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Alba
524 E 6th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Wines | Cocktails | Beer
Dinner | Spring '24
Happy Hour
Wine Bottles
Wines | Cocktails | Beer
House Cocktails
Alba's Old Fashioned
$15.00
Kentucky Bourbon | Ancho Chili Liqueur | Bitters
Sunsoaked No. 2
$15.00
Lalo Blanco | Pineapple Shrub | Ancho Verde | Lemon | Tajin
Petal & Thorn
$14.00
Glendalough Rose Gin | Cocchi Americano | Cappelletti
" The King's" Ace
$13.00
Cedar Ridge | Apricot Liqueur | Tea Syrup | Lemon | Rhubarb Bitters
Classics & Variations
Amaretto Sour
$14.00
Amaretto | Bourbon | Lemon | Egg White | Sugar
Margarita
$10.00
Tequila | Lime | Agave
Daiquiri
$12.00
Rum | Lime | Sugar
Manhattan
$14.00
Rye, Vermouth, Bitters
Spirit Free Libations
$8
Cactus Water
Jalapeño Agave | Lime | Seltzer
Tea Time
Tea Syrup | Lemon | Seltzer
Beer / Cider
Bud Light | St. Louis, MO 4.2%
$5.50Michelob Ultra | St. Louis, MO 4.2%
$5.50Modelo Especial | Mexico 4.4%
$6.25Whits Peak Whitbier | Non-Alcoholic | Statford CT
$6.50Run Wild IPA | Non Alcoholic | Statford CT
$6.50Stella Artois | Belgium 5.0%
$6.25Nutrl | Pineapple Vodka Seltzer | St. Louis, MO 4.5%
$6.25Exile | Forage Nut Brown | Des Moines, IA 4.7%
$7.00Wilsons | Honeycrisp Cider | Iowa City, IA 5.3%
$7.00Deschutes | Black Butte Porter | Bend, OR 5.5%
$7.00Big Grove | Citrus Surfer | Iowa City, IA 4.8%
$6.50Keg Creek | Brick Red Ale | Glenwood, IA 5.7%
- 16oz $7.50
Big Grove | Easy Eddy IPA | Iowa City, IA 6.0%
$7.00Toppling Goliath | Pseudosue Pale Ale | Decorah, IA 6.8%
- 16oz $7.50
Singlespeed | Ring Around the Gose | Waterloo, IA 4.1%
$6.50Exile | Zoltan Session IPA Des Moines, IA 4.8%
$7.00Bubbles
Frico By Scarpetta Lambrusco
$12.00
Modesto, California
Frico by Scarpetta "Frizante"
$12.00
Veneto, Italy
White
August Kesseler "R" Riesling Kabinett '20 Rheingau, Germany
- $13.00
- $49.00
Rottensteiner Kitz '22 Bolzano, Italy
- $13.00
- $51.00
Santa Julia Pinot Grigio '22 Mendoza, Argentina
- $13.00
- $51.00
Prisma Sauvignon Blanc '21 Casablanca Valley, Chile
- $12.00
- $47.00
House Of Brown Chardonay '21 Lodi, California
- $15.00
- $59.00
Red
Gaspard Pinot Noir '22
Loire Valley, France
- $15.00
- $55.00
Pour Ma Gueule Pinot Noir '20
Itata, Chile
- $13.00
- $52.00
d'Arenberg Shiraz Grenache '17
McLaren Vale, Australia
- $14.00
- $62.00
Altos Tinto `22
Mendoza, Argentina
- $12.00
- $49.00
Arendsig Cabernet Sauvignon '20
Robertson, South Africa
- $16.00
- $64.00
Cune Crianza Tempranillo '19
Rijoa, Spain
- $13.00
- $49.00
Abito Petit Verdot '20
Mendoza, Argentina
- $12.00
- $49.00
Small Plates
Fritters
$12.00
Prosciutto | Soy Aioli | Pineapple
Deviled Eggs
$11.00
Beet Tartar | Brioche Crumble | Onion Cracker
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
$12.00
Turmeric Aioli | Calabrian Chili Vin. | House Ricotta
Truffle Fries
$11.00
White Truffle Oil | Aioli | Grana Padano
Duck Fat Roasted Yukons
$13.00
Chimichurri | Cotija | Pistachio Dukkah
Smoked Trout Dip
$14.00
Fennel | Capers | Caraway Seed Crackers
Hot & Cold
Alba Greens
$10.00
Spinach | Arugula | Radicchio |Pickled Red Onion | Cucumber | Grana Pandano
Celery Root Bisque
$11.00
Celery Root Slaw, Paprika Oil
Warm Kale Salad
$10.00
Farro, Frissee, Sherry Cream, Pickled Grapes, Grana
Poached Pear Salad
$11.00
Arugula, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Orange Vin
Large Plates
Additional $18 for Prix Fixe by selecting 'Hot or Cold' & 'Dessert'
Gnocchi
Herb Crema | Roasted Vegetables | Truffle Oil | Chicken Confit or Prawns
- $22.00
- $29.00
Roasted Chicken Breast*
$28.00
Fennel Risotto | Parsley Pistou | Heirloom Carrots | Charred Onions
NY Strip Stroganoff*
Local Mushrooms | Crispy Shallots | Pickled Mustard Seed | Ricotta
- $23.00
- $30.00
Farmhouse Burger*
$18.50
Swiss | Bourbon Mustard Aioli | Pickles | Fried Brussel Leaves
Root Beer Braised Pork Cheeks
$31.00
Goat Cheese Polenta | Carrots | Pickled Grapes
Duck Ragu
$29.00
Pappardelle, Pico Limon Olives, Carrots, Tomatoes, Grana
House Cut Steaks
8 oz Hanger*
$32.0012 oz New York Strip*
$46.008 oz Filet*
$51.0014 oz Duroc Pork Chop*
$33.00Sides
$11
Potato Pave
Grana Padano | Parsley
Demi Mushrooms
Fried Shallots | Ricotta
Seasonal Vegetable Saute
Mushroom | Carrots | Roasted Veg
Tarragon Risotto
Pecorina
Asparagus
Lemon Vinaigrette, Chili Oil, Bread Crumb
Chorizo Fries
Chorizo, Jalapeños, Grana
Sweets
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
$12.00
Buttermilk Ice Cream | Sea Salt | Chocolate Crumble
Snickerdoodle Crème Brûleé
$10.00
Cinnamon Shortbread | Chantilly Cream
The Scoop
$8.00
Orange Gelato | Cardamom Crème Anglaise | Tuile
Ice Cream Trio
$9.00
Buttermilk | Vanilla Bean | Seasonal Sorbet | Lemon Gelato
Rum Sponge Cake
$11.00
Mascerated Strawberries | Rum Syrup
Honey Rosemary Pot de Creme
$9.00
Almond Shortbread | Salted Caramel | Chantilly
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Happy Hour Snacks
$8 Burger & Fries; $6 Appetizers
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
$6.00
Turmeric Aioli | Calabrian Chili Vin | Ricotta
Deviled Eggs
$6.00
Beet Tartar | Brioche Crumble | Onion Cracker
Chorizo Fries
$6.00
Pecorino | Jalapeño | Scallion
Fritters
$6.00
Prosciutto | Jalapeño | Soy Aioli | Pineapple
Seasonal Vegetable Saute
$6.00
Mushroom | Brussels | Roasted Vegetables
Alba Burger
$8.00
Caramelized Onions | Bleu Cheese
Lil' Danny Burger
$8.00
Cheddar | Pickled Red Onion
Classic Burger
$8.00
Tomato | House Pickle | Cheddar | Onion
Sparkling
Scarpetta Prosecco, Grave del Friuli, Italy '22
$52.00Graham Beck Brut, Robertson, South Africa
$63.00Fritz-Müller Perlwein Trocken, Rheihhessen, Germany
$56.00Aubry Fils Brut 1er Cru, Champagne, France
$123.00Ruinart Blanc De Blancs, Champagne, France
$250.00White
Cicada Song Rose '22
$68.00
Coteaux D'Aix en Provence, France
La Perdrix Rose '22
$51.00
Costeres de Nimes, Rhone Valley, France
Christina Gruner Veltliner '21 Göttlesbrunn, Austria
$70.00Chateau Ducasse Semillon - Suavignon Blanc '21
$60.00
Bordeaux, France
Columna "Granito" Albarino '21 Rias Baixas, Spain
$57.00Dr. Konstantin Frank Semi-Dry Riesling '20 Finger Lakes, New York
$56.00Von Winning Dry Riesling '19 Pfalz, Germany
$66.00Elk Cove Pinot Gris '20 Willamette Valley, Oregon
$58.00Stolpman Roussane '18 Ballard Canyon, California
$89.00Domaine Gueneau Sancerre "Les Griottes" '22 Loire Valley, France
$98.00Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc '21 Marlborough, New Zealand
$75.00Arendsig Chenin Blanc '20 Robertson, South Africa
$89.00D'Arenberg Viognier-Marsanne '21 McLaren Vale, Australia
$57.00Clos Pegase Chardonnay '19 Carneros, Napa Valley, California
$67.00Daou Chardonnay '21
$61.00
Paso Robles, California
Domaine Passy Le Clou Petit Chablis '21
$89.00
Chablis, Fance
Mayacamas Chardonnay '19 Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
$120.00Hans Wirsching GBR Silvaner Dry '21 Franken Germany
$78.00
1L
Red
Friedrich Becker Family Pinot Noir '18 Pfalz, Germany
$76.00Domaine Des Marrans Fleurie '20 Beaujolais, France
$85.00Radio-Coteau "Las Nevlina" Pinot Noir '20
$165.00
Sonoma Coast, California
Joseph Drouhin Gevrey Chambertin '18 Burgundy, France
$178.00Regis Bouvier Marsannay "Les Longeroies" '20 Burgundy, France
$143.00La Cartuja Garnacha-Mazuelo '18 Priorat, Spain
$68.00Altocedro Malbec Reserve '19 Mendoza, Argentina
$93.00La Madrid Cabernet Franc Reserva '18 Agrelo, Argentina
$61.00Scarpetta Barbara del Monferatto '21 Piedmont, Italy
$59.00G.D. Vajra "Albe" Nebbiolo '18 Barolo, Italy
$115.00G.D. Vajra Langhe Rosso '21 piedmont, Italy
$49.00Stolpman "La Cuadrilla" Red Blend '20 Ballard Canyon, California
$68.00Textbook Merlot '18 Napa Valley, California
$86.00Terre Rouge Tete-a-Tete Red Blend '15 Sierra Nevada, California
$72.00Bedrock Zinfandel '21 Sonoma, California
$72.00Biale Petite Sirah '21
$145.00
Napa Valley, California
Circumstance Cabernet Sauvignon '18
$66.00
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Peterson Cabernet Sauvignon '18 Dry Creek Valley, California
$103.00L'ecole "Apogee" Bordeaux Blend '18 Walla Walla, Washington
$160.00Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon '17 Napa Valley, California
$193.00Domaine Del La Janasse '18 Chateauneuf du Pape, France
$161.00La Chappelle de Meyney Saint Estéphe '15 Bordeaux, France
$123.00Chateau Roc Meynard '18 Bordeaux, France
$51.00Chateau Lagrange Saint-Julien Grand Cru '18 Bordeaux, France
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Bar
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday:
Closed
About Us
Alba - whose name was inspired by the white oak trees in front of the building and featured on the dining room mural - opened its doors in February 2008. Located in the Historic East Village of Des Moines, Alba is recognized for its contemporary American cuisine, as well as its 1950's Art Moderne exterior and its unconventional interior. Besides the colorful artwork that adorns the walls, one of the most noted features of restaurant is the colorful mix of wood-panel doors that suspend from the ceiling.