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| - I really genuinely believe L'Albatros is one of the best restaurants in Cleveland, period.
Even if you think you're not a fan of French food, everything is still incredibly enticing, and this restaurant will change your mind. I've never actually ordered something on the menu I didn't like. My go-to here is the pork two ways-- but tonight, I tried the special, the short rib, and it was equally amazing. There's something about L'Alb's cooking methods... every bite, even down to a garnish, is bursting with flavor. The chefs here know what they are doing.
If you're in the mood for charcuterie, L'Alb does an incredible spread that they bring to you table side. The gal working tonight was incredibly knowledgable about every single cheese, and it was remarkably impressive.
Coupled with their delicious craft cocktails, its impossible to not walk away happy. We had the Cellar Door (which had a red wine float), and the Black Dahlia (fernet branca base), and each was super unique and satisfying.
For dessert, we had the pistachio cake, and it was honestly the best dessert i've ever had in a restaurant in Cleveland. The cake is big enough to split for two, and the burnt butter cream frosting that thickly coats the cake is divine.
In sum, L'Alb is an incredible place. Its a place for foodies, its a place for a romantic date, or a place just for a lovely dinner. If you don't go there at least once, you're doing yourself a tremendous disservice.
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