I walk into a cool looking cocktail bar, to get a drink while waiting, in need of a meal....waiting for 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. read more

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Fantastic Drinks & Vibes! Stopped in just for drinks, and let me tell you--the bartender understood the assignment. 1. Asked for a lavender drink with rum, and they absolutely delivered. Floral, smooth, perfection. 2. Had the Santo Pepi with vodka--delicious and dangerously easy to drink. Coolest part? They had their main drink menu on their wall. Love the concept! Only downside: they've stopped carrying Ron del Barrilito, so the 7:9 drink was off the table. A little sad, and it'd be great if they updated the website to reflect that. Otherwise? Vibes were immaculate. Sat at the bar, had a great time, and would absolutely come back just for the drinks! read more

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Super cool spot, good for a chill night or a date. The san juan pizza, essentially a pepperoni, is phenomenal. The crust is so fresh and soft. And they load it up to the max with pepperoni. Nice. The side of veggies is worth ordering, too. It is small enough to be a shareable side, but the veggies are high quality and really well seasoned. The drinks are five stars, too. I recommend the maracurye, a refreshing cocktail served in a coupe that comes bright orange, but it's a perfect symphony of flavors. Naturally, many fruity cocktails in PR feature rum, but this one has rye alongside passion fruit, cointreau, lime, and mint. It is lightly tart and nicely potent. The vibe of the place is cool, dim, mysterious, lot of neon and religious iconography. What do La O mean? No one seems to know. It could be a halo, a pizza, or anything else your creativity could conjure up. read more

Wow what a fantastic find in the heart of old San Juan. We stumbled upon this spot waking around looking for a snack. We were intrigued by their lite bites and entertaining cocktails. Service was phenomenal and loved the bartenders energy. Highly recommend this local spot! read more

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The vegan options did not fail. Absolutely delicious. We asked if we could get the risotto vegan and the chef agreed. Probably one of the best risottos I've ever had. They also have gluten free dough options which were so appreciated. The staff were great, friendly and relaxed. Didn't make you feel rushed and answered all our questions. The interior is absolutely beautiful. I loved it. Great wine menu also. A must try if you're in Old San Juan. read more

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Great pizza, drinks, and service. We tried 4 different pizzas and the sangria. Highly recommend dinner there. read more

La Ó - Bar - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Wow wow wow!! This was one of the BEST meals I had while in Old San Juan! Go now!! The food is to die for and the restaurant is beautiful. Service was amazing and the hostess made great recommendations. Lasagna, octopus and stuff mushrooms were amazing. read more

La Ó - Lovely decor - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

This place was such a vibe, it was dark and had dim lighting; they were playing great music. The food was so delicious, my steak came out perfectly how I ordered it. The truffle was the best with mushrooms, just amazing! Our server was very attentive to us, made sure our cups had water or soda. He was a very nice guy. read more

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Lovely spot in Old San Juan. Warm and friendly atmosphere with cozy seating options and decor with character. The pizza options can be a little overwhelming, but the ones we picked were great - and the grouper skewer was lovely, great texture. Lavender cocktail was fun too, with the garnish being lit on fire. Great attentive service and a good experience. read more

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Visited with local friends and had a refreshing experience in both food & drinks and enthusiastic service. All we ordered was on point; food and drinks. These people do care. Beautiful ambiance inside. read more

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DELICIOUS. I'm not a pizza person and a picky eater but the pizza here was so so good. Our server was wonderful and pretty attentive. Love the decor, the place is dark but that's not a problem for me. Over all loved it. read more

La Ó - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

If you're in Viejo San Juan, La Ó is a must! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was inviting, the service was top-notch, and the AC was perfect (huge plus since so many other spots in Old San Juan get uncomfortably warm). A special shout-out to Kiani, our sweet and spunky waitress who was an absolute blast! She made the experience extra fun with her energy, great recommendations, and genuine hospitality. The rest of the staff was also super attentive and welcoming. The cocktails were on another level--crafted beautifully and full of flavor. Between the drinks, the cool atmosphere, and the stellar service, this spot easily became one of our favorites in the area. Can't wait to come back the next time we're in Puerto Rico! read more

During a visit to Puerto Rico, my family and I stopped in for an early dinner at La O. Our tour around Old San Juan was cut short due to rain, so we decided to hit the restaurant early in the hopes to avoid the crazy tourists flowing through. The restaurant has a very cool vibe and ambiance akin to a church. A lot of religious iconography lines the walls, but not in an over the top obtrusive way. It's more stylish and interesting. The staff was a bit slow to their roll, we waited a very long time for our drinks and the food came out extremely staggered. We were disappointed that the octopus was not available, but that's no reason not to enjoy a meal.. just a commentary that we didn't get to try one of the dishes we were hoping to. The cocktails were reallly good and applaud them for flavor, style and authenticity. If you come here, the bar and the cocktails are definitely the way to go. We also ordered: - The three arancinis with varying sauces :: this was a bit too sweet for our liking - Skirt steak with mushroom sauce :: reallllllly tasty, nicely cooked and the sauce was superb - a must get - Stuffed Mushrooms with Chorizo :: oh man, i loved this.. I really didn't think I would because I was worried it was too heavy, but I was wrong.. this is awesome - Pepperoni Pizza :: this was just ok, great selection of pizza toppings to choose from, but just felt that this one was ok If you're in Old San Juan, I think this is a great spot to check out if you're looking for something outside of the traditional fare offered read more

We had our last meal (of a 5 day trip) here and really enjoyed it. While we'd stuck to local fare for the first few days, it was nice to enjoy some tapas and freshly-baked pizzas for a little change of pace! Very friendly service, reasonable prices, and not hard to get a table while other places were packed. Came here after a drink at El Convento's charming bar; made for a perfect last night of our trip. read more

Skirt steak .. chorizo mushrooms 5of 5 all the way. Truly enjoyed every bite, hats off to the chef. The service was wonderful as well. I will be back read more

Great place. Had a blast with the staff and the food was awesome. The food came out really fast and the drinks were amazing. Recommend going back here definitely read more

Most of the restaurants in Old San Juan were packed, and La Ó was able to accommodate us with no reservation. All four in our group were vegetarian and there were SO many items on the menu. Cocktails and mocktails were great- specifically their ginger & lavender lemonade. We got the hummus and arancini to start, then shared a pumpkin pizza, beetroot pasta, and beetroot salad. The food was amazing and I was happy with how flavorful our vegetarian dishes were. I was also impressed by how unique their menu was. Lots of dishes I had never seen before! Our server was great!! When we initially got seated at 6pm the host did warn us there was a reservation at 7:30 (it was holiday season). We did not feel rushed at all and our food came out at a decent pace. I would definitely recommend this spot specifically for vegetarians, but anyone who is looking for a great Italian spot with an interesting menu in Old San Juan. read more

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Everything we had, and we had a lot, was wonderful. Started with the calamari and octopus appetizers. Calamari was tender, not greasy, wonderful . Octopus also tender and delicious. Shared the grouper with risotto. Although the risotto was not as creamy as one would expect, the Parmesan flavor was on point. Grouper was beautifully cooked. The sangria was great, as was the pizza and the service. All in all, a fabulous meal. read more

This is a beautiful restaurant with many cool details, featuring vintage/antique decor. The last time I was in Old San Juan we went somewhere that was horrible. I was determined to choose something amazing and La Ó definitely delivered! We had the arancini trio and lamb sliders to start. Both delicious. A pitcher of Sangria, that went down sooo easy! My fiancé had the steak and I had the stuffed pepper salad with a side of risotto. Both of my dishes were explosions of flavor- in the best way possible. The risotto was so so so good, I made sure to take my leftovers to our hotel! The service was fast and friendly- the staff clearly work as a team and it's nice to see. Overall, if you have one dinner in Old San Juan- make it at La Ó. read more

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The pizza was AMAZING. I had the vegan pizza. It's hard to find vegan pesto, and the crust was maybe the best I've ever had. HOWEVER... the absolute SLOWEST service I've ever had in my life. I called and he said he could put our name on the list and it would be available in like 1 1/2 hours... that's fine. He called 2 hours later at 7:50 pm and said the table would be ready in 5-10 10 minutes, so we rushed over. We got there at 8:00 pm. We stood there for 20 minutes while they "got the table ready". We saw it sitting there the whole time. They didn't seat us until 8:22...... so frustrating. We sat down and we didn't get our food until 9:30 PM!!!!!!!! So ridiculous. We were starving. Two members of our party ordered fish and they brought it out like 25 minutes before those who ordered pizzas.... So we didn't even get to either. Legit amazing pizza but nothing is worth a 3+ hour dining experience.... Literally ridiculous. read more

MUST TRY! My taste buds were screaming with delight at La Ó. We had ordered plenty of appetizers, and dishes, and each one blew me away. perfectly balanced flavors and portions. Cocktails here are creative and delicious. The prices are fair and well worth every penny. Service was quick and attentive. The decor is unique, this place truthfully is a hidden gem. I think about these dishes often and cannot wait to return. read more

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Las papas trufadas están exquisitas, las mejores de OSJ.., las encuentras en La Ó...! La combinación del ambiente junto a su energía, el servicio, las atenciones por parte de todo el personal hacen que permanezcas allí ..! Recomendado! La coctelería es a otro nivel! read more

La Ó - Los mejores cócteles en el OSJ están en La Ó..! - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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I came on a Thursday evening and got seated immediately. The food came out quickly but wasn't done cooking. I asked for medium well salmon but part of it was still undercooked. I got a side of fries that weren't crispy and needed more cooking time as well. Overall the flavors were good and service was friendly. read more

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While a little on the pricier side this is the perfect spot for a sit down dinner. The food was the best we had in Puerto Rico and the drinks were good. Their pizza oven wasn't working which sucked but had a good time. read more

La Ó - Salmon fillet - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Of course the Americans want pizza on their LAST night in San Juan! A quick search and nothing was really popping out at us, however, Yelp sent me an email on "daily local finds to try out" and it was for Old San Juan! BOOM, La O' was the first resturant to pop-up and surprisingly they had an epic pizza menu! Their pizza menu also included a hefty amount of vegan options too! Unfortunately, we were unable to eat outside since there was a private party going on and; therefore, was sat within the narrow area by the kitchen doors. This was actually prime seating for us because we kept creeping on all the food that was coming and going! We opted for pepperoni pizza and the plated grouper ontop of a three-cheese rissoto. For dessert we selected the passion fruit and coconut based creme brûlée. I wouldn't order the grouper again due to the dish being overly heavy and salty. I didn't exactly feel well after eating it. In addition, the creme brûlée was served cold and the top was flashed melted but the combo was offputting. The real takeaway from the dining experience was how epic the $9 sangria was. It was huge, delicious and I wish I ordered a pitcher for myself. read more

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Strolling around, we noticed a line of people waiting for tables at La O. An hour later, we put our name on the list for and it was worth another hour's wait. Not only was my "Lavender She Rose" cocktail delicious, but reading the menu, each combination was just a bit different than what you'd normally find. We had a difficult time choosing what to have! Started with grouper and arancini. The grouper skewer was delicious. Finding grilled veg on the skewer, too was a treat. Arancini were good - not the huge, lumpy blobs found outside of Italy. I had the beet pasta - light and flavorful. The pasta was good and not over cooked. Hub had the pizza which he thought he wouldn't finish but knew it wouldn't be as tasty the next day. Worth the wait- especially if you're looking for more vegetables in a meal. read more

La Ó - Lavender She Rose - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Love the decor here! The color of the walls is great! They took us in last minute (thank you!) i had a lavender ginger drink it was soooo good! They set a rosemary ablaze for me and it accentuated the aromas of this drink. I loved it. We started off with a beet salad which was a favorite very good. We got a white and red pizza, we added caramelized onions on our white and it was sooo good! The crust was nice and bubbly it was delicious. Our red pizza was quite basic nothing special definitely preferred the white. We loved the vibe of this place, very cozy and perfect to catch up with friends or go on a date! I would come back! read more

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Great pizza. Friendly staff. Prices good. Will definitely go again when in old San Juan

Excellent drinks and food. A cozy and chic place as well. The chorizo pizza was amazing. read more

La Ó - Cocktail - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Great atmosphere. Excellent service. Absolutely delicious food! Best food we had in PR!

La Ó had a really nice intimate and sophisticated vibe. It's multiple rooms and set up reminded me of a speakeasy set up. For dinner, I had one of their personal vegan pizzas which is always a hit or miss with the cheese but it was very good! My friend also had a different type of pizza and enjoyed it as well. We both had sangria and it was also delicious! Check this place out if you can! read more

This place was delicious!! Would recommend anyone to go here!! And the service was amazing!!

Overpriced and underwhelming. Service was slow and took our active engagement and the food wasn't what we expected. Had the croquetas (2 stars), the hummus (2), the mushroom (best item), and two pizzas: a pepperoni rivaling Chuck-e-Cheese's (yes, we raised children) and a Santa Catalina (4 stars). The drinks weren't that great either. First and last time. read more

Amazing food and service! They have a great selection of vegetarian dishes which was a little hard to find. The drinks were great! Ambiance was wonderful and able to walk around old San Juan afterwards. Would recommend! read more

filete de mero grilled fish grouper with risotto med fillet tasted ok rellenas chorizo lavender lemonaid outdoor seating ! service was quick read more

Wow, this is my first ever yelp review because I'm pissed off. Our table of 6 spent 400 and after an hour and a half were dividing the check when they asked us to leave! Because they needed the table? Are you serious? There were 8 other tables open, I counted because I manage a restaurant and that's what we do lol. Super slow service that forgot half the order because they didn't write anything down and the food was pretty bad to be honest. But how dare you ask us for the table, congrats, you got 2 more free tables but lost us forever. Would never comeback. There are so many amazing spots in VSJ, go to those not this place. read more

My wife and I had two delicious dinners at La O. The skirt steak in mushroom sauce was fantastic (and ample) as were the stuffed mushrooms with chorizo, and the beet salad with feta. The grouper was also quite good. We enjoyed the outdoor eating area within the restaurant. read more

Wow! What a wonderful place. The decoration and ambience are beautiful. Everything in the menu is exquisite. From the homemade pasta, the pizzas, to the meats, everything is on point. This restaurant is 100% recommended. Located at Old San Juan is a must visit. Reservation needed on Sundays. Great for the entire family, dates or if you're looking for an elegant but relaxed place to have a drink. read more

La comida exelente!! en particular la pumpkin lasagna . Gabriel es lo maximo we love you!! Muy atento. Service wasn't the best the gentleman who took our order muy rude we tride to get his attention multiple times made eye contact and purposely turned away it was a while before I was able to get a utensils like my risotto was cold. We will defenetly be back but mainly for Gabriel y la pumpkin lasagna read more

La Ó - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

My husband and I were in Old San Juan in a charming hotel practically across the street from La O. We went in to get a drink and appetizer before a walking tour. The spicy margarita was incredible, truly top notch. We also split the beet hummus and pita which was also very tasty, next we order, due to their recommendation, the vegetarian ravioli.... WOW! The flavors made our mouth sing! We ended up going back a second time because of the amazing service, the drinks and incredible food (also try the mac and cheese) and atmosphere. Shout out the bartender who made those spicy Margs! This place has a great vibe and a cool menu. Vegetarian friendly. read more