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| - L'Albatros offers a quality and relatively reasonably-priced lunch selection in the heart of Cleveland's University Circle. Given its proximity to museums, Severance Hall, and other cultural attractions, it makes for a lovely place to hit before or after the show. The atmosphere in the smaller room with the fireplace was cosy, not pretentious. The only goofy blip was discovering someone hotboxing the women's restroom when I went to wash my hands. There were only 2 stalls, and there was definite pot in the air. Heaven help you getting the munchies in a place that serves such amazing fries and bernaise sauce!
I was impressed with the huge diversity of menu options, and also the generous portion sizes. A bowl of soup will run you between $6-8, and this alone, with the complimentary bread, could make for a satisfying midday nosh. My salmon entree with bernaise and lentils came out crispy hot and savory. I could have easily halved it for a second meal at home. For dessert, the praline ice cream had the sweet and salty balance worked out to perfection.
Staff were attentive, and my water glass nor my bread plate were never empty. If you have gluten issues, they can also provide grilled gluten free bread, a nice accommodation. Definitely worth a return visit.
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