Restaurant Aleksandar

Fourth or fifth time eating there and it will be the last. It has progressively gone down hill, today 2 people did the tasting menu. Reservations at 6, by 720 the only thing that had come was the salad. Restaurant was not crowded and no apologies or acknowledgment on this.
Apr 9th, 2024

We were very excited to try this spot and finally made it on a Saturday to celebrate our anniversary, which I noted when I made the reservation. Overall our experience was good, but not as good as we had hoped. The vibe and decor is absolutely gorgeous (although we do recommend that they dim the picture lights over the art, as it was very bright and reflective). We had the 4 course chefs menu and every single dish was really beautiful - this was one of the standout elements, as all the plates looked like art themselves. The flavors were not bad but some of the dishes were on the bland side, while others were quite delicious. We started with the hamachi crudo and endive salad - both were okay. Then the crab bisque and charred octopus - the bisque was the winner. For mains we ordered the lamb loin and sea bass. The lamb dish came out first but we waited about 5 minutes for the bass to come, and it seemed as though the lamb was waiting in the kitchen for a while because it was mostly room temperature by the time I started to eat it. The flavors were good but mild. The seabass was delicious. Also really enjoyed the love cake for dessert. So, overall, a 4-course menu for $70 is a great price compared to the individually-priced dishes. While not every dish was amazing, the meal had some high notes and I really appreciated how beautiful they were. I was a little let down by parts of the meal and disappointed they didnt acknowledge our anniversary, but overall I think this place was worth the visit and I will likely go back to try it again and explore some of the other dishes.
Apr 5th, 2024

I really enjoyed the experience here. Beautiful design and vibe. The lamb loin and grilled octopus were my favorite dishes.
Mar 25th, 2024

The most underwhelming restaurant Ive encountered in Philly so far. 1. The service was bad. 30min to get water, 45min to get drinks. Whipped cream was on the edge of the plate when served. 2. The food is pricey and bland. The dishes tried hard to impress ultimately feeling more pretentious than palatable. We paid $100 per person for a mediocre dinner and a poor service. The flavors and service do not meet the standards expected at this price point. We were disappointed and cannot recommend this restaurant.
Mar 24th, 2024

Indulge in the ultimate culinary delight - so delicious and irresistible. Witness for yourself and experience the mouthwatering goodness.
Mar 16th, 2024