Alma De Cuba

1623 Walnut Street PhiladelphiaPA19103
Closed
Sunday
4:00pm-10:00pm
Monday
4:00pm-11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm-11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm-11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm-11:59pm
Saturday
4:00pm-11:59pm
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Average Rating
4
Total Reviews
(150)
Recommended 0
Not Recommended 0
Average Rating Over Time
Map

Open Map

Description

Alma De Cuba, a part of Starr Restaurants, specializes in providing Cuban-style cuisine to guests. The restaurant features a lounge and private and semiprivate dining rooms. It offers a variety of dishes made by renowned chef Douglas Rodriguez, who is known as the father of Nuevo Latino cuisine. Alma De Cuba s d cor features photographic images of present day Havana that has been designed on...
by mapquest on October 19, 2015 from mapquest

Tips

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 .
by Citysearch on April 21, 2009 from Citysearch
The Extras:
Semi-private parties up to 47 guests can be accommodated.
by Citysearch on April 21, 2009 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

You almost "expect Papa Hemingway" to appear at Stephen Starr and Douglas Rodriguez's "upscale", "special-occasion" Nuevo Latino, still "trendy" after a decade-plus in Rittenhouse; brace yourself for "invasive noise levels" generated by "high rollers" who "come for the mojitos" in the "dim" lounge but stay for the "bold flavors" "from land and sea" (e.g. "amazing" ceviche) and "world-class"...
by zagat on January 21, 2014 from zagat
Alma de Cuba Restaurant Review:
Alma de Cuba, one of the original Stephen Starr eateries, has stood the test of time. It’s still a sexy spot for drinks and dinner and the menu is solid, thanks to consulting chef Douglas Rodriguez and the Rockwell Group's design, which imagines Cuba today with a nod to the past. The design team used a basic off-white palette, dramatically lit with a red glow and a series of evocative Cuban...
by gayot on November 03, 2011 from gayot
Three stylish -- but not necessarily Cuban-looking -- floors form this flashy restaurant, known for its marvelously fresh and refreshing mojitos, glorious black bean soup, and slow-roasted pork shank. The decor encompasses glass walls shimmering with tobacco leaf images; an all-white downstairs lounge with mod seating; black-and-white photos projected onto the walls; loud, Buena Vista-style...
by frommers on May 13, 2011 from frommers
Upscale tribute to old-time Cuban soul food.:
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...
by by Contributor at Citysearch on July 11, 2006 from Citysearch

Information from the business

For reservations, please visit our website!
by Citysearch on December 30, 2017 from Citysearch