The food and service couldn't have been any better! I highly recommend the four course selection as it is enough food, I promise! They portion out all the courses perfectly, however I was insanely full after the total meal so come hungry. I highly recommend the Sea Bass, it has a light but tasty flavor to it. Also if you have Eddie as a waiter, you are in for a treat. He knows the menu inside and out and was a fantastic server, our night wouldn't have been as great without him! Enjoy! read more

Marmalade - Caribbean Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Only came for drinks and dessert. We sat at the swanky bar and chatted a bit to a very friendly barkeep. Our desserts were late to arrive and our barman sent us two more complimentary drinks to keep us lubricated. We would try their food next time. read more

My brother, his wife, and I stopped in here for desserts and drinks late one mid-winter evening specifically in search of some sort of chocolate torte. They didn't have that so we ended up with three other desserts and holy shit they were amazing. Also, the mojito: best one I've had thus far. Additionally, the decor is modern, clean, and sophisticated, with a nice bar up front and the main dining room behind that, which is where we sat. I was so impressed with the whole scene that I looked up the place on my phone and was happy to discover that the chef also does Boston's Blu (which, however, seems to receive vastly inferior reviews). I'll definitely be back to Marmalade on my next trip to San Juan to try out the dinner menu, and I remain curious enough about Blu to want to check it out up here at home in Boston. read more

If you are in San Juan and you miss this place I feel for you. The creations of Chef Peter are amazing. Our server, Lisa, was delightful, knowledgeable and very helpful. You are very fortunate if you get her as you server. read more

Very chic and posh. Marmalade is supposedly one of the few places with a real chef and not just a cook in Old San Juan. I just popped by for a drink and found that they had very nice staff. It was a little too touristy for me, but I did enjoy fantasizing about the things I could do in the pile of cushions they had on our couch. @_* read more

A serious let down. Food was good however my 3/4 courses was not good. I had the truffle pasta and the sauce was overpowering and the pasta was not tasty either. Our waiter was nice enough to ask me if I would like to have another plate in place of it but after a 2:45 dinner I was ready to pass out on my plate. Desert was delicious but their alcoholic beverages missed the mark. Overall this restaurant was disappointing. read more

My boyfriend and I dined here while staying in Puerto Rico because of the great reviews and it really was excellent. We had the 5 course tasting menu with the wine pairing (approximately 250 before tip). What we found great about this restaurant was that you got to pick off the regular menu what you wanted to taste! If you are going as a party of 2 I would suggest ordering different dishes except for the white bean soup so you can both try each. Here is the food we had: First Course: Fire and Ice and the Tuna Tartare, both were excellent in every sort of way. They stimulated the tastebuds so well it was so delicious. Second Course: Lobster risotto and the paella, what I liked about the lobster risotto was that it was simple and what it should be and it was done perfectly. The paella was also delicious and came in bit size sushi looking bites. Third Course: White bean soup, possibly most amazing soup ever Fourth Course: Swordfish and Beef Tenderloin, cooked perfectly Fifth Course: Berry Cobbler and Banana and Butterscotch, perfect end to the night. Each wine or rum in the case of dessert was so perfectly paired it couldn't have been done better! There is nothing bad I can possibly say about this restaurant. It was an excellent dining experience and worth every penny. I also want to say the service was impeccable. We had Eric as our waiter and he was polite and just seemed to be able to read minds when it came to what we wanted! He was just amazing and possibly the best server I've ever had. read more

Best place we ate in our trip to Vieques and Puerto Rico. I did the 4 course tasting menu and my wife just did a salad and entree, at the end we were both STUFFED. The chef brought out a soup for my wife just so she wasn't watching me eat course #2 while waiting there... then he also sent out a sample of their spaghetti squash, just for kicks... it was amazing. Make sure to try their signature white bean soup, it has pancetta dust (aka BACON DUST). it was soooo good, I licked the bowl (discreetly). Also if it's on the menu when you're there, try the open faced lamb ravioli appetizer... again amazing and just so flavorful. Next time i'm in Old San Juan, I'll DEFINITELY be back here. My wife loved the decor of the restaurant, very modern, hip and colorful. Definitely check this restaurant out when you go to Puerto Rico. read more

Not as good as i was hoping. I brought my family and I believe they enjoyed their meal. My shrimp special was so undercooked I just picked at it. It did have a good presentation. The fish entree was marginal. Maybe, I am just spoiled by the great food in the San Francisco area read more

First, I asked the concierge at our hotel - The Ritz Carlton what his favorite restaurant was in Old San Juan. Marmalade was his reply. He did not hesitate. I now know why! Awesome meal! On par with any NYC restaurant I've been to and I've been to a lot.even the chicken my wife had was fantastic! Go for the 4 course tasting menu. Lots to choose from. read more

- Don't forget to make a reservation and keep in mind that it's not open before 5:30pm - Don't leave San Juan without trying their white bean soup! - Their Kiwi Libre and their Mojito: Perfect! - Creme brule: Good but not my fav. Not a fan of mixing sth cold like pine apple with hot chocolate. My partner liked it though. read more

Tasting Menu is absolutely worth it - I loved that I had a full range of choices for each course. We did four courses and it was plenty. Will definitely recommend to our friends! read more

Due to all the other wonderfully written (and on-point) reviews here regarding Marmalade's scrumptious food, I'll skip writing a boring review of how delicious each item was. (Except to say that the white bean soup and tuna poki are NOT to be missed!) Instead, I'll talk about how reasonably priced the food was. (The tasting menus are a great example of this.) I'll compliment the hostess and our waiter for being sincerely nice and attentive. I'll express my appreciation for the way they made us feel special since we were there celebrating our anniversary (rose petals on our table, the hostess even volunteering to be our flower girl!). And I'll end with my utmost gratitude to the restaurant owners for truly caring for their patrons: Peter Schnitler, chef/owner going from table to table, personally thanking them for eating his creations. And as for Mrs. Schnitler, I was floored by her action: I had a head and stomachache that evening and had asked the hostess for an Advil. As I had already guessed, her boss had not allowed her to give me any pills as it is illegal to do so at such a business. Mrs. Schnitler than went above and (way) beyond the expected: she had an employee go to a nearby drugstore and purchase a brand new/sealed bottle of Advil, for which they would not accept any money from me! Now that is someone who cares about her customers, turning a first-timer into a loyal patron who will definitely return to enjoy another Marmalicious meal! read more

Best vegetarian / vegan food; competes with San Francisco, Oakland, & Berkeley. Try everything!! An eclectic atmosphere and worth every dollar. $$$$ - value is in the quality of the ingredients and collision of tastes. read more

Just eaten here this past Sunday night and needless to say it was a very memorable experience due to the generosity of the chef and owner Peter Schintler. We ordered À la carte; I had the Maine lobster risotto which was out of this world. Creamy delicious and extremely fresh tasting lobster. I have made this dish myself and had it at numerous restaurants all over the place and this by far was the best risotto I have ever had. But the highlight of the meal was a complimentary bowl of their bean soup which was literally life altering! Words cant describe how good it is and matter of fact, we asked for the recipe in a joking manner and the server said "yeah, no problem I will go get that for you". I thought he was joking but minutes later he brought it out on a recipe card. While we were waiting for our dishes to come out, not only did he send out complimentary soup but also a complimentary sample of something I did not see on the menu so I could of missed it but it seemed like a poached then grilled peach, wrapped in prosciutto and covered in some type of sauce with goat cheese and it was just amazing. My wife ordered the Black Truffle Pappardelle Pasta and it was just amazing. Freshly made pasta with the black truffles sent this dish into a whole new dimension. My nephew ordered the USDA organic chicken that was served with chorizo sauce over a bed of garlic potato puree. I did not taste it but it looked outstanding for being a simple but yet playful dish. He said it was juicy and literally the best piece of chicken he ever had. For dessert I had a dish the chef recommended which I don't think is on the menu and may of been a special but it was their scratch made ice cream with mint served over toasted granola and a blueberry chutney. So fresh, so flavorful. And the staff, on point and well trained! Considering it is a high traffic tourist area, the prices are very fair. You will not be disappointed whatsoever so give it a try on your next visit to Old San Juan. read more

No matter how many times I visit, Peter always delivers a new and fun food experience every single time... From the drinks to the coffee, everything is meaningful and is done with purpose. Best way to truly enjoy Marmalade is the tasting menu. Go for as many courses as you can, you will be glad you did! For appetizers you have to try the paella bites, foie gras the homemade gnocchi with the braised beef and the lobster risotto... that last one is the best risotto I have ever had. The truffle pappardelle and tiny white bean soup with pancetta dust are an absolute must as well as any fish or seafood. For dessert, try the banana and butterscotch pudding and caramel corn creme brûlée - they are both amazing. The wine pairing is consistently impeccable so just let the chef do the pairing for you and be pleasantly surprised. Enjoy! read more

We're giving them 5 Stars even though we were unable to stay for dinner. The host & wait staff were extremely courteous. The atmosphere wonderful. The fixed price tasting menu ($69 per person for 4 courses) was a little more than we had planned to eat. read more

Oh my god, this is a memorable experience! Phenomenal food, knowledgeable staff made for an amazing night!

Delicious meal! The service was top notch. I highly recommend people make a stop at Marmalade when they vacation in PR. The tasting menu was enormous and forced us to make a lot of difficult choices. The space was gorgeous and I loved that there were several different types of tables and seating arrangements - it really added to the space. The chef came out on numerous occasions to deliver our dishes as well as pour our pairings. We had great conversation and it really added to the experience. Thanks for a fantastic evening! read more

Okay, count me and my lovely wife among those utterly in love with this amazing restaurant. We see where some less impressed diners wonder what all the fuss is about, and I don't think we are saying it's the best restaurant out there, but I did have my best meal of 2014 last night (Christmas Eve, by the way, when many restaurants offer less & charge more). We were told only the 4,5 or 6 course tasting menus were available but they are the most open tasting menus I have ever encountered; essentially, every item on the menu is available in various quantities depending on which menu you choose...but I digress. Since we had only made our reservation a couple of days prior, we could only get a table in the bar but what good fortune; our lowish banquette table was cool, mid-century modern and quite comfy (Paige's banquette also had 3 big pillows against which to lean). The wait staff immediately greeted us warmly and throughout the meal danced the fine line between friendly, solicitous and super professional with great aplomb. We opted for the 5 course menu which offers 2 choices from the first two pages of the menu (which changes seasonally), the house signature white bean soup (which has not changed in the ten years the restaurant has been open), one entree and dessert. I started with the golden heirloom beets with raw hearts of palm, Haas avocado, organic radish carpaccio, goat cheese,grapefruit & almond vinaigrette. Delicious! and the beets were imbued with more beet luciousness than I have ever encountered. Paige started with the Pacific yellowtail poke with ginger, lemongrass & organic soy mixed with compressed watermelon which blew us both away..and instead of a bed of rice as is traditional, this dish was accompanied by wavy rice crisps. Verdict: Paige wins narrowly For my next course, I opted for the Hand Rolled Black Truffle Pappardelle Pasta with wilted spinach, summer truffle & marsala butter as I am a sucker for homemade pasta; tasty but merely very good. My (literally) better half ordered the lobster risotto which was simply the best version of this not so uncommon dish I have ever encountered. The rice achieving that magic creamy yet individual quality that all risottos aspire to, the lobster sweet and rich. Verdict: Paige wins in a landslide. The white bean soup is spectacular and while I wished for more than the espresso cup serving (delivered by the hunky chef), Paige wisely counseled that it was so rich and full flavored that any more would be too much. For our main courses, I opted for the scallops glazed with tamari and eastern spices, baby bok choy, organic sprouts and "forbidden rice" with a non GMO white miso-lemongrass broth...I know, quite the pretentious mouthful but the scallops were perfect, the broth deep in flavor and the greenery refreshing. Paige enjoyed the snapper served in an homage to cassoulet that was so rich, succulent and buttery (flavored with paprika and festooned with clams, Gallic garlic sausage and small white beans).Verdict; Paige wins but is also exhausted by the richness of her dish...oh, and the actual snapper was excellent in freshness and preparation. For dessert, I had the caramel corn creme brulee with peanut brittle ice cream and nothing that description conveys just how delicious, silken, crunchy, fluffy and downright fun this dessert is...for once, the creme brulee is not the banal choice. Paige enjoyed the chocolate tripleta with passionfruit gelato that was far more interesting than my choice but not quite as satisfying. Verdict: Caleb wins. We only sampled one cocktail, the kiwi libre, which was fun, crazy green and imbued with serious kiwi flavor but not earth moving in our exciting cocktail times. The Cremeaux rose', however, was cool, crisp and perfect throughout the night. I love just about every design choice they have made with this space-modern, clean, intimate, raucous and louche all at the same time...and the music is both played at a reasonable volume and well edited (The Smiths & Oh Land for example). If we return to Puerto Rico, we will surely return to Marmalade. read more

I wasn't going to write this review because my friend is a CIA-like spy who figures out where I have eaten and then shamelessly copies my restaurant choices. However, I felt that Marmalade is a bit misrepresented so here it is.... Forget that one star rating on here. No offense but I doubt that reviewer is a real foodie who understands the subtlety required to blend multifarious flavors. Also, discard reviews that are based more on the drinks than the food. You want drinks, go to a bar. You want "ohmygod ohmygod" great food, go to Marmalade. I can't speak to cocktails or wines since I rarely drink, but the food is Capital A - Amazing. Again, I have to stress that you have to understand complex tastes and multi-ethnic fusion to appreciate it, so if you are a bacon &and eggs kind of guy or like your food simple and straightforward, or consider Ben & Jerry's top-notch ice cream, you might want to save your money because Marmalade is creative, vanguard, and quite pricey (around $80 for a four course dinner set plus coffee and tip). The chef is not afraid to make a few mistakes every now and then. My four course meal started off with honey grilled peaches topped with lemon mascarporne cheese, champagne-based vinaigrette, all wrapped in heavenly prosciutto. Just with this dish you can see the complexity of the dish at hand. This was followed by possibly the finest white bean black truffle soup in North America. The only one that compares to this is the white bean soup I had at a restaurant in Cape Town. The third course was an otherworldly red snapper - steam poached with garlic, basil, various spices; topped with chorizo and some little neck clams on the side. I've always considered sushi to be the finest way to eat fresh fish since non-Asian gourmet preparations can be extremely good but often overpower or detract from the freshness of the fish. In this case, the chef's preparation kept in tact both the freshness and tenderness of the fish while adding a unique and flavorful kick....absolutely delectable. My dessert was a five-tiered tapioca pudding/sorbet concoction. This was probably a 3 out of 5, but I chose this as my "challenge" pick, meaning I knew that it might not be as good as some of the more traditional choices. It was such a creative invention that I knew that it could present some difficulties, and the tiers didn't blend in as well as I would have liked. The other choices sounded fantastic, but I felt that I had eaten some variation of those desserts in other countries, so I went with the multi-layered tapioca sorbet. I guess I will have to go back in a year or so to test some of the other desserts. BTW - anyone who says a five-flavored tapioca/sorbet creation is basic comfort food def is not a foodie. No offense. All in all, this is right up there with the finest restaurants in Tokyo and Cape Town, the top two cities in the world in terms of fine dining as far as I am concerned (yes I have eaten in Paris, New York, Rome, etc. etc.) The atmosphere is posh and it may look touristy, but who cares? Bottom line: Da Food Rocks. read more

Wonderful experience!! The staff very accommodating and the ambience romantic, eclectic and best of all comfortable. Now the food, this was the first vegetarian tasting menus I have come across in a non vegetarian restaurant. The plates plates with different takes on traditional dishes and were presented in creative and visually appealing ways. Definitely an experience and definitely highly recommended!! read more

Worth every penny. Food was so good I can still feel the taste. Definitely will fly back to San Juan to visit Marmelade.

I've never been more excited to write a restaurant review. We recently visited Marmalade for my husband's birthday, and the staff made sure he received 5-star treatment. I highly recommend the tasting menu option (we went with 5 courses), as it's one of the greatest values for a tasting course that I've seen. The white bean soup lives up to the hype, as does everything else on the menu. The chef and staff took their time to explain the ingredients that went into every dish, which can be overwhelming until you realize how much they clearly love the food they are bringing to your table. They're also incredibly accommodating to food allergies, with excellent vegan options (like carrot cake!) for the lactose challenged like myself. My husband and i were blown away, and we highly recommend you add Marmalade to your list. read more

We had a wonderful Christmas Day dinner there! The food was phenomenal, and the wine pairing is just perfect!! Please get the wine pairing, it's not very expensive compared to a lot of other places but you get an opportunity to taste many different kinds of wines that matches the food!! Some is a balance from the food, some wine added another layer of flavor to the food. It's an absolutely fantastic experience! Out of all the dishes, we like the ice cream and the white bean soup the most. The of cram topped with mushroom truffle. You just felt blend with the soil but with the creamy and sweet ice cream. The wine pairing is a wine from 1980s, fantastic! The other desert we got is the cream brûlée with sweet popcorn. An above average desert, but with the nicest sparking white wine I ever had! The white bean soup is very rich and creamy, paired with a high acidity chardonnay-- perfectly balanced!! Highly recommend to try this place if you are in town! You will enjoy it! read more

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Hailing from Manhattan, I am picky about my fine dining. I must say I was impressed with Marmalade. One thing I can say about them is they have an "aim to please" attitude toward their patrons and it's very pleasant and feels welcoming. From the beginning we were assured that if we didn't like anything it could be replaced with something else. You get to choose between a four-course, five-course, or six-course tasting menu when ordering. We opted to make all four courses savory instead of three with dessert, for a surcharge (we're not big sweet fans). I would recommend that they add a three-course and maybe get rid of the six-course, as it was a LOT of food! My favorite dish was actually my appetizer, which was the yellowtail poke with watermelon and rice chips-AMAZING. Huge chunks of fresh fish and the acidity of the fruit complements them nicely. I also tried the lobster risotto, rabbit "mac and cheese", and for my main got the surf and turf (tuna with foie gras). Lobster risotto was delicious. I was underwhelmed with the rabbit dish, very vegetable heavy and not really much cheese at all, wouldn't recommend this one. As for my entree I was also underwhelmed but that's my mistake because I don't love cooked tuna, I usually find it bland to begin with. The foie was great though and if you like lentils they were good too. Cocktails are lovely here and the service is above and beyond, if I had asked, the waitress would have had no problems exchanging the dishes I wasn't crazy about. My boyfriend had the signature dish, truffle white bean soup-we could both see why it's been a staple on the menu for so long. It's absolutely delicious and a must order! Our best meal in Puerto Rico was here for sure. read more

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This place is a must try. Come hungry and I mean hungry if you do the tasting menu. We ordered the five tasting menu and OMG was that a lot of food! I got the ceviche (great), small soup sample (ORGASMIC), papperelli (changed it to lobster risotto which was loaded with lobster), sea bass (could have gone without it by the time it got there I wanted to explode) and dessert chocolate mouse with vanilla ice cream because the creme brûlée had peanuts and I'm allergic (good dessert) honestly that's a whole lot of food for one person and yes the dishes are small but it's 5 courses!!!! When we come back to PR, I'll just get plate by plate. My husband had the poke (great), lobster risotto, meat and creme brûlée and he was satisfied. Anywho.... Off to the gym and to a food coma. read more

Marmalade was a mixed experience for us. Some items were delicious (Poke, Popcorn Shrimp, Foie Gras), some items were pretty good (Ceviche was fresh, but had too much dressing), and some were downright bad (Halibut Cheeks and Sea Bass...very surprising to us, but the fish was not prepared well). As it was so hit or miss, I would recommend stopping by for a drink and some appetizers, but keep moving for your main course. read more

Very modern decor, atmosphere. Creative dishes that are sometimes fantastic (white bean soup!) sometimes a bit of a 'miss" (Ceviche cured with grapefruit), others that are "creative" (popcorn shrimp that are, literally, grilled shrimp surrounded by popcorn) but not "out of this world". The servers sometime sound as if they are reciting a memorized script, and, with all of them there it seemed a bit surprising I had to ask to refill my water glass after waiting to see if anyone would check to see if I needed more. Cocktails are also on the creative side. Among the pricier restaurants in Old San Juan, but as upscale as any modern foodie restaurants in LA or SF. However, after reading and hearing all the "hype", I didn't think it quite matched up. read more

Amazing!! My wife and I had the four course tasting menu with wine parings. Every course was unbelievable. They were also larger than expected. Not to big, but I have been to tastings and feel like I need to hit a drive thru on the way home. The popcorn shrimp appetizer (not what you are thinking) was spectacular. We each got a pasta for our second course and the pasta was cooked perfectly and very good. We got the swordfish and pork cheeks for the main course. The swordfish was great but no comparison to the pork cheeks. Tender, lean and delicious. For dessert we has bread pudding and forget what the other thing was because the bread pudding was so good. Rich caramel flavor!! WOW. Marmalade is easily in the top 5 all time restaurants for my wife and I and might be in the top 3. Service was fast and very helpful. If you are in Old San Juan, you NEED to go. read more

This place is as great as all the reviews claim. We had the five course menu with wine pairings and it was outstanding. The bean soup is not to be missed, the lobster risotto was a large delicious portion too big for a tasting and the goat meatballs are a treat if they are available. read more

First impression, bad smell of old seafood like a seafood market when we came in. Atmosphere a little too trendy for my taste. Food was excellent. Started with the seviche verde, a mixed green salad with green beens, mild peppers, hot peppers, avocado, and other assorted greens. This was a refreshing, lite start to the meal. Had the halibut cheeks for my entrée and it was amazing. Loved the chorizo accent to the halibut. Portions were right sized for an individual. No leftovers here! read more

Raul served my boyfriend and I when we came here on vacation for our anniversary dinner. The sangria and the urban hipster were refreshing. I ordered the pasta and my boyfriend did the 5 course tasting. The white bean soup is a must order! The lobster risotto was a little uncooked and the beef tenderloin was a little salty but overall, everything was delicious. This restaurant surely aims for customer satisfaction. read more

Marmalade - Pappardelle Pasta, Amazing! - Caribbean Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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