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European restaurant right of Rittenhouse Square - Aleksandar, Philadelphia, PA

Aleksandar

4.6
4.6
498 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
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Aleksandar

4.6
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
Center City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
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.

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 whenever possible. We look forward to your visit!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Modern European, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 279-7738
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Aleksandar Alimpijevic
  • Private party facilities
    **PRIVATE EVENTS AVAILABLE**We offer private event packages. Book via email. Please send all inquiries to eat@restaurantaleksandar.com.
  • Neighbourhood
    Center City
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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Experiences

  • Holiday Drag Brunch

    US$20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 14, 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Ring in the Holiday Season at Restaurant Aleksandar! Celebrate the season with a festive holiday brunch and a special show hosted by the fabulous Stefani Steel. It’s the perfect way to enjoy delicious food, great entertainment, and holiday cheer with friends and family. Date: Saturday, December 14th, 2024 Showtimes & Schedule: First Show: Doors open at 11:00 AM, Show starts at 11:30 AM Second Show: Doors open at 2:00 PM, Show starts at 2:30 PM Location: Restaurant Aleksandar Important Booking Information: Table Reservations: Show tickets do not reserve your table. Please be sure to reserve your table separately by booking on OpenTable or Resy, or call us at (215) 279-7738 to secure your spot. Reserve your table today.

What 498 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aleksandar is an independent culinary gem offering "delicious and creative" dishes. Guests rave about the "amazing" pierogi and scallops risotto. The restaurant's "beautiful interior" complements its "uniquely plated" meals and "tasty cocktails." Despite occasional noise issues, the "friendly and knowledgeable" staff ensure a "fantastic" dining experience, making it a "hidden gem" worth revisiting.

498 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just wonderful. Cozy, beautiful place, great food and drinks, and terrific service. Perfect for a Friday night dinner date.
    AleksandarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It's great to know that you enjoyed this cozy place we call home. We strive to make every visit a memorable one, and it's wonderful to hear that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next date night!! Happy Holidays, Restaurant Aleksandar

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  2. Kristen

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and beautiful plates. The staff was also very friendly and attentive. And the atmosphere is fun and chic with great music and art.
    AleksandarResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Kristen, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We love to hear that our staff provided friendly service. We like to treat our guests like family here at Restaurant Aleksandar. Thanks so much for saying that our atmosphere is fun and chic. That means a lot to us. We can't wait to host you again soon!! Happy Holidays, Restaurant Aleksandar

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  3. Julie

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was rude and the food was so heavy and filled with too much sauce.
    AleksandarResponded on December 1, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We would love to learn more about your visit so we can address these concerns and improve. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at the email we provided directly to your private messages. We truly value your input and hope you'll give us another chance to provide the quality of service we are known to uphold in the near future.

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  4. Benjamin

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary food experience. I highly recommend the scallops.

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  5. Linda

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am telling my family and friends, great place to dine!
    AleksandarResponded on November 29, 2024
    It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food, service, and found great value in our offerings. Your positive feedback truly means a lot to us. - Restaurant Aleksandar

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  6. Dick

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & drink, nicely prepared and presented! Great service by the waitstaff! My only complaint, one that I have with MANY restaurants, is the noise level. Once the restaurant started to fill up, it became much more difficult for us to hear each other. We will go back again, just trying to avoid crowded times!
    AleksandarResponded on November 26, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback!! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks and found our service to be great. We do our best to create a pleasant atmosphere for all our guests, and we're sorry to hear that the noise level affected your experience. We're glad that you'll be back to dine with us again, and just know we are actively looking for solutions to this issue. Looking forward to serving you again!

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  7. Chris

    New York City

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty restaurant and good food. Interesting menu. Expensive- but you get what you pay for!
    AleksandarResponded on November 26, 2024
    Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed our food. We strive to make every bite worth it—hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Gerald

    Philadelphia

    378 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    378 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great meal - we tried the salmon, halibut and, short rib pasta. Like the change of pasta with the short rib.
    AleksandarResponded on November 26, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! It means the world to us that you noticed and appreciated the change in our delicious short-rib pasta. It’s always a pleasure having you dine with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. You're truly part of our family here!

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  9. Connie

    Philadelphia

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on Sunday for brunch and the food was excellent. There were hardly any other people there so it was pretty quiet, which we like. It was our first time and we're going to try dinner too.
    AleksandarResponded on November 20, 2024
    Thank you so much for your feedback. We look forward to hosting you for dinner! You'll have to try milk buns, pierogi, schnitzel, and grass-fed ribeye. They're to die for!!! - Restaurant Aleksandar.

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  10. Fran

    Charlotte

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was amazing. All our dishes were terrific. We had the gnocchi, salmon and the short rib pasta. The bread was something I’ve never had before! Yummy. My only true complaint was the noise level. We couldn’t carry a conversation without yelling. Maybe it’s better during the week as we were there on a Saturday night.
    AleksandarResponded on November 20, 2024
    We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed gnocchi, salmon, and short rib pasta!! It's great to know that our delicious milk buns added something new and exciting to your experience. We apologize that the noise level affected your conversation and understand how it can be difficult when dining out with a group. It is something we are actively trying to fix. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you again soon! - Restaurant Aleksandar

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FAQs

Aleksandar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 279-7738.

Aleksandar is rated 4.6 stars by 498 OpenTable diners.

Aleksandar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Aleksandar

4.6
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
Center City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aleksandar

126 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Modern European, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Aleksandar Alimpijevic
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 279-7738
  • Private party facilities
    **PRIVATE EVENTS AVAILABLE**We offer private event packages. Book via email. Please send all inquiries to eat@restaurantaleksandar.com.
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