Hubby wanted a nice steak for his bday without driving into Boston and this spot totally delivered…read more Nice upscale ambiance with a great wine list and enough menu options to keep even the most pickiest eaters in our party content. Oysters were fresh and briny, octopus was very tender and the Chilean sea bass entree was a hit. My mom ordered the swordfish and although it was also tasty, if you're debating between the two fishes, definitely go with the sea bass. Hubby's 2 lb cowboy steak was impressive and cooked perfectly with plenty leftover. The kids' meals and all the sides were enormous, enough to feed an army. The dinner went off without a hitch and our server surprised us with a mile high chocolate cake on the house. Very memorable night and I would highly recommend for a date night or a special occasion.

Always an excellent time at Alba on 53!…read more What I love is its just minutes away from Hanover Crossing so you can do a little shopping, see a movie and then come here for dinner. Sunday evenings you would think aren't usually busy, but this past Sunday was crowded but luckily there were open seats at the bar. We love sitting at the bar. It's like a front row seat to all the action! They also have a great wine list. I ordered a glass from Burgundy and my husband had a beer. We skipped the starters and went straight to the entrees. I had their Roasted Cod which I did enjoy but lacked a bit of flavor. Although the sauce that came with it was superb! My husband had their Burger which looked nice and juicy. Oh and they have the best fries too. I couldn't help myself in grabbing just one. If you have not yet been to Alba on 53 then I highly recommend you add this as your next date night spot! Cheers~

We went on Wednesday night (3/11) specifically for the Wellington and were NOT disappointed. But I…read morewanted to give a special shout out to the staff. When we arrived just before 7 the restaurant was busy not not full. Our server, as he passed our table, said he would be right with us. We waited. And waited. And patiently. Because I could see our server. He was at a table of 7 and I knew he wasn't forgetting or ignoring us. Then he was at a table of 4. Then one of 5. Then ANOTHER that appeared to be about 7 people again. He also had at least 4 two tops. I couldn't see far enough behind me to expand on that count. When he did come to us, an undisclosed amount of time later, he was kind and thorough and not at all showing the stress I'm sure he was feeling. I saw only one other server the entire time we were there and I'm sure he was taking all of the tables in the dining room we couldn't see. I'm sorry I cannot remember our servers name. Both men were bald and one was wearing glasses. Ours was the one without the spectacles. He remained busy through our meal, and we enjoyed the entire thing. Burrata with prosciutto to start, and then a Wellington to split. Both were phenomenal. The drinks were amazing, even with accommodations for one ingredient I am allergic to. At one point one of our cocktail glasses was broken accidentally by someone not at our table and it felt like the entire FOH staff (all 5 of them lol) came to help clean up and make sure everything was cool. They were all so kind and had smiles on, even though I'm sure they were still too swamped to clean up the mess. Honestly, for our very first visit I'm sure I could have been upset at the wait and complained that our server was too busy, but erring on the side of caution I prefer to presume it was either an unusually busy night or someone had called out, leaving the restaurant short -staffed. Kudos to the whole team for working together and keeping positive attitudes on the floor. We loved our experience and look forward to returning.

We love this place. The drinks, the menu and the service are truly upscale. We frequent this spot…read morewhen we want to get dolled up for city vibes without the traffic and parking stress because Boston is great, but you know exactly what I mean.

Back again after seeing The Odyssey (see it). Able to snag a reservation for a bar high top but…read morethat bar was crowded until 8 pm (no one was moving on!). All the regulars were regulating! The vibe was lively and inviting. Finally got to try the composer oyster--I enjoyed ONE and that was enough. It's rich and delicious, but one is all you need before eating regular oysters (from Duxbury). Had all my regular fav apps, but tried the haddock entree and it was amazingly complex and delicious. First time actually eating a kumquat! Sylvain was his usual charming & attentive self-which keeps me coming back!

Dropped in on a Tuesday night. No reservation. Had 45 minutes to order and eat!…read more Seated promptly in the bar area, which was busy for a Tuesday night in my mind. About 25 tables, but not tightly packed. Felt like an Italian restaurant where you might just share with the table nearest you. I could order nearly anything on the menu. Awesome and terrible with a time crunch! We started with the focaccia bread, which was delicious. We saved some and I'm eating it now. Then it was Splitsville: I mean we split a salad, bolognese and chicken parm. Garden/House Salad was described as fresh, what the kitchen could get, flavorful and colorful. It was all those things and didn't disappoint. Chicken parm was not fried. Was Bell & Evans chicken breast not beat to hell. Was plump, juicy and flavorful. Maybe the best I've ever had. Bolognese was equally good. I'm glad we split everything so we could each try a number of different options. We were out on time and never felt rushed if you can believe it. Excellent service and pacing to go with the excellent food.

Just a wonderful restaurant. It was very busy as usual but…read morewe had reservations and were seated immediately. Tallas was our server. He is a seasoned server for sure and checked on us just enough to not be a bother. We started with goat cheese stuffed artichoke hearts.. served with some tastily dressed arugula greens and prosciutto. So good! I had an appetizer for my entree'. It was shrimp with spicy rapini served on a nicely piece of grilled bread. Yummy.. he had the amazing short rib in a demi glaze sauce with a fantastic mushroom risotto. I always have a taste of what he's eating and vice versa. Just a fun thing we always do. We each had a martini of our choice.. regular for me and espresso martini for him. The only reason it's not a 5 star is my shrimp were a bit over cooked and the bread became soggy which is never pleasant. But all the flavors were terrific. Pretty special place to dine. Thank you to all those who work really hard to make everyone's dining experience a special one! Keep up the great work!!

Another great evening at one of our favorite spots! The appetizers and entrées were delicious, the…read moredrinks were tasty, and dessert was the perfect finish. The highlight of the night was Collin's exceptional service--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Service like his keeps us coming back!

We've been going there since '92. Always a great meal. Constantly good, consistent, and delicious!…read more Bread - good. Pasta - good. Pizza - good. Prices are great. Place is very clean. Staff is wicked nice. Since the remodel, there is more seating. Parking is plentiful too. No negatives whatsoever. A staple and a standard.

Consistency not even close to making estimated pickup times…read more I made mistake of giving them another try this evening. got my food almost 1.5 hours past pickup time. Two hours after ordering. Establishments that respect their patrons will usually pause take out orders until they can catch up. Not Hanover.

THE BEST SPOT FOR LUNCH!! We have stopped so many times and it never ever disappoints! I don't care…read morewhat you order they do an unbelievable job. I had the grilled chicken chunks with a side salad. Oh so good. He had the veal margarita with linguine! So delicious! His house Chianti was lovely and the bread so fresh. They have oil on the table with grated cheese to add to it with some hot pepper flakes. Some restaurants CHARGE FOR YOUR BEEAD which I would never buy into! We had Roger who was our server as well as the bartender. He was spot on.. took good care of us! Thank you so much to everyone who makes this restaurant be one of the best around!

Excellent Veal Parmesan. Friendly service. Generous pours when you order wine. Cozy atmosphere…read more Highly recommend!

Clean place, easy to order, quick service. Great spot to stop for a quick sandwich. The Buffalo…read moreCaesar salad wrap with a cutlet was great. Awesome to have a Gf wrap option too! Nice spot!

We've been back a few times since and consistently good. Still a great spot if you're looking for a…read morequiet lunch place. Keep meaning to try their breakfast sandwiches which they recently added to the menu!