Italian Restaurant in Belgravia
Five minutes' walk from Belgrave Square and Eaton Square, ALBA London is Belgravia's neighbourhood Italian, without the neighbourhood-Italian compromises. Brompton Road, opposite Harrods, a serious kitchen and a serious cellar.
Belgravia's Italian, Technically in Knightsbridge
ALBA London sits on Brompton Road, three streets north of Belgravia's western edge. From Eaton Square: 8 minutes' walk. From Belgrave Square: 5 minutes. From Lowndes Square (which technically sits inside Belgravia): 3 minutes. The boundary between Knightsbridge and Belgravia is administrative rather than experiential. For Belgravia residents and embassy staff, ALBA is the closest serious Italian heading west or north.
The Belgravia Rhythm
We see a particular Belgravia pattern: a long lunch on Thursday or Friday, a Sunday dinner with the children, the occasional embassy-related group booking. Private dining works well for Belgravia residents who don't want to host at home but want the feel of doing so. Our Cabina del Capitano room and our larger event spaces have hosted celebrations from across the embassy belt and the surrounding squares.
The Menu And the Cellar
The menu is led by signatures the press has named: the ALBA Pizza with Fior di latte and black caviar; lobster linguine in tomato bisque; Amalfi Tagliolini with white Alba truffle in season; the Grand Gelato Ferrero Rocher. The wine cellar travels widely. Italian regional depth, a strong Burgundy and Bordeaux section, Masseto and Dom Perignon in vintage. For guests who want to see it, the cellar is open for a short visit between courses.
Getting Between Belgravia and ALBA
Walking is most pleasant. From Belgrave Square: down Belgrave Place, across Knightsbridge, onto Brompton Road. Five minutes. From Eaton Square: along Hobart Place and Grosvenor Crescent. Eight minutes. By taxi: three minutes outside peak. The Hyde Park Corner tube station is between Belgravia and ALBA; we are an easy walk from any embassy in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Far is ALBA From Belgravia?
Five minutes' walk from Belgrave Square, eight from Eaton Square, and three from Lowndes Square. ALBA is on Brompton Road, opposite Harrods.
Is There Private Dining for Belgravia Residents?
Yes. The Cabina del Capitano suits smaller groups, with larger event hire across the dining room for bigger celebrations.
What Are ALBA's Signature Dishes?
The ALBA Pizza with fior di latte and black caviar, lobster linguine in tomato bisque, and the Amalfi Tagliolini with white Alba truffle in season.
How Do I Get There From Belgravia?
Walking is most pleasant, around five minutes from Belgrave Square. By taxi it is about three minutes outside peak, and Hyde Park Corner sits between the two.
