ALBA London FAQs

Question 1

Can I eat Japanese at ALBA without booking the omakase?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Japanese à la carte menu is Tuesday to Saturday for a more flexible visit. Pre-booking is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.

Question 2

Who is behind the Japanese menus?

Accepted Answer

Creative Chef Dmytro Pak is behind the omakase menu. Japanese Head Chef Takuya Kaneko is behind the counter each evening.

Question 3

Who is the Head Chef of ALBA's Italian cuisine?

Accepted Answer

Cristian Ianni is Head Chef of ALBA's Italian menu.

Question 4

Do you have a set lunch?

Accepted Answer

Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm: two courses for £32 or three courses for £39.

Question 5

Do you have a Sunday roast?

Accepted Answer

Roast veal or mixed fish, £45. Every Sunday, 12pm to 5pm. Read more about our Italian Sunday roast.

Question 6

When is Aperitivo Hour at ALBA?

Accepted Answer

Every day from 3pm to 7pm, with two cocktails for £18: the Amalfi Spritz or the Italian Riviera.

Question 7

Is a service charge added?

Accepted Answer

A discretionary 15% service charge is added to the bill.

Question 8

Can I book ALBA for a private event?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have multiple private and semi-private spaces available for your events, from the 10-seat Private Dining Room to semi-private sections and full venue hire for 110 seated or 150 standing.

Question 9

Are you open over Christmas and New Year?

Accepted Answer

Our festive menus are open for pre-booking and will be available for individual and group dining from 9 November to 7 January, including both à la carte and group menus. On Christmas Eve we are open until 8pm. We are closed on Christmas Day and open as normal on Boxing Day. On New Year's Eve we are open from 1pm for lunch through to 1am.

Question 10

Can you help with a birthday or anniversary?

Accepted Answer

Please fill in the form on our Events page with more details, and we will come back to you with menu options and available spaces.

Question 11

When is ALBA open?

Accepted Answer

ALBA is open Monday to Thursday from 12:00 to 23:30, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 00:00, and Sunday from 12:00 to 22:30. We serve lunch and dinner, with our Japanese Omakase experience available Tuesday to Saturday at 6:30pm and 8:30pm throughout September and October.

Question 12

Is ALBA a halal restaurant?

Accepted Answer

We use halal-certified products across our Italian menu, however we are not a halal-certified restaurant. If you have specific dietary requirements or questions about individual dishes, please speak to our reservations team when booking.

Question 13

Do you cater for dietary requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options are available across our menus. Please let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements when you book.

Question 14

What is the ALBA Omakase experience?

Accepted Answer

Our Japanese Omakase is a chef-led tasting experience built around the season and the day's finest catch, served course by course at our intimate 10-seat counter overlooking Harrods. Choose from a 9-course or 12-course tasting menu, with nigiri, sashimi and seasonal raw seafood prepared with theatrical flair in front of you.

Question 15

Does ALBA serve Japanese food as well as Italian cuisine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ALBA brings together Italian and Japanese cuisine through a shared love of the sea and its finest catch, exploring exceptional seafood through two distinct culinary traditions. Alongside our Amalfi-inspired Italian menu, guests can enjoy Japanese à la carte dishes and our Omakase experience, with seasonal seafood at the heart of both.

Question 16

Is ALBA family-friendly? Can I bring children?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we are a family-friendly restaurant and welcome children. We have high chairs and baby-changing facilities available for guests with young children. We recommend visiting during the daytime, when the atmosphere is more relaxed. In the evening, the music becomes louder and may not be suitable for young guests.

Question 17

What is the dress code at ALBA?

Accepted Answer

Smart casual dress code.

Question 18

Where is ALBA restaurant in Knightsbridge?

Accepted Answer

ALBA is located at 70 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 1ER, directly opposite Harrods. Knightsbridge Underground Station is approximately one minute away on foot. ALBA is ideally located for lunch, dinner, Italian dining, Japanese à la carte and Omakase in the heart of Knightsbridge.