Eleven minutes' walk from Belgrave 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, just west of Belgravia's western edge. From Eaton Square: 14 minutes' walk. From Belgrave Square: 11 minutes. From Lowndes Square (which technically sits inside Belgravia): 4 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.
The Belgravia Rhythm
Private dining works well for residents who would rather not host at home but want something of the same feel. The private dining room takes up to ten guests, a Harrods-view table twelve, and the larger spaces run to full venue hire.
The Menu And the Cellar
The menu leads on its signatures: the ALBA Pizza with fior di latte and soft-scrambled egg; lobster linguine in a bisque tomato sauce; the Amalfi Tagliolini with Mazara prawns, bottarga and a lemon sauce; and the Grand Gelato to share. The wine cellar travels widely - Italian regional depth, a strong Burgundy and Bordeaux section, Masseto and Dom Pérignon 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: west along Lowndes Street to Lowndes Square, then onto Brompton Road. Eleven minutes. From Eaton Square: north up Belgrave Place, then west via Lowndes Street. Fourteen minutes. By taxi: three minutes outside peak. Knightsbridge Underground station sits between Belgravia and ALBA, an easy walk from any embassy in the area.
ALBA sits close to Chelsea and the V&A, a short walk from the Sloane Square end of Sloane Street, and its business lunch suits the embassy diary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Far is ALBA From Belgravia?
Eleven minutes' walk from Belgrave Square, fourteen from Eaton Square, and four from Lowndes Square. ALBA is on Brompton Road, opposite Harrods.
Is There Private Dining for Belgravia Residents?
Yes. The private dining room takes up to ten guests, with a Harrods-view table for twelve and larger event hire across the dining room.
What Are ALBA's Signature Dishes?
The ALBA Pizza with fior di latte and soft-scrambled egg, lobster linguine in a bisque tomato sauce, and the Amalfi Tagliolini with Mazara prawns and bottarga.
How Do I Get There From Belgravia?
Walking is most pleasant, around eleven minutes from Belgrave Square. By taxi it is about three minutes outside peak, and Knightsbridge Underground station sits between the two.
