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  • Opening Hours

    Sun, Sat 12:00 - 23:00
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 11:00 - 22:00
    Fri 11:00 - 23:00
    24.12. Dinner by reservation only. 01.01. closed (only groups with advance reservation).

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Authentic Swiss cuisine combined with Ukrainian, Georgian and Italian specialties - in the heart of Basel.

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At Restaurant Alexander, traditional cuisines merge to create a unique taste experience.

We serve Swiss classics, complemented by Ukrainian, Georgian and Italian specialties - with a modern interpretation but an authentic taste.

Culinary highlights:

- Homemade Warenyky (vareniki) with various fillings

- Ukrainian borscht made according to a family recipe

- Khinkali and khachapuri in the Adjarian style

- Neapolitan-style pizza - made to our own recipe (own dough, own tomato sauce, selected cheese)

- Grill specialties and seasonal recommendations

- Homemade desserts, e.g. Napoleon cake

Ideal for groups and travelers:

- Hot meals all day - no room service (perfect for travel groups and trade fair guests)

- Groups up to 100 people possible (banquet room), terrace up to 120 seats

- Bus parking directly opposite Messe Basel

- Fast and organized handling even with tight time slots

- Live music on Friday, Saturday & Sunday

- Wheelchair-accessible

Meeting place for clubs and societies:

Regular Jass and chess evenings.

Annual Jass tournament (40-60 participants).

Club events and social games can be booked in advance.

Discreet digital ambience:

The Stübli shows atmospheric video clips, seasonal visuals and - on request - important sporting events.

The atmosphere always remains pleasant and calm - no sports bar feeling.

Warm hospitality, a chalet atmosphere and honest cuisine make Restaurant Alexander a special place for guests from all over the world.

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Restaurant facilities

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Child-friendly
  • Terrace
  • Free wifi
  • 51 - 100 Banquet

Restaurant Offer

  • Swiss cuisine
  • Local products
  • Take away

Payment options

  • Cash Payment
  • American Express
  • Union Pay
  • Maestro
  • Eurocard - Mastercard
  • PayPal
  • PostFinance Card
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  • Visa
  • V Pay

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Contact

Krasnov Oleh
Wirt
Restaurant Alexander
Riehenring 85
4058 Basel
+41 61 711 58 00
info@restaurant-alexander-bs.ch

Opening Hours

Sun, Sat 12:00 - 23:00
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 11:00 - 22:00
Fri 11:00 - 23:00
24.12. Dinner by reservation only. 01.01. closed (only groups with advance reservation).

Overview

Restaurant Alexander
Riehenring 85
4058 Basel
Switzerland

Opening Hours

Sun, Sat 12:00 - 23:00
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 11:00 - 22:00
Fri 11:00 - 23:00
24.12. Dinner by reservation only. 01.01. closed (only groups with advance reservation).

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