Aleksandar is the newest addition to the acclaimed Rittenhouse Square restaurant scene. We are inspired by seasonal ingredients, chef-driven techniques, and the traditions and flavors of ancestral and modern Europe. Chefs Montana Houston and Ja’mir Wimberly Cole bring their unique perspectives on the intersection between Contemporary European Cuisine and the bounty of the Northeast. With floor-to-ceiling windows, large-scale original artwork, and cozy wood finishes, we at Aleksandar strive to marry Old World authenticity and modern culinary flare. Aleksandar is an approachable introduction to different corners of Europe, a place to discover new flavors and old traditions. Reservations are highly recommended. Walk-ins are accommodated.
Based on 146 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
126 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 279-7738
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Hours
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Jason Evans
This is a great place.
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daniel menendez
Such a great experience. Came here on my first trip to Philly and it was hands down one of the best meals i’ve had in a long time! I was blown away by how fresh and delicious each course was. Cocktails were yummy too. Server made the best recommendations! Great ambiance, candle lit tables with exquisite decor. They have a really cute outdoor dining area too! 10/10 can’t wait to come back.
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Artemis Rafti
This is a great spot for a bourgeois fine-dining experience with an Eastern European twist. The interior is sleek and fancy. The service is great. The vibes are generally calm. We ordered cocktails, a few appetizers, and two entrèes. The portions are on the modest side, but definitely not tiny. The cocktails are great and pretty strong. Monika’s Pierogies are a must have. The Crispy Cauliflower surprised me, I really enjoyed that. The octopus was very good. The burrata salad was refreshing with the seasonal produce. My gf had the Atlantic Halibut and she enjoyed it. I had the 28 Day Dry Aged Steak medium rare which turned out nice. For desserts, the key lime tart was ok, and the cheesecake was very good (not too sweet, which is how I liked it). All in all, Aleksandar was nice experience and I recommend it for those who want quaint bougie vibes.
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Miodrag Torlakovic
This place is like a hidden gem around Rittenhouse Sq Park. The menu has happy hour and regular dinner menu options. Nice selection of beer, wine and hard liquor. They also have a Serbian tradition plum brandy, which is my favorite! (Must try if you never had it before!)
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P Chen
The ambiance is beautiful and service was great, but the food was disappointing. It feels like the food/menu lacked execution. The portions were also much larger than expected, which isn’t necessary a bad thing if the food was good.
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Vivian
I’m so pleased with my dining experience during the evening of 4/18/23 at Restaurant Aleksander. As an out of towner (even state-r), I was delighted to finally dine at this restaurant.
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Elena Leva
If I could rate higher I would. An absolute amazing dining experience from the unique and cultural diverse cuisine to the nicest servers and busers ever. The ambience inside is modern elegant and romantic. We tried pierogies, cauliflower app, froie de gras and Fritzy spritz cocktail and it was all so flavorful! And beautiful presentation. Would recommend to everyone. They host a variety of events from happy hours to drag brunches to lunch and brunch!
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Jacqueline Dim
I had an excellent time at Restaurant Aleksander! We enjoyed several dishes – brioche buns, pierogies, foie gras toast, duck breast, scallops, key lime tart, pot de creme.
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Mel Weeb
We went to celebrate our Anniversary and ended up showing up at 6:15 though our reservation was not until 6:45. They were so friendly and helpful and allowed us to sit early. From the hostess to meeting another super fan of Harry Potter to our server, the whole experience was amazing. Normally I would be embarrassed to admit but if there is ever a way to say a place blows you away it’s when you are brought to literal tears after finishing your meal. If you want a great experience with a spectacular menu look no further than Aleksandar. We will be forever customers ♥️
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Clay Matthews
Spent a milestone birthday at Restaurant Aleksandar last night. It was beyond delicious, and I honestly cannot wait to go back. The Cocoa Brioches was the perfect way to start the meal. Beef Tartare was beyond amazing and some of the best I have ever had. I am still thinking about the Aleksander Handmade Pie, and probably will be until my next birthday. The restaurant is the perfect location to have many friends meet for a beyond amazing meal, and drinks that are out of this world. (Highly recommend the 24 Carrot Magic, carrot juice & vodka is my new favorite thing!) Cannot wait to return definitely before my next birthday.
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