We chose this restaurant to have lunch during our second visit to old San Juan…read more This is a beautiful little restaurant. The moment we walked in we felt right at home, very quaint and welcoming. We had the polenta with sausage for appetizer, it's a must try, delicious!! I had gnocchi with 4 cheese sauce for my main dish and loved it. Everyone was very happy with their food. Definitely worth a visit when in old San Juan.

Beautiful, small Italian restaurant in Old San Juan. Gorgeously intimate interior with lovely…read morepaintings on the walls, it was a pleasure to (momentarily) look at, as we sat at the larger table in the back and away from the main seating area with the painted wall views. It was still pretty, but I wished they did a bit more for the table back there to match the rest of the gorgeous interior. And as the cashier/register is also there by the back table, we had a lot of waiters moving in and out of our space to complete chores/tasks for other tables, which occasionally took away from the ambiance and immersion of the restaurant as our table felt like a prime hub. Again, this was only an experience for this table in the back, but something to note. Regardless, my group ordered two appetizers, a bottle of wine, and six entrees to get a full spread and taste of this nicer Italian dining. The Italian Sausage and Polenta appetizer was phenomenal - deliciously buttery, smooth, and a springy texture I've never experienced before. The bruschetta platter was good for what it was, but not stand out. I ordered the carbonara, and was disappointed. It was incredibly salty while lacking any other savory, spiced flavor. The noodles were cooked perfectly, but the salty pork and then further salted sauce overpowered anything else. I tried to salvage it with chili flakes and a lot of black pepper, but nothing could give it the rich flavor I was looking forward to or expecting. The ribeye, though, was phenomenal. Excellently executed, rich, juicy, perfect. Worth the money if that's in your budget. The other dishes were all delicious as well, and you can't go wrong with ordering any of them. I wouldn't recommend the carbonara, but I have seen other reviews rating it highly, so maybe I just got a hiccup this time. The waiters were kind and attentive when we asked for them. They seemed quite busy a lot of times, and it took a few rounds of them rush-leaving/coming back after we ask for us to be able to order cocktails or appetizers. It was also a busy night, so completely understandable. But overall, a really nice experience, and a beautiful date spot.

Pirilo is the best pizza place you'll ever find in Old San Juan! I was so excited to be back, that…read moreI forgot to take a picture of our pepperoni pie!!! We also had the Caprese salad and pulpo à la gallega (so very tasty)!!! Service is on point, great atmosphere to go with family and friends.

If you're walking by, this restaurant would be very easy to miss. The entrance looks like a doorway…read moreleading to a stairwell or service entrance, and I honestly didn't even notice a sign. Luckily, there was a gentleman outside directing people in, otherwise we may have walked right past it. Once you climb the two flights of stairs, you're rewarded with a beautiful dining space. The restaurant has a rustic, old-world charm with gorgeous décor and an Italian-inspired atmosphere. It immediately felt warm and inviting. There were four of us dining, and we started with two appetizers: the Setas Rellenas and the Chorizo al Vino. Both were excellent, but the Chorizo al Vino was my absolute favorite--absolutely delicious! For my entrée, I ordered the chicken lasagna. I expected chunks of chicken, but it was made with shredded chicken, and wow--it was incredible. The flavor was outstanding, and it ended up being one of my favorite meals of our trip. My husband ordered the beef lasagna, which was also made with shredded beef rather than traditional ground beef. He absolutely loved it. Our friends ordered the Milanesa de Berenjena and the Milanesa de Pollo with a side of gnocchi, and both raved about their meals as well. Since nearly every table seemed to be ordering pizza, we knew we had to try one. We ordered a small pizza for the table, and each of us had a slice. Now we understand why they're known for their pizza--it was fantastic! A special shoutout to our server, Rouil Rodz, who was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout the evening. Don't let the unassuming entrance fool you. This restaurant is a hidden gem with a beautiful atmosphere, outstanding food, and excellent service. If you're visiting Old San Juan, I highly recommend adding it to your list.

I walk into a cool looking cocktail bar, to get a drink while waiting, in need of a meal....waiting…read morefor the place at the corner...and find a great restaurant in the back...winner, winner (not) chicken dinner. Had the calamari, shrimp, and burrata app. Highly recommend the burrata. The sauce on the shrimp is delicious...the texture of the calamari was nice, but wished I asked for a marinara sauce, instead of the cilantro, which came off a bit like mayo. Had the octopus main and a chorizo pizza. Loved the chorizo on the pizza, and the tamponade on the octopus. Had the passion fruit creme brûlée...my daughter ordered it...those who follow me know I rarely order dessert...I drink more, have fresh fruit or cheese. It was the perfect texture, taste and that includes the passion fruit. Ambiance is cool...bathroom is ok. Service was lovely and the staff seemed to genuinely like the owners.

The service was fabulous, our waiter was quick & kind. The ambiance is great, not too loud or quiet…read morebut comfortable atmosphere and the decor is pretty. The calamari was exceptional- potentially the best I have ever had. The potatoes weren't personally a favorite of mine (they have peppers and onions mixed in). Food was quite rich/savoury

Sophia's was AMAZING! They serve pasta and steaks and everything else as fresh and delicious. The…read moreservice was outstanding and location perfect for experiencing the city. We sat outside and watched enjoyed the happenings of the city. Alex was a wealth of information and so very kind.

Absolute GEM of a restaurant and let me tell you, I am an absolute snob for Italian food. My…read moreboyfriend and I arrived around 7:30pm on a busy Saturday night and were lucky enough to grab the 2 open seats at the bar because there was a wait for a table. This meant the bartender David was our server who was SO incredible. He was professional, incredibly efficient, kind, patient, gave us tips about the area, and made great dinner recommendations. He never let our water get below halfway full which I truly value too. Now onto the food - we shared the caesar salad, vodka pasta with chicken, and guavanoli. What a treat!!!! The caesar was large and fresh. The vodka sauce was more tomato based rather than loaded with heavy cream, which made it fresh and flavorful rather than super heavy which we enjoyed. Now the star of the show - the Guavanoli - a chicken stuffed crepe topped with mozzarella and guava sauce. David said tourists usually stay away from this because it sounds so different but it's the locals favorite. I can attest this has been one of our favorite meals of the entire trip, and we agreed the guavanoli was one of the most delicious yet unique entrees we've ever had. We're here for 2 more days and want to come back to get it again. The crepe wrapping essentially tastes like an enchilada, and the guava sauce is NOT too sweet. It's mixed with a red wine reduction so it has a slightly sweet edge to it, but is 1000% perfect with the dish and delicious. The prices are on the higher size but the portions are large and totally justify it. With the 2 of us, we ended up having a very decent amount of the vodka pasta as leftovers to take back to the hotel. We didn't order drinks, but David was whipping up incredible looking cocktails! They also have really cool hand-painted large portraits around the room. Beautiful restaurant, amazing staff, and even better food!!

La Casitas de Rones is an amazing restaurant great food great service. Our Bartender TK was super…read moreamazing, informative, friendly, passionate and funny. She made our experience super memorable. The drinks were amazing and she remembered us by name. We will definitely be back

If you're cruising to San Juan this is a MUST DO!! Beautiful bar, great food, and TK IS THE GIRL…read moreFOR YOU!!! Ask her to make her signature you won't regret it

We dinned her on the recommendation on our hotel bar staff... they mentioned the tge food was great…read morebut service could be off.... The two entries were nice with the chicken and spinach ravioli having nice flavor and the stuffed chicken having a better all around flavor mixture with the combination of chicken, ham and cheese. We ordered both a chicken and a pork empanada and they were stuffed full and the breading was light. Overall, the food was very nice and as we continue to expereince, service was slow and lacked engagement.

I ordered the premium combination of meats, medium rare of course. The combination said it was for…read more2 people, but I shared with 2 other people (so 3 people overall) and we still had some leftover. The sides weren't too special but the meats were so good! The restaurant is very old timey and the decor is made to look like it's old. I knew they could take a while for all of the meats though so I ordered an appetizer but even that took a while. I wouldn't get the appetizer again but I would get the combination again. The service was very nice and quick.

Went here tonight for dinner... Beautiful little restaurant on the back street in old San Juan…read more... I had the caprice salad, half size portion, which was more than generous, and then I had a linguine with garlic and olive oil, and added shrimp... Prices were more than reasonable food was excellent and the atmosphere is very nice definitely would come back.

Milady is fantastic, if you have the opportunity to visit please ask for her. We got to a…read morerestaurant that claimed it closed at 11pm however when we arrived at 9pm the restaurant turned us away. We tried another and the same thing. We walked down to find another restaurant because we were so hungry and came across this cute little gem. We asked if they could accommodate us because they were closing and they happily obliged. You would think that the staff would be bothered that we arrived so late but that couldn't be farther from the truth. Milady was so sweet and accommodating the entire time we were there. She didn't make us feel rushed she was so sweet and knowledgeable, made us feel like we were visiting family. We ordered a few appetizers and entrees and all we had leftover was dessert. I preferred authentic Puerto Rican food but what we had was completely satisfying.

Adorable place! Amazing waitstaff and delicious food! Large portions and great wine. Loved it.read more

Cucina di Ivo is one of those places that just feels like a hidden gem. The atmosphere is cozy and…read moreintimate, perfect for a nice dinner but still relaxed enough that it never feels too formal. The food is consistently really good. Everything tastes fresh and homemade, especially the pasta. You can tell they actually care about the quality and the flavors, not just throwing things together. The sauces are rich without being too heavy and everything is seasoned perfectly. The service has always been great when I've gone, super friendly and attentive without hovering. It's the kind of place you can go for a date night or just a good dinner and know it's going to be solid every time. Definitely one of those spots I keep coming back to when I want good Italian food.

Fiore's is such a cool spot to come in and grab a pizza while sightseeing in Viejo San Juan, it has…read morea really great atmosphere and the staff is amazing. We started with the pastelillo appetizer, they were fried to crispy golden perfection and both the beef and chicken ones were delicious. The green sauce that came with them was herbaceous perfection and we even got some more so that we can dip our pizza in. We got the pie with roasted garlic, prosciutto and pepperoni which was absolutely delicious. The pizza came out hot and fresh and all of the ingredients on it worked really well together and everything had great flavor. The little bites of whole roasted garlic cloves gives you that slightly sweet, caramelized garlicky goodness that us garlic lovers adore. The legal drinking age in Puerto Rico is 18 so my 19 year old nephew was over the moon that he was able to order himself a pomegranate margarita so it was fun to see him experience ordering his adult beverage! Overall we had a really great experience and the bartender was super friendly and helpful in all of the food and drink recommendations. Definitely add this to your next stop in Viejo San Juan.

Okay, this is a super cool pizza joint located in San Juan near the ports. It is a great location,…read morewith a clean and cozy dining area inside and outside. They have big screen TV's and music. The service was great, our waitress/bartender made great drinks and our food came out quickly. The empanadas de pollo were hot, fresh, and really good! I would've ordered more but we didn't want leftovers. We ordered a really delicious pizza that had pepperoni, prosciutto, roasted garlic, and salad. It was perfection! The sauce ratio, the crust, the toppings, a true perfect blend! I know people don't travel to Puerto Rico for pizza but I had my fill of the traditional food and this pizza hit the spot! The margarita is basic, the pina colada was to be as expected, but the pomegranate mojito was extraordinary! (And really expensive! $13) Overall I really enjoyed this meal but $40 of the bill was food, $35 drinks! Next time I'll skip on the drinks or just get a beer.

As a newcomer to San Juan, and not knowing where to dine, I can highly recommend Bari Italian…read moreRestaurant. The food is absolutely delicious (each of our family members had something different, and everyone was completely satisfied! The coffee's were yummy, the wait staff (Khadijha) VERY pleasant and accommodating, the atmosphere (we chose to eat outdoors) is charming, and the parking, although limited, if you are handicapped, can park directly across the street. If not, I can't comment where to park. Maybe uber in here directly. All in all a delicious and delightful experience for our first time here. SPECIAL NOTE: We came back for a second dinner, and our server Christian was delightful and we met the Manager Julie who was so friendly and welcoming! Be sure to visit BARI if you come to San Juan!!

Delicious! Mofongo with shrimp and garlic sauce…read more Pizza Subs Service was excellent- Highly recommend