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

Aleksandar

4.4
4.4
545 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary European

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

  • Spring Awakening Drag Brunch

    US$25.00 per person

    Mar 9, 2025 only
    Join us for a fabulous, high-energy Easter Drag Brunch that will awaken your senses and dazzle your springtime festivities! Indulge in a delicious brunch spread while enjoying electrifying performances by some of the most glamorous and talented drag queens in the city. With bottomless mimosas in vibrant flavors—orange, grapefruit, peach, and guava—this is the ultimate way to celebrate Easter in style! Expect jaw-dropping performances, sparkling costumes, and non-stop entertainment in a lively atmosphere filled with laughter, music, and springtime cheer. Whether you're brunching with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or just looking for an unforgettable Sunday experience, this is the must-attend Easter event of the season!

What 545 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aleksandar restaurant delights with "beautifully presented" dishes and a "sophisticated, quaint" atmosphere. Highlights include creative takes on schnitzel and beef tartare, alongside cocktails that are "deliciously balanced." Patrons appreciate the "outstanding service," "elegant" ambiance, and "imaginative" menu offerings, making it a "highly recommended" dining spot.

545 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    They ran out of one of the courses of the prefixed menu and served us a completely frozen cheesecake. Service was nonexistent for the entire night.

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  2. Chris

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Took forever for a pice fixe menu. Walked out halfway thru after two hours for two courses

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  3. Alecia

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! They accommodated our dietary issues easily. My only gripe is that my mom course was WAY too salty!

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  4. Martin

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Went for Valentines Day prix fixe special. Had 8 pm reservation. Was told that the wait would be one hour after arrival. We finally sat down at 9:15. The place had been clearly overbooked and the kitchen + wait staff did not have capacity to handle. Everything took extremely long - getting waters to our table, cocktails, first course, etc - without a great explanation or much acknowledgment for multiple hours. By the time our main course was actually served it was past 11:30 (3.5 hours after original reservation time). A few people around us got impatient and just walked out without eating, since it had been multiple hours and their meal hadn’t been served. Wait staff were doing their best but not communicating well or managing expectations. Appetizer was cold. Main course was very good. Desert was terrible (freezer burn). I personally have had positive experiences here before and was pretty disappointed. This used to be one of my go-to places in Philly, but this was just an all around bad experience.

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  5. Joseph

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    they were running an hour behind on valentine's day. also the food was just not good.

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  6. Andrew

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    They could not handle Valentine’s Day. I wanted to like this place and while our server Hunter was nice, the restaurant was definitely short staffed. Bread, and oysters came out in 10 minutes but the foie gras took over an hour and our main course came out before then. The steak was cooked medium well when we ordered med rare which is understandable cause it’s busy but it was a super cheap cut of ribeye. The foie gras was mostly fig jam over ciabatta. The dessert was misleading and inconsistent per table. I ordered the cupids arrow which was supposed to be cheesecake and my wife order was the tiramisu. It ended up being just really icy, bland ice cream? Other tables had the same but some had what looked like a real tiramisu. The one positive was the drinks. The drinks were nice. We had the espresso martini and spritz. The 20% auto gratuity included in the bill sucked but whatever, not worth fighting over. I think this place has potential, but needs work right now as it was not worth the $400 bill.

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  7. Patrick

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best mussels I’ve ever had! Drinks, appetizers and entrees were all unique and delicious. Entrees portions are incredibly generous. The ambiance is very beautiful and pleasant. I’m very excited to dine here again many times.

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  8. Gerald

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    393 reviews

    5.0

    393 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried the chicken schnitzel tonight - delicious - large enough to be shared.

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  9. Ari

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    41 reviews

    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience is fantastic - food not so much - started with the pierogis which tasted nice but came to the table cold - then had the crispy hash browns with smoked salmon issue was that when you cover the hash browns with a dressed salad they go from crispy to soggy very fast - perhaps put the salad on the side

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  10. Melissa

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great but probably the rudest server I’ve ever had. I have no idea what his problem with us was, but he was incredibly impatient and almost mean to our entire party. The rest of the staff was great, but he really made the entire meal uncomfortable from the beginning.

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FAQs

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

Aleksandar is rated 4.4 stars by 545 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.

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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