Our server was lovely (she made my son chocolate milk when they didn't have any) food was…read moredelicious, environment was lovely!

We were early for our reservation, so we stopped first at the cigar lounge next door. Super…read morefriendly and accommodating. Dinner at the restaurant was excellent. Had the berry cocktail, loved. Fondue was delicious, mussels very good. Largest serving of ossobuco we had ever seen and probably the best we had ever had. The seafood risotto was also tasty. The truffle fries were solid. The gnocchi was probably the only miss, a bit gummy. The sauce was good though. Service was on point, always there and asking what else we needed. The space is not big, and as it was Friday it was a little tight. Next time we would try the terrace so that we could stretch out a little. Definitely recommend.

Wow! This came as a referral from a friend and it does not disappoint. The apps are so yummy. The…read morearancini are so good I could have eaten a dozen. The garlic bread was fine, not as good as the arancini. If you are hungry, get the chicken parm, my god it is the largest portion I have ever seen! I ate one of the 3 cutlets they served. Most times when a place gives a ton of food it is ok, well this was fabulous. Super thin, light breading that remained crispy and just the right amount of cheese and sauce. The pizza was good as well. For dessert we had a well portioned flowerless chocolate cake which was paired with some vanilla bean ice cream. Divine! We sat in the restaurant portion near the secret door to the speakeasy so take your pick on what vibe you prefer. The wait staff were super helpful and responsive. We bought the kitchen staff a round for fun. Great experience, I recommend swinging by if you are in the neighborhood.

Super impressed by this spot! We were SO happy that we got to sit in the speakeasy for dinner,…read morebecause it was exactly the kind of vibe we were looking for! The food was all delicious, and reasonably priced at huge portion sizes, particularly the chicken parm! The pasta was homemade and the sauces were so good. The weakest things were the burrata and the meatballs. Everything arrived to the table quickly, especially the drinks! We would totally come back on a future trip and will be recommending to others visiting the island.

Service by Daniel was great, for appetizers we have the chorizos al vino, for main course we have…read morethe risotto with shrimp, scallops and saffron, and the Tortellini Buongustaio. We also had margaritas and single malt whisky. Everything was great. The atmosphere was nice. For sure I would come back!

Small but neat place taking advantage of every inch. We felt comfortable and not too close to our…read moretable neighbors. Loved our choices and this time around we went for outside the box. The ravioli with gorgonzola cheese were a home run as well as the bacalao croquettes. We loved this place and definitely will come back.

Wow! Excelente comida!! 5 estrellas!! El lugar no invita mucho a entrar pero le di la oportunidad…read morey estoy 100% satisfecha El hamburger esta fuera de liga, homemade!! La salsa alfredo en la pasta tambien es hecha en la casa y estaba excelente!! Los visitare otra vez pues me dicen que el salmon y el churrasco tambien son buenos

Very disappointed with the food quality. I ordered the risotto and it was overly salty. I also…read moretried my children's pizza and it had an unpleasant taste. To make matters worse, the plates had a bad smell. Definitely not a place I would recommend.

This Italian restaurant had good reviews so we decided to be heck it out for dinner. It was so…read moregood. The restaurant had some nice dinner lighting and tables that allowed cozy conversations. Service was excellent. Our server walked us through the specials and the menu to help us decide what to order. Husband went with carbonara and I chose the penne pasta. They were excellent choices as we shared our meals with each other. I loved the pink sauce on mine. It was a bit lighter than just red or white sauces. Portions were generous but not obscene in the amount of food. We shared the mixed green salad which was a great way to start the meal. The salad was huge! Splitting was a smart choice. They don't have glasses of wine on the menu but do have house options available. I had the cab and it was delicious. Husband wanted a nonalcoholic option which they didn't show in the menu. Instead, they asked if he wanted sweet or sour, and if there were any flavors he particularly enjoyed, and they created a unique mocktail for him. So fun. This was a great stop. We are so happy we found Ombra.

The food was great BUT…read more.. We made a reservation for 8:45, when we got there our table wasn't ready and they asked us to wait at the bar. No one greeted us. The "bartender" just kept walking by us, wish we could have waited 15 minutes with a drink. When we were finally set, our service was very dry. Not welcoming at all. He ran down the specials with no emotion or suggestions. Just another day at work. We got a glass of white wine, which was chilled and refreshing, but we had to ask for water since no one offered to fill our empty cups at the table. Decoration? Even though, we sat waiting for our food for about an hour.. we finished our glasses of wine. No one asked us for a refill. We started to ration our water to drink with our food. Sip by sip. We KNEW he wasn't coming back. We ordered two apps and two mains. So delicious!! The pasta was actually so good! The sauce was amazing and the wheel of cheese with the truffle, incredible! After our food was dropped off, NO ONE came by to make sure everything was ok, or if we needed anything else. No water, no wine, just pasta. We watched the other waiters bring waters and dessert to other guests, but we were just left forgotten in the middle. Everyone has a bad day. But we watched him take shots with other tables, clean up tables, walk past us a ton, until we finally made eye contact and he offered another drink. Ha! We just asked him for the check. By this point we were just disappointed. And he cleaned two more tables and finally brought us the check.. and now he got chatty. Ok. We were really wishing for a different experience. Specially for the style of restaurant they're portraying to be.

I loved everything about this place. It is a classic family Italian restaurant like I haven't seen…read moresince I was a kid. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. I shared the 6 hour Neapolitan sauce and the pistachio pesto gnocchi. Both were wonderful. We had the eggplant parm appetizer and it was the best I have ever had and I have had many different eggplant parms.. For dessert we had pancetta and tiramisu. Both lived up to the standards the rest of the meal had set. I can't wait to come back to Puerto Rico so I can enjoy their delicious food again. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

We were celebrating our 46th wedding anniversary. Special night. Wrote it on the reservation. No…read moreacknowledgment of our celebration. You can definitely do better. We ordered a bottle of Fiano (a wine we really enjoy and was on the menu). They didn't have it. We settled for Chardonnay. It was good. We asked for bread. They didn't have any!!! (What? An Italian restaurant with no bread?) not a great start. Having said all that, the rest for our food was amazing! The arancini and the eggplant were exquisite. I ordered the steak (yeah I know) but it was amazing. The sauce, the potatoes. Just delicious. Our guests had the lasagna and my husband ordered the pizza. They were very satisfied with their meals. The ambiance is quaint. Old Italian. Clean. I would train servers to know what's available and what's not. Prevent from ordering and being disappointed. In addition, if you don't have bread and make pizza, you have bread. You can make it out of pizza dough in a pinch for those who ask. Italian red sauce without bread... it's a big miss. If your equipment is broken, buy the bread. I think they should have given us the dessert based on the misses. Nonetheless, the entrees were very good.

Awesome and cute little restaurant, would definitely recommend calling at least an hour or more in…read moreadvance to reserve a spot. The food was great; the portions were about medium sized, not too big or small. We didn't order appetizers, but it would probably be the perfect amount of food if we did. Our server was so nice and the environment was really peaceful for a full restaurant. They were playing calm indie music. If you're looking for Italian in Old San Juan, this is a great choice, even for picky eaters.

Downloaded Yelp just to properly review this place; the ambiance was fantastic, the service was…read morebeyond incredible and the food absolutely phenomenal, I'm still dreaming of the Tiramisu and the Carbonara!! I'd rate this place 20 if I could!! It's a gem and I will definitely be returning soon

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.

A truly delightful Italian restaurant in the heart of Old San Juan. I visited La Cucina di Ivo…read moremultiple times during my vacation, and it quickly became a place I wanted to return to -- which says everything. The food is consistently delicious and thoughtfully prepared. You can feel the care in every dish, from the quality of the ingredients to the balance of flavors. Everything tasted fresh, comforting, and authentic without feeling heavy or overdone. What made the experience even more special was the service. The young lady who took care of us was absolutely charming -- warm, friendly, and efficient -- making us feel genuinely welcome every time we walked in. Family-owned, full of heart, and clearly run with pride, this is the kind of restaurant you remember long after your trip ends. If you're in Old San Juan and craving excellent Italian food, this place is a must.

Went here for a bachelorette party. When I tell you this is the most delicious and unique food I've…read moretried in a LONG time? I'm telling you the truth. The restaurant was gracious enough to accommodate a party of 20 an hour before closing and still went out of their way to make sure we had a great evening. The restaurant itself was very small, with only a couple of tables and a room for us. The black carbonara pasta stole the show for me! Seasoning perfect, not too chewy pasta and and very filling. All the flavors mingled well together, I enjoyed it all that until the last bite. The pound cake was warm and delicious too. Never would I have thought pound cake in Puerto Rico would shut me up! I just want to say that I am so happy I was able to experience this place and highly recommend it if you want somewhere fancier to go to during a night out.

Chianina was very accommodating for our large group and the food was SOO GOOOD! I had the ravioli…read moreof the day which was a shrimp and lobster ravioli with a lemon dill sauce and would absolutely order again. Everyone in the party enjoyed their food. Giovanni and Ramon took really great care of us and recommended some great dishes. 10/10 would recommend!