Killer pizza in an old school Puerto Rican spot. Kids loved the pizza. Wife smashed a sangria. I enjoyed a couple local beers. read more

See all

It was well worth the wait!!! My son wanted pizza and my wife and I wanted to walk around Old San Juan. This was the most popular pizza spot with the highest reviews. A brief aside: If you're driving here, expect a mess. Coming from SoCal, we make forays into DTLA and deal with similar stresses -- one way streets everywhere, dense traffic, extremely limited parking, pedestrians everywhere (many intoxicated and stumbling into traffic), potholes/construction, police closing lanes without reason, and stray cats running through the streets. Ubering here may be worthwhile! We had a 45 min wait, likely exacerbated by Spring break in PR. We used our free time to walk Calle de la Fortaleza -- very beautiful. They called my cell phone when the table was ready (don't forget to turn off your Spam blocker!). The interior is very unique and the place was buzzing. Service was slow, even by PR standards, and our waitress was the worst in the restaurant. She said little, brought us bottled water when we asked for tap, and never came back to check on us. We flagged other waiters for other incidentals like napkins and for our bill. The garlic knots and pizza were great. The pepperoni pizza was 10/10, with a fluffy crust but crispy otherwise. The Margherita pizza was average -- the tomato was sliced too thick and undercooked and the dough was soggy. In spite of some hiccups, the place was really good and I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt that a second trip would be better -- other tables had good service and the other waiters were very helpful. I'm still not sure if we were give bottled water because we were gringo tourists and they figured they'd up charge us or if it was an honest mistake. read more

Pirilo - Margherita pizza was meh. - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

See all

The buñuelos de yautía were the best dish we ate tonight, though the breaded eggplant was delicious as well. The pizza rosada was good but needed more vodka sauce on it. The main issue was that the restaurant looks closed (the first floor and main entrance are always closed, lights off, padlocked with no sign). You have to walk around the side and go in a sketchy entrance that has bouncers. It's very odd. read more

See all

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. read more

See all

La comida estuvo buena, pero honestamente el servicio fue un desastre total. Desde que entramos, la experiencia empezó mal. La mujer en la entrada se veía molesta y ni siquiera nos dio la bienvenida al restaurante. La entrada del lugar también deja mucho que desear; parecía que estaba entrando a un caserío en vez de un restaurante. Y el mesero... probablemente el peor que he tenido en mi vida. Totalmente perdido y confundido todo el tiempo. Se notaba claramente que no sabía lo que estaba haciendo. Las bebidas tardaron alrededor de 15 minutos y, para colmo, el mismo mesero no sabía si ya habíamos pedido la orden cuando literalmente se la habíamos pedido a él mismo minutos antes. La comida salvó un poco la experiencia, pero el servicio fue tan malo que honestamente no dan ganas de volver. VAYAN AL DE DORADO MIL VECES. read more

The pizza was fantastic! I've never had goat cheese on pizza before but definitely would again! The servers were friendly and attentive. It's somewhere you'd easily walk past if not looking for it because you just see what looks like a back door and then it goes up some sketchy stairs. Wait times can be long but it's well worth it! My only sad point was that they brought me a $2 bottle of water as "water for the table" that I didnt order. It was a standard bottle of Dasani and I didn't take even 1 sip because I already had my drink. read more

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. read more

Pirilo - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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. read more

See all

The pizza here is extremely good - and I say that as a New Yorker. This place gets busy, so do yourself a favor and make reservations. As others have noted, this place is located up a sketchy looking stairway. Don't let that put you off. This location is a bit small, with a bar and a few TVs as well as two dining rooms. It's an older building which is kind of cool. We ordered a half rosada, half cebolla. The rosada was definitely the standout, the cebolla wasn't bad though. We also ordered the spinach and queso empanada, which was delicious. The pizza took a while to come out the night we were here, something to be aware of if you're trying to come here for a quick meal. Service was also just okay. If you're traveling with vegetarians, this is one of the best places to take them. read more

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. read more

See all

A little hard to find but excellent pizza. When I went there security was sitting in the doorway in front of a staircase that looks like an apartment entrance. Once upstairs it was a great space with lots of people. I went for takeout. read more

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. read more

See all

Ordered a couple of pizzas and the whole family enjoyed it. Pizza crust was absolutely amazing! Service was wonderful and staff are helpful when ordering great selection of beer and drink options. Best of all, it's air-conditioned! read more

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! read more

See all

Unfortunately, this was a very unpleasant experience. My friend and I waited outside for about 10 minutes expecting someone to assist us. When no one came, we went inside just to ask about availability. Instead of a simple explanation, the host/security staff member was rude and aggressive and told us to leave using inappropriate language(F off) because we didn't have a reservation. I've traveled and dined all over the world and have never been treated this way at a restaurant. Having a reservation policy is understandable, but there is no justification for speaking to guests in such a disrespectful manner. Front-of-house staff set the tone for the entire restaurant, and this interaction left a very negative impression. Even if the food is good, customer service like this is unacceptable. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this place. read more

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. read more

See all

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. read more

Pirilo - Churrasco Chimichurri - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

See all

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. read more

See all

I've been to both VSJ and Ocean Park. Both are very good. The ambiance in VSJ is very nice. Be prepared for a steep set of stairs when you go. It's worth the climb. Ocean park was just as good. Been there a few times. read more

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. read more

See all

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!!! read more

Pirilo - Margarita Pizza - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

See all

We were not that hungry, so wanted a snack, and decided to try this place. The entrance is easy to miss and you walk up a set of stairs to the restaurant. We ordered an appetizer of three assorted empanadillas, and they were excellent. The service was really good as well. The place seems popular, so I wish we had time to go back and try the pizzas! read more

Pirilo - empanadillas - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I didn't get the bill yet, but I want to share my impression. It's an authentic colonial interior with no mess. The food is extremely good after four tries of local Mofongo visiting that place I really don't understand why others selling and others ordering it. Hope the bill won't let me change my review read more

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

A nice find for lunch while our family spent the day visiting Old San Juan. At first glance, you wouldn't know that it also has quite a few Spanish dishes in case you're in the mood for more than just Italian. We also made reservations online beforehand after reading reviews that it's popular and oftentimes on a wait. Highly recommend the Empanadillitas Sampler (we ordered 2 of these) and their Pulpo as starters! These were great hits with our group. If you're in the mood for pizza, they have a good amount of recipes and you can order half-half with any of them when ordering the 16" grande size. Tried and true options we ordered were the Margarita and El Pecado but regrettably, the Di Genonveva could've been better. The latter had fully cooked smoked salmon which was odd to me and way too much onions. Overall, a great option for pizza in the area and very family friendly! read more

See all

The pizza is top-tier; the marinara is fresh and delicious. I had the arugula salad which was amazing. My kid had a calzone as big as her head that was superb. read more

Pirilo - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

In town for a cruise and found what felt like a hole in the wall. Unassuming sign and door on a side street, up a few steps to a great atmosphere, sat at the bar and staff was welcoming and friendly. Had the EMPANADILLITAS ARGENTINAS starter and EL PECADO Pizza for dinner and both were delicious the El PECADO has tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, ground meat, Spanish sausage, skirt steak, ham, & Argentinian sausage. Well made drinks (the kind that can get you into trouble if you're not careful) had to try a UN COCOTAZO a PIRILO STYLE PIÑA COLADA and a Rum and Coke both great. NFL playoff was on and they gave a customer the tv remote and let them search until they found the game. read more

Pirilo - Argentinian-style fried turnovers filled with ground beef, manchego & cream cheese. Served with aioli-pesto sauce - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The place is beautiful, the antique decoration is amazing, but this is where it ends. This place has so much business that they forgot the most important thing, CUSTOMER SERVICE. Sadly, they take things fo granted. We ordered a small pizza (10"), after an hour wait we didn't receive anything, we saw other people getting their food and we never complained. After the hour, my husband wanted to leave, but we asked the waitress and she gave us few excuses while smirking, nobody took charge to figure out why we were not getting the food. The manager came and said that the order was place 10 minutes ago and this is after 1 hour wait. My husband told him that for that long wait time we should have get the food free, as a joke; which the manager didn't take well. So, after more than 1 hour we had to wait around more 5 minutes to get the food. This is when we decided to walk out of the restaurant. The manager or waitress or the guy that took the order NEVER offered any alternative or apologize. So, I don't care how good the pizza or food is, we will never go there and give our money to people that don't care. read more

Unfortunately, our experience here was very disappointing. We arrived and waited outside for several minutes expecting to be acknowledged. When no one came to assist us, we went inside just to ask if there was any availability. Instead of a polite explanation, the host/security staff member immediately became hostile and told us to leave, using inappropriate language because we didn't have a reservation. I completely understand reservation policies, but there is never an excuse for speaking to guests in this manner. First impressions matter, and front-of-house staff represent the restaurant as a whole. This interaction showed a serious lack of professionalism and basic courtesy. Even if the food is good, customer service is a major part of the dining experience. Based on how we were treated, I would not recommend this place. read more

To start off, food was phenomenal. Our Entrees took quite some time to come but our server Carlos quickly took care of it. His service and attention to detail are the reason we'd come back here. Otherwise, very nice spot in old San Juan. Would recommend. read more

As usual, Pirilo hit the spot. I was between the 4 Cebollas and Mucho Mushrooms. I de used for the 4 cebollas. It was a good choice. The onions used were red, white, Visalia, and green onions. Next time I'll try the Mucho Mushroom. I forgot the name of our server, but she was very nice. We went on a Saturday evening and had to wait about 45 min to be seated. When we left there was a line outside the door. Best to make a reservation if you can. read more

See all

Loved this place. The service was incredible and the food was amazing. Cool place with welcoming atmosphere and cool decor on the walls. Prices were great for the proportions we got! Plus a good selection of drinks and food. Def be back! read more

Pirilo - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Third time to old San Juan and third time here! Best pizza there is! And I'm from CT! Ambiance is old world beautiful. Drinks are fantastic! As is the service! read more

Pirilo - Three pizzas to please everyone! You can't go wrong!!! - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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

Great pizza. Actually some of the best I've every had and I'm very picky. The service was excellent and the prices were good. Nice joint, but the stairs are a bit jarring. Please try this place! read more

This was the most amazing find in Old Town San Juan! The food was incredible! Incredibly fresh, you could taste every veggie and almost every dish was homemade! Matthew was an amazing server with soooo many details and recommendations! Can't recommend more!! read more

Pirilo - Us with our amazing waiter Matthew - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

While planning our trip to PR I bookmarked this place to try while in town. I completely forgot about it until someone else in our group recommended it. We went on a Saturday night around 430. They had a 50 minute wait which was fine. They took my cell number and said they would call when ready. When it was our time we were seated immediately. It's a fairly small location but didn't feel cramped. Our waiter was awesome and greeted us with a smile. He took our drink order right away and went through several things on the menu for us. The first thing I noticed was the prices. For eating out in PR it wasn't outrageously priced. We ordered the garlic knots (6.00) and mozzarella sticks (8.00). I believe 4 or 6 large garlic knots came and 6 mozzarella cubes (large fried squares of cheesy goodness) came. We each ordered a 10 inch pizza. One of my daughters got a standard pepperoni. My other got the Mucho Mushroom pizza. I got the 4 Cebollas (onion) pizza The food came really quickly. Everything was outstanding. They didn't charge for soda refills. We walked out full. By far the best food that I've had this week. All this goodness for about 65 bucks before tax. I would highly recommend this place. read more

it's been months and i still think about the hawaiian pizza but i also remember waiting maybe 40 minutes for my food u win some u lose some read more

Excellent pizza in Old San Juan! Our server suggested there was no charge to do different halves for each pizza, which was a great option. Most of us got a personal pizza and everyone loved their order. The favorites of the group were: La Rucula and 7 Quesos. The vegetable was the least favorite. Can't go wrong with Pirilo. read more

Pirilo - Half vegetales, half la rucula pizza - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Omg this place was great! The Pina colada was so much better than the original Pina colada place! Had garlic knots and meat pizza minus sausage. Great! Would definitely come back! Good way to celebrate hubby's birthday. Love it! read more