alma de cuba

1623 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

4.5

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Phone:

+1 215 988 1799, 215 / 988-1799

Website:

www.almadecubarestaurant.com

Email:

almadecuba.restaurant@starr-restaurant.com

If you can't afford a trip to Cuba, walk into this restaurant instead - from the menu to the decor, all offer flavors ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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90 reviews

4.5

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90 reviews

93% of guests recommend this place.

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My Rating: 8.5 = One of the Best in the City Ambiance: Very Cool, hip, upscale, and swanky Dress code: business casual to designer chic Who will love it: Hip 30 somethings Outdoor Seating: Yes Menu: Update Cuban Food Quality: Food is artfully presented, and tastes very good. more on CitySearch

I loved the atmosphere. more on Yahoo! Travel

By all accounts, you can expect two things when you go to any's Sarr establishment...an awesome drink menu and a wonderfully designed space. more on Menupages.com

A collaboration with nuevo latino master Douglas Rodriguez means signature ceviche (such as Fire and Ice: fluke with preserved lemon and hot garlic oil) and Cuban-inspired dishes like truffled empanadas and sugarcane-skewered tuna.... more on TravelAndleisure

If you want to enjoy a meal out in Philadelphia with whom ever..take them here. more on Yahoo! Travel

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10 reviews

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We had a nice view on the 3rd floor overlooking the 2nd floor. The ceviche was delicious. I had the sugar cane tuna as my entree - which was the best i have EVER tasted. My husband had the steak - whi ... more on TripAdvisor

On a random Wednesday night at 10 PM, the bar and first floor of this dark and stylish place was packed with 20 and 30 somethings. Seating is on white leather love seats and matching chairs around tab ... more on TripAdvisor

Great atmosphere, delicious food! Much better then some other Cuban places more on TripAdvisor

Hip bar with beautiful people; excellent ethnic cuban dishes served hot; great place to see and be seen more on TripAdvisor

I was excited to go to Alma De Cuba since I have been by the restaurant a few times... it has a great location, right in the middle of all the great stores on Walnut street. There is a great bar on th ... more on TripAdvisor

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41 reviews

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We headed to Alma de Cuba for dinner this weekend and had to sit in the bar as we didnt have a reservation. Other than the smokiness of the bar area, the drinks and meal were absolutely phenomenal!!!!! I didnt know much about Cuban ... more on Yahoo! Travel

My girlfriend and I drive from Edison, NY to Philly just to go to this restaurant. It's worth the trip! GREAT food and serice. "Cuban" food is very diverse and the chefs prepare every dish with unexpected flavors that you're trying ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I love this place and decoration. On This day a try this especial of Three way pork was like a lasagna and a smoke pork, and ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Absolutely terrible. The waitress was rude. The food was good, but nothing special for those prices! Not to mention, as I was eating, outside, a bunch of kids starting yelling ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Skirt steak was to die for -- crispy, flavorful, perfect. Mojitos -- yummy! And oh, the chocolate cigar ... a must-try. more on Yahoo! Travel

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Perfect place for dinning out. Saying the food is fantastic is an understatement. Beautiful clean place with great service. Impeccable in every way. If you want to enjoy a meal ... more on Yahoo! Travel

My husband took me here for my birthday this past Sunday and I must say this place is off the chain! The decor was very chic. The drinks were delicious the food was outstanding and the service was impeccable. We started at the bar ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Going to Alma de Cuba is fun because it is a big restaurant with a classy feel and a cool atmosphere. As with most Starr establishments the service is professional courteous and young. With that said the food is something of a let-down. ... more on Yahoo! Travel