Spiga

Tables are very close together. Service was good. Food was good, but portions are very small. We…read moreboth added chicken to our pasta dishes and it was maybe 2oz. each. Quaint atmosphere.

Il Bacaro Venezia is a solid choice for an upscale dinner. Small and intimate, the artwork is…read moredelightful, and so is the service. I ordered the Branzino, which was delicious. Hubby ordered the gnocchi, which he liked a lot.

Bat area is so pretty!

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Pirilo

4.4(821 reviews)

0.2 km

If you're walking by, this restaurant would be very easy to miss. The entrance looks like a doorway…read moreleading to a stairwell or service entrance, and I honestly didn't even notice a sign. Luckily, there was a gentleman outside directing people in, otherwise we may have walked right past it. Once you climb the two flights of stairs, you're rewarded with a beautiful dining space. The restaurant has a rustic, old-world charm with gorgeous décor and an Italian-inspired atmosphere. It immediately felt warm and inviting. There were four of us dining, and we started with two appetizers: the Setas Rellenas and the Chorizo al Vino. Both were excellent, but the Chorizo al Vino was my absolute favorite--absolutely delicious! For my entrée, I ordered the chicken lasagna. I expected chunks of chicken, but it was made with shredded chicken, and wow--it was incredible. The flavor was outstanding, and it ended up being one of my favorite meals of our trip. My husband ordered the beef lasagna, which was also made with shredded beef rather than traditional ground beef. He absolutely loved it. Our friends ordered the Milanesa de Berenjena and the Milanesa de Pollo with a side of gnocchi, and both raved about their meals as well. Since nearly every table seemed to be ordering pizza, we knew we had to try one. We ordered a small pizza for the table, and each of us had a slice. Now we understand why they're known for their pizza--it was fantastic! A special shoutout to our server, Rouil Rodz, who was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout the evening. Don't let the unassuming entrance fool you. This restaurant is a hidden gem with a beautiful atmosphere, outstanding food, and excellent service. If you're visiting Old San Juan, I highly recommend adding it to your list.

Killer pizza in an old school Puerto Rican spot. Kids loved…read morethe pizza. Wife smashed a sangria. I enjoyed a couple local beers.

Beautiful inside

Caprese salad, was incredible

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La Ó

4.4(158 reviews)

The service was fabulous, our waiter was quick & kind. The ambiance is great, not too loud or quiet…read morebut comfortable atmosphere and the decor is pretty. The calamari was exceptional- potentially the best I have ever had. The potatoes weren't personally a favorite of mine (they have peppers and onions mixed in). Food was quite rich/savoury

I walk into a cool looking cocktail bar, to get a drink while waiting, in need of a meal....waiting…read morefor the place at the corner...and find a great restaurant in the back...winner, winner (not) chicken dinner. Had the calamari, shrimp, and burrata app. Highly recommend the burrata. The sauce on the shrimp is delicious...the texture of the calamari was nice, but wished I asked for a marinara sauce, instead of the cilantro, which came off a bit like mayo. Had the octopus main and a chorizo pizza. Loved the chorizo on the pizza, and the tamponade on the octopus. Had the passion fruit creme brûlée...my daughter ordered it...those who follow me know I rarely order dessert...I drink more, have fresh fruit or cheese. It was the perfect texture, taste and that includes the passion fruit. Ambiance is cool...bathroom is ok. Service was lovely and the staff seemed to genuinely like the owners.

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Calamari

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Sofia's

4.1(183 reviews)

Absolute GEM of a restaurant and let me tell you, I am an absolute snob for Italian food. My…read moreboyfriend and I arrived around 7:30pm on a busy Saturday night and were lucky enough to grab the 2 open seats at the bar because there was a wait for a table. This meant the bartender David was our server who was SO incredible. He was professional, incredibly efficient, kind, patient, gave us tips about the area, and made great dinner recommendations. He never let our water get below halfway full which I truly value too. Now onto the food - we shared the caesar salad, vodka pasta with chicken, and guavanoli. What a treat!!!! The caesar was large and fresh. The vodka sauce was more tomato based rather than loaded with heavy cream, which made it fresh and flavorful rather than super heavy which we enjoyed. Now the star of the show - the Guavanoli - a chicken stuffed crepe topped with mozzarella and guava sauce. David said tourists usually stay away from this because it sounds so different but it's the locals favorite. I can attest this has been one of our favorite meals of the entire trip, and we agreed the guavanoli was one of the most delicious yet unique entrees we've ever had. We're here for 2 more days and want to come back to get it again. The crepe wrapping essentially tastes like an enchilada, and the guava sauce is NOT too sweet. It's mixed with a red wine reduction so it has a slightly sweet edge to it, but is 1000% perfect with the dish and delicious. The prices are on the higher size but the portions are large and totally justify it. With the 2 of us, we ended up having a very decent amount of the vodka pasta as leftovers to take back to the hotel. We didn't order drinks, but David was whipping up incredible looking cocktails! They also have really cool hand-painted large portraits around the room. Beautiful restaurant, amazing staff, and even better food!!

Sophia's was AMAZING! They serve pasta and steaks and everything else as fresh and delicious. The…read moreservice was outstanding and location perfect for experiencing the city. We sat outside and watched enjoyed the happenings of the city. Alex was a wealth of information and so very kind.

Lasagna

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A delicious drink made with tequila! Superb! The name escapes me. I think it's called cactus blossom.

La Casita de Rones

3.8(526 reviews)

0.1 km

LOOOVEEED la casita de Rones. TK makes the best drinks!! Great music and the staff is great!!read more

Best bartender ever TK!!! loved the drinks and the people!! Everyone needs to come here and try it…read moreout!

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I think whisky old fashioned (hubs)

El Viejo Almacén

4.0(83 reviews)

Welcoming outside presence. Greeted promptly. Our first wine choice was not available, but the…read morewaiter recommended a great replacement Malbec. We ordered an appetizer (Provoleta) and split a nice risotto main dish. The Provoleta was a true cheese bomb, probably best for 4 people. The risotto was creamy and loaded with pancetta. Overall, great experience. The only down side: the chairs are too hard.

Came here for dinner one night and loved the place! Beautiful ambiance, great food, drinks and…read moreservice! Came back later in our trip for a drink and dessert. We got the flan and it was amazing!

Shrimp in creole sauce

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Cosa Nostra

4.7(7 reviews)

Went here tonight for dinner... Beautiful little restaurant on the back street in old San Juan…read more... I had the caprice salad, half size portion, which was more than generous, and then I had a linguine with garlic and olive oil, and added shrimp... Prices were more than reasonable food was excellent and the atmosphere is very nice definitely would come back.

Milady is fantastic, if you have the opportunity to visit please ask for her. We got to a…read morerestaurant that claimed it closed at 11pm however when we arrived at 9pm the restaurant turned us away. We tried another and the same thing. We walked down to find another restaurant because we were so hungry and came across this cute little gem. We asked if they could accommodate us because they were closing and they happily obliged. You would think that the staff would be bothered that we arrived so late but that couldn't be farther from the truth. Milady was so sweet and accommodating the entire time we were there. She didn't make us feel rushed she was so sweet and knowledgeable, made us feel like we were visiting family. We ordered a few appetizers and entrees and all we had leftover was dessert. I preferred authentic Puerto Rican food but what we had was completely satisfying.

Don julio

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Don julio

La Cucina di Ivo

4.7(150 reviews)

•$$$

Cucina di Ivo is one of those places that just feels like a hidden gem. The atmosphere is cozy and…read moreintimate, perfect for a nice dinner but still relaxed enough that it never feels too formal. The food is consistently really good. Everything tastes fresh and homemade, especially the pasta. You can tell they actually care about the quality and the flavors, not just throwing things together. The sauces are rich without being too heavy and everything is seasoned perfectly. The service has always been great when I've gone, super friendly and attentive without hovering. It's the kind of place you can go for a date night or just a good dinner and know it's going to be solid every time. Definitely one of those spots I keep coming back to when I want good Italian food.

Great food and very nice staff. Ambience is good other than the building is a little moldy. But…read moreyou're not moving in, just having a meal and it's an historic building. Staff is one of the nicest in Old San Juan!

Pasta di mare

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Front of La Cucina De Ivo

Fiore's Pizzeria and Bar

4.6(8 reviews)

0.2 km

Fiore's is such a cool spot to come in and grab a pizza while sightseeing in Viejo San Juan, it has…read morea really great atmosphere and the staff is amazing. We started with the pastelillo appetizer, they were fried to crispy golden perfection and both the beef and chicken ones were delicious. The green sauce that came with them was herbaceous perfection and we even got some more so that we can dip our pizza in. We got the pie with roasted garlic, prosciutto and pepperoni which was absolutely delicious. The pizza came out hot and fresh and all of the ingredients on it worked really well together and everything had great flavor. The little bites of whole roasted garlic cloves gives you that slightly sweet, caramelized garlicky goodness that us garlic lovers adore. The legal drinking age in Puerto Rico is 18 so my 19 year old nephew was over the moon that he was able to order himself a pomegranate margarita so it was fun to see him experience ordering his adult beverage! Overall we had a really great experience and the bartender was super friendly and helpful in all of the food and drink recommendations. Definitely add this to your next stop in Viejo San Juan.

Okay, this is a super cool pizza joint located in San Juan near the ports. It is a great location,…read morewith a clean and cozy dining area inside and outside. They have big screen TV's and music. The service was great, our waitress/bartender made great drinks and our food came out quickly. The empanadas de pollo were hot, fresh, and really good! I would've ordered more but we didn't want leftovers. We ordered a really delicious pizza that had pepperoni, prosciutto, roasted garlic, and salad. It was perfection! The sauce ratio, the crust, the toppings, a true perfect blend! I know people don't travel to Puerto Rico for pizza but I had my fill of the traditional food and this pizza hit the spot! The margarita is basic, the pina colada was to be as expected, but the pomegranate mojito was extraordinary! (And really expensive! $13) Overall I really enjoyed this meal but $40 of the bill was food, $35 drinks! Next time I'll skip on the drinks or just get a beer.

Beautifully painted pizza peels

Sampler Plate

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Nice crunchy crust, won't disappoint

Bari

4.1(137 reviews)

Found this place by chance. So glad we did. Great service. Delicious food. We had the Italian…read moreHoagie and a pizza.

As a newcomer to San Juan, and not knowing where to dine, I can highly recommend Bari Italian…read moreRestaurant. The food is absolutely delicious (each of our family members had something different, and everyone was completely satisfied! The coffee's were yummy, the wait staff (Khadijha) VERY pleasant and accommodating, the atmosphere (we chose to eat outdoors) is charming, and the parking, although limited, if you are handicapped, can park directly across the street. If not, I can't comment where to park. Maybe uber in here directly. All in all a delicious and delightful experience for our first time here. SPECIAL NOTE: We came back for a second dinner, and our server Christian was delightful and we met the Manager Julie who was so friendly and welcoming! Be sure to visit BARI if you come to San Juan!!