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    Marmalade

    4.7 (1.7k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndCaribbean, French, Wine Bars
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Amy C.

    The atmosphere was excellent, romantic, high end. The service was phenomenal, our server was very attentive and went the extra mile in any way she could. The food was also top notch, the flavors were excellent and they were very accommodating to dietary needs.

    Heirloom tomato special
    Jasmeet M.

    This is one of the top restaurants I've ever been to in my life. I will never forget the meals, experience and hospitality of this dinner. Truly unforgettable from entrance to exist. Illiam, our server was incredibly attentive and her recommendations were stellar. Every course was better than the next. I cannot wait to go back! Not to mention the decor is stunning and homey all at the same time!

    Marianne P.

    5+ stars! The restaurant is impeccable. The service is excellent. Food is amazing. A menu is handed to you and you pick four items (appetizer, small plate, dinner and dessert). It isn't as easy as you think. Menu items were plenty and every meal would satisfy your appetite. Restaurant was decorated with beautiful furniture, lighting and table positioning. I will definitely return when I visit Puerto Rico.

    Lobster risotto was my fave!
    Joe P.

    Another great meal in PR! We came here for our friend's birthday and we all felt like we were gifted with the experience we had here. The only negative was an extremely loud and drunk bachelorette table next to us. I think she thought she was the main character for all of the tables in the restaurant, and we had all come to just listen to her screaming. But that is not the restaurant's fault so cannot let that impact the rating. Even with that, we had an amazing meal! The ceviche, paella app and the lobster risotto were all amazing although the star may have been the white bean soup because our friend hate beans but loved this soup! The birthday girl got the Chico L8 dessert, which she said was the best dessert she ever had. The waitress was also amazingly warm and funny! Love this place!!

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    Sharon H.

    Fluke Crudo: refreshing fluke with a kick of from the wasabi and the fresh sweetness from the watermelon. Beef Tartar: heavy on the truffle and lovely garlic toast. Tender pieces of meat and the Parmesan made the plate so beautiful! White Bean Soup: we could easily see why this is the star dish of the restaurant. Bacon and heavy cream with slightly cheesy white bean immersion blended to create a slightly grainy soup texture. It was creamy and you can take your time to sip and taste and each sip has a lot of flavor. Lobster Risotto: good amount of lobster and creamy rice and beautifully plated. The Maine lobster were in little pieces. Homemade Malanga and Black Garlic Gnocchi: lovely potato gnocchi with the beetroot chips to dip with a hint of horseradish. Pacific Sea Bass: extraordinarily unique and beautiful presentation. It looks like the fish is sitting on top of a bed of sea foam! The sea foam is slightly sweet. Underneath it has herbed rich, pineapple, and nuts. It's a taste that is quite unique and adventurous but it was really good! Beef Tenderloin: a classic garlic potato purée along the side of the dish with a tender beef in the middle. It was a bit salty for me, but it was delicious as well! Local Passion Fruit Trilogy: very strong passionfruit flavor crème jelly and pulp with a yogurt cake and Sicilian pistachio ice cream. So Beautiful! Salted Caramel Corn Crème Brulee: also beautiful but very American caramel! Even though it was not my favorite, my boyfriend loved this. Service is impeccable. The center floral piece looked so beautiful and perfect that I thought it was fake and it is changed weekly. I could stare at that center piece all day. The lighting and the different tables all have a uniqueness to them and were very thoughtfully placed and utilized. We sat in a bed of pillows in the corner! So beautiful. Even the bathroom is clean and decorated with different abstract art with a dark ambience.

    Chris S.

    Simply fantastic. A world class dining experience that recently turned 21 years old. Each of the dishes in the five course tasting menu is excellent but the tiny white bean soup remains my favorite. The wine pairings are well-chosen. Service is outstanding. Friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. I most highly recommended Marmalade!

    Truffle ice cream
    Annette R.

    Marmalade is unquestionably one of the best restaurants in Puerto Rico with more than 15 years established. For me consistency is the key. I've been coming to this place for a long time and both the service and the quality of food are impeccable. This stylish restaurant features an international menu with Caribbean influences offering creative plates. They also have a passion for vegetables cooking them in an innovative and delicious way. I would say that even those who don't eat vegetables could enjoy their dishes. I certainly appreciated it and Im not vegetarian or vegan. The restaurant offers a five-course experience in which you can pick and choose from different categories. The dishes could change depending on the season and the freshness of the products but the tiny white bean soup with truffle is a constant and a MUST! Besides, is Chef's Peter Schintler signature dish and is outstanding. All courses are refined and executed with great attention to detail. Some of my favorite dishes are the paella bites, lobster risotto, ahi tuna tartare and the malanga gnocchi. The wine list is exceptional. They have an extensive variety of bottles meticulously curated. They also offer a wine pairing which I recommend. If you are in the Old San Juan area looking for a unique gastronomic experience, Marmalade is the way to go!

    Marcy S.

    My friend Liz and I ended up at Marmalade last night kind of by accident--we knew it had great reviews, but didn't realize how exceptional it actually is. Rafael guided my entire meal and didn't miss--Ahi Tuna Tartar 'Moroccan Style', the Tiny White Bean Soup, the Pasture Raised Hormone-Free Beef Tenderloin, and Blueberries, Bourbon & Bacon- Everything outrageously good Cocktails by Marcella were phenomenal--of course, same name. Thank you for the experience!

    Daniel T.

    We just had a fantastic anniversary dinner at Marmalade. All of our food was amazing and our host, Layla, was wonderful. We were torn between some of the choices on the menu and she was incredibly knowledgeable and charming. The restaurant itself is intimate and never was loud, even when completely full. Thank you, we will absolutely be back!

    Ann S.

    Good vibes, good food. Tasting menu didn't disappoint- and I was able to try things I've never had before! The wine paring was eclectic- wine from Hungary! Care was taken on every aspect of each dish and Service was perfectly paced and very kind.

    Bret B.

    I love this restaurant. Gourmet but not stuffy. Delicious food and flavors and filling portions. Top tier wine list in the tropics. Cosmopolitan design and ambiance. The flavors and interpretation of classic recipes was top tier. The beet salad and ceviche were as expected fresh, crisp and delicious. The tiny white bean soup with generous truffles was epic. The linguini with clam, crab and saffron was epic. My favorite course. The main course of Yellowfin tuna in mild curry veggie broth foam was too good. The sea bass was delicious. Wasn't crazy about the sweet coco rice the sea bass was served on top of. Crème Bruel was decadent. Washed it down with water and a lovely 2022 Mendoza blanc. Hats off to a top 10 meal of the lifetime. Rarely get to eat a proper six course meal like this. Staff was great. Vibe was chill. Seating is comfortable. People watching is fun. Gracias!

    "Who Wears the Pence?"
    Scott S.

    So Yelp keeps warning me that my "writing pattern looks suspiciously like a bot," which is funny, so I've been taking a break from "yelping," but jumping back in because, well... Marmalade. I finally made it here after years of hearing everyone rave about it, so when I had a late night stop in San Juan on my latest cruise, I made a res. I opted for a seat at the bar (shoutout to my server Layla, who is an actual person, and also not a bot) and took all her recommendations of what to order off their five-course tasting menu. To make it simple, I had one of the night's "additions" which was heirloom tomatoes and goat cheese as course one. Delicious. Everyone gets their "famous" tiny white bean soup as course number two and after having it, I know why. Course three was also an "addition" for the night - a beet-root rigatoni with duck confit. Bright red, al dente beet root pasta and a good amount of fork tender duck. Course four was something I was on the fence about, the lamb tagine, but after the first bite, I'm glad I ordered it. Dessert? The B2 3 - Blueberries, bourbon, bacon... need I say more? It was more calories than one should be allowed to consume in one sitting, but you only live once. Yes, it's $145 per person before drinks, tax, and tip, and yes, I walked out about $300 lighter, but also stuffed and happy that I *finally* got to try it. If you're in San Juan and want a dinner for a special treat, a celebration, or just to splurge (because, why not??), put Marmalade on your list. And Yelp, sweetheart... I promise I'm a real person. A very full, very real person.

    Stella G.

    We ended up having a free meal in PR on our last day, but I was having a hard time finding restaurants that were open on a Monday. Thankfully, there was still availability at Marmalde and I was able to make a reservation an hour before the reservation time. The inside of the restaurant is so pretty - the hostess said that they remodeled recently and it really shows! For the 5 courses, I chose the tuna tartare, lobster risotto, sea bass, and miso caramel creme brulee. The second course was the white bean soup for everyone. Wow! Everything was so good. I wasn't sure what to expect because I read a number of reviews that said this restaurant wasn't worth it. I have no idea why - every course was amazing and at such a reasonable price too. My favorite has to be the white bean soup. They said it's their signature dish, and it makes total sense! I wasn't sure if I was going to like it because I don't love beans or truffle, but this soup is special. My second favorite was the complimentary popcorn shrimp dish. I would never think to pair shrimp with popcorn (let alone chili popcorn), but this was so delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the popcorn added a nice kick to it. The two dishes that I didn't love was the tuna tartare and the sea bass. I've never had a tuna tartare like this. It's topped with a cucumber yogurt and served with flatbread. It's not bad, but definitely not my favorite. I was so full by the end of this meal. They even gave us candles on each of our desserts to celebrate our anniversary! Everyone was so nice, and this was a great way to end our trip.

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