Sunday lunch, the Italian way. Not a roast, but a long, unhurried table: antipasti to share, handmade pasta, a signature pizza, and an afternoon that stretches out. ALBA London on Brompton Road, open from 12pm.
The Italian Sunday Table
In Italy, Sunday lunch is the meal of the week: the family table, several courses, no reason to rush. ALBA builds its Sunday around the same idea. Antipasti and oysters to start, a plate of handmade pasta, something from the wood-fired oven, and a dessert worth staying for. Bring the family; the room is relaxed at lunch.
What to Order on a Sunday
Start with the oyster and seafood display or the antipasto. Move to the Amalfi Tagliolini, or ask about the risotto - the kitchen will run one on request. Add the ALBA Pizza for the table. Finish with the Grand Gelato, in hazelnut praline or coconut, or an affogato. The kitchen is happy to bring pasta as a shared middle course.
An Afternoon, Not a Sitting
ALBA doesn't turn the table on a Sunday. Once you're seated for lunch, the afternoon is yours: another bottle, a second coffee, a long conversation. Open from 12pm; the room is at its easiest in the early afternoon.
The Sunday table turns on the ALBA Pizza and a plate of handmade pasta, with a risotto on request and a full vegetarian choice for the table, and slides easily into a romantic dinner later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ALBA Serve a Traditional Sunday Roast?
No. ALBA serves an Italian Sunday lunch rather than a roast: antipasti, handmade pasta, wood-fired dishes and dessert, in the tradition of the Italian family table.
What Time is Sunday Lunch at ALBA?
ALBA is open from 12pm on Sundays. The room is at its easiest in the early afternoon.
Is ALBA Family-Friendly on a Sunday?
Yes. The room is relaxed at lunch and well suited to a family table.
What Should We Order for a Sunday Lunch?
Start with oysters or antipasto, move to the Amalfi Tagliolini, add the ALBA Pizza for the table, and finish with the Grand Gelato.
Will the Table be Rushed?
No. ALBA doesn't turn tables on a Sunday; once you're seated, the afternoon is yours.
