As my boyfriend Kyle said, "I never thought I'd have to come all the way to a tropical island to have the best pizza I've ever had." Pirilo's a pure mouth-gasm, even 3 days into our leftovers. We visited at around 8:30pm on a weekend. The line was crazy long with people standing around well before 7:15pm. At 8 we put our name in, and at 8:30, we got sat. We ordered a half El Pecado and half La Pampa and appetizers (Lazitos and Puerco Frito). The large pizza for two people was way more food than we needed, but we took it home and it re-heated really well. First, the pizza crust was amazing! It was yeasty and soft and had that "fresh out of the oven" smell and taste. There was the perfect amount of cheese and a great spread of toppings on both halfs. We would pass on the Puerco Frito next time. Our service was OK. They brought out our pizza before our appetizers, and then spent the rest of the night making it up to us by giving us free shots of drinks and a "leftover" pina colada (wasn't really left over, the bartender was just waiting for me to finish my first drink). The pina colada, by the way, is delicious! Atmosphere is casual, no need to dress up, but if you do, you won't stick out. Overall, the ambiance was great, food was great and it turned into a very enjoyable evening! I highly recommend Pirilo Pizza if you're in Old San Juan or in the neighboring areas - it is the worth the cab fare and more! read more

So good ordered meal to go for later. Me and my friend ordered fried calamari and spinach and cheese empanadas so good and the sauces were good. The salad was so fresh and light with olives and almonds and cranberries. Most of local cuisine did not have veggies so it was nice. Ordered the iberico sandwich to go it was huge portioned and came with fried cassava chips. Yum. I love this place. Sangria amazing and about 16oz! Venti size. read more

Pirilo - Mixed salad, empanadas , fried calamari. - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I had the cheese, spinach, and green onion empanadas! They were awesome! I had the la pampa pizza and it was good! This place was packed and busy so service was slow and my waitress kept forgetting things. She apologized and was nice but still slow! I would recommend this place hands down! Oh, and I had the tres leches too, pretty darn good!!! read more

Seems like a nice little hole in the wall from the street, winds up being the best pizza I've had in Puerto Rico. Limited selection on tap, nice selection bottled. After 6 try the upstairs dining room for more elbow room and character. read more

Pirilo - Half 4 Onion, half Pirilo. - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

You are probably asking yourself , who comes to Puerto Rico to eat pizza , that's like going to Italy to eat a burger. Nonetheless to Pirilo we went with a group of 10 girls . Upon arrival the places was jammed , yet we were still accommodated promptly. The entire group was on drinking mode , so mimosas we ordered . We ordered champagne with orange juice on the side . They bring u a cute little champagne bottle with a side of juice which made two full mimosa , for a price of 7.50$. That was a great start in my books. We ordered the garlic bread, which was soooo delicious . For pizza , we ordered one large and one personal , and it was enough for 5 girls . The large pizza consisted or arugula , onions , prosciutto , it was very good . The personal one was of pesto and mozzarella . Very good as well . This pizza place is a def must when in old San Juan. It was super cheap. read more

Hey...we're in San Juan, so were we eating pizza? Cause the pizza at Pirilo is so damned good. Amazing curst, amazing toppings. Just incredible. And the service is so polite, fun and friendly. My husband and stopped in for a beer and snack. He was thrilled that they had an awesome selection of micro brews. He's pretty picky about his beer and being from Boston, we have the pick of the litter. I was totally satisfied with my Carona. For an app, we thought we were ordering a house special that were these delicious sounding (and looking) bread knots which are dusted with garlic and parmesan cheese and served with a marinara on the side. Somehow we pointed to the Hawaiian pizza. We had the page flipped over and it was dark! But, man, was that incredible. They take ham and pork very seriously in Puerto Rico and the ingredients were top notch!! Going back tonight!! Come to the US guys!! read more

Amazing Pizza in Puerto Rico! who would have thought. We spent one night in Old San Juan and only had one dinner meal to experience there. For some reason we both felt like pizza and based on the Yelp reviews and pictures we decided to try out Pirilo. What an EXCELLENT choice we made. Probably one of the best pizzas I have ever had. We had one large pizza which was half Hawaiian and half full of meat ( forget the name of it) Both were VERY VERY good. The cheese was very tasty and the crust/bread was cooked just right. My favorite pizza is New York style and this was pretty close if not better. They also have a very good selection of Beer's and the appetizers were tasty as well The character of the building was memorable and the service was very good. Pirilo may be the reason i have to return to San Juan in the future! read more

Waiting. I don't like, but it is worth it! The upstairs is really nice. Great big bar up there. Ravioli is my favorite. Great spot for a romantic date. Lots of stairs. Beautiful indeed. A bit pricey, but fun. read more

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Being there enough times to say they have great services, excellent prices and superb food. Recommed to any pizza lover... We lovw the lasitos and the mozerrella friters. read more

Visiting from New York City, my girlfriend and I were in search of an authentic pizza and Caribbean place in San Juan. The restaurant was packed with locals, pizza was delicious as were the empanadas and other appetizers. Service severely lacks but the food makes up for it! Would absolutely recommend read more

You know I am a beer geek. It is an admission I proudly share. So read on if you dare.... First do not let the exterior or entry fool you. There is more room upstairs. Head to the back of the establishment and take the stairs, on the right, up to the next level of your experience. (Stairs to the left lead to the restrooms, for a different experience... I am just saying). You will find yourself in "Old ___ (fill in the balnk)" this place has a little of everything, including beer. I was pleasantly surprised by the number of craft beers they had on tap and in bottles. Feeling intimidated by all these beers? Then ask for the beer list. It is a note book with BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program... did you not read I was a beer geek c'mon man) list of beer categories. Followed by the a list of beers offered .... HEAVEN!!!! Food- Do the Empenadas as an appetizer. This is old world style pizza. Fluffy yet crisp crusts. You name it toppings and styles. They are served n wood circles in healthy portions. A large pizza will serve four easily. The calzones looked amazing. So if you enjoy this place, we need to start a new trend. You need to find the "Mice in the Wall" and post a picture of yourself standing by them (good beer in hand would make the picture). My only complaint is that I needed more time and stomach to enjoy it more. read more

It's a magical place where you can have a great time trying great imported beers that are very well selected and eat mind blowing dishes. This I have to admit is one of my favorite pizza places ever but this can't be the only thing your thinking of when you walk in, you have to think about the chorizo an the mampostiado croquettes... Honestly... And the desserts are as good to look foward too. read more

Pirilo - Half tripleta half pesto! - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

excellent Pizza handsdown. a must try if you find yourself in Old San Juan. A short walk from the Cruise Ships. read more

Pirilo - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

We loved this place so much that we went twice in one week. Rustic, romantic Italian place with super delicious pizza and pecan pie. Favorite pizza place in old San Juan from now on. read more

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I had the pizza with chorizo and steak. Super good. The crust was puffy and perfect yet crisp and not soggy. read more

Pirilo - La pampa pizza - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

This place is extremely popular so there was a long wait but I believe it's the best pizza anywhere in the area. Just about anything on the menu is going to be absolutely delicious. read more

Pirilo - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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I am from NY so I do know good pizza and this is not bad at all for Puerto Rico. It is some of the better pizza I have had in places outside of NY. The pesto pizza was tasty although I thought it would have more pesto rather than red sauce with a drizzle of pesto. Linguine with Alfredo was good but not the best. Tasted more like under seasoned cream than cheese. Plain pizza was good as well. Must say the service is pretty slow. I'm used to PR time and having to wait but this was way longer then that. read more

After a beautiful day sightseeing we were ready for something and unexpectedly came across this deliciously fantastic Pizza place! They had the pizza down with exotic flavors and meats and cheeses. We loved it and so did our 3 children. It is not your run of the mill pizza but bursting with flavors. We ordered the meat lovers with Argentinian sausage... beyond words and piping hot! Wish they delivered to the Midwest! read more

Absolutely LOVED everything. When you walk in everything is small and bar like but as you go upstairs it's completely different. Such a beautiful interior. Our waiter was fabulous, he recommended pizzas which turned out perfect, recommended a wine, and took care of us quickly. We had no complaints and ate well. Pizza: ask for the one with arugula on top! read more

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The porter recomended Pirilos for late dinner. I had the bocadillos: ravioli frito filled with butternut squash with a pesto sauce and the chicharrones de yuca plate. The butternut squash filling in the 2 very large ravioli that came in the plate were very creamy and flavorful. The yuca was very crispy and delicious. It came with its own yummy sauce, though I found myself dipping into the ravioli's pesto sauce. Ordered a grilled onions and greens pizza to go. The crust was crispy and thin, the toppings fesh and delicious. Walking into Pirilos the first thing you see is the big bar, almost turned around thinking they only had bar food but was too hungry to leave. Am I glad I stayed, the food was phenomenal. The servers were very nice and relaxed. read more

Pirilo - Ravioli and Chicharrones de Yuca - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Yum. Very good and unique pizza pies, and lots of fun menu options and ways to mix it up! Definitely a must-eat for Italian food in Old San Juan. The place was PACKED when we showed up, but they did accommodate us and we appreciated the effort. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was clean, although a bit noisy when there was a full house. The pizzas were quite large. Heads up: In contrast to the pizza, we were very disappointed in the portion size of the ravioli dish....more expensive than the pizza, but a very, very small dish for the price (this coming from my wife, who is tiny). In all though, we would go back here, and we recommend it to others as a very original and delicious take on pizza. read more

Best pizza I've had in PR. Loved the uniqueness of the decor and concept of the restaurant. Sit on the second floor if you can. There's just something so beautiful about the old buildings in San Juan and this one does not disappoint. We got a half four cheese and the other half had prosciutto with something else (don't quite remember, since it was a while ago already) What I do remember it's how amazingly cheesy and creamy the pizza tasted! Both flavors were SO GOOD! Will definitely be returning in the future. read more

Ten stars for service. Loved the extremely attentive staff. Unfortunately, I'm not a very big fan of this pizza. If you're into doughy pizza, you may really like this place. I think reading all the yelp reviews hyped this place up too much for me. I was expecting something on par with NYC pizza after all the reviews, but got something closer to mediocre, Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. But maybe you'll like it. read more

Excellent service and food. Don't overlook just because it's pizza. Its really really good pizza. read more

Pirilo - Upstairs bitches! - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

We stumbled upon this place when we got into town on Good Friday. It was one of a few restaurants still open around 6pm. We had to sit at the bar since they were busy; no biggie...we got to watch SportsCenter while we enjoyed our meal. :) We tried the appetizer sampler and seafood empanadas. Pretty yummy! (The fried queso was the best.) While we were eating, the couple next to us got a pizza and it looked amazing. I assume that if we crave some pizza while we are in SJ, we will be heading back to this spot for sure! read more

Have been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. Excellent pizzas, friendly staff and the atmosphere is relaxed. Prices are reasonable. This place gets super busy and sometimes the wait can be long but it is definitely worth it. The only reason I did not give it the 5th star is because it can be hot inside so management should really do something about that. read more

The food was excellent and the staff even better. Short wait and all 3 of us loved our meals (the pumpkin and Parmesan ravioli is outstanding!). Casual, friendly place. read more

Great service and great food. Servers spoke great english and were very knowledgeable about the menu. Also recommended us a tattoo shop !

Wow! Never thought I would find a new top five on my pizza place list in San Juan, but this place is ridiculous good! Great crust. Great toppings. Cool atmosphere in the upstairs. This place is worth the trip. read more

We stopped by this restaurant for a drink while strolling through old San Juan. There was a healthy variety of beers on display that caught our eye. I ordered their version of a Piña Colada called a Cocotazo and it was delicious! The food looks amazing- we tried some appetizers too: the grilled octopus and the empanadas argentinas. The Octopus was a win! It was perfectly grilled, fresh, loads of garlic but a little heavy on the salt- would order again though. As for the Argentine empanadas, they were ok- I've had the real deal so these tasted like an Italian knock-off to me (like a wonton wrapper calzone with mozzeralla cheese and ground beef inside) they weren't bad, just not really Argentinian or the type of flavor I was expecting. read more

Pirilo - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Just average pizza. Staff a little arrogant. Not worth the time trying to find. Why this place has a high rating I don't know. I wouldn't come back read more

t was SUPER loud because it's a bar with food - basically. I would never go here on a date for example.. the couple next to us fought and left HAHA. It was just so loud.. because its a bar. The food though was really good. I had PR specialities: spinach empanadas, rice/bean croquettes, butternut squash raviolis with goat cheese and they were great! If you want food late at night this is a good option. Just be prepared for the noise read more

We ate here on a Monday evening (1/6/2014) and arrived around 10:45pm. We were surprised they were still open this late on a Monday! We stayed at the Casablanca Hotel right down the street and my boyfriend was hungry and since there was no line outside, walked right in. Each time we passed by this restaurant during our trip previously, there was a line out the door. I thought to myself, "must be a good place". We seated ourselves at the bar and right away was welcomed by the barista, Roxy. She was very personable and social. The place was long and narrow with a nice atmosphere. We ordered a pizza (can't remember which one because my boyfriend ordered) which was very good. The small pizza size was perfect for two. The service was great. I definitely recommend this place and would eat there again. I'm bummed we didn't eat there sooner and would have gone back again while we were there! read more

Really good pizza. Gets really busy. Worth the wait !! Ambiance is great. Bartender really knows his brew and overall a great place read more

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Stopped here for my last meal and it did not disappoint. First off, I am picky about my pizza from crust quality to cheese flavor and freshness and flavor and quantity of sauce. This place hit most of what I would want in a slice. The sauce was just a bit heavy handed(too much, but could be your thing) and the cheese quality if better would make this a 5 star pizza place. Otherwise the crust was nicely done and chewy with a nice crunch on the outside. I had the Pirilo pie which had fresh ground beef and ripe plantains - quite an interesting experience actually, kept getting confused by the sweetness in the pizza which reminds me of how I feel when I eat a hawaiian slice. I enjoyed it though, an interesting new sweet savory pie for me. As I said earlier, too much sauce made the slice a bit heavy and the mozzarella was good but if they were to use fresh mozarella, or one with more mozarella flavor it would balance the pie better. I still really enjoyed the composition since it did come together pretty well despite my minor complaints. The Mama mojito was a real winner here. Great balance of mint and the sourness and still with enough soda to be bubbly. I had 2 even though I wasn't in the mood to drink - had quite a few heavy nights of drinking here. Now for price - 20 for the pie that can feed 3 medium eaters or 2 if both can really put it away. Its NY sized. The mojitos were 8 dollars. The wait staff were pretty fast, friendly and courteous so no problems at all -yes they speak English well :). read more

After having read the rave reviews on Yelp the nightmare of a trip into Old San Juan seemed worth it... The Good Garlic Twists: They are deep fried and delicious. May even be the best I've had. The Bad The service was atrocious. Even seated at the bar, something as simple as getting a drink refill was a struggle. Parking is nonexistent. Plan to spend on a cab or walk at least a mile. The Mediocre The people saying this pizza is anything other than average have to be eating some pretty awful pizza to have developed such low standards. It isn't bad but it isn't in any way remarkable either. read more

5 stars for Great service and atmosphere-make sure to get a table on the 2nd floor unless you are in a hurry...it is A LOT nicer and very romantic. 3 stars for pizza, didn't really live up to the hype for me. read more

This place was little hard to find but i'm glad we found it. We came here based on Yelp reviews. Hint. Ask for upstairs seating. It's much roomier than downstairs and has 20 fort ceilings. Very cool setting in an old building. We started with an appetizer of breadsticks tied in a knot. Very tasty and plentiful portion size for 4 people and it was only $4. Our server informed us that we could order half and half on the pizza so we we a large half 7 quesos (Cheese) and half pepperoni. The 7 quesos was awesome. The pepperoni was average. Our kids split a hawaiian pizza and polished it off. No complaints there. The crust was more of a hand tossed type dough rather than thin and crispy. You won't be disappointed if this is the NY style of crust you enjoy. read more

The best thing about this place is its fabulous small craft bottles of beer for sale at great prices. The worst thing isn't the restaurant's fault really, but it is the clientele. I feel very bad for the lady at the front who has to keep people from charging in and convince them that even though they may see a seat, they aren't entitled to it. You put your name and number in and they text you when a seat at the bar or a table is free. My wait was 1 hour, but the system allows you to wander old town. Get the pizza with the chimichurri sauce. read more

Top notch. The arugula pizza that the LOVELY waitress recommended was 5 star. I'd compare it to any great NY pizza. It had a SUPER CRISPY crust (I asked for it well done) & the cheese was superb & the caramelized red onions & slight bit of curry were PERFECT. They also sprinkled a few sesame seeds on top hi how made for a great added texture. I'd come back in a heartbeat. Highly recommended read more

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