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(215) 988-1799
1623 Walnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19103
39.9499
-75.1682
Neighborhoods: Center City West, Center City
What People Are Saying About Alma De Cuba
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Three low-lit floors offer white, suede-soft seats, a glowing, red glass bar and vintage-looking wall projections of cigar-smoking musicians. The menu features island comfort foods including crab empanadas and fried oysters stuffed with spinach for starters. Entrees include tender rack of lamb decorated with mint leaves, halibut coated in fried plantain and tuna loin spiced with garlic and rum. A cigar-shaped cocoa-dusted almond cake with a baked book of matches is the popular dessert.
12/19/09
hard to believe they are still in business!
by gigipri at Citysearch
This place has absolutely nothing of Cuban/Central/South American cuisine, if not some dishwashers in the back of the kitchen likely paid minimal wage.
Well.. I guess it all depends on what you are looking for: if you want ambiance, it's quite nice inside. But don't eat!! The food is bad, served in small portions. The service is horrible. They kept taking my plate out of hands while I was literally eating. And they kept doing
this many times....The meat (CARNE) is horrible. Bad quality and they really don't have a clue how to cook it. Desserts are cheap and poorly served. The vine list is limited. Finally, it is very expensive. 5 people with 1 bottle of vine and just 1 entrée each + appetiser ... we topped at $350!! A real shame . I guess America is a real Oasis when it comes to overcharging for bad food. Most people have no education and palate when it comes to food and they pay a fortune for any crap they get service. But I really think Alma de Cuba has not been worth my time and money.... and I gave it two chances and in both cases we left angry and hungry.
- Cons: poor food, crappy service, very expensive
10/15/09
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
by glammarama at Citysearch
This was one of my favorite meals ever! the atmosphere was so cool and the food was exceptional! can't wait to come back
- Pros: best mojitos in town
- Cons: parking
10/11/09
Very dissapointed with this restaurant
by yabucoa at Citysearch
Not the tipical cuban restaurant I'm used to in Miami and North Jersey, I just visited this restaurant on 10/11/09 after reading a review on gophila. Not what I expected at all. The dining room is a cocktail lounge with small cocktail tables, the food is not the tipical cuban food I expected. It is over priced for the small food portions they give. Dining room is too dark where one have trouble reading the menu. After filling out their comment card I was approached by the general manager, one Mr. Mark Dombkoski or perhaps DUMBkoski, who after I complaint claimed that the restaurant was not a cuban restaurant. EXCUSED ME. THEY SURE G HAD ME FOOLED. WONT RECOMEND IT TO ANYONE
- Pros: waitreses are very nice
- Cons: Dinning room is a cocktail lounge, food sucks
The Details on Alma De Cuba
The Extras:
Semi-private parties up to 47 guests can be accommodated.
When to Go:
Due to limited space, specific times for large party seating have been scheduled: 6:30pm or 8:30pm and later Sun-Thu; 6 pm and earlier or 9:30pm and later Fri-Sat .
Save Money:
Select drinks with reduced prices and free tapas are available 5pm-7pm Mon-Fri.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Group Dining, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
