While staying at a resort in the Dorado area, we were looking to explore the area off the resort. After having tried more traditional Puerto Rican food during the week, we were intrigued by an Italian restaurant in PR. I made reservations but they probably were not needed on a Wednesday as there were only a few other full tables when we arrived. Though, it may be busier during the "on" season. After hearing the specials, we ordered a couple of glasses of wine and settled in while waiting for our food. We decided to skip appetizers in order to save room for dessert. Within a few moments, my meat ravioli in a bolognese sauce arrived. Overall, the portions were average to slightly smaller than average. The bolognese sauce was very tasty and filling. The ravioli was delicious as well though, a bit on the thin side. Overall, hubs and I were both pleased with our selections. We ended up not having dessert because all of the dessert options were heavy with dairy. read more

Had a wonderful dinner last night. Food specials change weekly. Very fresh Service excellent. Reservations recommended as it is a small place. Loved desserts. Goat cheese cake chocolate topped. I had baked apple tart with vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel. Pecan pie was a hit with our nephew. Go there read more

So we came to this restaurant because of the reviews being good. Some described it as the best food in PR. Ordered salmon and filet-minion with potatoes. We don't drink when the first server realized we weren't ordering wine, he almost rolled his eyes, second server was excellent. I didn't like the water being room temperature served in small 6 oz cups. There was nothing special about the filet, the salmon was good but I didn't think the experience or quality of food was worth the price we paid. Place was packed but I really think this place is trending because of the location. The potatoes were super greasy, overall a 3 mainly because the salmon was pretty good because of the flavor. read more

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Took the wife here for lovers day and we didnt have reservations but were still seated quickly. This place is hidden but as all the other post state its well worth it when you find it. Drinks were great not to pricey and the food was awesome. I recommend this lovely quite romantic restaurant to anyone visiting Dorado. O and the staff are the best I've evere experienced hands down and english is spoken here which is a plus. read more

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Took reservations for four on a Friday night with 4 hours notice. Hidden gem, small but intimate atmosphere, so I would suggest making reservations to avoid a long wait. Our waiter, Wesley was friendly, helpful and attentive. All in all an excellent dining experience. Highly suggest the risotto de mare. read more

Grappa - Risotto de Mare... perfectly prepared. Absolutely delicious! - Italian Near Me - Dorado, Puerto Rico

What a jewel of a restaurant! The Italian food has a delightful Puerto Rican flair. Great flavor and presentation. Great value for the quality. We loved our servers. read more

I've been to many great places in PuertoRico. This restaurant, in my personal opinion, is MY FAVORITE place to eat in the Island.

Excellent food. They did great job for vegetarian food. Bit expensive but great taste. We loved it. Excellent service

Very nice place to eat when in dorado. The atmosphere is hip and upbeat and the food is great.

Grappa is without a doubt our favorite place to eat in Dorado, and in all of Puerto Rico. You would not go there if you didn't find it online because it just looks like another house.... but once you walk in, you are in a quaint little piece of perfection. The servers a knowledgeable and clearly love what they do. The chefs prepare each plate with precision and perfection. Because their menu changes, I wish they had a way to post it online so you could see it ahead of time. But other than that... we love you Grappa!!! Everything is EXCELLENT! read more

Excellent service and fantastic food - and this from New Yorkers that know Italian food. I enjoyed the risotto special served with a fillet on top, prepared a perfect rare plus. The pear salad and homemade vanilla ice cream with hazelnut filled raviolis were a perfect complement to a great meal. Quite the little find for Dorado Beach! I would recommend Grappa to adults only - too small and intimate to bring children. read more

I had been there couple times and never got disappointed. The food quality is very consistent and the ingredients are very fresh. The service is one of the best services I had experienced. The waiter explained every dish clearly. Highly recommend. read more

Delicious!!! A glass of their Chianti with Risotto Spagnolo--amazing! My husband had the meatballs and LOVED them and he is super picky. They made Mac and cheese for my son and he really liked it too--pickier than my husband. We had some leftovers and packed it with a flower. Fantastic ambience and kid friendly. Highly recommend! read more

i dont even noticed from the front that's a restaurant there... but the atmosphere inside is really good.... remind me South Beach, Miami! the service there is really good. they know when you need more water and take the plates away... the food might be a bit slow... my guess is because they make everything fresh ... I cant remember my plate name but it's pasta with shrimp have crispy bacon on and spicy! i do really enjoy the hot from this plate!! too bad im full from appetizer so i cant finish my plate and i do agree with other reviews i think Grappa is the best restaurant in Dorado Beach!! read more

Best food in Dorado area! Much better than any Ritz Reserve restaurant. Fresh food, good wines, attentive staff. A must when visiting the Dorado area! read more

I enjoyed my meal, but I honestly believe the only reason others gave it 5 stars is because the restaurant selection in Dorado is poor in general. Noone eating at this restaurant in a major US city with high quality Italian restaurants would give this 5 stars. That said, I enjoyed my meal well enough. read more

Wonderful gem in Dorado. The food was delicious and the portions were perfect. The owner was also our waiter and was extremely helpful and very pleasant. All in all a fantastic dinner. We will definitely return! read more

We came here twice while staying in Dorado. We had a party of 10. Dinners both times were amazing as was the service and hospitality. We had nearly everything on the menu and would recommend it all. They also had great off the menu specials both evenings. The wine list was also extensive and we sampled many of the Italian wines. The staff was very knowledgeable with their wine recommendations. You should fine here when visiting Dorado or nearby. read more

Brought a party of ten, FANTASTIC Italian food, lasagna might have been the best we've ever had, great welcoming atmosphere, small but quaint read more

Grappa was great! We were on a family vacation and were looking for something good and this hit the spot! We started with crab cakes which were pretty good. My daughter and wife split veggie risotto which they loved. I had the risotto with calamari and squid ink (yes, that made it black) and my pickiest daughter had spaghetti with meatballs. All was really enjoyable. Other reviews said the portions were small - ours were quite large. We all left full. read more

I haven't gotten to eat here , I've went twice to eat and it's reservations only. Which I can understand so I said can I make reservations and sit at that table for 4 (there was 3 of us) they said no they were saving it not because it was reserved but because it might get reserved. Terrible service I'm tired of the like it or don't eat here attitude of the island. Absolutely no customer service or trying to accommodate us. read more

Excellent food and the place is quite charming. Make sure you call and make a reservation because the tables are limited. Service was excellent. We ordered the Spanish Risotto, and a Lasagna. Both were great! Will definitely go back when we get a chance. read more

The food was very good and authentic. The people were very nice and it was a very family friendly atmosphere. I would recommend to travelers but you may need to make a reservation. read more

We were seated promptly and the service was friendly and attentive. The food was very good. My wife had the Mushroom Risotto and it was great. I had the fettucini di mare and it also was very good. We started with pear spinach salad with goat cheese and pine nuts. The meals were excellent and the prices very reasonable for the quality. Everything was fresh. As mentioned by others, don't let the meager appearance dissuade you. Good meal in old Dorado. Will be going back next time we are here. read more

Excellent! Service awesome and the food incredible! Only cons is thats small and can be noisy. But despite of that, Its worth it!

Best food we had in Dorado and all of Puerto Rico! The place is very small, so you have to make reservations, but well worth it. Dressy attire is recommended, and the ingredients are some of the freshest we found in the Dorado area. read more

Great Italian. Very small but worth the wait. The pear salad was flavorful with nuts. The pasta is homemade. The sauces on each plate had a different flavor that made you eat more. Very romantic. read more

This is a small quaint restaurant. The pasta was fresh. We had the macaroni pasta with shrimp in a red sauce. It was delicious! My son had the margarita pizza. He was a little suspicious when it didn't look like pizza at home, but my picky eater ate the whole thing. read more

Tiny restaurant in the Dorado area of Puerto Rico. The vibe is nice, with incredibly friendly and knowledgeable servers. The food was fine, unique in that it was well done Italian food around these parts, but compared to great Italian food I've had it was just okay. Still, it's a nice, relaxing evening out while on vacation. read more

Great attention, ambiance and food! It's a must try in the area. Make sure you call before arriving, place is small. You may need reservations. read more

Wonderful local Italian restaurant in the REAL Puerto Rico, not in a hotel or tourist destination. Perfect if you want to get out of the hotel. read more

Grappa is seriously taking it up a notch in Dorado. The family at the table next to ours grew the Asian greens in our salad. They said it was picked the day before we ate it. Divine! read more

Delicious & Excellent Italian Food. Very nice ambiance. Attention to detail. Best Restaurant I"ve been to in a really long time. Every single plate was absolutely deliciousss!!!!! read more

We spent a week at the Dorado Beach Ritz Carlton recently and ate well on the resort property for every meal except the night we went into Dorado and ate at Grappa. We had a fantastic dinner and it was a definite highlight of the trip. If you are near Dorado and do not have dinner at Grappa, you are missing out. Do not let the exterior facade and interior decor dissuade you. The food is excellent and we look forward to our next visit. read more

Grappa is my favorite place in Dorado. GOOD VIBRA! The Chef Pierre has a lot of experience and is very strict with his product. They made the Pasta Al Dente, and everything else from scratch...And Omar, the owner, could be taking your order. Excellent wines and Artesanal Beers. Ask for the Arancinni, Parpadelle Pasta and the famous Ossobucco! You won't be dissapointed! The hottest place in Dorado! read more

Again I took the family to dinner during our annual vacation to puerto rico. There was 7 of us and a baby. The food and service was excellent. Their menu is not large but everything we had was very good. This is an excellent restaurant, can't wait for next year. read more

I really wanted to love this place when we dined here last week. It was our last dinner in Dorado, so rather than go back to a restaurant had already been to and loved (Pika), I steered my family here. The space is intimate and lovely. The waitstaff was attentive, and wonderful. Wines by the glass were generously poured and reasonably priced. The food was fairly mid-grade Italian food, by mainland standards. We shared appetizers of a salad with grapefruit and citrus dressing, as well as something else that I cannot now recall. For my entree, I chose one of the specials: a homemade lamb stuffed ravioli. My husband and daughters chose risotto (2 seafood; 1 asparagus), which I tasted. The ravioli was fine but not amazing-- it came with a dark creamy meaty sauce and the lamb filling was tasty, but the pasta was slightly too al-dente. The risotto was also fine, but also not amazing. If you love italian food and have had some amazing meals, this probably will not be at the top of your Italian dining experiences. However, on vacation in PR, it is a great option if you have had your fill of mofongo and would like a change of scenery. I think the food at the mainland chain, Brio Grille (for example), is better in comparison. read more

Small place with a great vibe! Jut wish the food was as good!

Amazing little gem in dorado, pr. I heard they just opened 3 months back. The ceviche was perfect! All the food tasted fresh and home made. The portions were perfect. Excellent wine pairings as well. read more

Just terrific. I had the trout with italian white beans and mushrooms, my husband had a pork loin with raspberry mushroom sauce, and homemade fettuccini in arabiata sauce and a pear, spinach, goat cheese salad The kids made meals of three appetizers. Everything was delicious and the staff (of 2) was wonderful. It's a small place so definitely make a reservation and be prepared to be patient, the food takes a while to come out. But so worth it! Price-wise -- cost four of us a little over a hundred dollars with tip and drinks. read more