Amazing service and food our waiters were the sweetest , the food here is pretty fancy , it's a full course meal menu offering all different types of foods. My boyfriend and I had the four course meal including rabbit , shrimp , octopus and more ! It is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for and also the restaurant is very romantic so it's perfect for a fancy date. read more

I had the 5 course pre fixe ..the staff was very accommodating & attentive. I enjoyed everything I had with the exception of the risotto. My waiter noticed my lack of enthusiasm & promptly offered a replacement. There was a unique lava drink that I've been craving ever since. I love the ambience of this restaurant. read more

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Excelente experiencia culinaria. Muy buen servicio. Hay que reservar con tiempo pues es bien popular.

We have been to Marmalade a number of times since my first review. We went last Friday and the meal was out-of-this-world. With Covid, they have taken to offering a 5 course meal. I started with Flake Crudo-very good. My husband started with Steak Tartare. (He shared.) It was one of the best dishes I've ever eaten. The truffle elevated the dish. We then had the white bean soup. Maybe the menu item "white bean soup" doesn't sound enticing. This soup is sumptuous. I then had the lobster risotto; packed with lobster and delicious. My main course was the halibut-layers and layers of flavor. The deserts were heavenly. Service great. 5 courses is a bit much for me but they were all wonderful. read more

Went there YEARS ago, and to this day still turned off by my experience. Ordered a soup, it was $13, and the portion was equivalent to 2 tbsp. When I asked them about this there statement was "we are all about the taste, texture, and experience. Not the portions." Yea well then you can portion down the cost. Hopefully it's much improved. read more

By far one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. Ive been here a few times and every single thing is absolutely superb. Each item just gets better and better. The service is impeccable and the atmosphere is warm, trendy and inviting. If you do not visit this place you are robbing yourself of an amazing experience. read more

I came here with my boyfriend last night after hearing amazing things about the restaurant online. DECOR/AMBIANCE: the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. SERVICE: service was excellent - our server, Zach, was pleasant. He did a really good job explaining each dish. He was able to make good recommendations on various dishes like the soup and foie gras. My only complaint is we got 2 dishes wrapped up to go and they put both dishes in the same container mixing them together. The two dishes didnt really go together so i would have preferred for them to package them up separately. Not a huge deal though just a tip for them for future! FOOD: we opted for the 5 course menu at $85/pp. To start I had the tuna toro with watermelon and my bf has the white bean soup. The tuna was fresh and light but the ponzu sauce was a bit overpowering and it was poured in the bowl with the fish. The fish was cut into small cubes (4/5) The white bean soup was delicious and creamy (5/5) 2nd we got the duck cocotte and the lobster risotto. The lobster risotto was an almost religious experience it was so good. They were extremely generous with the lobster portion (5/5). The duck, however was unimpressive. The dish reminded me of a Shepard's pie and the meat was unrecognizable as duck. The puree on top was under-seasoned (2/5) 3rd we got foie gras and gnocchi with braised shortrib. The fois gras was amazing, I loved the blackberry with it. I still think about this days later. (5/5). The meat in the gnocchi dish was AMAZING but the gnocchi themselves were not the best (4/5) For our mains we got the pork cheeks and the surf and turf. Pork cheeks were delicious. I loved the bold flavors and the spicy grilled pineapple added something special (5/5). The surf and turf was only ok. I thought the scallop on the dish was AMAZING but the pork belly and garnishes were a little bland (3/5). Last we had the apple pie creme brulee and the chocolate dessert - both were amazing especially the creme brulee (5/5 for both) Ultimately, it was an excellent experience and a super fun meal. There were some AMAZING dishes and some less amazing dishes. Would def return next time I travel to PR. read more

This place Really lives up to the hype wow really amazing upscale food and experience at first I thought a lot of hype a decor and no substance it then the food arrives and speaks for itself. So powerful yet humble so eclectic yet simple the strong ingredients just amazing. Last but certainly not least is the staff is attentive and pleasant in every way. Upscale but not pretentious or stuffy welcoming and will make you night great. read more

Excelente servicio y la comida espectacular. Se convierte en 2 1/2 de compartir con tranquilidad y elegancia

Best meal of the whole vacation. 14 course tasting menu and everything was amazing. Service impeccable and friendly and informative. Lovey room for a big party. Could not have been more impressed. Favorite highlights. The beet dish and tuna tartare, and the risotto with lobster. Favorite dessert was unanimously the bread pudding read more

I know, I know. I didn't expect that either. Marmalade, after all, is my favorite type of jam. It's tasty, generous, brings a bright summer sunshine in the middle of winter breakfasts. The restaurant version of it? Not so much. I was so incredibly excited to try this place that it was the only one that was on my TO DO list when I arrived in Puerto Rico, guide-less (our guides had been forgotten on the couch. Not by me. I'll leave it at that). I made a reservation through Open Table. Table for 2, Friday at 9:30pm. Perfect. The decor is elegant and modern, with a lot of white and warm oranges. Island vibe. The dining room was basically full when we arrived and we noticed right away that unlike all the other restaurants we went to during our week, there was no locals at all. Kind of weird....all wearing very casually their white pants, shorts and dresses. I felt a bit overdressed in my black silk dress. Ha! One of the things that sold Marmalade for me was their prix fixe. You have different options - ranging from 4 to 6 courses, and you add wine pairing to round up the experience. That's what we did; we went with the 4-course prix fixe ($49 with the imposed soup course which is the chef signature dish: white bean with scallions, truffle and pancetta dust) and it was more than enough food. No complaint here. None of these tiny-weeny little tasting bites that you can get sometimes in other places. What is particularly sad though is that three weeks after coming back - I don't even remember some of the dishes I had. Everything was pretty tasty and rather well executed (even if my beef was slightly overcooked) but there were too many disappointments and hitches to talk about a good experience. Especially at that price. Service was so cold, impersonal and sub-par that I had to put a jacket and pinched my cheek to be sure I wasn't in a dream. Really? Are we annoying you? not spending enough money? are we, gasp, too young? What is WRONG with you? I even heard a few sighs here and there - totally unacceptable in my book. The chef did come in the dining room and stopped at many tables to talk to his customers. Not ours though. Despite several eye contacts. Which were not greeted with a smile either. Prerequisite to work at the place? Bad Friday mood across the board? Anyway - when you pick and choose so obviously the tables you are gracing with your presence I guess I don't really want to deal with you anyway. Greet your customers evenly, please. (And I even had a light tan. I had brushed my teeth and my hair. Looking pretty. Sigh.) It says on the menu that you can choose any item for your prix fixe. I did. My appetizer was not on the expensive side, but my meat was ($41). I was charged an extra $15 for my choice. Nobody warned me beforehand, and I found it really hard to swallow. Especially since it was paired with Cabernet from Francis Ford Copolla wineries. Such a disappointment - it almost ruined the whole experience for me. Last but not least - we expressly asked for tap water but our waiter after a while gave us Fidji and charged us the price of two bottles. A $10 water tab? Yes sir. I could also talk about the "out-of-place" dimension of the place which doesn't seem to be taken advantage of all of its Caribbean location and relies heavily on imported products that don't always have their place under the tropics. I couldn't shake the feeling that I was in NYC, and for some reason it didn't seem right. So despite the overall quality of the food, a big and expensive disappointment. A sad way to end our trip. read more

Went here to sort of "end the summer" time at the best restaurant in San Juan, even though it's basically always summer or nice in PR, the summer vacation time period was over and my routine changes after that. So the food was fantastic as usual and I had a lot of my favorites with the ceviche, poke, pasta, white bean soup, and filet. read more

Phenomenal; best restaurant in San Juan and Puerto Rico, hands down. Chef Peter went out of his way to ensure the best meal, coming to our table to talk and creating a special vegetarian menu for our daughter. Great decor and atmosphere. read more

This place was wonderful- the food was so savory and delicious. Also, the restaurant and the food are so good looking. Note: if you're going on a date, see if you can get one of the curved banquettes where you both sit on the same side- they looked really nice. Stand outs: the white bean soup, and the lobster risotto. That rice was so good, I actually liked it better than the lobster chunks. And there was a really generous amount of lobster. The popcorn shrimp was also good. I'm not sure the popcorn added much, but the shrimp was that sort of perfectly cooked that reminds you how wonderful shrimp can be, but also makes you sad about how much overcooked, non-optimal shrimp you've eaten. (Maybe that's just me.) My first cocktail was the Global Warming, and it was just too strong for me. I guess I need my spicy margaritas with more fruit in them and less tequila? I usually love spicy drinks. They graciously switched it out for something milder and I was happy. The only thing I was dissapointed about was dessert. Maybe I was just too full to appreciate it, but the chocolate 8 ways was kind of boring. Like, I think three of the textures were just different chocolate mousses? And two of them were cookie? Plus chocolate balls with crispies, a chocolate disc on top, and hot ganache poured in to melt the middle. The ganache was really good, but the rest of it was meh. I think I'd have been happier with another savory food item. Note: I love my food salty, and savory and intense, and I was really happy with it, but if you don't like alot of salt, this might not be the place for you. read more

Amazing foooodddddd! All I can say is that white bean soup is TO DIE FOR. Seriously! It's so amazing that they have the recipe for it on a postcard to give out. I unfortunately lost that card. Every time I have friends that go to PR I make sure to tell them to eat here because I mean, it's so delicious. They all love it as well. Everything we had there was delicious and service was impeccable. read more

Let's start with the food, which was excellent. The food alone would be 4.5 stars. Having lived in San Francisco for 3 years, I would agree with other reviewers that this place can keep pace with the top restaurants in the best food cities. For appetizers, my hubby and I had the yellowtail poke and the bean soup. Both were excellent, and I again echo other yelpers in saying: get the soup! For entree, my husband had the lamb, which was divine. Seriously, incredible flavor, perfectly braised, and moist. I had the scallops, which were also perfectly cooked, and the broth they were served in was amazing! I quite literally stole my husband's spoon to spoon up the broth. Now, to the service, which overall gets maybe 2-2.5 stars. We arrived about 30 min early and happily took a seat at the bar. We ordered a bottle of wine, which we drank throughout the meal. The bartender was wonderful. She opened the wine for us, poured us a glass and a refill, got us water without us asking, and was generally attentive and friendly! We decided to pay for our bottle before we went to our table to be sure she got the tip for the wine, since she did the bulk of the service for it. Once we were seated, our server (named Janelle, I think) took quite a while coming over to us. When she did, we were given the menus, but with zero explanation. It was fine--we knew we wanted to do a la carte--but it was different than other reviewers who said they got a full explanation of the tasting menus, etc. While we were waiting we saw that our neighbors had multiple complaints about the tasting menu, and their waiter graciously resolved every issue they had, without ever losing his smile--as it should be in such a restaurant. Our waitress came back, and I ordered my appetizer and entree, after which she asked if we wanted to do a tasting menu... Obviously, no, but also a little late with that suggestion, no? Then my husband ordered, and asked to have his meal on a separate bill than mine. When our waitress hesitated, looking annoyed, he explained that his work is paying for his meal, so we needed 2 checks. It seemed to take her a while to process this, and she seemed irritated. Then she asked whose check the wine would be on, and we informed her we already took care of that at the bar. She appeared annoyed by that, as well. The rest of service was adequate but cold, formal, and not friendly. We found those who delivered our food to be far more helpful and nice than our waitress, and enjoyed their explanations of our dishes. In the meantime, we also overheard our neighbors asking about how to get a cab, to which their waiter replied he would call one for them--and shortly thereafter, their cab was ready. We ordered the bread pudding for dessert. Overall, it was very tasty, although it could have been heartier and was $12 for a pretty small dessert. Anyway, our waitress appeared irritated once again when I asked that she put this on my part of the bill, asking "You're just getting one?" Um, yes. Couples often share desserts, but thank you for your attitude. However, the icing on the cake was the very end of our meal, and is ultimately my reason for giving 3 stars. If I could, I'd give 3.5, but leaving a sour taste in my mouth after dropping over $200 on dinner makes it a round-down situation. We asked her how to get a cab--knowing full well that they would call one for us (not just because they did it for the other couple near us, but because this is what most upscale restaurants will do). Man, were we surprised when she told us to leave the restaurant, turn left, and find the guy holding the sign that says 'taxi stand'. Without much of a choice, we left irritated and offended. As it turns out, there was no man holding a taxi stand sign down the block. There was a sign that says taxi stand, which is not where the taxis actually came. The sign was also surrounded by several very drunk men. One of them motioned for us to follow him to the taxis, and he led us to the cabs, slurring along the way. I cannot tell you how uncomfortable I was, and this was with my husband, who is a big guy, and with whom I always feel safe. I cannot imagine being in this situation with a girlfriend. I think the drunk man wanted a tip for helping us get there too. So weird. We did end up in a cab which got us to the hotel safely, but it was a terrible experience, made worse by the fact that we WITNESSED Marmalade calling a cab for other diners. It was offensive that they would not do the same for us. I have never been treated like that at a restaurant of this caliber, and I have eaten at my fair share! We are not a high maintenance dining couple, but we do expect adequate service when we are paying these prices. Other restaurants of this quality are willing to bend over backwards to accommodate their guests, and I was sorely disappointed that the service we received was so poor. It's really too bad, as the food was delicious. Such a sour way to end the evening. read more

Went here with family not too long ago. I cannot wait to go back! The decor is island chic. Everything is in a sort of jade-blue color with beautiful abstract photos and eclectic accents. Blue is usually an unappetizing color, but I didn't feel that way at all here. The tiny white bean soup is just as good as your waiter will tell you it is. It was absolutely amazing. I could have just gotten about 4 bowls of it and never have looked back. I also had the Branzino which was perfectly cooked, and i was ellated that is was cooked with baby fennel. SO good. I wrapped up with the peach and brie tart for dessert which was everything I hoped it would be. With every course we had our waiter suggested excellent wine pairings. He was wonderful, knowledgeable, and passionate. He also made a great photographer! I'd go back to Puerto Rico just to eat here. read more

Before any trip...the bf does his research and he was looking for nice place to take me for my birthday while we were on vacation in San Juan....he came across Marmalade and was like..."oooo this place looks good and great reviews"...he was like this is the place. So after a relaxing birthday day, we got dressed and headed to Old San Juan. The restaurant was so elegant and loved the decor. The bf went to the hostess and let them know it was my birthday, after we were seated, Ray (FREAKIN AWESOME WAITER) come over wished me a happy birthday and 30 seconds later came back with rose petels for the table...very sweet. After Ray went over how the course and wine pairing worked, we decided to go for the 5 course meal and wine...yeah, we should have done the 4 course one but you only live once...the food is so yummy and rich.... after the white bean soup (O Damn...it was amazing) and the lobster risotto (layered with chunks of lobster and so good)...after that I picked at my main course cause I was so stuffed. Peter, the owner and chef was going around greeting all the guest and he recommended the black truffle ice cream to end the meal...so my lactose intolerance self sucked it up and had it...OMG...it was FABULOUS...just FABULOUS...so worth the late night tummy ache. The overall meal and experience was great. The next time we go to San Juan...it's a must do. read more

I had to coordinate a business trip for 28 people this last week and made a reservation here. They were very accommodating even though we were running late, and didn't rush us. The decor of the restaurant was great. The furniture was tastefully mismatched, with every table having different chairs and patterns. I loved the arched hallways and curtains, which was the area we were seated in, giving a more private feel. The food was PHENOMENAL. Everybody raved about the food, and I was given many compliments for choosing this restaurant. We had the 15-course tasting menu, and some of the standout items were: braised beef with gnocchi, bread pudding, popcorn shrimp, lamb tagine, and white bean and truffle soup. The gnocchi was so good, I keep on eating even though I was stuffed. I have to say though, by the 10th course, we were full and wondering if we could even get to the entree. The lamb was so succulent and delicious though, I would definitely order that over all the other choices. I did hear many compliments about the red snapper though. OH and do yourself a favor and order the Global Warming. Favorite drink EVER. What an ingenious idea. About 15 minutes into drinking it, I was like NOW I understand why it has this name. My coworker slid her drink down to me and I would have finished it if I wasn't already stuffed. I still managed to sip on it all throughout dinner though. We also ordered a good French white wine that the waiter recommended... if only I could remember the name of it though... something blanc... as if that's helpful. Anyway this is a must-go in San Juan!!! read more

You know, aside from the personal drama, I still feel like I gave a fair, honest assessment of the place. Your ambience is nice and your staff is quite hoity, but your food is quite honestly shit. If you can't handle criticism, get the hell out of the restaurant business because your "rebuttal" which was just a petty, bitchy little comeback, did nothing to change my professional opinion of the place. If anything, if that's what you call customer service I'm glad I gave a shit rating because that's what your shit food deserves. Don't go here. Overrated, SHITTY food, SHITTY STAFF. I would just like to mention that the "owner's comment" was edited and the original was quite rude. read more

Very disappointed. If not for the service , this rating would be lower. My girlfriend and I each did the 5 tasting menu. Of 10 dishes (6 starters/ apps, 2 main dishes, & 2 desserts)....we enjoyed only two. The lobster risotto and the white been soup. We started with the ceviche (I thought the fish was a little off and buried in the sauce...my girlfriend liked it more but still not enough to finish it) and sweet corn soup (it was ok...but nothing special). We followed with the Lobster risotto (very good and my favorite with nice chunks of lobster...still a little drown in the flavor of the risotto however) and paella bites (strange texture...kinda mushy on the inside and my girlfriend who over salts EVERYTHING ;-) remarked that it was a little too salty). Next up was the Red Curry Pot Pie (the pot pie crust was very good, but WAY too much curry for me. It might have been good over rice, but a big bowl of curry soup? Also, when I think of pot pies, I think of a hearty inside. This was more the consistency of french onion soup, albeit with different veggies) and the White Bean Soup (our second favorite of the night...it wasn't as great as we expected from the reviews but it was good). Our entrees included the Maro and the Pork Belly. Again, disappointment. The Maro was good, but the Chef just tries to hard and the lime foam, etc.--while pretty--just really overwhelmed such a delicate fish. The Pork Belly was average, but under cooked. For dessert--feeling maybe we had just made poor choices from the menu all night--we went directly with our server's recommendations. Sadly, the result was no better. The Cobbler and the Banana Bread Pudding were a sad ending to the night. The Cobbler sweet but not flavorful and with just two small biscuits on top...the Banana Bread Pudding was relatively flavorless. As I mentioned at the start, the service was pretty good. At the end the hostess, our server, AND the Chef dropped by to ask if we wanted to try another of their deserts. Unfortunately, 10 dishes in we just weren't really in the mood to try an 11th. I REALLY appreciate the attempt...but at that point we just wanted to pay our $250 bill and head back to our hotel. I know people say they love Marmalade, but really I couldn't disagree more. As my girlfriend put it...the Chef just tries to hard to be original instead of just going with simple, fresh, high quality local ingredients. read more

Located off of a small side street in Old San Juan, Marmalade was a delicious meal in a modern, relaxed setting. The meal started with drinks that were good if not a little too adventurous; the Bob Marley was a strong rum drink (perfect for a rum fan when not sipping straight) while the Global Warming was tasty, though bordering on slightly TOO spicy, though a fan of high heat would be right at home. The first course ceviche was bright and fresh with great flavors and the plantain chips served with it were a very nice accompaniment. The highlight of the meal was hands down the second course white bean soup. While truffle can often be overbearing it was used with a deft hand to create such depth of flavor that made every bite better than the last until the bowl was practically licked clean. The entree of seared tuna and foie gras served over lentil stew was slightly underwhelming. While the cookery of the proteins was perfect and the lentil stew on its own was flavorful, the dish came across as under-seasoned and a little bland. Certainly passable, but for the price could definitely have been better. The meal was rounded off by a creme brûlée play on Cracker Jacks, a childhood favorite brought to new heights. The custard was creamy and the brûlée work was spot on with a nice crunch from the caramel corn and a creamy ice cream to round out the dish. The milk chocolate and passionfruit dessert was also very good; I would highly recommend both. The service was fantastic, our server Jeff was very attentive and was ready with spot-on suggestions (he actually talked me back into the white bean soup and I couldn't be happier that he did). Chef Peter came by the table and could not have been more amiable. All-in-all this was a delicious meal (with one flat course) with extremely good service and I would definitely return, though I would order a different third course. 4 out of 5 stars. read more

I am so glad that we stumbled across Marmalade on a walk and am surprised I hadn't heard or read about it when planning my trip. The menu reflects contemporary new world cuisine. To call it Caribbean is misleading. I usually like to try local places that serve local fare. But Marmalade is definitely a must-try restaurant for foodies. The sophisticated and upscale menu can stand up to fine dining restaurants in big cities. I forgot that I was in Puerto Rico and just enjoyed a wonderful meal. We didn't have a reservation and sat in the lounge which was perfectly fine. While it is trendy, there's still a casual feel because we are in Puerto Rico after all. Wait staff was well trained and knowledgeable about the dishes. We of course had the white bean soup and it is as delicious as everyone says. Truly a signature dish that they should never take off the menu. We had a prix fixe menu and every dish looked well put together and beautiful. There were many dishes that I wanted to try, even some vegetarian dishes. Marmalade is one of my top dining experiences for Caribbean destinations. read more

[edit*] My first time around this food just didn't sit well. The white bean soup.... wow it's heavy. It was good, but heavy, and maybe I didn't realize what I was getting myself into. We continued with the gnocci, brazed short ribs, and I finished with the monkfish as my main course. I've had better monkfish, but it was pretty good still. The gnocci was good, with tasty short ribs. *My first review was pretty harsh... I expected more from Marmalade, ended up with a tummy ache, and I reacted a bit extremely. Remarkably, the owner/chef Peter, has been in touch and seems to genuinely want to make things right even after some miscommunications. I will give them another shot next time I'm down, and perhaps edit my review again then. Adding a star now for above and beyond customer service. read more

With the expectations set forth from all the reviews on Yelp, we expected this restaurant to be absolutely amazing. The evening began with a server who was far too pushy and seemed to be rushing us while we were deciding what to get to eat. If you haven't read already, the restaurant serves 4, 5, or 6 course meals (which depending on the number of courses you request dictates how big the portions are), so there is a lot of thought that goes into the process. Anyone we had a question, he would answer it with a short answer and then excuse himself so he wouldn't have to talk to us anymore. At normal restaurants of this price caliber, each dish is reiterated when it arrives at the table, which gives the customer the key points to take notice in when they taste their dish. Three of the five dishes were dropped off to us as if it was an inconvenience for the server, and left us wondering if we had done something wrong. The dessert I will say though was fantastic. The ChocoL8 was absolutely delicious and I couldn't recommend it anymore. Each bite was a new experience and left us speechless in our chairs. Now, we have been to a few restaurants in Puerto Rico, but I have to say this is not with the money. For two drinks, two 5 course meals, and the cheapest bottle of wine on the menu, it ran us $350. The food wasn't with the price tag one bit. There are far better restaurants in old San Juan that will take your breath away, but this one was just a huge disappointment. read more

First things first...I'm reviewing this based on what I want and look for in a meal. If you're a "foodie" this is the place for you. You'll love the tasting menu and the accompanying wine pairings. You'll enjoy the snail's pace everything moves at. You'll find nothing strange in the fact the waiter only offers sparkling or still water...no tap. You'll also geek out that the chef himself will bring you out your main course. I'm not a foodie. But, I love great food and I want to leave full. Marmalade delivered on the great food. It didn't deliver on making sure I left full. Let's start with the good: 1. The pineapple Mojito is amazing 2. The white bean soup is ridiculously good; pseudo life changing 3. The interior design is beautiful 4. If you love a diverse menu ranging from chicken to lobster and everything in between you'll be happy. The menu doesn't disappoint. 5. The service is impeccable So with all that, you're saying, 2 stars? I know. Here's why... 1. The portions are minuscule. You'd need 5 courses to be full... 2. And at 5 courses you're in for an expensive meal. Remember 5 courses x 2 people. I found Budatai to be better tasting, more diverse and a much better value. I'm sure for many, Marmalade is 5 stars. I just can't overlook small portions, that are heavily weighed with vegetables and insanely expensive. Walk down the street to Dragonfly. The cocktails are equally as good and the overall dining experience, better. read more

came back for a 2nd time with my girlfriends for a price-fixed tasting dinner but instead because the people who had our table didn't leave which made us sit an hour later. Once we sat down, we got a tasting tapas menu all seafood/veg options. The meal was fantastic, great salads, warm dishes, beet risotto, ceviche, the desserts were heavenly enough to satisfy a group of 8 hungry girls. The chef and his staff did not keep us waiting, the minute we sat down the food was rolling in. The local ingredients, with the great service and lovely ambiance. highly recommend going here if you go to San Juan. read more

Marmalade came highly recommended and we were not disappointed! While we were waiting for our friends, the bartender gave me a tutorial on rums while providing free tastes. Totally changed my outlook on fine rums. Dinner was exquisite with a terrific wine list. Great ambiance and atmosphere with excellent service provided the highlight of our dining experiences while visiting the island. Your trip won't be complete without dinner at Marmalade! read more

I've been to this amazing restaurant at least 6 or 7 times. This visit was with 2 new business associates on their first trip to Puerto Rico. Everything was first-class as always; AND, we had the pleasure of having Chef Pete visit our table to speak with us. He spent a great deal of time speaking about his background and how Marmalade came to be. I love this place even more now that I know all the background. Must have's here are the white bean soup and the Creme Brûlée with it's appropriate wine pairing. Enjoy! read more

This place was recommended by a friend when I challenged her to name ONE good haute cuisine restaurant on the island. Mind you, there are hundreds of amazing roadside joints, beach kiosks, etc., but in my opinion, nowhere to enjoy a sophisticated dining experience. I arrived with a friend without a reservation and were informed that they were booked, even though we spotted numerous empty tables --- at 9:00 pm. After 15 minutes at the bar, where we repaired for a (mediocre) drink to discuss our options, the hostess came over and said: "Do you still want to join us for dinner? The lady that was sitting over there just left because she got diarrhea." Well, at that precise moment it started pouring---you know, one of those crazy tropical downpours, so against our better judgement, we decided to stay and eat at the bar. We shared the ahi tuna app, which was molded into a puck and had a thick, pasty cream cheesy coating (WTF?) and the snapper entree (hot plate, cold fish---again, WTF). Both were D- at best. I've already spent too much time on this review. You get the picture. read more

My husband and I ordered appetizer and soup to share and were surprised with the mini servings! We had baba ghanoush and coconut lemongrass soup which were okay tasting. And then came our dinner serving of beet risotto, which was absolutely heavenly!! OMG! This was absolutely THE BEST! The chef was friendly and talking to everyone, which of course bumped their ratings up one notch for me. The ambience is absolutely beautiful; modern yet eclectic and inviting; we actually went in because the place looked lovely! A little pricey, but then again, it is organic, creative and delicious!! MUST TRY! read more

This was a surprise meal as we had not made reservations but at the last minute. It was a Wednesday evening and it was fantastic. From the minute we walked in, the hostess handed us off to Charlotte, our waitress for the evening. Her attention to us and the details of our table, let alone the complexity of four people ordering five courses each, more than hinted at what the evening would provide. Chef Schintler visited our table to make suggestions and then carried a plate of the locally grown heirloom tomatoes, featured as a special for the evening, through the restaurant. Introducing his patrons to a system of sustainability and organic community farming. The options of the tasting menus provided relief for us as we went around the table with what we wanted and having the freedom to order more than one appetizer. Lol! This was not about eating dinner. This was about experiencing art. Or at least, that is what happened for us. We were four. From the choice of cocktails to the abundance on the menu, one would have been hard pressed to have not found something to their liking. Foie Gras! Fantastic. Melt in your mouth, and with a punch from the berry reduction. The gnocchi with short rib was flavorful, and enough to have that taste without being overwhelmed. I could go on, but just go! Thank you all at Marmelade, for creating a special evening. read more

Amazing food, great service. Left with a full belly and happy. Recommend to book a reservation because they get booked fast.

Marmalade is by far my favorite restaurant in Puerto Rico. Everything is perfection from the food, the cocktail program, the service, to the chef making his way around the dining room. The white bean soup is not to be missed and IS worth the hype - it's so complex and flavorful that I crave it for weeks after I leave San Juan. Other delights are the poke, the lamb tagine, and the "spaghetti and meatballs." The wine pairing is also a delight and my mouth is still watering over the warm bread pudding for desert! Overall, highly highly recommend. read more

Spectacular! Marmalade is among the best meals I have had anywhere and at a way more civilized price point than other restaurants of this caliber. The cocktails were very unique. Several reviews mention the "global warming" - a drink that gets progressively hotter as you drink it - and it was every bit as good as people have described. The B3 was also an outstanding cocktail. The fresh blueberries came right through. And it felt like a cocktail you might actually be able to master at home. My husband and I both had the 6 course tasting menu. (They let your party select different items, so we actually tried 12 courses between us.) Highlights were the white bean soup popcorn shrimp, and halibut cheeks. Service was excellent, too. Wish I could come again and again! read more

Sorry to be a contrarian, but I don't get why so many people have lost their shit over Marmalade. Yes, the service and food are both very good, but all of the superlatives people are throwing around in their reviews is ridiculous. Reading what other people have written after eating at Marmalade myself makes me wonder if everyone was suffering from sunstroke. This is quickly turning into a negative review and I even liked Marmalade. The short and sweet of it is that I had a wonderful dinner, but I would not regret it if I had missed it. I would probably have given 4 stars if not for the fact that my meal did not come close to meeting all the hype surrounding Marmalade. The cuisine here has a nice Asian/Caribbean fusion flair. Marmalade takes great advantage of their access to fresh seafood and I would recommend sticking with all of the ocean-based dishes. The tasting menu is an incredible deal and you can assemble it however you please; the intent is to try as much as possible. Everything was cooked just right (best scallops I've had in a while), the flavors were all nice without being heavy-handed, but I missed out on an a-ha moment. The cocktails also left a lot to be desired, they sounded fancier and tastier than they were actually poured. Good food, good service, good soundtrack. read more

I booked this spot for my 4th wedding anniversary dinner. It was a long swim to get there from our hotel (2.6 nautical miles)! We both had the 6-course wine pairing. Others on Yelp and Open Table gave it rave reviews with one person even stating it was among the top 10 meals they'd ever had. That's blowing things out of proportion in my assessment. Certain dishes were *incredibly good* but certainly NOT worth doing the 6-course wine pairing. Order the foie gras and white bean soup. DETAILS for dishes we had: 1. R3 - boring 2. "Popcorn Shrimp" - OK 3. Heirloom Golden Beets - Good beet dish 4. Tiny White Bean Soup - Delicious - order this 5. Jamón Ibérico - boring. jamon doesn't stand up to accompaniments 6. Foie Gras - very good. order this. 7. Hand Rolled Black Truffle Pappardelle Pasta - Nothing special. 8. Sea Bass - pass 9. Heritage Berkshire Pork Cheeks - recommended 10. Blueberry no-no cake - not worthwhile 11. Banana nut cake - decent none of the wines were at all remarkable. Many of the whites were too sweet (reisling like) for my tastes. Probably better off ordering a cocktail from the awesome bartender and then getting a bottle of something you know is good. After 6 glasses of wine, the swim back was a blur. read more

This place tries too hard to be something it's not. After reading other reviews we we excited, but ended up disappointed with most aspects of our meal. The menu is either ala carte or fix price yet our server had a very hard time explaining this. I got the pear, pancetta and arugula appetizer which was good but not great. My husband had a tuna tar tar appetizer that was slathered in a yogurt topping that masked the tuna. They provide people a free taste of their white bean soup which was flavorfull but too salty. Then they bring you a glossy recipie card for the soup with the recipie which I found contrived. The gnocci and short rib entree was good but a miss - the sauce was cloyingly overpowering. My husband had the lamb two ways which was fine but not great. The wine by the glass prices were about 30% high based on the same wines in comperable restaurants. In summary, everything was fine but not great and for the price you can do better just about anywhere else. read more

#222 The best meal I had in San Juan. Hands down. My girlfriend and I celebrated our last night out in San Juan with dinnner here-- and while pricey-- I wouldn't hesitate to come back the next time I'm on the island. 4-course dinner starts at $65 and includes two appetizers, main course, and dessert. Pro's: - great service. Our waitress even helped us find a taxi. - the white bean soup is as good as advertised Con's: - pricey-- but coming from a metro area like DC, this is actually considered affordable for a restaurant of this panache. Come here instead of Pikayo if you want a legitimate fine dining experience. read more

Having to endure $200 in taxi fare getting from the San Juan airport to Fajardo and then back to Marmalade in Old San Juan (planning and reading maps are not my strong suit), I have to say, with minor exception, it was well worth it. It's in a great location. The atmosphere is bazaar-like and very romantic. The service was phenomenal and our waiter, Danny (?), was exceptional in every way until he sort of forgot about us at the end of our meal. We don't want to stay forever, Danny, and getting your customers the check in a timely fashion outranks yucking it up with the other waitstaff. The food was phenomenal. The popcorn shrimp was inventive and really worked well (seasoned popcorn with shrimp!). The tuna was very good. My beef tender was truly cut-with-a-fork, exceedingly tender and had great flavor. To give you an example of how on top of things they are, the chef brought out my wife's foie gras and explained that they had over cooked it by about twenty seconds the first time and apologized for the delay but wanted to make sure it was exactly as they (and she) expected it to be. Which us to say - perfect. Impressive! With the exception of the dawdling at the end of the meal, this was a great experience. Smiley face and a star read more