Ambiance is awful, we sat near 2 screaming babies in a small room with the lighting blaring in our…read morefaces like it was game time at the superdome. Took forever to get our entrees, everything else came out way too fast, guessing nuked, very expensive. My entree was nothing that the menu described, I asked if it was what I actually ordered and she said yes, canned sliced green olives were in my pasta which made the whole thing taste like that and incredibly salty. So I left starving. $400 later. We had 2 apps, 2 bottles of wine and 3 entrees. Won't go back, I am happy to pay that for decent ambiance and better food. Highly disappointed as it was recommended and we drove 40 minutes.

If you are craving real Italian food, this is the place to go, delicious freshly made pasta, great…read moreservice, small, quiet, attended by wonderful people, you must make reservations before arrival !

Excelente place, nice service and great food. The place was…read morehomey and clean, it's not that big but it's intimate. The service was very good, my server was attentive and nice. The food was tasty and portions are good. All in all a great place and I'll be back soon.

Food is good but, they need to work on their customer service. Also, they must work on the…read morecoordination of: is it by RSVP or not? Just not to seat you, they ask if you have an RSVP when in the site does not say anything about it.

Cacio e Pepe in Los Paseos offers a solid Italian dining experience with a lively atmosphere and a…read moremenu that blends classic flavors with a New York-style twist. The Mall of Paseos restaurant ibas a beautiful setting. The ambiance is inviting--perfect for a casual date night or dinner with friends--and the wine selection pairs nicely with the dishes. We started with appetizers that were flavorful and well-prepared, setting a strong tone for the evening. The pasta dishes are clearly the highlight here; options like truffle-infused macaroni and traditional plates bring comforting, rich flavors. Service is generally friendly and attentive, though timing can vary during busier hours. Overall, it's a dependable spot if you're craving Italian cuisine in Puerto Rico--great for a relaxed night out, even if not every dish reaches that "wow" factor. Pro tip: Stick to their signature pasta dishes and pair them with a good wine for the best experience.

Let me start with the biggest issues…read more We ordered a Peroni and a glass of Prosecco. The Prosecco arrived but the beer never did. After asking multiple times, we were finally told they did not have it and were given other options. That should have been communicated from the start. The worst part of the night was that my soda glass literally exploded. I put the straw in and suddenly heard a pop and a chunk of the glass broke off. Soda went everywhere. While it was being cleared there was glass all over the table and I actually got pinched on the finger by a shard while moving a napkin. Resolution was basically none. Just an apology and I had to request another soda, which was disappointing. Now, the food. Overall, the food was good with some clear highs and a few misses. We started with the bruschetta. It was tasty but it needed more balsamic and there was way too much arugula for my taste. The octopus was good. The first few bites were chewy, but after that the texture improved and the flavor was solid. The chicken parm was the star of the night. It was delicious and very crunchy. They did accommodate my request to have it with vodka sauce, although it seemed at first like they could not because some were already premade with red sauce, which I did not want. Dessert was the almond budín and it was excellent. Honestly, it is probably the one thing that would make me go back. As for the experience, the table was small and the pony wall made it feel a bit cramped. It was doable but not the most comfortable setup. Bottom line, good food, especially the chicken parm and the almond budín, but service and handling of the glass incident definitely need improvement.

Downloaded Yelp just to properly review this place; the ambiance was fantastic, the service was…read morebeyond incredible and the food absolutely phenomenal, I'm still dreaming of the Tiramisu and the Carbonara!! I'd rate this place 20 if I could!! It's a gem and I will definitely be returning soon

Awesome and cute little restaurant, would definitely recommend calling at least an hour or more in…read moreadvance to reserve a spot. The food was great; the portions were about medium sized, not too big or small. We didn't order appetizers, but it would probably be the perfect amount of food if we did. Our server was so nice and the environment was really peaceful for a full restaurant. They were playing calm indie music. If you're looking for Italian in Old San Juan, this is a great choice, even for picky eaters.

We were early for our reservation, so we stopped first at the cigar lounge next door. Super…read morefriendly and accommodating. Dinner at the restaurant was excellent. Had the berry cocktail, loved. Fondue was delicious, mussels very good. Largest serving of ossobuco we had ever seen and probably the best we had ever had. The seafood risotto was also tasty. The truffle fries were solid. The gnocchi was probably the only miss, a bit gummy. The sauce was good though. Service was on point, always there and asking what else we needed. The space is not big, and as it was Friday it was a little tight. Next time we would try the terrace so that we could stretch out a little. Definitely recommend.

Our server was lovely (she made my son chocolate milk when they didn't have any) food was…read moredelicious, environment was lovely!

First time visited this restaurant was awesome, but our second visit we could notice a great…read moredifference in how we were taking care by the waiter had to wait a long time to get the bread and also our food wasn't prepared with care , will mention the arancini it was really old looking and-cold, will not be back!

I loved everything about this place. It is a classic family Italian restaurant like I haven't seen…read moresince I was a kid. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. I shared the 6 hour Neapolitan sauce and the pistachio pesto gnocchi. Both were wonderful. We had the eggplant parm appetizer and it was the best I have ever had and I have had many different eggplant parms.. For dessert we had pancetta and tiramisu. Both lived up to the standards the rest of the meal had set. I can't wait to come back to Puerto Rico so I can enjoy their delicious food again. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

We were celebrating our 46th wedding anniversary. Special night. Wrote it on the reservation. No…read moreacknowledgment of our celebration. You can definitely do better. We ordered a bottle of Fiano (a wine we really enjoy and was on the menu). They didn't have it. We settled for Chardonnay. It was good. We asked for bread. They didn't have any!!! (What? An Italian restaurant with no bread?) not a great start. Having said all that, the rest for our food was amazing! The arancini and the eggplant were exquisite. I ordered the steak (yeah I know) but it was amazing. The sauce, the potatoes. Just delicious. Our guests had the lasagna and my husband ordered the pizza. They were very satisfied with their meals. The ambiance is quaint. Old Italian. Clean. I would train servers to know what's available and what's not. Prevent from ordering and being disappointed. In addition, if you don't have bread and make pizza, you have bread. You can make it out of pizza dough in a pinch for those who ask. Italian red sauce without bread... it's a big miss. If your equipment is broken, buy the bread. I think they should have given us the dessert based on the misses. Nonetheless, the entrees were very good.

Estamos visitando Puerto Rico y anoche tuvimos una experiencia horrible en otro restaurante…read more Decidimos irnos y cruzamos la calle hacia Julietta. Desde el momento en que llegamos, el personal fue amable y servicial, y nos sentaron de inmediato. Tomaron nuestras órdenes enseguida, y el Espresso Martini estaba delicioso. Los aperitivos fueron fenomenales; pedimos las croquetas y las empanadas, y estaban exquisitas. Muchas gracias, Anelys, por tu dulzura y atención. Lograste cambiar por completo nuestra noche y convertirla en una experiencia maravillosa.

Food was delicious and service excellent. The reason for the 4 stars is because it's too noisy.read more

Wow! Excelente comida!! 5 estrellas!! El lugar no invita mucho a entrar pero le di la oportunidad…read morey estoy 100% satisfecha El hamburger esta fuera de liga, homemade!! La salsa alfredo en la pasta tambien es hecha en la casa y estaba excelente!! Los visitare otra vez pues me dicen que el salmon y el churrasco tambien son buenos

Very disappointed with the food quality. I ordered the risotto and it was overly salty. I also…read moretried my children's pizza and it had an unpleasant taste. To make matters worse, the plates had a bad smell. Definitely not a place I would recommend.

Killer pizza in an old school Puerto Rican spot. Kids loved…read morethe pizza. Wife smashed a sangria. I enjoyed a couple local beers.

It was well worth the wait!!!…read more My son wanted pizza and my wife and I wanted to walk around Old San Juan. This was the most popular pizza spot with the highest reviews. A brief aside: If you're driving here, expect a mess. Coming from SoCal, we make forays into DTLA and deal with similar stresses -- one way streets everywhere, dense traffic, extremely limited parking, pedestrians everywhere (many intoxicated and stumbling into traffic), potholes/construction, police closing lanes without reason, and stray cats running through the streets. Ubering here may be worthwhile! We had a 45 min wait, likely exacerbated by Spring break in PR. We used our free time to walk Calle de la Fortaleza -- very beautiful. They called my cell phone when the table was ready (don't forget to turn off your Spam blocker!). The interior is very unique and the place was buzzing. Service was slow, even by PR standards, and our waitress was the worst in the restaurant. She said little, brought us bottled water when we asked for tap, and never came back to check on us. We flagged other waiters for other incidentals like napkins and for our bill. The garlic knots and pizza were great. The pepperoni pizza was 10/10, with a fluffy crust but crispy otherwise. The Margherita pizza was average -- the tomato was sliced too thick and undercooked and the dough was soggy. In spite of some hiccups, the place was really good and I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt that a second trip would be better -- other tables had good service and the other waiters were very helpful. I'm still not sure if we were give bottled water because we were gringo tourists and they figured they'd up charge us or if it was an honest mistake.