Alba - Quincy

We visited this restaurant during our trip to Boston, walking there from our Airbnb. The rooftop atmosphere was fantastic—energetic and vibrant. We started off with fresh oysters, which were impressive in size and incredibly fresh; I absolutely loved them. We also tried a salmon sushi roll, and I can confidently say it was the best salmon I’ve ever had. We shared a swordfish steak as well; it had a slightly fishy taste at first, but it became more enjoyable after a few bites. Overall, this place was excellent, and I highly recommend it.

The food is absolutely delicious! The service was impeccable. My only suggestion is that they could be a bit more elegant. However, the space is a bit small for larger tables, and it can get a little loud.

This place was absolutely fantastic and incredibly accommodating. I visited to celebrate my sister's birthday, and the staff went above and beyond, from making reservations to addressing food allergies and creating a wonderful dining atmosphere. Our server, Alissa, was very patient, answering all our questions and recommending a fantastic moscato. She even managed to get us dessert at the last minute, despite the kitchen being closed. The portion sizes are definitely worth the price (my chicken was massive), and the salmon and calamari were simply divine. Although we didn’t try the steak this time, I will definitely be returning for it!

One of the top restaurants in Quincy, especially if you’re looking for a rooftop bar and restaurant to chill at. They have a separate place named Zef roof top but its essentially under the same roof and from the same kitchen in case you’re wondering. From what we ordered, I highly recommend the truffle gnocchi and bolognese, it was sooo good! They apparently have a very seasoned sushi chef in the kitchen and they weren’t kidding regarding his experience. The sushi rolls had a great proportion especially with how tight he rolled them. The fish itself is fresh and I have no complaints. The truffle fries were also very good crispy and nice hit of parmesan and truffle. The other dishes were good but nothing that I raved over. The calamari was nicely crusted and the banana peppers helped elevate the flavor but I felt it needed something else. The pizza was meh, too much cheese and almost no sauce, wish it was crispier too. The other pasta dish, I think the 4 cheese ziti, was good but the sauce was a bit runny and the ziti itself tasted overcooked. I was looking for more of a firm texture/al dente. The burrata was good too but again nothing crazy. Overall loved my time here and the staff was very prompt with drinks and the food. I would 100% come back and try other menu items.

We began our evening in the bustling bar area, where we could easily make eye contact with the bartender, Michael. The martinis were fantastic, and as we waited for a spot at the bar, we received great recommendations for the steak. We ordered a ribeye and a sirloin, both of which were cooked to perfection. The mac and cheese was also incredible, and we enjoyed pomegranate martinis throughout the night. The highlight of our experience was Michael's exceptional service; while the food was amazing, it was the service that truly elevated our evening. We can't wait to return!