A chic brasserie, amid the setting of a rustic 1800's carriage house located in the heart of University Circle. Chef Zack Bruell brings a refreshing twist to classic French cuisine.
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Up to 100 guests
Banquet seating
100 seats
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Elias Thornwell3 months agoI visited L'Albatros for dinner and had a fairly calm, pleasant experience overall. The place has a quiet, slightly formal feel without being intimidating. It’s the kind of restaurant where you naturally slow down a bit once you sit in. The staff were polite and attentive, but not overly chatty, which I appreciated. The food was good, though not something I’d call surprising. Everything was well-prepared and plated nicely, and the flavors felt balanced. I remember thinking the portions were reasonable—not too small, not overly generous. It felt more like a place for a steady, sit-down meal rather than anything experimental. The timing between courses was a bit slow, but it didn’t feel like a big issue since the atmosphere makes you settle in anyway. Prices were on the higher side, but that seems in line with the setting and service. Overall, it was a solid dining experience. I’d consider going back if I’m in the area and want a quiet meal, but it’s not a place I’d specifically go out of my way for unless I’m planning something a bit more formal.
Thomas Mesa3 months agoA great French spot that’s a good mix of casual and formal. Food is very well created and flavors are a bit on the rich side even for French cuisine. But delicious. I think the bread starter is fine, a bit dense and would be great if it were warm. Butter is not brought but they offer olive oil, a bit Italian. The duck confit was exceptional, the sides were too buttery for me alongside the richness of the duck and the salt/sugar content may have been a bit too much as well. The salad was fantastic. The first one came with globs of clear egg whites, sent it back and was then told, as if I had no idea, it was sous vide and that’s why it came like this. It was plainly under done but the next one was fine. Truly delicious salad regardless!
Natalie7 months agoWe visited L'Albatros during the fall. We had a reservation for the patio, and it was the perfect decision—the restaurant has a stunning outdoor patio that feels like a hidden garden escape in the middle of the city. The menu offers a wonderful selection of French classics, but the standout for me was the almond-crusted trout. The service was also great; our server was attentive and professional. As a helpful tip for those driving: there is a very convenient paid public parking lot right in front of the building. It made getting to our reservation stress-free. Overall, between the food, service, ease of access, and the beautiful patio, it was worth the visit.
Victoria Reeves2 months agoFriday night perfection, the service was superb and the food was Devine! Resonably priced for the superior dining experience we had. We started off with the mushroom crunch toast, and escargo, meals: Pork 3 ways, braised veal shank, shrimp pasta, mushroom soup, chicken confeit pizza, warn chocolate brownie, and the coffee and kalua creme brulee So good, and must try
katie plakas6 months agoThis was my second time here, and I have to say, L’albatros is beyond delightful! The entire staff is super friendly and attentive and the food is amazing. We had a long list of delicious dishes - oysters, escargot and the artichoke for appetizers - the radicchio arugula salad (beyond amazing) and watercress caesar - vegetarian cassoulet and steak and frites - and finished the evening off with the pavlova. Truly, every dish was thoughtful and delicuous, as were all the cocktails and wine. I would highly recommend visiting this cozy spot when in Cleveland.
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