If you're a lover of Italian small plates with distinctive flair and/or a curated wine list filled…read morewith exotic grapes and niche finds, you should definitely give El Vino Crudo a try. It's a cozy little restaurant that was perfect for our recent short stay in Old San Juan. I was impressed with the wine list, which featured sparkling, white, orange, rose, and red options by the glass and of course a more extensive list of bottles. I opted for two different sparkling options, a Pineau d'Aunis (rose) from the Loire Valley (strawberry notes) and a Verdeca (white) from Puglia (melon, white flowers). I drink a lot of wine and have never heard of these grapes at all, so they were fun to check out and delicious to boot. We also tried a number of different bites. They were all good, but these were the most memorable: Apio gnocchi - delightfully pillowy and nutty Dulce de papaya and prosciutto - lightly sweet and savory all at once. This might be an even better version of the more popular prosciutto and melon dish. Partamra olive oil cake - so lemony and moist Beet ice cream - this was wild! For sure my first time trying beet ice cream. It was barely sweet and had a very thick, almost custard-like texture. Special shout out to the staff, who were all so nice and chill and knowledgeable.

I had an awesome palate experience. I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed. We tried…read morealmost all the entrees

Perfect place to grab a light dinner and drinks! We got the shrimp skewers, Brie and prosciutto,…read moreand margarita pizza! All the food came out really tasty. Great ambience and doesn't feel like a "tourist" restaurant! After dinner go upstairs and check out the rooftop bar! Our server was super friendly as well!

We were walking the streets of Old San Juan when we stumbled upon The Mezzanine, and what an…read moreawesome find! This cozy bar and tapas restaurant has a charming speakeasy vibe that immediately made us want to stay. There were four of us, and we shared three different tapas. The meatballs were hands down our favorite--they were absolutely amazing! The hummus was delicious, and the shrimp was just as impressive. The atmosphere is cute, quaint, and incredibly comfortable, with cozy chairs and small tables that give it more of a lounge feel than a traditional restaurant. It was the perfect place to relax after exploring Old San Juan. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend stopping in. We loved everything about it and would absolutely go back!

Dropped in for an early drink before dinner. I love the ambiance. The music was great and the vibe…read moreis chill. If it's your first time, activate a card with your server then get to serving yourself all the wine you want up to your paid limit. They have the wines separated by new and old world. There is a great variety of reds, whites, rose, and orange. We will definitely be back.

Such a fun dining experience in Old San Juan--I'd highly recommend it! The space is very small and…read moreintimate, with a cool neon purple light adding to the vibe. The menu changes constantly and isn't written down, so I can't remember exactly what I had, but everything was absolutely delicious. The first course, which included a mini lobster roll and a tart, was my favorite. My friend loved the second course, a crudo, and said it was the best. Every dish was unique, creative, and full of flavor. We left completely stuffed. One thing to note: the cocktails are all premixed, so they can't adjust the sweetness or other preferences, which was a slight downside. Still, the overall experience was great--and the chef/owner was incredibly kind and personable!

Wow - - incredible experience. We sat at the chefs table, so highly recommend that route if you go…read more We started with lobster roll, a quiche and tuna tartar. Had a pasta dish and then pork belly - - which were all incredible. The service was amazing. Very attentive. The ambiance was classy yet still had the old San Juan feel to it.

Hanging out with local friends who recommended this place. What a pleasant surprise! We started…read morewith Caldo Gallego and followed with several Tapas. We also did some empanadas de Pulpo. The Churrasco was amazing and ended up with pulpo a la gallega. They have a good variety of wines in their cellar that you pick yourself. Don't be fooled by the area, this a top of class in Latin cuisine place. Enjoy!

Fantastic food, amazing service and very reasonably priced. Atmosphere was fun and inviting and…read morestaff were great. Highly recommend the stuffed mushrooms (missed getting a picture) the steak and the churros. The meatballs were good and the mussels were just ok.

It is not a Wine Bar Tapas place. Shares menu with 2 other restaurants., Italian and Puerto…read moreRican. No really tapes on menu mostly fried appetizers. Have only 4 wines by glass. The one I ordered had turned. But they did open a new bottle and replaced the turned one.

We were very confused. You have to walk through 2 other restaurants to get to the wine bar. Turns…read moreout Bodegar shares the same menus as the other 2 restaurants. It's not really a wine bar as you can only get house wine by the glass. 2 reds and 2 whites. If you want something else you must buy a whole bottle. Also the tapas are really just appetizers. Definitely false advertising. The food was fine and had friendly service. The atmosphere was nice and the best of all 3 restaurants. It was convenient to our hotel.

Yes yes oh wow yes! Loved every bite from pear salad, to pork belly appetizer, to our Chilean Sea…read moreBass dinners with Parmesan Risotto, and the other with mash potatoes. We don't drink wine, but their selection looks impressive and the server is very knowledgeable. Truly splendid dinner. Little bit of upscale delight! Want something simply lovely with a nice atmosphere- this is a great spot.

Service was "ok". Waiter seemed attentive until he realized we were just ordering two entrees and…read moreno alcohol, as he went to focus on a man sitting at a table near us. The food was also "ok" but for the outrageous prices really expected a lot more. A bit flavorless and bland. Two pasta dishes, a bottle of water, one soda...$98 with tip. Being from NY I am used to high prices but at least there should be something to make those high prices worth it. Didn't feel very welcome here and was not impressed with the quality of the food or service.

let me begin by saying i had the absolute pleasure of having NAOMI as my server, and she made my…read morenight very special. boy does she know her stuff! she gave me amazing recommendations and knew everything about every single wine that came in my wine pairing. she even threw in a few fun & interesting facts! as for the restaurant itself, there is no a la carte optikn, just a 5 course meal, but you are able to choose which dish you want for each course... with the exception of the navy bean soup which automatically comes as your 2nd course, but rightfully so! a creamy navy bean texture with pork flavors and truffle sprinkled on top makes a fantastic soup! another standout dish for me was my 3rd plate: rabbit with kale pasta and mushrooms. the flavor that bursts out from a bite of the mushroom complements the rabbit perfectly and the al dente texture of the kale pasta really rounds out the dish. i highly recommend the wine pairing, especially for this dish, as it comes with a gamay that really pairs well with the rabbit flavor. the highlight of the night was the chocolate cake i ordered for dessert. i am biased because i have a big sweet tooth, but it may have been the most amazing dessert ive ever had in my life. overall, a 5 star experience that i will be bringing everyone back to again and again.

We came here for a birthday and dont regret it at all. Everything was great about this restaurant…read morefrom the atmosphere to the food. Its a fine dining restaurant so the restaurant is really upscale but they also made the restaurant a bit cozy at the same time. The service was amazing as well. Im sorry I forgot his name but he paid really good attention and constantly checked on us especially for my allergies. The food was some of the most delicious food ive ever tasted, especially the risotto (10/10). There was one dish that my girlfriend didnt like but they went immediately to get her something new. Im only giving a 4 star because the dessert i had did have something I was allergic to despite reassurance which cause swollen lips and throwing up outside. Im not sure if the dessert was pre-made but having the allergens directly on the menu may help. Otherwise I completely recommend trying here.

Top bar in the Caribbean and #26 in North America, so had to visit and did not disappoint. 4.5…read morestars Highlights: - Excellent drinks: from their champeta which was run ginger pineapple to pornstar martini to a classic daquiri and even a pina colada, the bartenders know what they are doing. - 6 different rooms to visit each with a different vibe and some different cocktails - Main entrance: front room with big windows was cool to pass through - Vino: wine based cocktails in a smaller spot - Shing A 'Ling: salsa room with dance floor and bands or DJs was the liveliest. Loved watching everyone no matter how old get into the groove. - El Final: red room with DJ booth for more dancing fun - El Desvío: Super small 10-seat candlelit area slightly hidden - La Cubanita: where we parked ourselves to chill Lowlights: - Weekend nights gets very crowded with a line out front in the heart of the nightlife area in old town.

First, the staff is insanely good at service and crafting the drinks. I was amazed sitting at the…read morebar as they made these drinks. Not to mind the price is perfect. I never had a bad drink here out of the two nights and many drinks had. The layout is amazing with multiple rooms, bars, and DJs. Anything from techno, pop mixes, to latin. Yes i did salsa with the love of my life. No that has no influence on my review haha. Definitely recommend for a night out!! During the weekday we didn't have a line but it was still full inside. On a Friday we had a short line at 10:30 and it was packed.

We came to the area from California, and I was headed to Tostado, which is next door. They had a…read morewait, so hubby decided to go to Bogetta to have a drink at the bar. The rest was history! We met Victor and ended up eating at Bogetta. The brunch was amazing, and Victor was the best server ever. He made our experience a complete 100%. The dates stuffed with sausage were wrapped in bacon and provided the perfect sweet and unexpected savory. We loved it! Hubby ordered the lemon pancakes. Amazing!!! The lemon zest was infused into the light and fluffy pancakes, set off by the light and refreshing lemon cream that was on top of the pancake. The edible fresh flowers and strawberries were a delightful and unexpected touch. I had the huveas sol and wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! The avocados were fresh and tender. The vegetable puree was a wonderful explosion of flavor in my mouth when combined with the perfectly cook sunny side up eggs. Everything we ate was a win! I hope to come back before we head back to California. Today is day one, and it has exceeded our expectations thus far.

We were waitlisted elsewhere, which ended up getting cancelled. So, we decided to come here for…read moredinner and drinks. Food was okay, but there were a few items that caught my eye. The Oysters were fresh, and very reasonably priced. The Tomate and Avocado Salad (not pictured) was also fresh and light- it was my second choice bc they didn't have the Beets & Goat Cheese Salad. I tried the Bolognese and thought it was a bit boring. The drinks were boozy, but I did find the Paloma too sweet/tart. Overall, it was a great time- nice outdoor space. The service was attentive and friendly.