This place is absolutely exquisite. Every dish stands out, not just because everything tastes amazing, but because each plate is full of flavor and beautifully presented with so much attention to detail. Even the white rice was incredible, perfectly cooked and honestly one of the best I've had. Reminded me of my grandma The service was very friendly and attentive throughout the entire experience. Everyone was welcoming, helpful, and always ready to assist with a smile. The atmosphere is warm, elegant, and timeless, with a classic décor that makes the space feel relaxing and inviting. No matter the time of day, you immediately feel comfortable and welcomed here. Definitely a place worth visiting. read more

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Stopped by here for a business lunch and it was amazing. The service was spectacular the food was amazing. If you happen to come to eat here get the fish it was delicious. Great staff and the restaurant has a nice feel of a modern PR vibe. Great place to eat either casual or a business environment. read more

L Olivo - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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What a great place to try! It batted a thousand. It's beautiful setting makes a strong first impression. Everyone on staff was courteous and smiled. Our table was by the window and it was great. We were never rushed to finish and we ended up with about a 3-hour lunch. We started out with the manchego croquettes with a delightful sauce. So yummy. I heard the harvest soup was delicious. I ordered the burger which was delicious! The fries were one of a kind. A must try, impossible to describe. The eggplant salad was amazing as well. To top it off, we had the tarta vasca for dessert. Save space for that!!! read more

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This is amazing Mediterranean food! I was definitely wined and dined here. Our server went above and beyond to give us an amazing experience. The only thing, it's freezing in there so bring a jacket. read more

L Olivo - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Our first visit to PR and L Olivo. I normally do not leave reviews but I believe L Olivo deserves a great review so that people like me who use Yelp will know this restaurant is worth the trip. Everything was excellent. I honestly could have had many items on the menu but I had not had a burger in a couple of weeks so I had the tri-meat burger. It honestly made my top 5 burgers ever. It was a super lean burger yet was not dry in the least (even though I ordered it well done). It did not drip grease onto the plate when I took a bite like many burgers do. Grilled bun and nice veggies on it. Probably not what many go there to eat but nonetheless was excellent. My wife had the salmon and it also was very good for her. All sides were well prepared. All food was brought hot to the table. We took home deserts. I took a pint of their ice cream and the wife got a piece of cheesecake with raspberry topping I think. Both were very good. Service was top notch. Our server did a great job, was friendly, and checked on us appropriately. The guy who seemed to be the manager, was walking around and making sure everything was working well with the staff and guests. You could just tell he was on top of it, full of energy to run a smooth operation. He made sure the staff was working as a team also, you could see him leading the show. Straight shooting here as I sum it up. This was probably the best run restaurant I have been in for quite a while. AND THE FOOD WAS REALLY GOOD. I'm a critic by nature as a retired military officer so I don't give out compliments easy. This place was squared away and the food tasted awesome. I'm OCD (military) and I of course noticed the interior was also clean. A nice welcoming atmosphere. Sorry no pics. read more

Perfect way to end our vacation! L'Olivo not only had the best food but also a wonderful ambiance. Menu had amazing selections and classy cocktails! Will definitely be back each time we are in Puerto Rico! read more

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Very good restaurant on the high end side, but worth it. We ordered a variety of appertizers, all good. The fish nuggets, croquetas, olive plate all excellent. For dinner, I had the hamburger and my wife had the Spanish pizza, both were amazing. Can't go wrong with either. I highly reccomend this restaurant. We are up to dessert now, will add some more info soon. Ordered the Budin de Guayaba for dessert, or Guava Bread Pudding, delicious, great way to complete the meal. read more

L Olivo - Spanish Pizza - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Service is impeccable, food is excellent, ambiance is cozy and inviting. Nice selection of wine and full bar.

The service, the wine selection, the fooooood! Outstanding place. Elegant and coloquial at the same time.

What can I say!! Expectations were high, but unfortunately the restaurant didn't comply! Let me explain! We ordered our wine, which was great! Appetizer we ordered a beef carpaccio which was excellent! Service extraordinary! But, and it is a big But... we ordered 16onz of New York steak medium with risotto. Risotto was cold and the steak was well done. We returned the NY Steak, explained the situation which the waitress remembered exactly what we ordered!! The second time around was even worse, meat was super cold at the center almost rare. We returned the meal. We didn't get charged for the plate, nevertheless was not as expected. Since service was so good decided to order dessert, which was excellent "guava budín with vanilla ice cream. read more

El almuerzo estuvo estupendo, particularmente el pot pie de portobello con bechamel de queso brie. El budín de guayaba con salsa de ron y helado de queso manchego como postre...¡wow! El servicio fue muy profesional y también estuvo estupendo, ¡gracias Alba por el servicio excepcional! The food was outstanding, particularly the portobello pot pie appetizer with a a brie bechamel sauce. Also, the guava bread pudding with a rum sauce and manchego ice cream. Wow. The service was very professional and really outstanding, a shout out to Alba our server! read more

Well first of all if you are looking for an authentic Italian restaurant, you came to the right place. The food was definitely worth trying. I was told to try the special of the day so I did and it was amazing. I felt like I was in Italy where everything was made fresh. There are several specials of the day so I picked the pasta and wow. The service was quick and fast from the time you drive into the parking lot to the time you leave. The ambience was amazing. it's a MUST read more

Great service and a relaxed, sophisticated ambiance. Recommend the Plato de La casa short ribs.

Nice ambience and very attentive service. Beet carpaccio with goat cheese was very nice. Fish chunks were dry and flavorless, (the plantain crust doesn't work well.) Shrimp salad lacked the layers expected and lemon/acid; not savory at all. The eggplant with mushroom was bitter. The Margherita pizza was good, doughy and sauce was sweet. The pecan and caramel dessert was delicious with very interesting manchego ice cream. The chocolate torte was rich without being too sweet. If it was cheaper I'd give it another try. Maybe for dessert and a try of their vast wine collection. But sadly not impressed. read more

Food was delicious as always, service top notch. The only thing that I would complaint about is the noise , too loud and the place is always packed for lunch, better to make reservations ahead. read more

The food was very good, albeit on the salty side. I would have considered giving them five stars if it weren't for the HORRIBLE air freshener that gets released every few minutes. It was some sort of sandalwood. Why would anyone be interested in smelling air freshener while eating and drinking? This is not a spa, or a beauty parlor. Why make it smell like one? It really damaged the experience. read more

Had a late lunch/dinner with my Amigos at this place for my birthday. The food and service was superb and the company that I was with even better. read more

I came to this place in San Juan for a work dinner. I wasn't sure what to expect, but was blown away by the food here. I ordered the short rib roast, and it was one of the best I've ever tasted-very rich, juicy, and falls apart in your fork; it was served over mashed potatoes, caramelized onions, and some vegetables. The staff was friendly and served us promptly. They were attentive to our orders, and spoke English well. The prices were a bit steep, but I understand why with the quality of food being served! If I'm ever back near this area, I'm tempted to come back and order it again! read more

The ambience is very nice and the decoration is beautiful. The hostess is not happy at work. The menu has limited options for salads and veggies. For a tropical weather a salad with my meal feels refreshing. The waiter (Daniel) was attentive, charismatic and kind read more

This place deserves a huge gold star. I have lunch at L'Olivo almost every day. It's fantastic, fresh, has the right mix, excellent service, and the quality of the food is outstanding. They always accommodate any request you can think of. The liquor variety and quality is super excellent too. Shrimp salad, salmon carpaccio and veggie dishes are my favorites!! read more

Great appetizers, and delicious food and original desserts. Definitely will recommend it . read more

When I arrived to this restaurant with my baby girl in her big Graco stroller at first I thought OMG this place is not for women with babies just because all the clients were adult BUT I WAS WRONG the manager make us a nice space inside. The service was excellent and the time we have to wait for the food was just perfect. The music was nice with a perfect volume so you can talk. Now I'm going to talk about the food but I must say they change the menu very often but one thing that i liked the most is that you can taste the different flavors of the food (you don't taste the meat on the fish). So I'm giving this restaurant 5 stars for the decoration, the music, the space, the service and 10 stars for the food. If you are looking for a nice space to eat with work colleagues family or even a date this is the place. Come prepared this place is not cheap. On the negative side what I didn't like was the chairs a little uncomfortable and more with a bf baby. read more

Excellent experience in fine dinning. Has a wide variety in appetizers and main entree. The lemon merengue pie is to die for. I love it every time I go! read more

Excellent food and great service!! The only problem is if you are seated in the booth. The cushions are too soft and you sink into the chair. I liked the Veracruzana drink for dessert. read more

This restaurant star to decline, terrible food, terrible service, fish like gum, nobody apologize

Excellent place with excellent ambiance. The food was delicious, from the Octopus the tuna tartar, to the pizzeta. I enjoyed my dinner and enjoyed doing tapas. Next time I will try a full plate. But, my favorite was the Manchego Ice Cream!! read more

Excelent atmosphere, service and food. Place has an European flair decor. Main courses and desserts were magnificent. Easy valet parking.

Went for the first time yesterday and loved it ! Great service, food was delicious and nice ambiance. Will make it one of my favorites! The tuna tartare was very good. The garlic shrimp and the lobster risotto, equally delicious. read more