Alba
Restaurant, American, Contemporary, $$$

TWXNRH Alba Restaurant, an East Village establishment, in Des Moines, Iowa, USA.; January 2008; Own work (Original text: self-made); Cadeseth Cade Ullerich; | © Jonathan ORourke / Alamy Stock Photo
Alba delights customers again and again with its award-winning contemporary American cuisine, with an emphasis on seasonal fare. The dining space itself is equally impressive with its art-adorned walls and unique ceiling featuring an array of colorful wood-panelled doors. During the summer, guests will definitely want to take advantage of the lovely weather and relax on Alba’s seasonal patio. As for creative plates, seasonal highlights include the herbed ricotta tortellini with roasted sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, plus lemon-basil beurre blanc and the pan-roasted chicken breast served with roasted baby carrots, lentil croquettes, and pickled raisin vinaigrette.