorable by being infamous. Tax, tip and total came to over $93 CAD. ????

Grace Fraser

Best carbonara I've ever had!! So rich and creamy, my only regret is I forgot to take a picture, but I had to dig in right away!! Servers were super friendly and accommodating, would recommend if you're in Jasper!

David Metcalfe

Had the oxtail, and strongly recommend if you're up for something heavier and rich in flavour. Overall a nice location, good service, spacious and not overly noisy, and solid flavours and menu choices. The only criticism against this place is the state of their physical menus is abysmal, with multiple dishes being impossible to fully read through the descriptions of due to excess wear. Laminating these to prevent wear and make them easier to clean in the age of COVID is an obvious move that this place should seriously consider.

George Pal

The food is excellent! We had the Lamb with Polenta and the Oxtail with Papardele, it was amazing! Now the deserts and the sangria are average but we didn't go for that. If you want quality food excellent taste this is the place to dine!

Viktor Kalashnikov

Yumm and fresh and big portions

Eric Petersen

Probably one of the best food moments I've had this year. Excellent service, staff very knowledgeable about specific dietary needs, food is incredible, definitely the first place you should should eat in Jasper if you have time to sit down. Gluten free options were plenty, with modifications - and the flavours did not suffer one bit. We ordered the duck and short rib penne and loved every bite. Don't miss out, make a reservation and go today!

Gariba Ibrahim

Very good lamb and calamari! Would definitely go here again when we return to Jasper. Very picky about my food but this place has good chefs.

Cameron Lowell

I admit I had some reservations eating Italian in a small town in Canada but wow did they impress. The food was very delicious (pasta carbonara is a MUST) and the service was mind-blowingly good. It's run by a cute couple where the husband (from E.Berlin) does most of the table service and the wife seemed to work behind the counter, but were both so welcoming. A few examples will demonstrate what I'm talking about: 1) My wife was cold and had her poofy jacket on. A waiter noticed and asked if we'd like to move. They quickly set up a new table in a warmer section of the restaurant and even turned off the ceiling fan. 2) I was super thirsty and drank my water fast. The owner refilled the water super quick and I thought it might be fun to see how fast he'd react, so I chugged my 2nd glass, then 3rd. By the fourth glass, he brought out a very large glass with ice water and a straw and said "figured this might be easier." We all got a good laugh. All in all, such a special dinner and can't recommend this place higher for future visitors.

Beserker 2000

Ordered calamari to start. Tasty large portion had the seafood spaghetti and sockeye salmon. Food was tasty. A bit pricey IMHO for what you get but the service was good and staff were friendly and nice to talk to.

Kaijuu

The place is up two flights of stairs. For dinner time, I definitely recommend making a reservation. The space was nice and simple and they did not over pack people in there. Food was so delicious. We had the lamb and it fell off the bone succulently. We also had the mushroom ravioli and it was lovingly rich. The tiramisu was not traditional and I wouldn't call it tiramisu but it was yummy also. Prices were expected. The service was fantastic. We would come again, in fact we plan to.

Maria Ryabinski

I liked politeness and proficient attitude people who works there but steak was ok. Cheese board very tasty.

multistay_ 13

Best food in Jasper!! The presentation was beautiful, the taste was amazing, and everything was reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend to check out.

Long Jian

My friends loved this place when we dined here. Took us a few tries before finally getting to taste the food so I guess early reservation is good. Service is attentive and awesome. James, our waiter, offers good humour and local insights as well as detailed explanation of the menu. The food is done to perfection. I would not say this is high end price but might a few Abit costly for some. The value for the price paid is exceeds expectation way and above.

Cindy Tran

Food was delicious and staff was very friendly! We tried the arancini to start and had the Carbonara Alla Jasper and Sockeye Salmon for dinner and both were wonderful. Would definitely come back!

Jingjing Dou

Was refused service when restaurant was half full. When we asked if we can make a reservation for tomorrow, the waitress said one word: "call". We asked why we cannot make reservation in the restaurant, she said "we are busy". We understand things can get busy, but the communication definitely has some room for improvement. There are plenty of good restaurants around, we will not go there again.

lalaine v.

Easily one of the best restaurants in Jasper, hands down! The Carbonara alla Jasper was my very first carbonara dish to ever try and I don't think I'll ever be able to eat any other carbonara dishes except this one (meaning I'd have to drive 4 hours every single time ????). The amount of pasta you receive is reasonable for the price point as well so you definitely get your money's worth! I'd also recommend the Side of Bread Basket as it perfectly pairs with the Carbonara alla Jasper ☺️ Either way, whatever you choose, it's a treat. Compliments to the chef, the workers, and the owner of the restaurant! 11/10 would recommend going here and will DEFINITELY be going back again!

Kent Tse

Although the service was good and attentive, the pasta dishes we ordered were not good. The Mezzi Rigatoni and the Oxtail (shown in the pictures) were indistinguishable except for the pasta. The sauce was on the salty side and was not what we were expecting.

Reut Kaniel-Dahan

Perfect! The food was really good, great vibes and wonderful service! I really recommend it for families and couples. We had a great dinner and really enjoyed everything! My son asked if he can get a slice of orange on his oj cup and they really gave him a fancy experience, he was through the roof!

Annette Jerse

Food was delicious. Prompt, courteous service.

Taylor Froese

Anyone who gives this restaurant anything less than a 5 star review obviously has a grudge against nice thing. The food in a word: Phenomenal. The pappardelle with duck confit: the noodles were cooked to perfection, the flavour combined with the duck was perfection. The mezzi rigatoni: again the noodles were cooked to perfection and the flavours worked so well. The mushroom ravioli (can't remember the exact name): for someone who doesn't like mushrooms I can only say try it and it will change your point of view. The spaghetti was just on point as the rest of the dishes. The presentation as seen in the photos is also some of the best I've seen. The price isn't outrageous especially for the AMAZING service we recieved and I'm not lying when I say our waiter went above and beyond with everything and I mean everything. Never were our water glasses dry, he would explain everything with such enjoyment it was wonderful. The desserts again were incredible. All 3 were delicious and rich just the way they should be. This place earns my highest respect and anyone who travels through should stop in for a visit. It's a one in a million place and they should not be forgotten.

Luana Garrido

Amazing staff, great food and wine selection.

Regine Tub

Pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. The orders came out perfectly timed. The arancini was delicious and very light appetizer. Carbonara and the mushrooms ravioli were phenomenal. Both sauces were creamy and flavourful. Definitely would eat here again when we go back to Jasper.

Bibi Ali

Ordered the oxtail pasta and it wasn't good. There was also a bad odor (BO) in the room even though we were seated next to the door. That might have affected my experience a lot. My husband ordered another dish that had the same exact sauce I had in my dish but different pasta. He didn't like it either. I wouldn't recommend it.

Eehan Kwon

Wasn't typical Italian spaghetti but still tast not bad with good service. If you seat on patio, you will get great view.

Jenny Chen

Ordered the oxtail rigatoni ($25) and duck confit parpadelle ($25) I wasn't a fan of either as both dishes had a very gamey taste in my opinion. Portions were fair and excellent service.

Akshaya Shashidhar

Loved the food. Has indian touch on pretty much all food as chef is indian!

Spencer Brown

Great Dinner! Great entrees, great wine menu, great dessert. We got a reservation easily, staff were very helpful and we got great service. Would definitely recommend!

Sarah Chee

We ordered the seafood pot, seafood spaghetti and carbonara for take out and they told us it was going to be a 30-45 minute wait. Sure it was peak time at 7pm and we were willing to wait while walking around the city even though we were hungry just like everyone else. 15 minutes later they called us and said that they were sold out of the seafood and asked us to pick something else off the menu... Not a pleasant experience given that they could have checked with the kitchen before informing us that ALL their seafood was sold out...

Alistair Mason

Ok, so first off the food looked amazing, as in very showy and impressive. My first thought was that it was all show and probably tasted rubbish. I WAS WRONG. The food was unbelievable! The combinations of flavours were so clever and they worked so well. Genuinely this was the best place in Jasper. The staff were great too - really engaging and friendly. They had great timing and really topped a perfect dinner out. (Also the prices were very reasonable for what we got). If you could only go to one place for dinner in Jasper go here.

phillip babcock

Everything is so delicious and tasty!! The staff is great, very friendly and knowledgeable. It's a must go restaurant!!

Kristen Weber

Delicious! Had an amazing meal at Alba. From start to finish all the food was delicious. We had the archini to start. Then the Oxtail rage and Mezze Rigatoni for our mains. Lillian was an absolute gem. 10/10 would recommend.

Susan Ackerman

Good value for good food and service. The carrot and ginger soup was excellent, so was the bread,

Margaret Hui

We had mezzo rigatoni and ox tail pappardelle both dishes were braised meat, heavy rich dishes but good with a hint of spicy. For dessert we had dark chocolate cheesecake was good as well. Service was good. We haven't have any bad service at Jasper.

K H

My wife, toddler and I arrived to an empty restaurant at 5:30pm on Friday October 18-2019. The server Roman (I believe owner also) was amazing. We ordered the Gnocchi and Mushroom Ravioli. Both were perfect. Price is reasonable. He took the time to make sure everything was good multiple times, and was very personable. Upon leaving, only another three tables were seated. Surprised, because of how good everything was. 5 star, will be back when we return to Jasper.

Stacy Mathieson

Food was delicious. They under cooked my steak the first time, but re-did it and it was fine. Pasta is very good.

Nellia Ford

I had a phenomenal time at Alba! I very highly recommend asking for a rooftop patio seat as the view and atmosphere is amazing. The servers were wonderful and very attentive. Slightly smaller portions than I’m used to but I still ended up very full!

Lisa Chisholm

I wish I could give more stars!! This was the best meal I have had in a very long time!

Thomas Van Onsem

The steak is very good but the calamari are not that great compared to those in Italy and Spain. The waitress was also a bit pushy on taking a first course instead of only a main. All in all, we didn't regret eating there but would not visit again knowing the quality of the neighbouring restaurants.

James Jeon

Must visit place if you are in Jasper. Carbonara is out of this world rich and creamy and the Aranicini is amazing as well!! Lillian is Fantastic waitress

Miriam Boucher

Things have slowed down for the season but we made the most of it with a great meal here. The staff are super nice and the food is great.

Linley

Amazing place for Italian food. This restaurant is situated on the second level of the building with good signage on the main floor to direct you with the entrance. The Hugo drink is perfect if you are looking for something light tasting, sweet and refreshing. You won't be disappointed in the food. If you want a good appetizer, the ginger carrot soup has a good balance of all the ingredients without tasting overwhelming in any flavor. Lillian provided amazing service, super attentive, funny and friendly. Would definitely come back

Jessie Kwk

Generous portions and good quality pasta, but don’t get the dessert.

Kate Kim

It's really delicious. I hope you can visit this place! The texture of pasta noodles was fantastic.

Xiong Jun

Other reviews gave this restaurant high rating and that was why I went. Presentation of the food is good but I just felt it's too salty and too much sauce. Didn't quite taste like a Italian restaurant. And this restaurant is the first Italian restaurant that didn't offer any bread.

John John

Best food in Jasper, also best service!

K Easter

Service was excellent and very friendly. Food was good, portions were good size.

Tony Cook

Value is definitely lacking at this restaurant. Wasnt happy with portion sizes. $56 in pasta wasnt enough to satisfy 2 people. Unnecessary amount of cutlery lol. Unpictured is the small dessert for $6. Flavor was good but definitely felt like processed pasta.

Sam Campbell

Amazing Food !!! very fríendly family restaurant and very flexible chef (Allergies or food restrictions) price is good, your are in a very beautiful mountains location, if you are cheap, you can't visit Jasper !!! This restaurant is amazing, staff very friendly and food delicious and restaurant have increíble views, so pay for it!!!????

Jasmine

Had a great experience last night at Alba! Service was speedy even though we were a big group, and the food was absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be going back for the pappardelle with duck confit. The drinks were so tasty, I'd highly recommend the amaretto sour. The atmosphere was great, and the staff were all very friendly and accommodating. I'll be back for sure!

Max Kli

One of the best Italian restaurants i have visited ! Service is 10/10 will definitely be back . Highly recommend !!! ????❤

John Hagen

Good food and value. Service was painfully slow as they seemed to be understaffed. Which is a problem lots of places have right now

Gary Vetor

One of the best carbanar I have ever had. Service was very professional and friendly. What a great dining experience, especially on the patio with the backdrop of the mountains!! Highly recommend this restaurant.