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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.
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Excellent pizza in Old San Juan! Our server suggested there was no charge to do different halves for each pizza, which was a great option. Most of us got a personal pizza and everyone loved their order. The favorites of the group were: La Rucula and 7 Quesos. The vegetable was the least favorite. Can't go wrong with Pirilo. read more
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Wow great food here. I love the twist on dishes, like the chicken lasagna with a slight Latino flair. The pizza was prob the best I've had on the island and this empanadillas argentinas were delicious af. The entrance was a lil shady, I felt I was going into a hidden speakeasy but it was completely worth it. Great place great food. read more
I love the personal sized pizzas and the pumpkin ravioli. Both are banging and neither is a bad choice , oh and the Papitas Pirilo. Good stuff. Good service and great ambiance. This place is a vibe at certain times and very packed. With good reasons. read more
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This is a Spanish/Italian fusion restaurant. I had the Spanish octopus ($13.50) and the seafood empanadas ($9). The Spanish octopus was tender and perfectly cooked. My friends each got their own 10" pizzas which I ended up helping them eat. The restaurant provided free tap water with the meal which was definitely appreciated. read more
My husband and I stopped in at Pirilo for lunch on a trip to Puerto Rico and are so glad that we did. Not only was the air conditioning a literal lifesaver, the pizza was the best we've had since Italy! We ordered the Margherita and although it was a tad greasy, the flavor was well worth the calories. The stuffed mushrooms (rellenos) were also outstanding! Our only complaint was that the staff seemed unfriendly. We did not feel as though they wanted us to be there, which is unfortunate since we absolutely loved the food. read more
8 months ago
Very solid pizza place in San Juan. Cooked nearly perfect, but definitely preferred La Pampa. Had a ton of flavor and was quite unique. Did not enjoy the Basilica flavors as much as it was covered with a TON of onion. Great service, affordable wine bottles, and solid pizza. Can't go wrong! read more
3 years ago
The food is pretty good. We got a pepperoni pizza and a meat pizza (I don't remember what it's called). It's a little pricey but it's island prices I think. I would eat there again but also probably try somewhere else. They don't have ranch but they have a cilantro sauce that's super delicious. It is located in old San Juan in an alley type transito. There is a hostess to check you in and an armed security guard as well as a line down the street. Interesting and confusing vibe. Street parking only which is awful (not their fault). read more
3 years ago
The drink and food are excellent! The tiny tables and lack of air conditioning provide for a unique experience. The service was excellent. read more
I came here for lunch and was seated immediately at the bar. The bartender was super nice and friendly, really liked him and he was great with making small talk with everyone around. I ordered some variation of a mojito to drink which was tasty and well made. They have a good beer selection as well including a lot of craft choices. While far from being the best pizza I've had in my life, this was inarguably the best pizza I had in Puerto Rico, which I'm sure isn't saying much but if you're like me and need pizza at least once a week to survive, Pirilo definitely holds a candle to good "mainland" pizza. Prices are a bit higher than they should be but fair overall. I think I paid $13 for a personal pepperoni pizza and it's definitely personal sized. But it was tasty and filling and the perfect level of greasy. Wish they had outdoor seating. It was a bit stuffy/dark inside on a beautiful day. Would return. read more
I was told by my taxi driver that Pirilo has the best pizza in Old San Juan and it just happened to be in the same block as my hotel so I had dinner there on Monday night. All of the restaurants and bars here require masks and proof of vaccination to enter the front door. Once inside you walk thru an unused bar area on the first floor and then climb stairs up to the second floor where the restaurant is located. There is a big bar with TV's along with separate tables and chairs and then another side room for dining too. I chose the personal size 10" Di Mare pizza for $19. I like a good seafood pizza when I can get it which is rarely. Mine took about 15 minutes to come out. It had shrimp and calamari along with red onions, bell peppers, mozzarella, tomato sauce and garlic on a medium crust pie. It was a good tasting pizza. I really enjoyed the shrimp but I must say the calamari was as calamari is and that is chewy. This made eating a chewy pizza even chewier. Maybe a little too much. Perhaps they should consider subbing the calamari for another type of seafood. Table service was good. I'd give this meal a 3.5 but will round up fir Yelp purposes because I believe their pizzas are very good. read more
3 years ago
If you want to be treated poorly and like an outsider this is the place to be. If you don't speak fluent spanish it will be hard to interact here. Other restaurants with better food, service, and prices: Serafina and Via Appia's Firstly, with a party of 5, we put our names down for about a 45 minute wait. We returned after an hour where the very rude host (Ricardo) would only speak in Spanish to our friend who lives here in PR. He told us that we were up next and would be about another 15-30 minutes. We return around that time where he then realizes he called the wrong number (huh??), sat some random party, and had already crossed our names off the list. At this point we are starving so he says we will be seated next. No apology or anything. As we stand there, he actually seats a party of 11 who had only been there 30 minutes and we watch as he brings them upstairs. I guess he feels guilty about that so he also sends us upstairs (out of sight out of mind I guess) to wait by their bar. We literally are like blocking the entrance because it is an awkward spot to be. I am assuming that Ricardo did not tell his manager about us as we stand there for another 15 minutes in the doorway and not once did anyone ask if we needed help. I, a native English speaker, try to flag down the manager and twice he brushes me off without letting me explain myself. After another party of 6 gets seated right in front of us, I again try and speak to the manager who flags us down and tells me to wait without letting me explain how I think Ricardo did not tell anyone about our current 2 hour wait situation. He brushes me off and my friend who speaks spanish and lives in PR is the ONLY person to get him to stop moving and explains. Again, no apologies for the situation, but seats us at the next opportunity. Look, mistakes happen and I get it. But a lack of apology, attempts to fix the situation, or even the ability to look me in the eye was disappointing. There is poor communication all around. Add on to that some weak food, I would recommend going somewhere else to eat. Overpriced as well. I had the mushroom ravioli and found it entirely too salty as well as a piece of linguini on my plate meaning they don't clean or even rinse their pans in between cooks. Pizza was undercooked, but I did enjoy the prosciutto they had. Server was bare bones and minimally interactive with us. Manager did not come by once during the meal which was totally okay but I did wish he would at least have apologized once for the 2 hour+ wait time and mistake by Ricardo. I would not trust a restaurant who doesn't take responsibility when they make a mistake as I can't imagine how that would affect quality of their food. read more
2 years ago
This is a charming restaurant with a family-oriented atmosphere. The pizza is excellent, and the drinks are equally impressive. I will definitely return the next time I visit Puerto Rico. read more
Craving for some pizza while in Old San Juan - Look no further - Pirilo is here to save (and spoil) you. Getting a table here is a task - they have a huge wait time so I highly recommend getting a reservation online. Once you get in this place is unbelievably huge. We wasted no time and directly ordered our drinks - Genoveva (Pirilo's Sangria) & Dulcinea (Peach Rum+Amaretto). We loved both the drinks but the sangria was the highlight. Who would have thought sesame seeds and almond would compliment a sangria so well? For pizzas we ordered the Mucho Mushroom (great choice for veggie lovers) and La Pampa (excellent choice for meat lovers). Not one bit disappointed with the pizzas, in fact it was delicious and I could keep eating these slices all night. For dessert we ordered the 4 leches and it was excellent, fresh, juicy, soft - melting in your mouth. Service was awesome. Quality of food amazing. Highly recommend if you are looking for great sangria and pizzas while in Old San Juan. read more
1 year ago
We tried both Pirilo locations while in San Juan, and neither disappointed! Both times there was a wait, but soooo worth it. The food was SO good. Get the empanadillitas marinas, you won't be sorry. They were so good we wished we ordered more. We went in April, and I'm still missing them. And the pizza... is AMAZING. The La Pampa was my favorite. We also tried the 7 quesos & the mucho mushroom, but skip those and choose La Pampa!!! Very filling, the small pizza is more than enough for 2 people if you get drinks & an appetizer. On our second trip we also tried the provoleta, and it was amazing. Great appetizer to share! Overall everything was SO flavorful and well worth the wait & the money spent! Great experiences at both san juan locations. Highly recommend. read more
3 years ago
Wonderful ambience and food. Wait time was super fair for the large group we had and the service was great. We loved our experience here. The empanada tapas were the favorite! read more
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Wow, that was the best pizza I have had in years. I almost walked past the place. What a find!! read more
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Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere. Only one server but we had fine service. Get the DULCINEA cocktail read more
2 years ago
Service is always impeccable and the food is amazing! Been here more than 3 times already and will keep returning for more. read more
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2 years ago
Love this place! We got the large mushroom pizza and the cilantro fries which was more than enough to share between two people. For vegetarian folks this place has lots of options and I think you should try the mushroom one! The service was good too and servers were kind and attentive. They are currently renovating so we sat upstairs which was peaceful and the AC was a nice break from the heat outside. Highly recommend this place! read more
We came here, without reservations, on a Sunday night for our last meal in PR because this place had amazing Yelp & TripAdvisor reviews and was also highly recommended by our tour guide. This was kind of a big let-down for a number of reasons: 1. We put our names down at 5PM for a group of 6 girls. We were told that it would be a 45 minute wait. We were like "ok, I guess we can wait that long for the BEST PIZZA IN PUERTO RICO." Except it wasn't 45 minutes, more like DOUBLE that. I don't fault a restaurant for being popular but I do blame them when they tell a group of hungry girls that they only have to wait 45 minutes and it turns out to be an hour and a half. If I had that info at the start, maybe we would have chosen to go somewhere else. Instead we were captive customers there, being told that "very soon, it will be our turn" but never given an actual ETA. I was a bit of a hangry **tch by the time we finally had a table. 2. Perhaps all would have been forgiven if the pizza lived up to the hype. it did not. It doesn't help that most of us came from NY and were spoiled by amazing NY pizza (even the wait at the most popular NYC pizzerias are not that long). But exact quotes from some of my friends on this pizza: - "Reminds me of Dominos" - "Actually I think I prefer Dominos" - "Kind of taste like sawdust." I actually thought it tasted fine but it was super underwhelming given the Yelp reviews and 100-minute wait. I will say that the flavors are interesting and I appreciate that we can do half pies even for the individual pizzas. However I caution the pizza connoisseurs to stay away because other than the interesting flavor combinations, it was lacking in a lot of pizza fundamentals (good crust, ideal cheese to flour ratio). And if you must go, make sure you make reservations so that you're not waiting around 45 (but really 100) minutes for sub-par pizza. read more
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This restaurant is a GEM in Puerto Rico. We got the pesto pizza with prosciutto, and for the second pizza - half La Pampa (Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, Argentinian sausage, & skirt steak. Topped with chimichurri sauce) & half El Peccado (Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, ground meat, Spanish sausage, skirt steak, ham, & Argentinian sausage). For an appy we got the the Lazitos- Delicious fried bread knots seasoned with garlic & parmesan cheese with a side of our homemade marinara sauce. Also we loved our server - she was great! We will be coming back again for sure. read more
The garlic knots were definitely my favorite! The calamari was good and the sauce even better. Pizza was great overall. I wasn't expecting to enjoy the pesto on the pizza as much as I did. Highly recommend to try this place. Also has a nice atmosphere. 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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