whats to say delicious people are all nice and smile food is good and a very comfortable place try it read more

Excellent locally owned Italian restaurant that provides incredible service with amazing food. I have enjoyed Catering from Alba's for many years and the consistency and quality of both their food and service has remained exceptional. Hard to believe an Italian place would make some of the best buffalo wings I have tried. Also Not to be missed are the amazing pizzas, fantastic, pastas, and lovely desserts. While I have yet to dine in at the location, I have always been more than satisfied with their catering and delivery read more

I returned to Albas last October to see what improvements had been made. There were new staff members, and the pizzeria looked like it had been remodeled to resemble a sports bar. I ordered a vodka ronnie personal pie, which was delicious and not as filling as I expected. The menu features a wide variety of Italian-American cuisine, including pizzas, pastas, calzones, heroes, and entrees. The pizzas, pastas, and entree include: Pizza By the Slice: Regular Cheese, Sicilian, White, Grandma, Margherita, Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, Vegetable, and Penne Vodka. Personal (12"), Small (16"), and Large (18") Pies: Cheese Pizza. Margherita Pizza: With fresh mozzarella and basil. White Pizza: Ricotta and mozzarella. Grandma Pizza: Thin Sicilian-style crust with fresh mozzarella and a marinara sauce. Alba Special: Topped with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, and peppers. Soprano Pizza: Fresh mozzarella, Italian sausage, and broccoli rabe. Specialty Pizzas: Other options include BBQ Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, Pesto Chicken, Chicken Marsala, and Hawaiian. Pasta Specialty Pastas: Spaghetti Pomodoro. Penne Ala Vodka. Fettuccine Alfredo. Linguini White Clam Sauce. Lobster Ravioli in vodka sauce. Pappardelle Bolognese. Baked Pastas: Baked Ziti, Lasagna, Manicotti, and Stuffed Shells. Entrees Chicken Entrees: Choices include Chicken Parmigiana, Francese, and Marsala. Veal Entrees: Similar preparations of Parmigiana, Francese, and Marsala are available. Seafood Entrees: Options include Shrimp Parmigiana, Shrimp Scampi, and Baked Dijon Salmon. Heroes, Rolls, and Calzones Hot Heroes: Classic options like Meatball Parmigiana, Chicken Parmigiana, and Sausage & Peppers. Rolls: Includes Chicken, Sausage, and Eggplant rolls. Calzones: Ricotta and Mozzarella or Spinach and Mozzarella. Appetizers and Salads Appetizers: Offerings like Fried Calamari, Baked Clams, Mozzarella Sticks, and Jumbo Buffalo Wings. Salads: Features Greek, Caesar, and Arugula. Their dinner specials include: Dinner - Alba's Pizza Dinner * Appetizers. * Fried Calamari. ... * Riceball. ... * Baked Clams (6) ... * Chicken Fingers (4) ... * Eggplant Rollatine. . Yes, a big improvement. I can now recommend read more

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A great pizza joint/restaurant! The ambiance was very family-like cozy, and the service was amazing! We had the prosciutto & arugula pizza and an Italian cold cut sandwich, which weee both amazingly delicious! read more

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We wanted to get some pizza for our movie night date In and we made a good choice stopping by at Alba's! Defined a must try pizza near Astoria, we also grab a cheese and spinach calzone which wasn't that great so I would suggest sticking to the pizza . We gave it 7/10! read more

Alba's Pizza & Restaurant - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Astoria, New York

Really good neighborhood, red sauce, joint and very affordable. This would be my go to spot if I lived in the neighborhood and I will stop by next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Nicholas is truly a gem who knows how to help customers decide. The place is good no matter what but the Service I got was bespoke and something to recommend. read more

The food was amazing but I think it could be much better I recommend coming here with friends or family for the best thrill. The service was excellent the server was nice and kind and told us all the details. The style of the restaurant was really nice it has the vibes of a pizza place and the set up was amazing read more

Alba's Pizza & Restaurant - The shrimp salt was different and the broccoli was just right I think it need more spice - Pizza Near Me - Astoria, New York

Whenever I'm in the mood for pizza on ditmars, I have to go to albas. The service is always quick and great! We were in and out and were able to sit outside and enjoy people watching. They definitely have good pizza and garlic knots! We will try their pizza dishes next time. read more

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Solid pizza and pasta dishes. The owner is a gentleman who is always there and puts out quality products. Their Italian dishes are top notch. read more

What a delicious restaurant with the best vibes! I can't believe it took me so long to check it out. And they sometimes do comedy shows there also! The menu is so long, it was hard to choose what to order! This time I got the papardelle bolognese. Next time I'm going for the bow ties with broccoli rabe! And the cocktails are amazing also. You feel like you're at a real old school joint, and you are! It's been in the family for generations. read more

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This food is truly delicious. Great prices, great portions. My boyfriend and I can't stop coming here since we tried it. The service is great too! As someone who grew up on authentic New York Italian, I recommend! read more

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We had a wonderful experience at Alba's tonight. Our Server, Heney, was very helpful in explaining the food and drink menu to us and was very friendly and upbeat. The Arugula Salad was very good. Our two main courses of manicotti with meatballs and pasta with broccoli rabe with sausage were delicious and the portions were huge and will be enjoyed at lunch tomorrow. Lots of people enjoy authentic "red sauce" Italian food which is great here. The good news is that I can enjoy a variety of foods at Alba's! Our new once-a-week restaurant for sure! read more

I've given this place several chances and always tip, but the lack of consistency is disappointing. Same order comes out different every time -- sometimes great, sometimes not worth the price. Consistency should not be a gamble. read more

Food, Beer and good Service. What more could ya ask for. Came here last week for an eggplant parm sandwich and it was delicious. Nice sized sandwich and it was priced right. Inside are was not the biggest but it was clean neat and organized. They have about 5 drafts on tap and that was moderately priced too. Go here... read more

Vodka sauce is one of the best I've ever had if not the best. Chicken parm was great. Very clean restaurant. Came for the comedy show on a Thursday night and it was a great time. read more

Alba's Pizza & Restaurant - Chicken Parmigiana and Penne Alla Vodka - Pizza Near Me - Astoria, New York

Ordered the BBQ chicken pizza. Delicious but you can't have more than 1 slice before the flavors overwhelm you and you have to walk away. The flavors pack such a punch. Perfectly grilled chicken, Rich mozzarella, BBQ sauce, red onions. I had to cut the flavors with ranch dressing. I felt like I did on Thanksgiving day and had to retire to the couch. Don't get me wrong. It was very very good just a one slice and done type pie. read more

Alba's Pizza & Restaurant - BBQ Chicken Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Astoria, New York

It was my first time stopping here. I went in for a quick slice with my husband tonight and automatically was greeted with the friendly staff. They took our order at the front and had a good selection to choose from. I am extremely picky with sauce and let me tell you their sauce was AMAZING! They had a seating area to stay and dine in which I will definitely be checking out on my next visit to Alba's! read more

Alba's Pizza & Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Astoria, New York

The food is great! I particularly like, the business was passed to the current owner from his father. In my option this makes the place even more exceptional. The new menu is great. It's an awesome place to stay to watch the game while enjoying a beverage. read more

Albas Pizza and Restaurant is a classic Italian family style restaurant with great, homemade. Owner Sal and the staff are so friendly and the pizza is top notch. But there's much more! I love the fettuccine with spinach and sun dried tomatoes and my friend devoured the spaghetti Carbonara. Eat the n the comfortable dining room or order to go, but you must check out Alba's Pizza and Restaurant on Ditmars Blvd in Astoria! read more

My go to pizza place and if I need to cater a big meal. We love the pasta especially the penne al vodka.

It pains me to say this; Albas has been my go to for 11 years. I normally love this place, however after tonight's visit I will never be able to return. Albas is racist!!! I went in with a group of 5 at the bar, we were having fun and laughing (unfortunately two white women with three Mexican Americans attracts unwanted attention from racists). We all laughed at a joke and were then told that one of the two tables in the restaurant was offended by us and we needed tk be quiet. Naturally, i don't take kindly to racism (the two tables were white people, also...l'm a privileged white women just saying) and that's what it seemed to be. I asked how we were being loudly and were rudely talked down to by James (don't know his title but he is a white male with medium length black hair and stubble) whose basic demeanor was that they don't like the kind we were with and basically we had to leave. It was beyond disturbing, disgusting and appalling. I have loved Albas for years but if they are racist I just can't. I called to receive the title of James (he answered the phone) and hung up on me. Don't eat there... clearly they pander to hatred, which is sad cause i really did love this place. Go to Dinos on Broadway or Belluci's on 30th, just as good as Albas without the racism. read more

Great slice, fast service and clean! Had 2 slices of cheese and a caprese and it was all delicious.

A nice to sit down for a slice or two. We ordered a large pie of the Quattro pizza without portuito. It was kkay. The dough was medium thickness and crunchy. It was good but there was very little sauce on the pizza even though at first glance it looked like a lot. The sauce had no flavor just its natural tomato flavor. There are lots of artichokes on the pizza and olives too. This pizza lacked flavor. Even after adding salt and pepper and the other spices. Tge second slice was slightly better. I think this style of pizza is tastier the colder it is. Mera's Tip: Have a slice. read more

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Alba's has been one of the neighborhood pizza staples for Astoria since the 1960s. From childhood birthday parties to after school slices with friends, to a quick order pickup for your family, this pizzeria feels more like an extension of your home than a business. And their pizza is a New York as you can get--light, airy crust, perfect blend of mozzarella cheese, large slices and great prices. That being said, I've always taken Alba's for granted as just another good slice shop--that is until the vaccination mandates were initiated. This is because that despite the immense pressure they must have endured during this dark and illogical time, they remained one of the few indoor dining establishments to make the outcasts feel welcome. Thank you, Alba's, for having courage and common sense, and for your years of service to the Astoria community. read more

While visiting Astoria, hubby and I decided to get some take out to go and I found Albas on my phone to be within walking distance. I ordered the chicken parm hot hero and hubby ordered the veal and peppers hero. We also decided to split an order of fries with cheese. The sandwiches were very good, the bread was fresh, toasted perfectly with plenty of filling. The fries were excellent, not covered in yellow mucky cheese but broiled with real cheddar. The hot hero's are definitely large enough for two people! The staff is very friendly and attentive and they're definitely observing Covid protocols. We're looking forward to trying their pizza, it looks delicious. read more

Fantastic! Here from Sarasota... just got in town. I had the Florentino which is an exceptional pasta dish, light but so flavorful. Our server, Angie, was very friendly and attentive My son had the veal Parmesan and he enjoyed his meal. The atmosphere is nice with a bar and TVs. It's not loud though. Writing this as I wait for my Tartufo! If in Astoria, don't miss dining at Alba's! read more

I think this place has the best pizza in the area. It's slightly more upscale then you're standard pizza joint but the prices are more or less the same. Pizza always has a thin crust, sweet tomato sauce, and good cheese. My go to's are the regular and the white pizza. Margarita could have more basil or use a better quality cheese. I love their garlic knots. They don't shy away from the butter and garlic! They make a pretty good penne ala vodka for a pizza joint. It's a bit steep at $14 but sauce is really good and pasta is always cooked great. I love their eggplant parm heros. The eggplant is nice and thin with a good crust. They have tons of dining space and even a room in the back you can reserve for small parties. This place is perfect for casual dinners with family or even a nice date night. Will definitely keep ordering! read more

Alba's Pizza & Restaurant - Cheese Slice and Margherita Slice - Pizza Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Had some pizza at Albas recently and it was as good as I remember it. I used to come here a lot as a kid and as a adult it's ran by the same folk with the same taste and happiness. Each slice has its own way of living and it's own way of introducing itself to my taste buds. I'll be back again and I'll be ready for more. read more

Alba's Pizza & Restaurant - Meat lovers and cheese slice. - Pizza Near Me - Astoria, New York

The pizza and food is great but the service you get from the TWO GUYS (the old guy and young guy) that make the pizza is horrible! I've been in there repeatedly in which I'll ask nicely for a sauce or to cut the slices in halves and you would think that I asked them to remake the pizza or something with the faces that they make or how they mutter stuff to each other or under their breaths. On the other hand the owner is real nice and always very respectful. Thankfully there are some new ladies that are now working there, that are very hospitable. read more

You can have my heart or we can share it like the last slice ? Sorry can't share Alba's slices Alba's pizza is simply delicious. I don't live near by but come to Astoria once in a while while visiting. Great fast service and friendly staff. The different pie selections are mouth watering. Alba's is great for a quick grab and go lunch or even a eventful dinner gathering. I have celebrated a birthday here before and I just add the evening food is spectacular. I enjoyed some white wine after I busted both of my knees falling onto the floor after missing one step I didn't see coming out of the restaurant clearly not reading the sign in front of my face the waiter helped me up and brought me ice with the quickness, and the wine. Great emergency service. Definitely worth a stop ! read more

Alba's Pizza & Restaurant - I enjoyed some white wine on a summer day - Pizza Near Me - Astoria, New York

This is the worst sandwich i ever seen,the cheese was melted on the foil,the sauce flavor not good,not coming back.. read more

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If you grew up in Astoria in the 1960s as I did, you fondly remembered Frankie's Pizzeria, right under the Ditmars subway stop. It was just a by-the-slice place, which then was all I/we could afford. Frankie's is long gone, but fortunately Astoria now has not just a great place for pizza, but a location for sit-down Italian dinners with a glass of wine, for a reasonable price: Alba's. The food, service, and ambiance are all first rate. The owner really cares about you enjoying your meal. And while Astoria now has more hipsters in black t-shirts and stocking caps than Neapolitan-born grandpas wearing flannel shirts and workman's caps, Alba takes your heart...and taste buds...back to the yes, good old days. If you have family members or friends who grew up in Astoria and moved away long ago, invite them back for a Sunday afternoon: stand on Shore Boulevard and marvel at the only place in America where you can see two iconic bridges simultaneously. Look at the biggest swimming pool in America. And then go to Alba's and order...anything! Your taste buds will thank you. read more

I usually love love love this place, but the gentleman shunned us from eating at 9:08pm saying they only were serving pizza. The restaurant usually stops serving food at 9:30pm. SMH! Very disappointed and I knew the owner wasn't there or they would have accommodated me. read more

Amazing pizza on ditmars Blvd in Astoria. They have plenty of options to choose from from pizza to Italian dishes. Alba's has a lot of seating options with a private back where you can throw private parties and events. This place is the best! I've eaten here for 10+ years and the food has always been amazing. They have great pizza. The sauce on the pizza is perfectly seasoned and tastes delicious. The last time I ate here I also ordered their pasta. In my experience pizza places usually don't have all that great pasta. I had the Penne Alla Vodka. It was just as delicious as the pizza! The spaghetti and clam sauce is also amazing here. Great place for family dinners. One of the best pizzerias in Astoria. Staff is friendly and attentive. You can always see people walking home with pies for dinner. Definitely worth checking out. The food here is authentic Italian family run and the owners are very down to earth. Easily one of the best pizza restaurants in Astoria. Very friendly and attentive staff, amazing food. I eat here once every couple weeks and have yet to be disappointed. If you love pizza. This place is a must try. You won't be DISAPPOINTED!! read more

Alba's Pizza & Restaurant - Half plain half sausage - Pizza Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Check your receipt when using debit or credit card. They charge a ridiculous amount in fees when using a card. Will not be returning back after being charged at $18 in FEES!!!! read more

So I was in the area and asked someone where I could get a solid pizza. They told me Alba's is the place to go. It's a very nice establishment. Not your regular pizza spot but a dine in pizza and Italian restaurant. The ambiance is small but classy. A definite spot to take the lady out on a quick date to catch up. Nice place to go for brunch, lunch, and dinner. They have a decent bar with some good wines, and some solid beers. Staff is very customer service oriented and checked in on me every so often. I decided to have personal pies ( I bought 2 but one is enough for one individual. Clearly I was eating with my eyes because they are 12 inch pies.) , one Alba special and one Margarita. The Alba special is great especially if you like a loaded pizza and the margarita in my opinion has a perfect cheese to sauce ratio and is very robust in flavor. I paired these bad boys with a beer and a nice summer day and I was good to go. Will come back next time to try more food and drinks but thus far Alba's is the pizza spot in Astoria. read more

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We ordered from Alba's today and we loved it! Regular slice was very tasty, good ratio of sauce to cheese. crust was good too. The chicken marsala pizza was super delicious! I think its my new favorite. Chicken cooked well, mushrooms are full of flavor. Great spot!! read more

Alba's Pizza & Restaurant - Chicken Marsala Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I've been here many times. The service is great and it's a large pizza restaurant with plenty of seating. The pizza is mediocre. Some of there other dishes are more flavorful like the baked zitti, eggplant Parmesan, sphaghetti and meatballs. I come here when I'm in the mood for some pizza and because it's close by. read more

Take-out orders: Cheese pizza: good Pinwheels: my husband loves these. Baked clams: they are the best around the neighborhood. Zucchini linguini pesto: delicious! First time having zucchini pasta. The pesto is very tasty. I would definitely re-order & recommend. Can add chicken but i had it plain. Chicken parm: was not a huge fan. The sauce tasted a bit too sweet for me. The chicken was a bit dry but not too much. Pappardelle bolognese: not a fan of the meat sauce. Was a bit dry & not very flavorful. I would have liked some garlic & basil. Not awful just not as good as i was expecting. Broccoli rabe: very good. Have reordered several times. Meatballs (side order): 4 large pieces. Not bad. Riceballs: large pieces. Pretty tasty. Great portions. Prompt delivery.I would continue to re-order & try other dishes. read more