Taking into account the cost of dining here, the food and beverages offered are excellent for the price range. The service was outstanding, but if you're in a hurry, this is not the ideal spot. However, if you seek fine dining with exceptional service, this establishment is perfect. Our group indulged in pork prepared in two styles, smoked salmon, steak tartare, steak frites, croque monsieur, cassoulet, a cheese platter, mussels with frites, ice cream, and sorbet terrine--everything was delightful.

Despite it being a busy Friday night, the service was excellent from start to finish. The staff warmly welcomed us, took our coats, and promptly seated us with our reservation. The food arrived before my friend's drink, which was slightly delayed and felt a bit awkward. I also wish the menu had clear gluten-free labels, but the staff was knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions, so it wasn't a major issue. Overall, it was a great experience. The staff was attentive, the food was delicious and the ambiance felt upscale and intimate.

Came here last night for a dinner with friends. Reservation was at 615 and was seated right away. It has its own parking lot but you have to pay for parking tho (4$). We started with the goat cheese appetizer and escargot. Both were phenomenal. Service was spectacular we constantly were having our waters refilled and being offered bread. I got the vela short ribs which were good. The place is cute and a little small so tables are very close together. But overall- great service, atmosphere and food. Definitely will come again.

What a perfect place for a cozy, snowed-in dinner date before the Cle Orchestra concert. Our waiter, Kyle, was fun and knowledgeable, knowing just the right amount of attention to give us. This is a French menu and we didn't regret making some adventurous choices. My husband and I split a bottle of the pear cider and started with the escargot (a must, you guys). Kyle recommended I try the roasted cod and my husband try to cassoulet. Wow. Due to the generous portions, we unfortunately didn't have room for dessert. What really impressed me was how Kyle said he would have the kitchen staff pace our meal to get us to the concert on time. So thoughtful. We will definitely be back.

Been coming here for years. Recently stopped in on a Saturday Night (with a reservation) and was seated immediately in the newer room, off of the restrooms. It's a tight squeeze with little French ambiance but I was happy to be able to eat here once again. I opted for steak frites and it's was so lovely I forgot to take a picture! I also had the selection of cheeses and this cheese monger was very nice and educational! I was surprised to have the bottles wine list removed from my table before I could even review it. I had to opt for a few glasses of wine instead. I don't want to read into that but one should never assume what the customer may want to order. If you're looking for a place to celebrate or just to have good French food with a modern take, check this place out. Be prepared to pay for parking and secure a reservation in advance.

We had a fantastic experience at L'Albatros. We went after seeing an exhibit at the art museum on a Friday night with no reservation and they set us immediately. The service was great. They were very on top of things. We started with the croquettes which were delicious. They were on the specials menu as was the monk fish dinner. It had a lobster cream sauce that was amazing. This is a great restaurant for special occasions. The only tiny downside is that we were sat in a room that was a little cramped and so it felt like the tables were on top of each other.

a hidden gem tucked away near case westerns campus. An elegant French restaurant with good food and atmosphere. It's a little pricey but worth it for a nice date or special occasion. Recommend making a reservation! As a vegetarian, I found limited options but what they do have is delicious. My favorite is the mushroom French toast. It's listed as an appetizer but can easily be an entree with apps, sides or dessert! The cocktails and wine are also delicious There's a Parking lot you pay for but usually plenty of street parking

Hubs and I had a fantastic meal. Our server was very helpful and we went with his recommendations of the cod and the cassoulet. Both were fantastic dishes. We also ordered the fois gras which was quite a large portion! I highly recommend the polenta cake ...so lemony and not too sweet. Be sure to get your wine recommendation from the sommelier ...they won't steer you wrong. Simply describe your preferences and price point and they will perfectly pair the wine with your dinner. We will for sure be back...I have to try the cheese board!

I have been dining at L'Albatros for about 15 years and have never had a bad meal. The experience is always exceptional and this is my second favorite restaurant in all of Cleveland. There aren't any French restaurants in town and this certainly is the best one. The menu is very good and it's hard to pick out a meal with so many selections. Their specials also offer great options. I highly suggest sampling the cheese car. They have so many cheeses from around the world. It's quite an experience. One specials menu item was a duck and foie gras sausage. This must be the best sausage I have ever eaten and it was very, very good. I was very skeptical to order this because I'm not the biggest Doug fan, but this was exceptional. It's possible they put it on their normal menu because of its popularity.

Haven't been here in over 10 years, but we came here on a whim right after an event nearby. Sat on a patio, which is absolutely stunning. Service was fantastic. Due to the time in the evening, we did a very light meal (one appetizer, one main course, and a couple of desserts). Appetizer wad great, main course (fish) was great. Desserts, while very good, were a bit disappointing. Loved their frozen souffle (in my opinion, it's more like iced/comd mousse). Chocolate Napoleon was a bit disappointing for me (maybe because I expected something a bit different. It was just a couple of dallops of chocolate mousse between Fila dough, so I desired it to be better) But it is a very good experience overall. Next time, I think we will go for different desserts.