I have been to L'Albatros more than any one person should, indulging each time I go and easily spending two hours enjoying every tasty bit! I have a real passion for French foods, and all of their foods are rich and here you feel like you're at home. The best way to enjoy L'Albatros is when it is packed with people-- not so fun when there is no one there. Try reservations from 6-9 for the best experience.
Here are some of the foods I've loved:
Cassoulet
This was recommended to me by my waiter the very first time I visited L'Albatros. By far the best dish on the menu. This cassoulet is always perfectly seasoned, a great mixture of different meats, and white beans I will actually eat. It is served in a skillet and has a great presentation.
Onion soup
The onion soup is great. Whole pieces of bread and lots and lots of cheese- exactly as the French would eat it. The perfect start to any entree. I would rate this soup a 5/5.
Duck confit
This is good, but I will be perfectly honest- If you're interested in duck confit, you may as well just order the Cassoulet. The Cassoulet has the duck confit as well as sausage and lamb.
Chicken confit
This is the one dish I was mildly disappointed in. The spices were not as strong as I would like. Also, the chicken was hard to pull off the bone and could have been cooked a little longer- unlike the duck confit where the meat falls right off the bone.
Pied de cochon
One of the most interesting dishes L'Albatros has to offer. This is pigs foot with so much flavor. They form it into a sausage and serve it with haricots verts. Once you get over the fear of eating meat from the foot of an animal, you really are surprised at how good it is.
Cheese assortment
I am often fearful of cheese assortments, so maybe I am biased in reviewing their cheeses. They offer a great assortment of cheeses from everywhere. I am somewhat weary of soft cheeses because they do not refrigerate their cheeses. I typically only order the hard cheeses, however they are very delicious.
French press coffee- kona blend
A great way to end a great meal. This french press is enough for two people to have a cup each. It's comparable in price to a Starbucks coffee but is an experience Starbucks simply cannot duplicate.
Berries with creme fraiche
We went to L'Albatros with snowflakes flying over our heads. Our amazement came at how fresh the berries were- even in the dead of winter.