This restaurant kept popping up as a "must visit in PR" but I didn't think it was worth the hype. The wait time was long, the staff wasn't very tentative, and the food was mediocre. Overall, the atmosphere was the best part & that's initially what drew me in. If you love Italian food, this isn't your spot. read more

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Service at this establishment was subpar. We arrived for late dinner around 9:15pm. Our waitress didn't approach our table to bring us water/ checkin until 9:30pm. We ordered the Calamari appetizer which was decent. By 9:50 ish she returned to the table to take entree/drink orders. We ordered 2 dishes, the Limoncello Farfalle and the Chicken linguine carbonara. We tried the passion fruit mojito and basil strawberry martini. Our entrees were ordered and we continued talking and enjoying our appetizer. Several tables around us filled up with new guests and we still hadn't gotten our food. By 10:20, ALL of the tables that were seated after us had already received their food and were wondering by what what going on. Our server NEVER came over to check in with us or provide an update. By 10:30 and still having received no food, we had to ask another server to find our server and send her over. She comes at 10:33 and her excuse was " the food is taking so long tonight" and we mentioned that all the other tables seated after us received their food before us and she said it was because "they just ordered noodles and sauce" . Completely floored by her lack of care or interest in trying to remedy the situation we asked for the manager. (And I hate to be that person, but it had to be done) The Manager comes over and just listens to us and offers a free dessert to make up for terrible service. We declined as we just wanted our food. Our food arrived to our table at 10:45pm. The restaurant closes at 11. By this time all the other tables around us have cleared out and we're the only table on our side of the restaurant. They began rushing us to finish. Overall a really disappointing experience for a restaurant we had on our Must Try list for weeks before we came to PR. The server brings the bill and then stands over us to pay it immediately. The manager gave us a 20% discount. The food was fine but the service here made this experience awful. Wouldn't come back here. read more

Serafina - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Came here on the recommendation of a tour guide at the Casa Barcadi that said that they had the "Best seafood hands down!" Little parking if at all. Wait time to be seated was very short and they have nice options for seating in and outdoors, however, with a practically empty restaurant, our food did take awhile. Ordered the tropical explosion and 7 Sage 7 to drink. The Tropical Explosion was of my favorite cocktails I had in San Juan! The tropical explosion was very light and had a great sweet rum taste! On the other hand, the 7 sage 7 was a bit stronger with a hint of lime and honey but otherwise not very remarkable. Ordered the Tartare tuna and Brucetta to start us off The Brucetta and Tartare tuna were both very fresh and delicious! At first I thought the avocado (guacamole) on the top was interesting but it's added a great flavor to the tuna! For our main course we had the Bronzino and the Farfalle Limoncello. Originally I was going to give this restaurant 4 stars, however both of these dishes were SO GOOD!!! The Farfalle Limoncello was maybe the best pasta I've ever had. Very cheesy and the limon zest was just the perfect touch to this dish. For the Bronzino, the fish was amazing, roasted potatoes were cooked to perfection! Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant! The wait was a little longer than I would have liked it to be, but for this food it was definitely worth it! read more

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Serafina is a bougee, classy spot for a celebratory dinner - we came with a group of 15 ladies during a bachelorette trip, but it's a nice place to celebrate a birthday, engagement, etc. as well - but don't expect the food to be the highlight. We made reservations over the phone over a week in advance which I highly recommend as Serafina was packed on a Friday night for dinner. Decor is upscale and gives fancy vibes. I had a virgin pina colada that was the best thing I tasted - super creamy and coconutty, and not icy at all (which I prefer), I would get this again. For mains I tried the Ravioli Tartufo (good but not great, maybe that's because I don't love truffle overload), but the portion was very very small (6ish ravioli pieces for $31). A friend got the Ravioli Porcini which I liked much better, but again the portion was very small for the price even despite knowing places like this usually have high prices and small portions. Another friend was extremely underwhelmed by the bland Penne Arrabbiata and mediocre VIP Margherita pizza (too much sauce, not enough cheese, little soggy). I do love that Serafina has many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options - there's several things to choose from! TL;DR - Come as a treat for a special celebration, and stick to the ravioli but expect portions to be small and prices to be high. read more

Serafina - Ravioli Tartufow - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Personally, I enjoy this serafina more so than the NYC locations. the vibe is fun, the drinks are so delicious and fun. the food is yummy of course and the staff is really friendly. I recommend having a reservation but depending on the size of your group, the wait might not be too long. plus La Concha is right next door so you can go play in the casino while you wait! the outdoor seating area is so warm and photogenic. I also went with my grandma (& friends) on my birthday and she of course told the world it was my birthday and the staff was super sweet about it and brought out a slice of chocolate cake with a sparkler for me. I have also gone not for my birthday and have been treated just as kindly by other staff members! read more

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First all the food we ordered all came out together, appetizers, salad and main dish. The table did not even have room to fit every fish. This supposed to be an Italian restaurant, but the Ceaser salad has no ceaser taste. The pasta was too mushy and not Al Dante. The taro chips with the tuna Tatar was stale and not crispy. read more

The food is absolutely incredible. The services is 5 star all the way. The ambiance is very Miami, in the best way possible. You owe it to yourself to eat here!!! read more

Great food stopped here for lunch and it was great. We also had the mojito which was very good. read more

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Was in town for a conference, and the uber driver mentioned that this was a good restaurant to try that's down the street from our hotel. So, of course, we went! We didn't have a reservation, so there was a bit of a wait - I want to say we waited about 20-30 minutes, but even then it was just for an opening at the bar. But we were ok with it, so proceeded to the bar. Tasted one of their cocktails - Tropical Explosion- and it was fruity and refreshing. Also had the calamari - which was fresh, seasoned, and crispy (aka Delicious!). At the recommendation of the bartender, I got the Tagliolini al Pollo and it was also very delicious! The service was a little slow, but it was also packed and the bartender was making a LOT of drinks as well. I loved the ambiance - it was not too loud, but it was lively and buzzing with excitement and people. The weather was perfect and the vibes were well set. I would try it again and try something different on the menu. read more

Ambiente maravilhoso, todos os funcionários super prestativos e atenciosos , comida maravilhosa, e música muito boa também . Eu super indico inclusive voltarei amanhã ! read more

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We got here right when they opened for lunch after seeing the enticing photos online. The restaurant is beautiful with both indoor and outdoor seating. Since it was not busy we got to pick our seat which is always nice. Unfortunately, the oven wasn't working so we couldn't get the pizza we wanted, but the food we got was yummy! Vodka pasta- we got this without bacon and added shrimp. It was so good. They gave a really healthy portion and weren't stingy on the shrimp! Warm goat cheese salad- Unfortunately, the goat cheese wasn't warm and I think there could have been more. It was tasty, but for $20 was a bit expensive for what we got Jalapeño margarita- standard jalapeño margarita, but still good. Overall, 4 stars. Tasty, but pretty expensive. Our server was really nice, but we could have used a little more attention. Would definitely recommend read more

Serafina - Goat cheese salad - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Pizzas are ok., cucumber gimlet a disappointment. If ordering a stella beer, they do have a nice stella glass. Service very nice and atmosphere good. read more

Serafina - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I ordered gluten free pasta (which is a $7 up charge and is advertised on their menu) and was told 5 minutes later than they had run out of gluten free pasta and that my only option was to "just have wheat pasta" when I explained that I cannot eat wheat the waitress was extremely rude and spoke in a condescending tone and said she "didn't understand" but that there were "probably" other things gluten free on the menu. At this point I shut down from the way I was being talked to and how my being gluten free was being treated. I am understanding when gluten free cannot be accommodated, but it is never okay to make someone feel this uncomfortable because of a dietary restriction. read more

Let me start by saying: I came in hungry and optimistic. I left full... of regret. The food? Painfully mid. Like, aggressively average. I felt personally offended. For the appetizer, I ordered the Crostini di Sofia. I expected melted mozzarella and silky prosciutto on crisp bread. What I got was a soggy, lukewarm bite that tasted like someone gave up halfway through the recipe. I usually love salty food, but this was borderline going to clog my arteries and send me to the hospital. As for the main dish, we ordered a carbonara pizza, I genuinely wish I could forget. It was greasy, lacked flavor and somehow managed to offend both pizza and pasta in one dish. I'm still searching for the cheese that was supposed to come on it. Disgusting is not a word I use lightly -- but here, it fits. Not to mention the presentation of both plates had me thinking a college sophomore plated it after getting high and drinking his whole allowance in one sitting. WORST PART OF ALL: The music!!! Reggaetón. Loud reggaetón. This was personally offensive to my stomach since it made the already inedible food indigestible. This made the ambience really gross and unworthy. A total vibe ruiner!! Who wants to eat while listening to Don Omar? Not me. Never coming back! read more

Great service - my pizza, my husband's pasta and our drinks (classic mojitos) were delicious.

Came on a Sunday for a 7:15pm rsvp. The place was busy and there was a line to check in. We didn't wait long for our table. We sat outside. Our waitress was lovely. I ordered the surf and turf. The menu stated lobster tail but I got a claw and the lobster was tough as hell. The filet mignon was over cooked and looked like a bad cut. I've had filet mignon plenty of times before and it did not look the way it looked at this restaurant. The risotto was delicious and the highlight of my meal. I did not finish the lobster or steak and would not order it again at this place. There is no parking at this restaurant but there are parking garages in the area. read more

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We came here for lunch while stay in Condado. We chose to sit outside. It seemed slow, but our food took really long to come out. I have the risotto and it was delicious, but I should have listened to our servers recommendations and added a protein because it wasn't filling by itself. My boyfriend got the branzino which paired with the potato's and vegetables was very filling. Luckily, he let me have some. It was my first time trying branzino and it was probably one of my favorite fishes to date. It paired really well with the tomato's. The flavors were just amazing. read more

Serafina - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Everything was so good. I recommend the truffle steak carpaccio (not official name, but show them the pic). I've never seen that much truffle on a reasonably priced dish in my life. For entree I got the frutti de mare, and it was packed with seafood. Service was amazing and the ambience was a vibe. I'll be back!!!! read more

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Just as good as the Serafina back in NYC! Huge restaurant, lots of seating and space, and great vibes. The drinks were great! We ordered Calamari and Penne alla Vodka (my personal favorite)! If you have tried Serafina in NYC you have to visit the one in San Juan. I mean even if you haven't had Serafina before you should totally still go here. The drinks were great and even though it was busy, the service was still excellent. read more

Serafina - Penne alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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I would give the restaurant a 3.5 rating. The restaurant itself is pretty and located next to the hotel. Our waitress was super nice. They had a chicken who kept jumping up on the chair, haha. The drinks were good but on the pricey side. They have an outdoor pizza oven, which was cool. There was no fault to the restaurant, but the women's room had two stalls, and there was a line that I stayed for about 5 minutes since I saw our food arrive. The one stall apparently had no tissue, and the other stall had like 4 people in it. The others in line apparently had been waiting for a while before I arrived. The lobster ravioli was good but a bit salty, definitely better with chili flakes. My fiancé dish was packed with seafood, and overall, he said it was good. The larger piece of lobster was a bit overcooked. The meatballs were bland and not that great. The dessert - we chose the apple pie, and it was mushy on the inside, and the outside tasted and felt like cinnamon toast crunch. Haha, not bad but weird. If you plan on sitting outside, wear bug spray. I got attacked by sooooo many mosquitoes. read more

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A pretty nice atmosphere, wait time for a seat was very short. Probably less than 10 seconds overall. Besides, I gotta say that the pizza had better ingredients. Better pizza than Papa John's. read more

Serafina - Pizza tasted good - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

So first let me start off by saying I came very hungry. My Service was slow but the person serving us was very nice. I can't quite remember the name of my food but it's the pasta with chicken, mushroom and peas, and I would give it a 4/10. The pasta tasted like there wasn't a bit of seasoning anywhere near it. I was incredibly disappointed when I tasted it. The whole vide was cool I would say, and the DJ knew what he was doing. So if you're just looking for good vibes and drinks this may be your place, but if you want food I don't recommend. read more

Serafina - Food - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I visit Serafina on Madison Avenue New York City quite often and have high expectations based on that brand. I came to the one in Puerto Rico and it was an absolute train wreck. Completely offbrand. It is very trashy for lack to better word. Music is pumping like you're at a club, which doesn't allow you to hear the people you're eating with. The staff is rude. The food taste nothing like the US. Again, very offbrand and disappointing. You expect a high-end brand but get a local PR low end experience instead. read more

I came here for dinner to explore the night life. I made reservations so I do recommend that, yet they seem to be flexible. The hostess's were all beautiful sweet girls who attended to us right away and had us seated. The guy waiter I had was amazing, I wish I got his name. He helped us right away and recommended us some stuff on the menu. I have a sensitive stomach so he helped me pick out my pasta and it was DELICIOUS!!!!y husband also loved his food. Hands down they had the nicest restaurant decor I seen around over there and beautiful clean restrooms. I loved the food and service! Thank you Serafina for a wonderful experience! read more

Serafina - Steak and fries - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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All the yums! I loved our (very) frequent visits to Serafina during our La Concha stay. There was always a wait during peak times so, the hubs and I weren't the only ones that loved it. The food was divine and not one meal was a miss. The coffee was tasty, and so try the affogato. The risotto was a fan favorite. The service was excellent and the bar staff made drinks to perfection! Definitely a must try when visiting PR. read more

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We were in the park for a salsa class and the instructor suggested this place. It was my husband's birthday and we hadn't made any reservations as we weren't sure of our plans. We checked reviews on google and came in. There was a wait of 15 mins to get a table. The staff was super duper helpful. Explained to us details of the dishes, and truly understood our preferences. Spaghetti squash - rating 4.5/5 My first try of such a vegan dish. Loved it. I was wondering that it would be sweet but it wasn't. The tomato sauce and mixed veggies along with pine nuts made it quite satisfying Orecchiette pasta - rating 5/5 Loved this pasta. Especially the sauce was so flavorful - I have hardly have pastas that win my heart so much and this was among the few I will remember for a long time! Came with spicy sausage, broccolini, garlic, red pepper flakes as ingredients that elevated the experience for us. We also ordered a chocolate dessert that the staff brought with a sparkle candle to celebrate my husband's birthday. Great experience- will be back when in PR! read more

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I ordered the Penne alla Vodka and it was amazing! The bits of bacon really make the dish and the vodka sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The service is a little slow, but they seem swamped so not surprising. The ambiance is lovely as well, especially if the weather is nice and you sit outside! read more

Serafina - Penne Vodka - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Great spot on Ashford Blvd in Condado. The pizza is great. So are the pasta dishes. The lasagna was just OK. The ravioli was good. The salmon was cooked well. The staff is always friendly. The outside tables are great. Make a reservation. It's always crowded. read more

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The setup here is beautiful. Great music and even outside the fans that made the heat bearable. The servers were very stand-offish and just waived us to a table. Our server was nice enough, you could tell he was rushed but he was decent. I ordered the spaghetti alla arragosta. It was literally just ok. The lobster was overcooked and kind of rubbery. Also I don't think the sauce was fresh. Maybe because it was gluten free pasta that made it subpar but I was extremely disappointed. A lot of people were getting the pizza's so I will try that next time. read more

Serafina - Spaghetti Alla' Arragosta - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

We have previera pizza deliciosa on the fire oven our server Edward great guy excellent customer service if you in mode for pizza go for it Ambiance very good staff are friendly read more

This restaurant is smack dab in the middle of Condado. It is connected to the casino/hotel. The ambiance and the music were good and it creates a nice relaxing atmosphere. A lot of people chose this place to celebrate an occasion. It was like a place to celebrate without being near the beach. Even though this place was only a couple blocks out from the Condado beach. We didn't have reservations but got a table within 20 something minutes for 4 people. As soon as we got in, we were seated and had our food out quickly. One pizza had to be redone since they messed up, but they told us and was upfront about it. The other dishes came out quickly. The food is good. The cheese is freshly grated and the service was spot on. I enjoyed this place thoroughly. The pizza wasn't special or it doesn't make me love this place, but it was fresh and well made. For $20 for the Primavera, I think that was fair. It was made in the stone fired oven and it wasn't overly greasy like the chain pizza places. I got what I paid for and that's a good feeling to have. Overall, it was nice. read more

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The portions were TINY!! Quite expensive as well. The main course pasta dish was 6 small pieces of ravioli and quite heavy on the salt.

Serafina has a great ambience, very inviting, open and gives off a true Condado vibe. We tried the bruschetta, DOC Margherita and the Tagliolini Tartufi. The food was delicious!m except for the bruschetta which was average. The server was fast and had great suggestions! One of my favorites places in Condado! read more

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To start off, the food was great! I tried the fried calamari, pizza and pasta. The seafood pasta was delicious ! I wanted to try this place because there was always such a long line, but in all honesty, don't let that line fool you. Try to go to this place when it's not busy. I have this place 4 stars because The service wasn't the greatest. We had to continue to keep asking for refill on our drinks, and it was tough trying to catch our waiters attention just to get a refill on our drink. The restaurant has a nice ambience. Perfect for a date and also great for families with kids ! read more

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Beautiful restaurant in PR ... the food was good and the service was good as well... the wait wasn't too long it seems like a popular spot. it was packed I didn't get a lot of photos but it's beautiful inside. read more

Serafina - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Food, service, and ambiance were all top notch! The Seafood Fra Diablo had the freshest seafood and pasta and the chicken paillard was a welcomed change from all the fried foods we were eating. Definitely a bit of a Miami vibe in Condado. read more

Serafina - Chicken Paillard - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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I hate busy places that add gratuity to the bill. I don't even know who my waitress was because she would disappear for long periods of time. We waited over an hour for salads and pasta. After being disappointed with Puerto Rican restaurant food, this place didn't disappoint with flavor. Ordered the penne a la vodka, bow tie pasta and the spaghetti all packed with flavor. I do think that for the price they should have given us some complimentary bread or bread sticks but that just might be an American thing. The pizzas also looked amazing from everyone around us. The patio was enchanting! Places to Eat if you enjoy flavor: Tayzan (chinese) Serafina (Italian) Ali Baba (Turkish) Bebo's Cafe (diner type) Finca Cialitos (coffee) Anita's (ice cream) Pinky's (breakfast) read more

Serafina - Penne a la vodka - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Unfortunately my friends and I missed brunch but the food made up for our sadness . The drinks were made with love and the pasta was very good . The waiter was very patient with our indecisive offering . We sat outside and the ambiance was beautiful. At first there was no music playing but once the establishment started playing music it completed the vibe. The calamari was fresh. The carbonara pasta was amazing and tasted even better when I ate it as leftovers. The tropical explosion and strawberry basil tasted amazing. I can't wait to experience their brunch. It is one of the only places I have located with late brunch hours in the area. read more

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I recommend making reservations to ensure your spot outside. We had to wait a couple days for an opening for dinner but it was worth it. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service excellent. My husband and I each had a pizza and both were delicious. The tiramisu and the cappuccino for dessert were both delicious. read more

Serafina - Passion Fruit Mojito - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Great menu of fresh seafood, gourmet pizza and traditional Italian but nice! Big wine list and a huge bar that goes inside and out. Chill music with lots of plants and outdoor seating. A definite must for the neighborhood read more

Serafina - Outdoor seating and bar. - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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