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| - L'Albatros is definitely on my list of top 5 restaurants in Cleveland. It's located in the same area of Case Western Reserve University that also includes Glidden House, The Barking Spider, and Arabica Coffeehouse. I would advise that you grab coffee at the Coffeehouse, go to happy hour at the Barking Spider, and then get dinner at L'Albatros. Here's a great combination all within walking distance of each other.
I've tried many things on the menu and just as many things which aren't on the menu. Half the time I go here, the special sounds so good that I end up ordering it. And I'm never disappointed. My usual go-to dish here is the cassoulet, which consists of pork belly, sausages, and duck confit served in a stew of beans and vegetables. The cassoulet is served in a skillet and has plenty of food. Alternatively, you can order the pork items and duck confit separately if you prefer one or the other. The French onion soup, served in a bread bowl, is fantastic. Fish dishes are done well. For those of you who are less adventurous, the L'Albatros burger is also a great item to order.
Make sure you save room for dessert. The chocolate napoleon is huge - it consists of smooth, chocolate cream inside flaky wafers. I most recently ordered the chocolate tart, which had great texture and blended well with the sauce served with it.
Lastly, I want to remark on how great the value is here. You get large portions and fabulous food for very reasonable prices.
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