(215) 988-1799
1623 Walnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19103
39.9499
-75.1682
Neighborhoods: Center City, Center City West
Alma De Cuba
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.
10/15/09
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
by glammarama
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
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
01/20/09
Great Cuban Food in Philly
by Erincmull
My husband and I ate at Alma de Cuba this past Saturday. I have nothing but great things to say about this restaurant. We made a reservation through Open Table for 8:30PM. Upon our arrival, we were seated immediately. As we were being led up the stairs to our table, I overheard the Maitre D' tell another patron that the wait without a reservation was two hours. The atmosphere is incredible and we enjoyed the music being piped through the restaurant. For drinks, I had Sangria any my husband had a dirty martini. We started with the 3 plate ceviche tasting. It was out of this world. For an appetizer, we had the fried oysters. I had the Xim Xim for dinner and my husband ordered the lamb. We also shared a side of asparagus. The food was amazing. I have no complaints about the taste of the food. I will say that the portions are small, but since we knew that beforehand, we ordered enough food so that we left feeling thoroughly satisfied. The service was amazing. Our server was extremely attentive. The busboys cleared our plates immediately after we finished eating. The food runners explained what everything was as they were putting your plate in front of you. Our silverware was changed with each course. Overall, we very much enjoyed our whole dining experience.
- Pros: the food, service, and ambiance
- Cons: small portions
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.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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