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

Aleksandar

4.6
4.6
499 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • 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 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:30–19:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:45
  • Phone number
    (215) 279-7738
  • Website
    http://www.RestaurantAleksandar.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    126 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 499 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

499 Reviews

  1. Amelia

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous dinner - great food, atmosphere, service!
    AleksandarResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review! We look forward to serving you again soon! - Restaurant Aleksandar

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  2. Susan

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    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 6 days 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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  3. Kristen

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 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 6 days 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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  4. Julie

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 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 1 December 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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  5. Benjamin

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary food experience. I highly recommend the scallops.
    AleksandarResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an extraordinary experience at our restaurant. We strive to provide the best quality and service to our guests, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to serving you again soon!! - Restaurant Aleksandar

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  6. Linda

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 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 29 November 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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  7. Dick

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 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 26 November 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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  8. Chris

    New York City

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 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 26 November 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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  9. Gerald

    Philadelphia

    379 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    379 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 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 26 November 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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  10. Connie

    Philadelphia

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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 20 November 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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FAQs

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

Aleksandar is rated 4.6 stars by 499 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 booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aleksandar

126 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:30–19:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:45
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.RestaurantAleksandar.com/
  • 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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