Oh boy oh boy, Vianda is a gem and is on its way to being a big time restaurant in San Juan! My wife and I came here after as abysmal experience at 1919 and honestly, we wished we came here twice in lieu of 1919 the previous evening. Vianda is an experience in warm hospitality and the eclectic flavors from Puerto Rico's rich history! We also love that's it's a husband and wife duo with Chef Guzman in the back and his wife Amelia front house. Power couple! The service and staff here were so friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. We accidentally knocked over and broke a wine glass within minutes of being seated. And we felt absolutely terrible but the staff moved so quickly and gracefully it was as if it never happened. They made sure we were both okay and a fresh glass was on the table before I blinked an eye. Luckily it was empty, phew! Overall, we even made friends with our wait staff and they made us feel very welcomed and like family. I really appreciated how they explained the menu and the items as I'm usually very inquisitive and love fun facts. All this attests to the years of front house experience Amelia has and it's very evident in the experience she's curated. We had the tasting menu and it was very nice in that they had a vegetarian tasting menu as well for my wife - love inclusivity! The food was delicious, well thought out and included flavors of local Puerto Rico which we really enjoyed. We wanted to experience local Caribbean cuisine and Chef Guzman was able to incorporate it quite well in my opinion. He could be a bit more adventurous as I'm sure he's capable of after having stints at Michelin stared restaurants back in the US. Either way, the food was delightful! We will be recommending this spot to all our friends who will be traveling to PR in the future and I can't wait to see how this restaurant grows! Lots of potential! And of course, highly recommend! read more

Amazing food. We walked in off the street and they had a few open tables. Very great presentation nice staff great cocktails great food. I will be coming back read more

Again, over rated for what it is. Be prepared to grab something to eat on the way home sonce the portions are quote small.

WOW!! This is a vegetarian's dream restaurant. I cannot articulate the joy it was to dine at Vianda. I ordered the vegetarian tasting menu and it was better than anything I've ever tasted. Every detail of the meal was carefully thought out. The dessert at the end of the meal left me wondering if I'd ever eat anything as good again. I highly recommend! read more

Amazing! Wonderful food and service. Probably one of the best meals I've ever had anywhere.

Great food, on point service, good ambiance, my only claim is that it feels to noisy, they need to improve the acoustics.

I saw the glowing reviews & tasting menu so I booked this for our last night in Puerto Rico to close out the trip. It did not disappoint. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing. The food & wine were both delicious. I was stuffed by the time dessert arrived. We also had cocktails before it started which were good too. Service was friendly & attentive. read more

Drink was lovely and unique, food was outstanding and service fantastic. Our server made us feel so welcome, helped make menu recommendations and clearly knew the items so well! It was one of the best experiences I've had dining in San Juan! read more

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Great ambiance! Waitstaff was attentive and knowledgeable. We had the fish of the day and two appetizers. Beet salad was delicious. Desert was yummy! read more

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You MUST eat here when in San Juan!!! This is my favorite restaurant by far and everything about the dining experience was perfect. The service was excellent and our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and gave us wonderful recommendations. We opted to order a la carte and selected the Raices Locales, Ceviche Tropical, and the Mariscada. I cannot begin to describe the flavors of each dish but trust me that every plate is delicious and delightful! read more

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I came to Vianda after hearing the buzz from several friend in Puerto Rico. As we came in the service and greeting where on point. I highly recommend trying all of their small plates. They are phenomenal especially the almojábanas, swordfish serenata, agnolotti, and tagliatelle. Again, I have to say the service was phenomenal. Chef/owner Francis came to our table and greeted us personally. Although we stuck to wine, I could see the bar was legit and had an assortment of craft cocktail options including original and classic libations. Go check out Vianda if your in San Juan and you will not be disappointed. read more

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Absolutely loved everything about this place. We sat at the bar. Great service. Food was truly spectacular all around! We had the tasting menu along with a couple other small plates. Literally everything was perfect read more

From service to food, everything was spectacular! Each dish tasted fresh and unique. A MUST go if you're in San Juan. read more

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I've been going to Vianda for years now and it's one of my top places for a fantastic dinner in PR. You can book your reservation via Resy and I guarantee you have a great meal. read more

Vianda - Chuletón de Ternera / "Beef Chop" - Caribbean Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Exceptional restaurant that I highly recommend! The ambiance and vibes are remarkable, great date spot. The food was extremely vegetarian friendly and we enjoyed the gnocchi and the salad! read more

Absolutely recommend the filet mignon with the roasted pumpkin. AMAZINGLY tender and great flavors and presentation. Definite 10/10

One of the best experiences in Puerto Rico. The ambiance, the service and the food, everything perfectly executed. We ordered six plates and two desserts. All excellent. Our favorites: the gnocchi, the gambas and the passion fruit rum cake. Well done guys. read more

Impressive/sophisticated mixof tastes and textures. Went with small plates. Had the yellow fin ceviche with breadfruit/pana tostones. Pumpkin ravioli. And avocado toast. Well thought out mix of tastes. Actually, genius. Nothing is obvious and everything is surprising. A selection of tastes we need more of on the island. Vianda has given us something we just don't get enough of - sophisticated taste without glitz. The restaurant is beautiful but under stated. The freshness of ingredients is very obvious. They are not shopping at Costco. The pre-dinner cocktails were almost as fantastic as the meal. Dessert of coconut ice cream with dark chocolate was light and perfect. Not a dessert which leaves you wishing you hadn't. The atmosphere lends itself to family dinners, groups of friends or romantic. Service was impeccable and professional. Not a restaurant to be missed. Dinner here made for a lovely evening. read more

We visited Vianda on a night where there was a new curfew in place bc of the coronavirus. We were looking forward to dining in but bc of the new regulations, they were only doing take out which is something the restaurant normally doesn't do. We sat at the bar while we waited for our food and they offered wine or beer on the house. We had a great time sitting there just chatting with the owners and the other patrons. They were all very welcoming and treated us more like friends than customers. The menu was mainly in Spanish and they basically explained every dish to us in detail. Everything sounded so good, we definitely had a tough time picking what we wanted. The food was as excellent as I expected. My husband ordered the scallops with croquettes and chickpeas. I ordered the Tom Kha fried rice as my main and the French onion toast as the appetizer. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the croquettes were not the pureed meat and fried croquettes I'm used to in South Florida but nonetheless delicious. My husband couldn't stop raving about how good the chickpeas were. The French onion toast tasted just like the French onion soup but on a toast. The olive oil and balsamic vinegar that it came with just kicked it up a notch. My fried rice was not like any other fried rice. It was topped with a piece of fish which was cooked to perfection. The chili oil had crunchy pieces of peppers that gave the dish a welcomed delicious texture. All that was topped with a tom kha coconut sauce that was not too overbearing in taste. Yum! I can tell they put time into the construction of each dish to incorporate the perfect combination of taste, aroma and texture. I would love to come back to have a proper dine in experience. I can't imagine how much better everything would be with the proper plating and environment. read more

Excellent. Excelente! Outstanding creative menu and wonderful service in a casual but elegant environment. Will definitely be back!

I'm a transplant to the island of Puerto Rico that has lived in San Fran and NYC both, so I can tell you there is a shortage of higher end dining on the island. Vianda is a refreshing surprise that delivers in most areas. The decor is neutral, the service staff are helpful, and the owners personally are there every night making sure all details are met. Vianda is run by a husband and wife team; the wife works front of house and husband chef, and she (the wife) spends time with us when we go, which is good - she recognizes returning clients. It's for these reasons, and the food, that we go back. The food is delicious but some dishes are better than others. The good dishes are outstanding and the bad ones are average. The pickled vegetable dish for example wasn't what I expected, but the Tom Kha' Bacalao is one of the best dishes I've had on the island (Puerto Rico). You get warm fresh bread, and for vegans, you get a vegan sourdough as opposed to the casave dinner roll. All in all a great experience, near five stars but I'm going to give 4 stars because there are a few areas for improvement. read more

Food is good. Service is friendly but needs training (didn't bring drink ordered and dropped dirty fork over my friend's dress). Bartender did not had Amaretto di Saronno claiming it does not sell... Owner is there and makes the experience nicer. Good value though. read more

Have been here a handful of times. Menu changes from time to time. Great ambiance, high quality food options. Sometimes they have exhibitions and events at espacio publico read more

Tasty food, interesting recipes, cool atmosphere, very nice staff, menu at a reasonable price. 4 stars because it was kind of loud. Mostly because of the table behind us, but also in general read more

I think the cooking here was more French/contemporary international made with local ingredients than typical Puerto Rican cuisine, but in any case, the best meal I had on my trip to PR. In fact, this is the only time in my life where I felt compelled to make a second reservation before my meal was over so I could come back the next day and try more items off the a la carte menu. Chef Guzman trained at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York and his pedigree is apparent in their emphasis on fresh local ingredients. The stuffed quail was one of the best (maybe THE best?) poultry dishes I've ever had. The wine list has a decent variety and includes some interesting choices (e.g., an orange wine by the glass). IMO, Vianda is on par with Michelin one-star restaurants and the four course tasting menu for $65 feels like a steal for the quality. Fantastic service as well. Now I have to return to plan my next trip to San Juan so I can eat here again! read more

I bookmarked Vianda ever since the Eater feature and the place exceeded all my expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed the steamed clams with sausage and the stew with braised pork and garbanzo. My boyfriend raved about his steak and, having grown up in NYC, his jaded self was surprised that restaurants of this caliber could be found in San Juan. What appeared to be missteps for me may have been intentional or simply outside my limited comfort zone - The sweet potato bread I received was frozen in the center, and the meat tamal that came on top of my stew had quite a strange taste. To me, the mamposteao should have really been a side rather than the main component of the dish. But I will not forget how great other parts of the meal were. I hope this place succeeds on all fronts and I will patiently wait for the chef to come back to NYC. read more

Vianda - Bienmesabe - Caribbean Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Great food and amazing service! From the food to the cocktails, everything deserves 5 stars. read more

Vianda - Caribbean Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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My wife and I were blown away by the service and food here. Every dish was well thought out, delicious, and the servers were very passionate in describing them all. It was a very memorable meal. highly recommend. read more

This is the best restaurant we found in San Juan. The food is outstanding. the service was very attentive. Amelia and the staff worked very hard to make it a perfect experience. read more

We visited from Chicago This was the highlight of the trip Food was amazing Service was as great as the food Drinks were top notch Space is lovely and noise levels were not an issue. Amelia is awesome read more

I had a wonderful experience at Vianda. The interior had a really nice vibe and we were seated in a cute private room for our large group. The papaya starter is a must and they also had a great tuna tartare. The Tom Kha dish is a staple and didn't seem like something I would enjoy from the description but the waitress highly recommended it and I am very happy I listened to her! Adding the crispy rice to the broth was a move. Overall, the ambiance, service and food were all A+. Definitely deserves the high reviews it has. read more

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His place is insane! Insanely good! I would give it 10 stars if I could. We went in primarily for happy hour and stayed for dinner. First impression is the decor and it is beautifully designed space. I loved looking at all the different ways the place was decorated. It's a gorgeous place. As soon as we walked in the owner helped us find seats at the bar. It was busy, and rightfully so to come to find out. We started out with happy hour drinks and pork butt slider and fish tacos. Both of which were so yummy and we devoured quickly. Lol The bartenders were amazing and know their stuff! I forget his name because I am horrible with names but our bartender was super cool and you can tell he loved what he was doing and having a blast and also knew his craft. He made me a special strawberry margarita and it was perfect! We ordered 2 salad appetizers. Both stunning. The beet salad with the dill horseradish cream was beyond delicious. I could have ate a huge bowl of that! So good. We also ordered the mariscada! Must get! One of the best dishes I've had on the island. Salmon was cooked to perfection and the mofongo underneath with the sauce was stunning. My bf and are were so impressed. This is a restaurant run by husband and wife and they obviously know what they are doing! We had a great conversation with Amelia, the owner, and wish this restaurant was local to where we lived because I would be a regular! Keep up the greatness you two! I hope to be back! read more

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Absolutely spectacular dinner! Everything was consistently delicious. Definitely returning!

I came here while visiting family in Puerto Rico and was seriously impressed by the celebration of local flavors and produce. We loved the raices locales (the day we came it was a beautiful beet salad that almost looked like tropical fruit), crepas de morcilla, tagliatelle, and the pork belly with crispy kimchi rice. Every dish contained an adaptation of a Puerto Rican flavor (think crispy pernil, escabeche, sofrito, pegao) but with a playful twist. The cocktails were similar, featuring local fruits and flavors. We were particularly impressed with the guava mule. The service was unpretentious and welcoming but extremely knowledgeable and was at the level of a Michelin-starred restaurant (attention Michelin folks--it's time to give PR its first star). Ambiance was spacious and sophisticated. There was so much attention to detail and we had such a memorable experience--the chefs clearly have a deep love for the flavors of Puerto Rico and do a great job of showcasing them with a twist. We would love to come back and try more of their seasonal fare next time we're back in town! read more

My boyfriend and I dined here our last night in Puerto Rico. I decided to try the 4-course vegetarian tasting menu and he had the steak+avocado as an appetizer with the pollo al ajillo entree. Literally the best culinary experience we've had. The creativity and play on flavors within the tasting menu was exquisite, the service (our server was Angel!) was super attentive, and the drinks were very well made (I HIGHLY recommend the espresso martini). We will definitely be coming back the next time we visit the island. read more

Vianda - Eggplant parm+ pollo al ajillo - Caribbean Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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One of my favorites in PR. The do great on the mix of asian and Puerto Rican food. And great drinks to top.

The place seems to be trendy among the young professionals. The first impression was excellent, nicely decorated, good ambience, and inclusive (a pride flag at the host desk). Te menu is not impressive, but some things are really interesting, specially in the bar. The service was excellent, eventhough the waitress was sometimes overwhelming. The drinks were amazingly good, the bartender was over the top - so helpful and friendly. The not so good was the food. It's overrated. Good, but not as expected as the waitress recommended. read more

We had a good time while eating at vianda. The staff was nice and the food and drinks were good. We wouldn't necessarily go back as the prices are high for small plates. read more

Vianda was our go to date and dinner nights. The menu is vegetable forward and changed every few weeks. I LOVE LOVE the batata bread, cocktails, vibe, and service. Every dish made a mark on your pallet. This place is very loud, so on a typical rush dinner night, you'll probably only be able to hear the people adjacent to you. When COVID hit, Vianda's out of the box thinking of serving set weekly menus to be warmed up at home was life changing. It helped us all cope with being on strict lock down for months. I felt so giddy every week finding out what meals Vianda would come up with next week. My favorite include: tom kha, burger, bbq, batata bread, ceviche, old fashions, the list goes on and one. Every time we're there we literally order from the entire menu. We're back in CONUS and we'll definitely miss Vianda. read more

This restaurant was easy to find and had parking next to it. Excellent service and food. I definitely recommend the taste menu.