Truffle Pasta in Knightsbridge
When truffle season arrives in Knightsbridge, it arrives at ALBA London. Hand-cut tagliolini, browned butter, shaved white Alba truffle in autumn and winter, summer black truffle the rest of the year. Pasta with the most expensive ingredient in Italian cooking, handled with the right confidence.
A Short Guide to Italian Truffles
Two truffles matter at an Italian table. The white Alba truffle is Piedmontese, autumn-to-winter, and the most expensive culinary ingredient in the world; its perfume fills a dining room when shaved at the table. The summer black truffle is more accessible, more abundant, year-round, with a softer aromatic profile. The winter black sits between them. Each has its season, each its proper application.
The Amalfi Tagliolini
Our signature truffle pasta is the Amalfi Tagliolini. Fresh egg tagliolini cut by hand each morning, finished with brown butter and aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and served with truffle shaved at the table. October through January typically brings white Alba truffle; outside those months it is summer or winter black. A small mound. A short pause for the perfume to arrive. Then you eat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Get Truffle Pasta in Knightsbridge?
ALBA London serves truffle pasta in Knightsbridge throughout truffle season. The signature dish is the Amalfi Tagliolini, finished with shaved truffle at the table.
What is the Amalfi Tagliolini at ALBA?
The Amalfi Tagliolini is ALBA's signature truffle pasta. Fresh egg tagliolini is cut by hand each morning, finished with brown butter and aged Parmigiano Reggiano, then served with truffle shaved at the table.
When is White Truffle Available at ALBA London?
White Alba truffle is typically served from October through January. Outside those months, the dish is finished with summer or winter black truffle instead.
What is the Difference Between White and Black Truffle?
The white Alba truffle is Piedmontese, runs autumn to winter, and is the most expensive culinary ingredient in the world. The summer black truffle is more abundant, available year-round, and milder in aroma.
Is white Alba Truffle the Most Expensive Ingredient in Cooking?
Yes. The white Alba truffle is the most expensive culinary ingredient in the world. Its perfume fills the room when it is shaved at the table.
