ALBA 1836

Alba 1836 specialises in homely Italian fare that tantalises the senses and comforts the soul. The starter of grilled pecorino cheese served with chestnut honey makes for a great appetiser—a perfect balance of sweet and savoury. A test for any Italian restaurant is the quality of its pasta, and it passes with flying colours. The homemade tagliolini is served in a generous mix of meaty lobster chunks, pristine Sicilian tomatoes and oregano. Worth every bite is the beef tenderloin Milanese, deftly cooked until tender, juicy and flavourful, and enhanced with potato purée and cherry tomato confit. The restaurant also offers a stunning selection of wines from Italy and other wine regions.