Description: Little did we realize that Wednesday is Lobster Night at Alberto’s . We obviously were the only people in the restaurant who didn’t know this. We saw many of the delightful crustaceans pass by our table on their way to their happy diners. You have a choice of whole Maine lobster, Alberto’s surf and turf, or Lobster Fra Diavalo. They are offered as three course meals with salad or lobster bisque, the entre, and tiramisu or homemade gelato for dessert. Prices range from $26-30.
We decided to go with what the name suggested, Italian food. I ordered a Caprese and Chicken Valdosta. Al ordered misto and Veal Marsala. While we were waiting for our salads, we were given bread and flavored oil for dipping. This was the only weak point of our whole evening. The roll just wasn’t as fresh as it should have been, too bad really because the olive oil infused with sun dried tomatoes was quite exceptional. This was our first exposure to Alberto’s and it left us wanting better. Luckily better was to come.
The Caprese was delicious, sliced tomatoes with basil, olive oil, and fresh mozzarella, a unique addition was the bean salad in the middle of the plate. Al’s salad was also good with lots of baby greens and a delicious house dressing.
Our main courses were amazing. The menu had given no idea as to what our sides would be and since we saw pasta as a side, listed at $5.50 and sauteed mushrooms were the same price, we assumed that maybe we would not get any sides. Our plates came with julienne vegetables and the best scalloped potatoes I have ever tasted. They were so creamy and rich that frankly I could have made a meal from a plate of potatoes. Not to imply that my chicken, liberally covered with mushrooms and sauce, wasn’t delicious, it was and Al’s veal was so tender, he didn’t even need to use his knife.
Alberto’s is a lovely restaurant. The interior is decorated in Tuscan style with the walls a sienna color. All the tables are covered with white linens and there are candles burning. The lighting was low, making for a romantic atmosphere and the tables are spaced well to allow a little bit of privacy. The floors have rugs on them which helped keep the noise level down. Service was flawless, we were seated with a drink in our hand within minutes. Our waiter, Adriano even, took Al's beer glass back to frost it when Al asked about it.
We didn’t have room for dessert, but if I did the Fruitti de Bosco would have tempted me, shortcake pastry with chantilly cream, fresh blueberries, raspberries and currants , blackberries, how good does that sound?
One real plus at Alberto’s is the valet parking. It is $3 and that frankly is a great deal when the local parking garage charges $5. If you are driving keep in mind that East Gay Street is one way heading west.
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