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I came here with my family of 5 and we all had a good time. The food came out quickly, the server was sweet and patient, the restaurants atmosphere was calm and a vibe with the moody lights and colorful accents. I got the mushroom ravioli dish with pink sauce and steak (this was fantastic! Highly recommend) we also got the garlic knots for the table and those were yummy but not a must order. This place is great for a yummy dinner with a nice dinning experience, but bring a coat because the restaurant was very cold.
The buñuelos de yautía were the best dish we ate tonight, though the breaded eggplant was delicious as well. The pizza rosada was good but needed more vodka sauce on it. The main issue was that the restaurant looks closed (the first floor and main entrance are always closed, lights off, padlocked with no sign). You have to walk around the side and go in a sketchy entrance that has bouncers. It's very odd.
Our experience here was just okay. We arrived around 7pm with no reservation and were told it would be a 1-1.5 hour wait, and every other restaurant around the area was the same wait time, so we waited. We got seated around 8:40pm. Not their fault it was a very busy night. The hostess managing reservations and the waitlist is SO sweet and patient. We asked for tap waters and was told their tap situation was currently "sketchy" so we ordered 2 bottled waters which ended up being $2 each. Our waiter didn't ever come back for our food order, and around 30 minutes later the sweet girl who sat us saw that we were still waiting, and she took our order. The inside is very cute so we enjoyed the ambiance around us. The arugula salad came out around 15 minutes later, and we absolutely scarfed it down because we were starving. It was absolutely delicious but not very big despite ordering the large. We did a half and half Grande pizza - the PIRILO (Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, ground beef, & ripe sweet plantains) and the pizza highly recommended by the gal taking our order - LA PAMPA (Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, Argentinian sausage, & skirt steak. Topped with chimichurri sauce.) Despite the pizza *looking* flavorful and delicious, somehow it tasted like nothing....I don't know if they just don't season their meats, but in a town full of beautifully marinated meats, these pizzas had absolutely no flavor. La Pampa was much better because the chimichurri seasoning gave it a bit of a salty taste, but the only thing at all I could taste on the Pirilo was the sweetness from the plantains in a couple bites. The cheese had no saltiness, the meat had no flavor, it was very confusing. I asked for the jarred parmesan and red pepper flakes I saw on some other tables, and the red pepper flakes were the only thing that gave the slices flavor. Maybe the other main dishes are better and the salad was certainly delicious, but I wouldn't recommend the pizza at all.
Authentic Italian Gem in the Heart of Old San Juan We visited the Old San Juan location -- rustic, cozy vibe with amazing service. We started off with some local beer and Pinacolada. For appetizer , we got the spinach empanadas which came with a delicious cilantro sauce For main course, we ordered gnocchi in a creamy pesto. This gnocchi was hands down the best we've ever had! That sauce, ahhh!!! Also loved the personal pizza (Margherita + Basilica). Definitely a good spot for vegetarians. Can't wait to go back for gnocchi before we leave Puerto Rico. Large selection of wine, beer and other cocktails. Parking is difficult. Also, not sure if there is dining area downstairs as well since we were seated upstairs so not wheelchair friendly.
I've been coming here for a few years now when I cruise out of PR and the pizza is amazingly good. I also get the chicken lasagna. This time the lasagna was a little too cheesy for my liking. Gabby the bartender was awesome. Such a good bartender. It's always busy so keep that in mind. I'll be back. Location is in the center of old San Juan. Keep in mind that it gets busy starting around 7pm.
We LOVE this place, great pizza and tapas. The pizzas are 10/10, we tried the rosada and the pecado, wow! The drinks are also 10/10, the sangria, one of the best! The mojito (acerola) a bit sweet but good. The tapa, very small for the price, but they are tapas. We tries the humus, only comes with 5 chips not enough for all the humus, we got order and pay for extra chips (so good) but still not enough, so i'll skip the tapas if u sharing, don't seem worth it in my opinion unless u willing to over pay. Staff were super friendly, just not attentive at all, we didn't see our waitress from when we order until we had to pay, but we call other staff when we needed stuff and they all were quick to help and super friendly. We will for sure come again when visiting.
Don't be put off by the dingy staircase entrance -- it's not the most inviting first impression, but once you reach the top, you'll find a charming little pizza restaurant that's definitely worth the climb. We had about a 30-minute wait for a table. The staff mentioned they'd call us when our table was ready, but we ended up checking back in after a short walk and were seated upstairs. The service was friendly and efficient, and the food came out in good time. We started with the arugula salad with balsamic dressing -- fresh, well-balanced, and delicious. For mains, we ordered the chicken lasagna and a 16-inch pizza. The lasagna was delicious! Super cheesy! The great thing about their pizzas is that you can do half-and-half, so we went with pepperoni on one side and margherita on the other. My husband loved how cheesy the pizza was. I personally thought it could've used a touch more salt, but the flavors were still solid. Overall, it's a great little spot for a casual date night -- cozy atmosphere, good service, and tasty food. Don't judge this one by the entrance!
To get to the restaurant you walk up the stairs into a beautiful, romantic space. The service was really quick, we sat, ordered, and ate all in 40 minutes total. The food was delicious and we are so happy we got what we ordered. The churrasco was very flavorful and the rice was so delicious I couldn't eaten another plate! The pizza was fresh and light, packed with good flavor.
Pirilo was recommended by some friends and it was well worth the 40min wait. Staff was friendly and host were attentive. If you aren't paying attention you'll walk right by the entrance. The restaurant decor is warm and welcoming and the noise level was comfortable enough to have a conversation at the table and not feel like we were yelling. As for the food we order Garlic knots to start... DELISH!!!! Now being from NY the standard for pizza is high. Let's just say Pirilo will satisfy any pizza lover. The flavor selections were great. We got the Pecado (Meat-lovers) which was delicious great selection of meats. The second pizza was the Vegetales and it was just as good had plenty for leftovers. Huge selection of beers on tap and the cocktails were good as well. From la Mamma (Mojito) and the Margarepa (Margarita) both delicious with their own twist on each as seen in the names. If you're in old San Juan this is a spot you must try in your travels.
This was probably my favorite dinner spot on our entire trip to San Juan. My BF and I actually ended up eating here twice and loved it both times. The restaurant also has a second floor which we didn't get to see. The ceiling was decorated with lights but still had a romantic feel. It also seemed like a great place to go with a group of 5-6 friends. We sat at the bar the first time and had a great bartender who gave us good recommendations on what to order. For our appetizer, we ordered the shoestring fries and the fried ravioli. Both were SO good. The ravioli came with 2 pieces and I wish it came with more. It honestly was a tease but I guess that's what appetizers usually are. The goat cheese on top was just delicious. The cilantro dipping sauce that came with the fries was also really good and we ended up using it for our pizza. We ordered a small pizza that was half la pampa and half pecada. Once again, the goat cheese was amazing and the pesto on the pizza was great. I couldn't imagine not coming back for a second time before we left. The second night, we ordered half 7 queso and half mucho mushroom. That was also really enjoyable. I'm looking forward to coming back to San Juan for the amazing views and the pizza. read more
4 years ago
This place from the outside looks like nothing but the inside is beautiful! There is a long wait so I recommend making a reservation beforehand. The service was great and they were very informative. We got two personal sized pizzas and what was great because you can do half one styled pizza and half the other... even with the personal sized pizzas! we got half rosada and half margarita and Then half vegetales and half 4 cebollas. It was plenty of food for two people, we even had a slice left over. The drinks were good. They have a multitude of choices for beer options. Overall, a solid option if you're in Old San Juan and looking for pizza. Our total was about 50 dollars for two pizzas (1 dollar extra for splitting pizzas but worth it) one drink and one beer. read more
Don't fall into food chain traps. Support local cuisine instead. I like Pirilo bc it takes an international staple, such as pizza, and adds on a local touch. For instance, inspired by a good tripleta (a local sandwich with multiple meats) Pirilo made their own pizza version and is delicious. read more
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Thank you very much for you visit and for recommend us Melisa! It's…
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This lucky girl recently visited PR for my milestone birthday, it was a great surprise. While there we were recommended this pizza spot. Which was perfect because, I'm a pizza lover! We walked all over Old San Juan. Passed by this spot a couple times before we decided to try it out. Vibes seemed good in passing. I'm always down for pizza. So in we go! We sat on the first level and I never made it to the other level. So can't speak for that one at all. But there's a full stocked bar on the bottom! It's very dim lighting, but again, good vibes! Many yummy pizza choices! We ended up doing a build your own of some sort, adding fresh ricotta cheese. SO GOOD. Their pizza is so cheesy...it kind of just falls right off the crust. Like I even saw people using fork and knife to eat it. Really! But I'm not about that life. So I made do, and ate it all the same. Our server was very nice, informative. Pizza was good. Good vibes all round. I'm only giving 4 stars Bc there was no toilet paper in the bathroom, not cool. read more
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We found this on Yelp! Great pizza. Very hidden but worth the search! The service was amazing. read more
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fantastic pizza with a variety of toppings to choose from (I got a large pizza half vegana (hummus on pizza) and half vegetarian, I also got the hummus with the fried pita bread and that was fantastic, prices aren't insane either! read more
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The place is very unique. I like the atmosphere and the food is very good. The service could be better. Other than that get ready for an adventure. read more
6 years ago
Pretty good Pizza considering we are from New York. Hit the spot. Nice little place in old San Juan to get off you feet for a minute read more
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Was recommended this restaurant by the host of my Airbnb and was very impressed with the pizza! I joined the waitlist on yelp and waited no more than 5 minutes since we were just two in our party. The pizza tasted amazing and the vibe of the restaurant was great! read more
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Pirilo G.
Thank you for your comments and 5-star review, Caroline. So glad you…
7 years ago
Visiting PR for the first time ever. I am a vegetarian so Italian appeared as a safe option so I chose this place. Ordered: Half & half pizza - one side veggies in marinara sauce and other side walnuts and cherry tomatoes in Alfredo sauce (yes they even make a personal pizza half and half, isn't that amazing?) Also, Linguini in pink sauce And for dessert, Cuatros leches cake with ice cream Everything was SO good! Also our server was amazing, always smiling and helpful. A wonderful Italian place at Old San Juan, must try if you are visiting! Not only for vegetarians, but everyone! read more
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This is my all time favorite spot here in OSJ. Pizza is amazing. I highly recommend this place. They are known for their pizzas and it shows. Crust is also the right amount of in between thickness and they have tons of variety and toppings. I love it and coming from Jersey/NY that says a lot. Try it for sure! read more
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Pirilo G.
Thank you for your visit and 5 star review, Tania! it's great to…
Pirilo is a great place to eat, very affordable and provides a great ambiance. I've been here multiple times and this last time was no exception of a great experience, and delicious food. I usually just get pizza but I wanted to try the cheese calzone, no regrets. It was so big I had to take the rest of it home. I had as an appetizer the garlic knots, they were very tasty, and the marinara sauce was very fresh. I also had a tamarind mojito, which I highly recommend, very refreshing. read more
7 years ago
Everything was ideal. They took pizza and made PIZZA. Our server was attentive and the food was timed perfectly. If it wasn't our last night we would be back. We ordered the arugula salad and it was perfect. The pesto pizza with prosciutto add chicken was scrumptious. We opted for the creamy pesto and were not disappointed. You should do it...dine here. read more
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Serve was great Atmosphere: warm, cozy, and fun Location: perfect However the food just wasn't what I excepted. Now I think it's because I am from New York, my pizza exceptions are so high maybe that's why I was disappointed. The tripleta pizza was alright. The mozzarella blocks were amazing, and that's just about it. Nothing else tasted well seasoned, maybe I should have just purchased the cheese pizza because the table next to us had the cheese and pepperoni and it looked amazing. Sprit was flat Water tap tasted a little off If you aren't from New York maybe this pizza will taste great for you, example if dominos and Pizza Hut is your go to for pizza this is the place for you. Again waitress was super friendly upgraded the size of our pizza because the wait was longer than expected. read more
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Calle Tanca 207
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901
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(787) 721-3322
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