I booked Marmalade on a recent trip to San Juan- was able to finally snag a seat on the last day of my trip. Marmalade is in old San Juan, which makes for a great atmosphere of walking down its famed cobblestone streets at sunset. Plus it's the "only Michelin in the Caribbean". First of all, I loved the dining experience and attentiveness. The coursing was exceptional, as you actually got multiple choices per course! It made it actually hard to determine - because all of the choices looked so amazing! I decided to do a wine pairing (which included spirits based on what the chef deemed appropriate. My server noticed I wasn't drinking a white wine on a pairing and she inquired about it. I told her that white wines didn't always sit well with me and she asked if she could take it back, checked with the kitchen on a better alternative and brought out a red that they thought would pair well with my dish. Wow! So thoughtful! Course 1/ fluke crudo with watermelon, young ginger, fresh wasabi and finished with lemongrass ponzu Paired with: Sake: wakatake onikoroshi This was amazing. I wish that I had more! Course 2: marmalade's signature soup: Tiny white bean soup: scallions, fresh black truffle and pancetta "dust" I can see why it was mandatory: it could have been easily overlooked, but once you have had it: you know that it is not one to miss. Course 3: Risotto of lobster: maine lobster with green onions and acquerelle rice (just enough, not too much!) Course 4: King Salmon: spring leek & einkorn berry pilaf with a ragout of Oregon morel mushrooms and fresh pea-rosemary emulsion (excellent preparation of salmon): felt this was much more of a Pacific Northwest dish, but very delicious. Course 5: Choco-L : eight different textures and flavors of local organic chocolate culminating with the accent of hazelnuts and fresh raspberries (having the local chocolate was a plus)! Definitely book when in San Juan. read more

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One of the top meals of my life. A prix fix where you get to pick what you receive, with perfectly paired wines. Lovely setting, tucked into old town. Seamless service with waiters who know what they are talking about. A relaxing and special night! read more

Marmalade - Beautiful setting - Caribbean Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

This place was amazing! Nothing was a miss..worth every single penny. 5 courses of insanely good food. You pick 3 appetizers ( more than a simple taste but not an entire meal) , an entree and dessert. If you like wine definitely do the wine pairing. The quantity of food definitely pushes you to the brink but it's so darn decadent you just let it happen. My absolute favorite item was the white bean soup ...sounds regular until you factor in the truffles!!! It was hands down the best thing ever, halibut, lobster risotto, ceviche and a bourbon soaked cherry cinnamon role was my selection for the night. read more

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Puerto Rico has amazing food? PUERTO RICO HAS AMAZING FOOD. This place was phenomenal! Our first night in Viejo San Juan, we went here on a whim from a few recommendations that we read online even though it said it was pricey, but absolutely worth it. We have to say we whole heartedly agree! We did the 5 course meal with wine pairings, but you get to choose an option for each course they offer. We had trouble narrowing it down to one choice per list because everything sounded so incredible. Our waiter, Christina, was fabulous and made the experience even that more enjoyable. There was a gentleman who stopped by our table along with the staff who brought out our meals were extremely nice. They made my boyfriend's 30th birthday dinner a memorable one. read more

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The absolute BEST dining experience in all of Puerto Rico. Marmalade perfectly combines the high quality food of the highest level fine dining restaurant with the fun ambiance and friendly service of your favorite local restaurant. We were lucky enough to have Amber as our waitress and she made my wife's 30th birthday dinner a truly special experience. If you're spending a night in Old San Juan, you have to make it your first priority to stop at Marmalade. read more

Marmalade - Caribbean Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

As good as advertised! Atmosphere was pretty trendy, actually really enjoyed the house playlist, cocktails were great, but the food was unbelievable. My wife and enjoyed the amazing tasting menu here for our tenth anniversary. (Wouldn't be able to spring for this bill unless it was an extra special night on teacher and nurse salaries.) We made sure to get different menu items for each course so we could have twice the experience. Everything we tried was better than the last. I'm used to even the best restaurants having a few let downs, but it was all so memorable. To start we had the fluke crudo and tuna tar tar. Both were outstanding but the little flatbread discs that came with the tar tar put that dish over the top for me. Wow. The white bean soup is just as good as everyone says. Needed a whole bowl of that to myself. That's going down as one of the best things I've ever tasted. The lobster risotto and braised beef gnocchi were the perfect middle course. They were comfort food on a whole other level. Just warm and rich and flavorful. Our main courses were the lamb and the halibut. The lamb was terrific but the halibut was probably our favorite course of the night. Cherished every bite. The grits, the cornbread chunks around the fish, and the delicious sweet corn and jalapeño froth. Oh man. For dessert, the bread pudding was a perfect ending to our meal. The blueberry cinnamon roll was interesting but was probably the only thing we tasted all night that didn't blow us away, not that it was bad, just wasn't on the same level as the bread pudding. The tasting menu, with one drink apiece (fauci effect and a gin and cucumber cocktail, which were both really really tasty), plus tax and tip ran us $375. It is a steep price but you get an unforgettable food journey. Just figured the average traveler would like to have an idea of what a couple costs. I couldn't say enough good things about Marmalade. Thanks for making our tenth anniversary so memorable and absolutely delicious! PS- make sure you're watching reservation opening dates so you can get yours booked the first day (first thing in the morning if it's a weekend date) it becomes available on open table, which I believe is 30 days out. read more

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There are no words to explain the experience my husband and I had! We were celebrating our 14 anniversary, best present ever. Yesterday I understood the meaning of Culinary Art. What an experience, I felt the love for greeting from the chef in every cures. The service of all the staff was astounding, especially Alexandra our waitress. Her knowledge on the food and wine help us choose the best wine to pair with our food selection, elevating the experience even more. It was orgasmic . Highly recommend!!!! Que experiencia formidable! read more

I did have high expectations for this place. It was highly recommended on Reddit for a fine dining experience. Though we were ready to pay the high price, we expected a little more than what we experienced. We get to pick from a huge selection of appetizers, intermediates and proteins. A lot of the dishes come with truffle which is luxurious but also very heavy after a while. Our waitress, Christina, was very nice and offered to serve us any replacements if we were not satisfied with the course. We thought the food was a bit salty so she asked the kitchen to make our proteins less salty. The banana bread pudding was the best dish out of all the ones we had. Definitely choose that as your dessert option! Overall, Christina, the ambience and the experience was great. It's something we never experienced before and we liked that we had the option to choose instead of a pre fix menu. I only give it 3 stars because the food was too heavy and salty after a while for the hefty price. read more

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Wow! This place came up on all of the must-eat lists for Puerto Rico, and I can see why. It was fabulous from start to finish. The chef features a five-course meal, where you pick four out of the five dishes and the chef picks one for you. Everything we had was outstanding, but our intermediate and main courses really stood out. We had a crab linguine special and the gnocchi for our intermediate course, and both left us longing for more. The linguine was bright and flavorful, and the gnocchi were unlike any we have ever experienced. The pork three ways and beef tenderloin entrees were especially tender and full of flavor. We had a fabulous server who was assisted by multiple kind assistant. Plus, the manager came over to check on us several times. I would highly recommend. read more

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Overall: Amazing food, Must visit Ambience: Not your first date place, but a place to go on a special occasion such as anniversary or birthday. Make sure you have reservations because they get booked especially during covid. Ambience here is fun and celebratory. Menu: We had their five course option for two and it was amazing. Everything was served with a style and the chef explained us everything about it. It made the food even better. For instance, I have had ceviche before but the serving here was outstanding. See pictures for more entrés. Drinks: Had their cocktail and it was worth every sip. Service: Top notch! read more

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Our rainforest tour guide, Jaime recommended this spot. I was hesitant from Yelp pictures. Let me just say- don't be hesitant. Just come. It's beautiful, delicious and service impeccable. Bestie and I stayed 2+ hours and Ever was our most excellent server. Nothing short of 5 star service and a supremely well paced meal that did not drown us in fullness nor broke the piggybank because stateside it really should have. The tuna tartare is worth the $10 upcharge- get it. And that tiny white bean soup is the most excellent soup to date. Everything else was super good, filling and ambitious. Best part- this was our splurge meal that we are totally happy with. Come to marmalade to be treated like princesses- just wear something loose. read more

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I was thoroughly impressed with my dining experience here! We had made a reservation for an anniversary and they set up the table with pillows and decorated with rose petals! So sweet and cozy! Workers made sure to congratulate us on our anniversary when they walked by. Service was excellent and extremely attentive They have a build your own tasting menu, and you can choose from either 4 courses for $75, 5 for $85, or 6 for $95. One of the courses is preset -- tiny white bean soup. You get an entree and dessert, and then either 1, 2 or 3 other dishes, depending on which you choose. Ordered the 5 course meal. It didn't seem like too much food, but by the time we got to dessert, we were stuffed! Totally would've been okay with 4 courses, but everything was so good, we had no regrets. We tried: paella bites, popcorn shrimp, lobster risotto, hand rolled black truffle tagliatelle, white bean soup, surf and turf (scallop+pork belly), beef tenderloin, creme brulee and choco-l8. Choco-l8 is perfect for chocoholics and you can never go wrong with creme brulee! Everything was exceptional, although the surf and turf was a bit on the saltier side, but still tasty. Stand outs were the paella, lobster risotto (definitely recommend this, they are very generous with the lobster!), white bean soup and the beef tenderloin (soo tender). Thank you Marmalade for a wonderful meal and for the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary! read more

Overall experience is exceptional, nice environment, great presentation, service is awesome, our sever Gabriel did a fabulous job, thanks to him, I may have fount my favorite wine! read more

Wow!! Planned this spot 2 months out during a cruise stop. From beginning to end, perfect service, perfect presentation and most importantly perfectly prepared and delicious food. It was our first time and when we return to San Juan, will be a must stop. Thanks Roberto for the great service. read more

The food was not bad but I don't think it's worth it. The menu has pretty good selection of items and I like the variety of options to choose from. Everything was well cooked and the presentation of the food was incredible. However nothing here was super memorable honestly. Service was decent. I was a bit surprised when I saw the bill. The price was enough for a Michelin starred restaurant but the quality was not quite as good. Also they added 20% tips to the bill without letting us know. So this place was just okay overall. read more

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Lived up to recommendation expectations which set the bar pretty high. We did the four course because we were going out after and left full. Service was friendly and on point. Food was interesting. Great place for a special occasion or if budget isn't a concern. We'll be back. read more

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A thoroughly enjoyable dining experience. Tasting menu (five course) is diverse, flavorful and all around well executed. Highlights were the crudo, white bean soup and scallops, but not a single dish disappointed. Service was impeccable throughout; staff is professional and very well trained. Wine list is interesting and comprehensive; wines by the glass are well thought out and are at least partly a bit "off the beaten path" as opposed to mainstream. In short, one of my top five dinner experiences of the last twelve months, arguably on par with one star Michelin establishments elsewhere. Will come again. Bravo! read more

Hands down one of the very best dining experiences I've ever had, anywhere! Every single thing was amazing. It's a beautiful space with very comfortable seating. Outstanding service from our server Lilly and incredibly warm hospitality from host/manager Priscilla. And I don't even have the right words to describe the food - each course was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious! The wine pairing was fantastic and well worth the price. People say it's a very expensive restaurant, but for the quality of the food and the all-around experience, I say it's very fairly priced and worth every penny. I travel to PR fairly often - this was my first time at Marmalade but definitely not my last. Dining here will be a priority on every trip from now on! read more

OMG! There's restaurant was by far the best restaurant I have ever visited it when coming to Puerto Rico! I stumbled upon it as I was looking for a Michelin star restaurants. Unfortunately, there are none because PR is not a part of the Michelin star program. I read the reviews and I decided to take a chance. It was my birthday the night we were actually going to be dining here, so I mentioned it when I made the reservation. When we arrived at the restaurant, from the outside, it did not look like much. As we walked into the restaurant, it looked very quaint and cozy. I had no clue how deep and wide this restaurant was! The hostess was very sweet, and as I asked her how her evening was, she replied to me that it was great. She then mentioned to me, yours is about to be great also! She escorted us to our table and ....WOW! They had seated us at a corner table that had about 20 something pillows! No joke, yes I said pillows! It was almost as if they were preparing us for our evening! They decorated the table with rose petals and it was absolutely a surprise for my birthday! We were greeted promptly by the server and the water service was on point. We chose one of the tasting menus, we did the wine pairing, and we enjoyed ourselves. This was one of the best meals that we had ever had! The portions were fairly generous for a tasting menu, and the food was very fresh. The chef would walk around and visit tables and speak with you to make sure that you were enjoying yourself. I cannot believe that I have been to Puerto Rico so many times before, and have not visited this restaurant! I will definitely recommend this restaurant, by far every single time I can! I love that the tasting menu that you decide to choose, can be chosen when you get there and you do not have to pay upfront. I would actually pay upfront, I would pay for my whole meal upfront if I needed to. This restaurant is beyond a five star. The service that they give you is impeccable. Everyone is very kind, they remember if you were celebrating something and it is a very chic restaurant with a lot of quaint qualities. Please, do not miss this one visiting San Juan! read more

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Excellent dining experience! We came as a group of 4 and asked to be served a chef-recommended assortment. Everything was amazing--I can't even remember all the dishes we had honestly, because I barely pulled out my phone or camera since it was such a delightful experience, and I just sat back and enjoyed the food and company. Service was outstanding, they are extremely careful with wearing masks and keeping everything as hygienic as possible. A lovely place to dine while in PR! read more

Marmalade - I have no idea what this is, but it was delicious! - Caribbean Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Hey guys, it's the Seacoast Food Blogger again with a "MUST GO" alert for my favorite restaurant in all of puerto rico. If you are looking for the best foor and the most superior service in all of San Juan then look no further, this is the place to go!!! I would recommend making reservations as seating is limited and a walk in could result in a very long wait. The head chef personally has created the most unique meals and wine pairings in all of the island. You will not be disappointed. Our server Paul was more than knowledgeable about the food and wine that we enjoyed his explanations throughout the evening. I highly recommend him as your server!!! The food was mouthwatering delicious and the wine was excellent. The house made cabernet blend wine was delicious and exceptional. If I could have taken a few bottles home I would. This is a must add to your home wine cellar. Desert, was beyond expectations. It leaves you wanting to order a second plate, so yummy. Looking forward to my next visit here. read more

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I rolled my eyes when they said this restaurant will change your life, but it really was one of the most exceptional, creative, beautiful, memorable meals we've ever had. We savored every bite, took photos of our plates like the tourists we were, and thanked the chef when he came by our table. read more

I don't leave reviews nearly as often as I should, but if I didn't leave this restaurant a glowing review I would be doing a disservice to humanity. Marmalade has an impeccable tasting menu. I have never had a tasting menu with a wine tasting that provides such a complete experience. It is single handedly responsible for two of the best dishes I've ever eaten. It easily and neatly usurped the bread pudding souffle from Commander's Palace in New Orleans, which I once flew from New Jersey to New Orleans for the single minded purpose of eating. The miso creme brulée was exceptional. I honestly don't even have appropriate words to describe excellent service, the meal, the ambiance, and the kindness of the chef. I could be forced to dig my own grave in this restaurant and still couldn't find a single criticism. read more

Marmalade - Caribbean Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

We had a wonderful experience. We loved our table, the food, the service, the wine, the atmosphere and all. It was several hours of blissful eating and drinking and we will definitely go back. Thank you!! read more

This was such a fantastic experience. We came here for my birthday and had the 5 course meal with the wine pairings. The customer service is top notch and the chef also came out to talk to us which was a great touch to a perfect night. All if the food was spectacular. To top it off the Mezcal drink for dessert was such a tasty night cap. You have to make reservations well in advance as it's a cozy place that is busy. It was well worth the wait. read more

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Hands down, THE BEST meal we had in Puerto Rico! I made rezzies a month ahead of time for my girl's birthday. When we arrived, they had gone all out with rose petals on the table of one of the corner sofa settees. How romantical! If only we were a couple. It was a really nice gesture. We opted for the 4 course tasting menu for $69. Everything looked so good on the menu, it was really hard to narrow it down. We strategized to optimize our belly space by ordering different items. We loved everything except the lamb tagine. It was salty. By then, we were stuffed so I didn't bother saying anything or polishing it off. Favorites of the evening were the yellowtail tuna, lobster risotto, and halibut with truffle sauce. Get those and you'll be one happy camper. Service was impeccable! Reservations are a must! If I ever make it back to Puerto Rico, one of my first reservations will be at Marmalade! read more

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I enjoyed my meal. The service there was great. The soup that they make was fantastic. A few items were not as good as I would have wanted them to be. Skip the beef tartare. read more

Another OUTSTANDING dining experience - Well-deserved 5-Star rating. Guided by our knowledgeable, helpful and friendly server Chiqui R, we again enjoyed an outstanding 5-course priced-fixed dinner. Starting with a perfectly prepared Negroni, we enjoyed the 5-course tasting menu (1 or 2 starters, 1 or 2 intermediate dishes, 1 main dish plus a dessert. I thoroughly enjoyed 2 beautifully presented and perfectly prepared starters of Ahi tuna tartare and Red snapper ceviche, an Intermediate course of Homemade Gnocchi with braised beef ribs and a horse radish sauce, followed by a Main course of beef tenderloin that was selected for me by our server from the 2 options I provided. Main course was accompanied by an excellent local red wine selected by our server. A number of desserts are offered. I chose "Choco L8" - a decadent dish of chocolate presented with 8 different textures in a single rich dish. My wife selected a desert of 3 vegan "ice creams" about which she simply raved. Dinner here is pricier than many restaurants but, if you're on vacation, a special date, celebrating a special event or are simply looking for an outstanding meal - it's well worth the money. You will not be disappointed. read more

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This fine dining establishment was the perfect place to celebrate the fact that I am getting old. I made reservations for 5:30pm on Friday, April 5th but unfortunately, there were no more tables available so we had to resort to the communal seating they call high-top tables when looking through Open Table. I tried for other dates but most of them were booked or the only times available were ridiculously late for me to be having dinner. I opted for the 4-course meal with wine pairing. The wine was about half a glass and they bring you the actual bottle along with some explanation regarding how the wine compliments your dish. It was quite informative! I started out with some Pacific Yellowtail Poke which was paired with sake that was quite refreshing and complimented the poke really well. The poke was followed with some lovely and filling Risotto of Lobster. My 3rd course was the delicious surf-n-turf consisting of pork belly and seared scallop with the most flavorful hoisin sauce and peanut chili emulsion. The blend of flavors were to die for! And as if those 3 courses were not enough, the evening ended some Choco-L8: an eight-layer of textures and chocolatey flavors that is a MUST if you are coming here to dine. All the wines served with every course have been perfect as well. Service was excellent. Mid-meal, I have completely forgotten about the fact that I had to sit close proximity to other people who weren't even close to being an acquaintance. The restaurant was beautifully-decorated and everything about my dining experience was perfect. If I am ever back to Puerto Rico, I will definitely pay this place another visit! read more

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We came for Valentines day so the restaurant was busy- so grateful we had a reservation. The meal was price fixed and included 5 courses with wine pairing, Roberto, our server, was impressive with his knowledge of the food and wines. Everyone who came to the table was impressively nice and knowledgable. The restaurant was expensive, but we felt that the food and wine were worth the price. The food was well prepared and seasoned. The wines were perfectly paired to the dish. I would not have any hesitation to eat here again. read more

We were a little skeptical, but honestly, the food was absolutely fantastic. My partner took me here to celebrate my birthday and I felt welcomed and pampered by the staff from the first interaction. While I think the restaurant interior needs a little bit of an update, including the glassware to take it into 2023, I am happy to ignore it because everything else was simply outstanding. The service was attentive but unobtrusive, and our 5 course menu was a true treat (bf and I shared everything so we could taste each other's dishes). Everything was bursting with vibrant flavors and immaculate presentation. This was by far the best meal we've had on the entire island. Absolutely recommended! read more

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Five stars does not do this restaurant justice. Just the most incredible dining experience. My fiancé and I showed up about 20 minutes early and were seated without hesitation. He called a few weeks in advance and requested a special table and they gave us a table in the corner which was kind of a couch with a ton of pillows, highly recommend requesting this. We both ended up doing the $135 5 course menu and we could not be happier. They let you order 3 dishes each from the first two pages of the menu, one entrée and one dessert, we decided we would order 10 different dishes so we could try many things and it's deff the way to go. We ordered the white bean soup (a recommended MUST), paella sushi dish, tartare, lentil meatballs, gnocchi, tenderloin, halibut, dessert drink and the crème brûlée. Truly not at bad dish in the bunch. Our favorites were the halibut, and the soup but it was a hard choice. Our waitress Priscilla was the most wonderful person so please recommend to be seated in her section if you visit here, she was incredible! This is a top notch spot you can't miss on your next trip to San Juan. read more

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THE BEAUTIFUL ISLAND ___________________ ******review #900****** ___________________ A blissful New Years' Day dinner in San Juan set the tone for an amazing year. Our trip to Puerto Rico in late 2018 was a highlight reel of incredible moments, most of them involving food (who could forget my 1st Medalla and the bacalaíto as big as my head??) The top spot from our tropical vacay receives a special 900th review, as requested by Nichole C. We'd made a reservation at Marmalade well in advance and despite traffic causing a late arrival, the hostess was kind enough to seat us without issue. Our table was at a very comfortable two-seat sofa in the corner and came tastefully decorated with flower petals. Once greeted, we ordered cocktails. I started with the "Jimi Hendrick's" ($14.5), a refreshing gin drink made with muddled mint, sliced jalapenos, and fresh cucumber juice. From there, I enjoyed the boozy and aromatic "DGAF" ($15.5), a bourbon cocktail infused with peppercorn, red ale microbrew, served with a slice of maple bacon and a puff of rum barrel smoke. Then there's the "Global Warming" ($16), a fascinating drink that changes composition over time. An ice sphere of chili pepper puree melts into a margarita that's been infused with hibiscus & basil, so the longer it sits, the spicier it gets! A MUST-order. Marmalade offers pre-fixe tasting menus beginning at $75/person for 4 courses. We settled on the 6 courser for $95/person, which ultimately gave us the most flexibility with choices. We each picked 3 starters, 1 soup, 1 entree, and 1 dessert. | Kimchi Boricua: local bok choy and assorted veggies in a red chili vinaigrette, topped with starfruit and roasted macadamias. The sliced peppers added a nice blast of heat, while the rest were a colorful palette of lightly dressed organics. {4/5} | Paella: bite sized pieces of crispy paella filled with smoked chicken, peas and peppers in a saffron espuma, served over chorizo-tomato sauce. Tasty and nicely plated, we only received 3 while most other tables got 4. What gives? {3.5/5} | Ahi Tuna Tartar: Moroccan style tuna seasoned with harissa, layered between creamy lemon chickpea puree and cucumber yogurt, and served with homemade flat bread. I absolutely LOVED the presentation of this one, echoing a strawberry dessert bar and "cookies". {5/5} | Popcorn Shrimp: garlic grilled shrimp on top of poblano guacamole and spiced popcorn. This was the strangest misfire of the meal....movie snacks and seafood generally don't crossover well. {2.5/5} | Ceviche: red snapper cured with grapefruit, avocado, and smoked chili dressing with tostones. Though not terribly creative, the citrusy flavors matched well with the heaviness of fried plantain and fresh fish. {4.5/5} | Pacific Yellowtail Poke: sashimi grade yellowtail served with ginger, lemongrass, soy sauce, compressed watermelon and aerated rice paper. This snazzy dish was a big winner. {5/5} || Tiny White Bean Soup: topped with scallions, black truffle oil and pancetta. This famous dish comes standard with every seating (thank god). Dripping with decadence and packed with explosions of umami flavor, it's currently in the running for Best Soup on Earth. {69/5} ||| Surf - N - Turf: pan seared pork belly & diver scallop in hoisin, with garlic rabe and peanut/green chili emulsion. The pork belly + scallop had a delicateness to them that was rounded out nicely by the sweet brown sauce. {4.5/5} ||| Lobster Risotto: this is Nichole C's all time favorite (and she's had her fair share of risotto). Nice big chunks of lobster in a creamy base, I can attest that it was indeed fantastic. {5/5} |||| Baked Paradiso: olive oil macadamia nut cake layered with milk chocolate and passion fruit ice cream, encased in a toasted coconut meringue. The spinoff of an Alaskan classic sounds cool, but the flavors were all over the place and didn't win me over. {3.5/5} |||| Salted Caramel Corn Crème Brûlée: organic popcorn custard topped with peanut brittle ice cream. We're always big fans of the CB and this playful version was no exception. {4/5} Bread = 5 Circuses = 4.5 When we received the check from our server, I was a tad disappointed that for a restaurant of this class, they didn't offer a 'lagniappe' or some little treat with the bill. Nothing crazy, just a small freebie would've been nice. Executive Chef Peter Schintler made a bunch of appearances during our 2 hours here, but despite repeated requests made to our waiter, we never got to meet the guy :( * TL;DR * This is one of the best restaurants in the Caribbean, the culinary team fully deserving a Michelin star. Mere weeks after Hurricane Maria wiped out most of the island, they were back in business, serving that tremendous white bean soup #workethic Meals like this don't come around often. If you ever find yourself on the enchanting island of Puerto Rico, I urge you to seek out Marmalade for dinner. I can promise you it'll be legendary. read more

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Opened in 2005, an Old San Juan address and elaborate Wine program quickly earning accolades from locals and tourists, Chef Peter Schintler's Marmalade is routinely cited as one of the Island's best Restaurants, the six course menu for $109 offering decent value for plates constructed largely from local Ingredients. Born in rural Iowa to a farming family, respect for the land and affection for the kitchen established early, it was following formal culinary education that stints overseas saw Chef Schintler hone his craft, a return stateside to Greenbrier followed by Le Cirque yielding further travel before finally settling into a kitchen of his own. Referencing everywhere from England to Singapore across fifteen years, these diverse experiences evident in Marmalade's offerings, it is amidst chic confines that guests are seated in posh chairs or sofas, service professional but pleasant save for some pushiness regarding the Wine List. Proud to promote sustainability, as well as cookery far lighter than much of Puerto Rico's traditional fare, it was after some discussion that a Tasting Menu was decided, course one featuring tiny cubes of Tuna in a makeshift Terrine intended to be spread on miniature Pita. Easily dispatched in four bites, a hint of heat lingering on the palate, it was not long before Chef's "signature" White Bean Soup was presented, its texture sublime but any sort of subtlety erased by the cloying presence of Truffle Oil. Making a tough decision amongst Pastas, the eventual winner an assertively bitter plate of Garganelli with Crucifers and braised Rabbit brightened by Tomatoes, one would be hard pressed to name a "lighter" rendition of Pork Belly than Schintler's thick cuts with well-rendered Fat finding balance in Blackberries plus Honey. Opting for two Desserts instead of a duo of Appetizers, plus good Espresso to finish, Pastry proves to be a strength thanks to classic technique and fresh Fruit, the Cake akin to Clafoutis with a bit more tooth while Marmalade's Seasonal Blueberry Cinnamon Roll presents a buttery spiral resting in a pool of boozy Custard with Ice Cream and Bacon on top. read more

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We wanted a special fine dining experience while in Old San Juan and that is exactly what we received! Appreciated the fixed menu option of a four course of a five course experience. The menu include PLENTY of vegan/vegetarian friendly options too. The food was delicious and filling. I was stuffed by our second course! The service was also incredible and personable and every staff member was polite and knowledgeable about the menu. The chef was also amazing and sent out a special vegan dish for us to have. We were also lucky enough to be the Guinea pigs to a new spicy chocolate dessert he was trying out (which should 100% be on the menu). The drinks were also really lovely. Highly recommend this restaurant if you're visiting Old San Juan and are looking for a lovely meal experience - definitely would return. read more

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Food/Drink: I got the 14-course taster with my group and it was divine! Despite the appetizers and dessert as tapas style, it was more than enough food for a group of 6. The highlight of the course was the white-bean truffle soup. I also got the passion fruit sangria but think I could've skipped it since the meal was so filling, I didn't end up finishing my drink in fear that it will prohibit me from finishing the food Price: The taster course is $119 per person Atmosphere: interior is chic, modern and extremely comfortable with great service Tips: do NOT eat or drink before this meal, it will fill you up like no other! read more

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Well hot damn! That was the type Of meal that makes you want to get out your seat and do a happy dance. I don't even know where to begin. Everything from top to bottom was incredible. We did the four course meal and all tried each other's. Every bite of every dish was amazing. If I had to pick a few highlights I'd start with their specialty white bean truffle soup. Yeah sounds boring ... soup ... but trust me it's far from it. The flavors, the richness, superb. Lobster risotto was another highlight - also rich and creamy but so good. I loved the lamb for the main! Lots of bold flavors, made moroccan style. But truly everything we had was made to perfection. The excellent service just topped off an all around wonderful meal. Our server Eric was great and made sure we had a dining experience to remember while in Puerto Rico! I'm still stuffed but it sure was worth it! read more

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Get treated like a well fed king here! Opt for at least 5 courses, there's so many wonderful dishes to try and all of ours were amazing. We had to make reservations over a week in advance to get a table and pickings were already slim. The setting is elegant with large sofa thrones at tables and curtains separating the room. The cocktails were uniquely handcrafted- especially the Global Warming where the drink actually got spicier as the pepper infused ice cube melted. We carefully chose our dishes with a few recommendations by our waitress. The white bean soup stood out to us with the pancetta dusting and hints of truffle. I really enjoyed the buttery lobster risotto and the very tasty lamb tagine. We barely had room for dessert so we shared the blueberry Cinnabon and boxed up the choco-l8. If we ever return to Puerto Rico I would love to return! read more

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Chose the 4 course meal and was not disappointed once. Great ambience, friendly staff that explains the menu and the dishes being served, and the décor is pretty. *It was too dark for me to take photos and didn't want to be THAT one that has the flashes going off. read more

Marmalade was a beautiful experience. It definitely feels high end and you're paying for it but the crowd wasn't overly pretentious. We each chose five courses and had the toughest time narrowing things down, so many dishes looked great. They do have a compulsory dish which is the white bean truffle soup as part of the five, I likely wouldn't have ordered it on it's own but it was phenomenal. It was so rich and the truffle flavor lingered far after the bite. Our other dishes were amazing, dessert was a spectacle, the beet salad was so light (we found it hard to find salad in PR; so this was heaven), The Lobster risotto was rich and creamy, the lamb tagine was punched with flavor, the seafood linguine we felt was the only miss (in context to the rest of the dishes that had a ton of flavor). The menu options are like a trip around the world, it's just so vast in options. It's a special treat to come here and I imagine would be more expensive on the mainland so I'm glad we got to experience fine dining here. read more