A jump in it's décor score since our last survey indicates that a renovation has greatly "improved" the atmosphere of this Port Chester Northern Italian; set in a "converted old home", it's staffed by "waiters in tuxes" who serve "ample" portions of "first-rate" cuisine, including a refined ravioli with walnut sauce; while some find it "a bit stuffy", more judge it a "perfect escape from Greenwich."
Ratings: (0-30) Food: 22 Décor: 20 Service: 21
Est. price of one dinner with drink & tip: $41
New York Times
Dec. 10, 2000, by M.H. Reed
"Very Good" Rating.
"a dining room with the charm of a cozy New England inn" "Alba's is the place for wonderful pasta dishes" "attentive service"
New York Times
Nov. 9, 1997, by M.H. Reed
"Very Good" Rating.
"delivers traditional finesse..."
Wining & Dining in Westchester
98 points
"...you'll probably leave singing."
Advocate
Nov. 25, 1994, by Melanie Barnard
3 Stars: Very Good
"the hands on personal feeling extends to the menu, which is a large but manageable array of mostly traditional dishes w/ personalized accent."