Alba Restaurant — Restaurant in Brussels

I visited this “restaurant” a few weeks ago, because I was attracted by its “4.7” rating. BUT the food and the atmosphere I experienced there did not deserve such a high rating. My rating of this place is very low. Reasons: I ordered two separate dishes, which they decided to combine and serve on one plate. Two problems come with that: A. The amount of food on that plate was definitely smaller than the amount one expects from two dishes (which I could also see from the content & side of the plates of other guests) B. One piece of meat had signs of bites, which gave me the impression that some previous customers tried it, did not like it, and the owner decided to “reuse” it for our dish. Plates were dirty and I had to ask for new clean ones The majority of meat and potatoes served were barely warm Difficult to order for English-speaking people - the level of English of staff is not sufficient for a basic conversation about the menu, which, unfortunately, did not have translation...

In the heart of Brussels, Restaurant Alba offers an exceptional journey to Albanian cuisine. The moment we tasted the appetizers, memories of Albania came flooding back - a delightful selection that truly captures the essence of the country.

And oh, the lamb! Tender and juicy, it was a masterpiece of flavors that left us craving more. To find such a fantastic meal from Albanian cuisine in Brussels was a delightful surprise.

Restaurant Alba Brussels has won our hearts with its authentic and delicious offerings. A must-visit for those seeking a taste of Albania in the heart of Europe! 🌟🇧🇪👌

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As a member of the Albanian diaspora, I nearly cried when I walked inside Alba’s doors: the decor, the old traditional (southern) music, the amazing smell of the food and the hospitality made me feel like I was right back at home (both Kosovë and my mom’s home in the diaspora).

The food was to die for. I was with a group of five and we all had different dishes (poultry, beef, fish, seafood and a bunch of appetisers) - we honestly could not pick a favourite. We ended up sharing all the plates and were sad when we started to get full cause we wanted to keep eating more 😂.

Amazing food, lovely homey atmosphere and incredible staff. I don’t live in Belgium but I’d go back to Brussels just for this restaurant. Keep up the good work!

(P.S. the video contains everything we ordered minus the grilled fish which arrived shortly after but if you’re going to pick one thing, let it...