Restaurant Alma

04/26/11

Exquisite but financially nonfeasible

by jmicah6 at Citysearch

Restaurant Alma was exquisite when it comes to taste, atmosphere, and presentation. The building is excellently shown and presented. The table was simple clean and elegant with a unique flare creating a really nice atmosphere. The food was delicious and well presented. The only reason Alma's doesn't get a fifth star is due to the portion size and price. Very expensive especially for the 4 bites that comprised the portion. Albeit this was one course in a three course meal but the one course was all I could afford. When I get a better job I would like to go back and try more.

01/19/11

Sub par service for $250 meal.

by sc53 at Citysearch

My bf and I went to Alma on a weeknight. We ordered a lovely bottle of wine and 3 course tasting. Server never came back to check on any of our food, not one course, until we were finished. I really didn't care for the chicken foie gras entree. I found it bland, a bit rubbery and unimaginative. All of the other courses were quite good to amazing. My complaint really is that for that $ it would have been nice for the server to check in with us. It also might not hurt to smile once in a while. The phrase that comes to mind is "Mailed it in"...

03/20/10

Cozy and Delicious

by surlygurl at Citysearch

Sublime union of cool and comfortable. Ordering from the tasting menu is a ratifying experience for even the most fickle patron. Likewise, is selecting from the impressive wine list. I savored each course, but the crowning glory was the 12 hour beef roast, graced with parsnips, balsamic onions and carrot butter; paired with a French Cab, it was simply divine. The service was excellent. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. I will return to Restaurant Alma again and again.

11/16/09

Absolutely Spectacular!

by dlcopeland66 at Citysearch

My husband surprised me with a date nite at Alma. It was our first time there. Everything about it from the ambiance, service, and food was outstanding! We both did the 3 course tasting menu. I asked the server to have the chef/bar manager choose a wine pairing for each dish. They put together a lovely smaller portion wine flight that went with each dish beautifully. The lovely Cava sparkling wine upon arrival is classy and festive. Each dish was more interesting and amazing than the last and left us both eager to plan our next date night at Alma. My husband and I both thought the celery root souffle was out of this world. Can't say that I've had a lot of celery root in my day, but the flavors of this dish just reminded us of the comforts of home. We didn't have time for dessert, so they brought me out a glass of tawny port for dessert instead. How cool, is that? Our server was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and made awesome recommendations. Thank you! Can't wait to go back!

• Pros: Fantastic staff and unbeatable amazing food!
• Cons: Not sure there are any? Parking is slim pickins.

09/09/09

Consistently excellent

by xochi74 at Citysearch

This place is stupendous!

My Boyfriend and I recently went in for the tasting menu. Brian the sous chef recognized us and sent complimentary champagne.

In addition to the tasting menu, he sent out several other morsels gratis.

In all we paid 80.00 for two glasses of wine and 7 courses!

We love alma and if we could give it a 10 star rating we could.

They really know what they are doing there.

• Pros: Everything
• Cons: nothing they take great care of their guests