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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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Excelente servicio, great atmosphere and the food was amazing... We had manposteado croquets and 7 cheese pizza read more
Back for a second time in less then 24 hours for dinner the following day. Waited inline elsewhere for some local food and just too long. Walked back to this great spot and wasn't let down. The product and staff were repeatable. Excellence exhibited by wait and bar staff. Well done on our round two. read more
5 years ago
Strolling down San Juan, PR and in the mood for a Pizza before bar hopping, site seeing or family time!? Stop by Pirilo! It's a nice, cozy spot! Has a great setup inside from tables, chairs and even the lighting to set the mood! You will not be disappointed! read more
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From the moment I walked into Pirilo in Old San Juan, I knew this was a special place. The building had so much Old World charm and character. As a history fan, I was mesmerized and couldn't help wondering what stories these walls could tell if they could talk. Our friends raved about Pirilo and we were curious about just how good their pizza could really be. Turns out it's very good! We decided on two half and half pizzas: 7 Quesos, La Pampa, Carbonara with no bacon and Pizza Rosada. Of all the pizzas, the 7 Quesos was the clear winner at our cheese-loving table. My boyfriend and I love cheese so much that we have a designated cheese drawer in our fridge. This pizza comes with mozzarella, provolone, cheddar, muenster, manchego, swiss and ricotta. We have now decided that every pizza should be topped with ricotta. I couldn't distinguish the other individual cheeses on the pizza but they all melted together in perfect harmony. I also tried a slice of the bacon-free carbonara as I love alfredo sauce but found the pizza to lacking in sauce. It basically tasted like cheese bread and I actually wondered if the chefs forgot the sauce all together. Not a huge deal though as I was more than happy with the 7 Quesos. We also started with an order of Lazitos, which are basically garlic knots, and ended with two desserts to share at the table, tres leches and flan. The passion fruit mojitos were incredible and perfect for celebrating our final dinner in Puerto Rico! read more
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Great vibes! The people, food and exceptional attitude make us want to return every time we visit PR. Drinks (beers and cocktails) and food (tapas and pizza) are consistently scrumptious. Please, please, support our local restaurants!!! This is an amazing place!!! JAFET is a great bartender!!! (Resourceful!!!!) read more
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First and foremost, thank you Pirilo for serving orders to go after 8:00 pm. If it hadn't have been for you guys we would have gone without food after our long day of travel coming into Puerto Rico. You guys are awesome! Two sizes of pizza, we went with the smaller of the two, staying in a hotel we didn't have anywhere for left overs anyway. We had the Pizza Tripleta (just like the famous Puerto Rican sandwich, homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, seasoned pork, cube steak, and ham topped with potato sticks and a hint of mayo-ketchup). The gentleman taking our order recommended pairing that with a couple other pizzas (1/2 and 1/2) so we went with La Pampa as the other half (homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, argentinian sausage and skirt steak topped with chimichurri sauce). He was right, these paired perfectly and even though we felt like we were starving, this place was legit and can hold their own with any pizzeria! We also grabbed an order of Empanandillitas Argentinas - really great way to start, came with two (fried Argentinian-style turnovers filled with ground beef, manchego and cream cheese. Served with alioli - pesto sauce). Really, really good as well. If there had been more, I'm sure we would have polished all of them off as well. Great restaurant, great servers, great cooks - better food! Worth taking the time to check them out. read more
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4 years ago
Came around 6 PM on a weekday night and got seated immediately. The location itself is hidden on the second floor after going up some narrow steps. The atmosphere is quite fun and the staff were very attentive. We got the Pirilo sampler with 4 separate things- all fried carbs, all delicious. I would probably not get this sampler again- rather, I only recommend the cassava chips (cilantro sauce was amazing) and the rice/bean croquettes. We got a large pizza, half Rosada and half la Pampa. Honestly, both were maybe a 5/10 in terms of pizza. Not great, not terrible, and veryyyy oily (like oil actively dripping down as you pick up a slice). The la Pampa was mildly interesting and the rosada just tasted like an average cheese pizza with spinach on top. We probably would not come back here. One good thing, however, is the portion sizes are quite large so we will definitely have leftovers for tomorrow. read more
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Amazing service and amazing pizza! It looks like a speakeasy, but you go up the stairs and is a cool nice restaurant. Yuca fries, mozzarella "sticks", and yuca fries are great! read more
5 years ago
I was told by my Puerto Rican friend that I had to try this place if I like pizza and I'm glad that I did. The personal size pizzas were the perfect size for me (it's about the size of 4 slightly-wider slices from a standard pizza chain). I also loved that you can choose 2 different toppings for the pizza because I personally have trouble committing to just one topping. The pizza was nice and thin, the toppings were pretty good (I got the Margarita and Pirilos toppings). I wouldn't say that this is the best pizza I've had, but it's definitely really good and worth a visit if you're feeling like eating some pizza in PR. read more
5 years ago
Thank you Pirilo for allowing online reservations! So glad we did because the line was so long to get in. They didn't not have any open seating on the first floor and dining indoors for dinner was only available with a reservation on the second floor. We ordered the garlic knots app as well as the pork and onions. Can't see we were super thrilled with those but the coconut pineapple cocktail was delish. We also got a margherita pizza as well as 1/2 pepperoni and 1/2 onions. The cool thing about this place was the Argentinean items on the menu, it made it really hard for me to not choose them! But alas went simple with my choices. read more
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Stopped by this spot after a friend recommended and I was not disappointed! If you have a pizza craving this is definitely the place you're looking for. We got the Pizza di Genoveva with goat cheese and we also tried the Hawaiana. I was so impressed, specially by the Genoveva! The menu is more than just pizza though! You can definitely get pasta and other dishes here. The service was great! From the moment we walked in we were treated kindly. Our server was super lovely and took the time to recommend some drinks to us when we asked her about her favorites. But do I really want to get pizza while visiting old San Juan? YES. Stop by here, you will thank me later! read more
3 years ago
Was on Vacation from NYC, Had lunch here and Wow the food here and the service are amazing. The place is a little bit hidden, but its 2 floored so we decided to eat Upstairs. Very clean restaurants and restrooms. As you can see by the pictures the food was simply delicious !!! The pricing for the portions was more than generous, as tourists we appreciate places that don't overcharge for food and serve you good food. Will definitely return on my next Vacation. Great Italian spot if you're looking for one, Go for this one, you won't regret it !!! read more
3 years ago
Great pizza place right in Old San Juan! The decor is so cool and the food and drinks were great too. Had a bit of a wait when we arrived but we were actually seated before the estimated wait time. Definitely check it out if you're in the mood for pizza. read more
My personal favorite is the Pirilos in Isla Verde but the OSJ location is still fun. I highly recommend making a reservation because they get very busy very fast. The menu is a QR code and they service things on paper and plastic. The pizza is still the best around. They have so many pizza options, you'll have fun selecting. The pizzas are very delicious and large. If you want, just get a personal size. These cheese garlic knots were also good and fresh. I will always recommend coming to Pirilos for pizza as it is a classic. The pizza is delicious every time and does not disappoint. In the OSJ location, the dining room is upstairs with a full bar. They also have TVs usually playing sports. The bathrooms are one stall for M/F on the main floor. read more
3 years ago
The pizza pies are endless! Must try the Pirilo Pie with the plantains!!! The DI mare pie my second best!! I would've tried them all!! Great service prompt and attentive. Beautiful Ambiance with a twist of Puerto Rican Italian !! Come with an appetite and walk away satisfied!! Make sure to stop here! Waiter was super nice!!! If your in San Juan stop here!!!! Don't forget those appetizers!!! read more
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Food was great got a grande pizza and split between myself and my boyfriend with empanada appetizer. This was enough for both of us and it was delicious. Service was okay, accommodating for English speakers. Price I think is definitely fair. Took me off guard with security outside but they just manage if people can go upstairs or not for seating which I found interesting. Went up the stairs and it was super hot and humid which worried me but got into the restaurant and there was A/C where we sat but looked like it was out on the other side. Overall good experience. Also wait there was no wait for two people at 6pm on a Monday read more
2 years ago
It was little difficult to get a table... But once I got in! No kidding this place is so busy! Their food is absolutely delicious their wine does not ruin your bank account after second glass, service is friendly chatty and respectful. I tried once and came again! And would come again if I didn't have to come back home. I absolutely recommend this place if you like Italian-ish food (and EMPANADAS) and good wine... make a reservation online if you want avoid waiting for your table. read more
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2 years ago
Stopped here for a late lunch! No wait when we arrived and had a great atmosphere. Waiter was very nice and good at answering questions. I am gluten free, so i could not eat much, but my family enjoyed! I ordered the fries with the cilantro sauce which was super flavorful! I also got the arugula salad which i loved! A good serving and the dressing was delicious. Some things my family ordered were the garlic knots, pepperoni pizza, pepperoni calzone, gnocchi with meat sauce, empandillitas sampler, and rosada pizza. All looked fantastic! The calzones are massive though. Overall cute little place and really enjoyed! I didn't give four stars just because they didn't have much for gluten free people, which is a bummer. read more
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Great pizza and more place in Old San Juan. Accept reservations thru several apps, so the longer the group the longer the wait. Appetizers are all phenomenal: lasitos, croquettes de mamposteao are our favs. Calzones are humongous good for 2-3 people, or 1 very hungry folk. Piña colada was delicious . Bar tender and waitresses were all attentive. In summary, place to visit in this iconic old spaniard city. 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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