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    Pirilo

    4.4 (817 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Delicious size large arugula salad (not very big though). A couple bites eaten.
    Madison D.

    Our experience here was just okay. We arrived around 7pm with no reservation and were told it would be a 1-1.5 hour wait, and every other restaurant around the area was the same wait time, so we waited. We got seated around 8:40pm. Not their fault it was a very busy night. The hostess managing reservations and the waitlist is SO sweet and patient. We asked for tap waters and was told their tap situation was currently "sketchy" so we ordered 2 bottled waters which ended up being $2 each. Our waiter didn't ever come back for our food order, and around 30 minutes later the sweet girl who sat us saw that we were still waiting, and she took our order. The inside is very cute so we enjoyed the ambiance around us. The arugula salad came out around 15 minutes later, and we absolutely scarfed it down because we were starving. It was absolutely delicious but not very big despite ordering the large. We did a half and half Grande pizza - the PIRILO (Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, ground beef, & ripe sweet plantains) and the pizza highly recommended by the gal taking our order - LA PAMPA (Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, Argentinian sausage, & skirt steak. Topped with chimichurri sauce.) Despite the pizza *looking* flavorful and delicious, somehow it tasted like nothing....I don't know if they just don't season their meats, but in a town full of beautifully marinated meats, these pizzas had absolutely no flavor. La Pampa was much better because the chimichurri seasoning gave it a bit of a salty taste, but the only thing at all I could taste on the Pirilo was the sweetness from the plantains in a couple bites. The cheese had no saltiness, the meat had no flavor, it was very confusing. I asked for the jarred parmesan and red pepper flakes I saw on some other tables, and the red pepper flakes were the only thing that gave the slices flavor. Maybe the other main dishes are better and the salad was certainly delicious, but I wouldn't recommend the pizza at all.

    Gordon L.

    Great place to have a pizza. The house pina colada is one of the best I have had. Definitely a great place for some good pizza and couple drinks. Staff is great. All are friendly and tentative to your table and request.

    Pinacolada
    Chandni G.

    Authentic Italian Gem in the Heart of Old San Juan We visited the Old San Juan location -- rustic, cozy vibe with amazing service. We started off with some local beer and Pinacolada. For appetizer , we got the spinach empanadas which came with a delicious cilantro sauce For main course, we ordered gnocchi in a creamy pesto. This gnocchi was hands down the best we've ever had! That sauce, ahhh!!! Also loved the personal pizza (Margherita + Basilica). Definitely a good spot for vegetarians. Can't wait to go back for gnocchi before we leave Puerto Rico. Large selection of wine, beer and other cocktails. Parking is difficult. Also, not sure if there is dining area downstairs as well since we were seated upstairs so not wheelchair friendly.

    Hugh beer selection.
    George L.

    I've been coming here for a few years now when I cruise out of PR and the pizza is amazingly good. I also get the chicken lasagna. This time the lasagna was a little too cheesy for my liking. Gabby the bartender was awesome. Such a good bartender. It's always busy so keep that in mind. I'll be back. Location is in the center of old San Juan. Keep in mind that it gets busy starting around 7pm.

    Humus and yuca chip, and extra chips on the side
    Naomi T.

    We LOVE this place, great pizza and tapas. The pizzas are 10/10, we tried the rosada and the pecado, wow! The drinks are also 10/10, the sangria, one of the best! The mojito (acerola) a bit sweet but good. The tapa, very small for the price, but they are tapas. We tries the humus, only comes with 5 chips not enough for all the humus, we got order and pay for extra chips (so good) but still not enough, so i'll skip the tapas if u sharing, don't seem worth it in my opinion unless u willing to over pay. Staff were super friendly, just not attentive at all, we didn't see our waitress from when we order until we had to pay, but we call other staff when we needed stuff and they all were quick to help and super friendly. We will for sure come again when visiting.

    Arugula salad
    Nina S.

    Don't be put off by the dingy staircase entrance -- it's not the most inviting first impression, but once you reach the top, you'll find a charming little pizza restaurant that's definitely worth the climb. We had about a 30-minute wait for a table. The staff mentioned they'd call us when our table was ready, but we ended up checking back in after a short walk and were seated upstairs. The service was friendly and efficient, and the food came out in good time. We started with the arugula salad with balsamic dressing -- fresh, well-balanced, and delicious. For mains, we ordered the chicken lasagna and a 16-inch pizza. The lasagna was delicious! Super cheesy! The great thing about their pizzas is that you can do half-and-half, so we went with pepperoni on one side and margherita on the other. My husband loved how cheesy the pizza was. I personally thought it could've used a touch more salt, but the flavors were still solid. Overall, it's a great little spot for a casual date night -- cozy atmosphere, good service, and tasty food. Don't judge this one by the entrance!

    Mike Z.

    This has to be the best deal on the island! 2 for $5 beers! And some great small plates also at great prices! Sat at the bar and service was excellent.

    Churrasco Chimichurri
    Carla R.

    To get to the restaurant you walk up the stairs into a beautiful, romantic space. The service was really quick, we sat, ordered, and ate all in 40 minutes total. The food was delicious and we are so happy we got what we ordered. The churrasco was very flavorful and the rice was so delicious I couldn't eaten another plate! The pizza was fresh and light, packed with good flavor.

    LAZITOS -Garlic Knots
    Damien S.

    Pirilo was recommended by some friends and it was well worth the 40min wait. Staff was friendly and host were attentive. If you aren't paying attention you'll walk right by the entrance. The restaurant decor is warm and welcoming and the noise level was comfortable enough to have a conversation at the table and not feel like we were yelling. As for the food we order Garlic knots to start... DELISH!!!! Now being from NY the standard for pizza is high. Let's just say Pirilo will satisfy any pizza lover. The flavor selections were great. We got the Pecado (Meat-lovers) which was delicious great selection of meats. The second pizza was the Vegetales and it was just as good had plenty for leftovers. Huge selection of beers on tap and the cocktails were good as well. From la Mamma (Mojito) and the Margarepa (Margarita) both delicious with their own twist on each as seen in the names. If you're in old San Juan this is a spot you must try in your travels.

    Fritters

    Had it on our last night in San Juan. Made a reservation. Make sure to take the entrance on the side, not the front as they're not using the first floor. Fritters were the best made of plantain and served with cilantro sauce. Will be coming back.

    Margarita Pizza
    Anie R.

    Who doesn't love brink oven pizza! This old joint decor is great! Yes you have to go up some stairs which is unfortunate for any disabled or older people but for those who can try it! Ambiance decor pizza delivers % satisfaction!!!

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    Pizza wasn't anything special. Fried food was unique. Would recommend a different place.

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    Pizza was great. Light and fluffy crust with a good crunch. Staff is great. Ambiance plays nicely

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