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    Serafina

    3.5 (720 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Farfalle al Limoncello
    Roxy M.

    Serafina had a vibrant atmosphere. There were two bars and one was outside. Te weather was nice. I started with the Al Calore. It was a sweet shrimp dish. Very filling. Then we had the Farfalle Al Limoncello and the Lasagna. The portions were large. Both had a great flavor. Roberto was our bartender. He was so nice and friendly and observant. He offered drinks when they were almost empty. There were so many options to choose from. Will try the pizza next.

    Chicken linguine with bacon
    Amanda T.

    I've seen the Serafina chain around NYC before and was craving Italian cuisine so I decided to give it a try here in Puerto Rico. First thought the ambience was hip and trendy with graffiti like murals on the walls. Since it was a hot and humid summer night, I decided to sit inside to beat the heat, but unfortunately I could barely feel the AC. For my meal, I ordered the meatball appetizers and the chicken linguine. The portions were pretty generous and I feel like I could have easily shared my pasta, considering we had appetizers as well. The meatballs were pretty standard. It didn't have as much flavor as I'd hope in the meet itself, so I found myself constantly re-dipping it in the marinara sauce. The chicken linguine, although large in portions, lacked depth in flavor. It was overwhelmingly creamy. I found myself adding a couple rounds of cracked black pepper to try to give it some complexity. This is when I realized that this is the quality/standard I get for dining at an Italian chain restaurant. The service was great and I had no complaints. I'm a thirsty girl and drink a lot of water. Thankfully my waiter was attentive and kept refilling my glass. Overall, my experience at Serafina was OK. I feel like there are definitely better Italian restaurants at this price point. But if you go into it looking for value, then maybe it's not too bad.

    Goat cheese salad
    Nicole M.

    The vibes at this place and the service are phenomenal!! Our waiter was the sweetest, and he was always checking in on us to make sure everything was great. The goat cheese salad was good, but we both felt like it was too sweet. It could've done with a bit less honey to make it more balanced. Now THE MAIN COURSE. OMG. The chicken carbonara and the seafood risotto were both A++. I really loved how much seafood was included in the risotto and everything was just perfectly cooked. The pasta had a great smokey flavor and was also filled with protein. The passion mojito left something to be desired -- it was a bit bland when compared with the rest of the meal. Overall, amazing restaurant and would definitely return for some great Italian food.

    Truffle pizza
    Ashley B.

    It's good. The prosciutto is fire and the salads are great. The service is fine, but feel we weren't really cared about that much. The ginger fizz mocktail is delicious.

    Penne alla Vodka (added chicken and mushrooms)
    Erika B.

    We stopped by Serafina for a late dinner on our last night in Puerto Rico and it was a great choice! We sat at the bar and our server was super friendly and had some great recommendations. We ordered an appetizer, a couple of drinks and shared an entrée and it was the perfect amount of food! The atmosphere was vibey and the November weather made dining outside even better.

    Ravioli was good but cold as well.
    Thomas M.

    Service was horrible. Place is empty and all employees on phones or in the corner chatting it up. I had to look for the bartender numerous times just to order a drink, then to order food. Food issues and check. And another drink. I know it's Island time but insane. Pizza was raw even though I asked specifically for well done back. I had to send back. It took twenty minutes and all they did was put under a heat lamp. Still raw. Two bites out of a $25 pizza. Never again. I'll stick to your NY locations. This place needs a rescue big time.

    Pina colada
    Maria R.

    I was drawn to this place by the smell of the food from outside of the restaurant while walking in SJPR. We did outdoor seating in the evening which was great nice weather. Drinks service was fast, food service took a while to a point where i had to ask "how much longer?" It didn't help that i was hungry lol. Overall the food was good the scenery is good i don't feel like there was anything special about it but if your look for a nice Scenic dinner this would be the place. They did mention that the reason why my food took long was because they had a big party inside.

    Bruchetta- vegetarian appetizer
    Neha G.

    Feb 16, 2025 review Tried this place for lunch, around 1pm and was able to get seat quickly. Nice ambience and location is very prime in condado area. It's located on the Ashford avenue, walkable from lot of apartments and hotels. Decent number of options for vegetarian. Couple of pasta and pizzas. We got primavera pizza- which on description says tomatoes, mushrooms and seasonal garden vegetables. So basically tomatoes sauce and whatever vegetables they have. I asked for mushrooms replacement but was told they can only remove or add extra but no replacement allowed.i was told it will have onion, bell pepper and other veggies. Eventually I got just tomatoes, olives, a little of Chinese broccoli and that's it. Our waiter spreaded extra cheese on top of it. Bruchetta - DO NOT RECOMMEND it. Very hard bread and it just cut tomatoes put on it. No flavor at all. Apparently they were suppose to put basil and EVOO but I didn't see/got a slight flavor of it. Overall nice ambience and music going on. Clean women bathroom. They had sink attached to each restroom. But somehow the one I used only has super hot water coming through sink and it felt was burning my hand. There is a common sink outside the restroom and water temperature was ok in there.

    Peyton F.

    This restaurant is on the pricier side but it's so good. The service was impeccable! I love the half indoor/outdoor ambiance. Our server curated great, thoughtful, and delicious recommendations for our group and we enjoyed everything we got. Highly recommend the wood-fire pizza!

    Martini.

    Serafina has tasty food but very slow kitchen. We waited 2-3 hours for food. Everyone was antsy and ready to leave. The calamari is tasty and the shrimp pasta was good as well. If the service was quicker the reviews would improve.

    Kids pasta
    Patrick D.

    Overall, the food was very good. The service was great. The ambiance is funky, beach, Italian inspired. See picture of the inside. One guest did not like the taste of the water. We should have ordered bottled water. Next time.

    orecchiette pasta
    Makayla K.

    On spring break with my friends and we had a great dinner at Serafina! The food was yummy, and the drinks were strong, which we really appreciated. I had the orecchiette pasta, and it was very good--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The atmosphere was lively, and the service was friendly. That being said, the menu is definitely on the pricier side, and the added service fees make it even more expensive. While we enjoyed our meal overall, the cost is something to keep in mind. Still, if you're looking for a nice dinner with quality food and drinks, it's worth a visit!

    Andres A.

    We stopped in to this restaurant and were lucky enough to grab two bar seats for dinner. They were gracious enough to get us in. My wife had the soup of the day which was supposed to be a beef soup I had the steak and fries. Unfortunately, the soup was not good and the steak was just ok.

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    Appetizers came out fast, we ordered calamari and truffle fries. Drinks were good, very potent. I recommend for a nice dinner!

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    Brunch was tasty- ample potions. A tad pricey. Good service. And inside was able to have conversations.

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    Great service - my pizza, my husband's pasta and our drinks (classic mojitos) were delicious.

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    We are staying here at la concha and wanted to try out the Italian restaurant and we loved allllll the items we ordered.

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    Wow! This came as a referral from a friend and it does not disappoint. The apps are so yummy. The…read morearancini are so good I could have eaten a dozen. The garlic bread was fine, not as good as the arancini. If you are hungry, get the chicken parm, my god it is the largest portion I have ever seen! I ate one of the 3 cutlets they served. Most times when a place gives a ton of food it is ok, well this was fabulous. Super thin, light breading that remained crispy and just the right amount of cheese and sauce. The pizza was good as well. For dessert we had a well portioned flowerless chocolate cake which was paired with some vanilla bean ice cream. Divine! We sat in the restaurant portion near the secret door to the speakeasy so take your pick on what vibe you prefer. The wait staff were super helpful and responsive. We bought the kitchen staff a round for fun. Great experience, I recommend swinging by if you are in the neighborhood.

    Super impressed by this spot! We were SO happy that we got to sit in the speakeasy for dinner,…read morebecause it was exactly the kind of vibe we were looking for! The food was all delicious, and reasonably priced at huge portion sizes, particularly the chicken parm! The pasta was homemade and the sauces were so good. The weakest things were the burrata and the meatballs. Everything arrived to the table quickly, especially the drinks! We would totally come back on a future trip and will be recommending to others visiting the island.

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    Nonna Cucina Rustica - Lemon & Basil Panna Cotta

    Nonna Cucina Rustica

    4.3(286 reviews)
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    I loved everything about this place. It is a classic family Italian restaurant like I haven't seen…read moresince I was a kid. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. I shared the 6 hour Neapolitan sauce and the pistachio pesto gnocchi. Both were wonderful. We had the eggplant parm appetizer and it was the best I have ever had and I have had many different eggplant parms.. For dessert we had pancetta and tiramisu. Both lived up to the standards the rest of the meal had set. I can't wait to come back to Puerto Rico so I can enjoy their delicious food again. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

    We were celebrating our 46th wedding anniversary. Special night. Wrote it on the reservation. No…read moreacknowledgment of our celebration. You can definitely do better. We ordered a bottle of Fiano (a wine we really enjoy and was on the menu). They didn't have it. We settled for Chardonnay. It was good. We asked for bread. They didn't have any!!! (What? An Italian restaurant with no bread?) not a great start. Having said all that, the rest for our food was amazing! The arancini and the eggplant were exquisite. I ordered the steak (yeah I know) but it was amazing. The sauce, the potatoes. Just delicious. Our guests had the lasagna and my husband ordered the pizza. They were very satisfied with their meals. The ambiance is quaint. Old Italian. Clean. I would train servers to know what's available and what's not. Prevent from ordering and being disappointed. In addition, if you don't have bread and make pizza, you have bread. You can make it out of pizza dough in a pinch for those who ask. Italian red sauce without bread... it's a big miss. If your equipment is broken, buy the bread. I think they should have given us the dessert based on the misses. Nonetheless, the entrees were very good.

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    He'll pour you some wine and make sure you're enjoying yourself

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    Ombra Italian Eatery - Cheese wheel pasta

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    4.6(32 reviews)
    0.8 km

    This Italian restaurant had good reviews so we decided to be heck it out for dinner. It was so…read moregood. The restaurant had some nice dinner lighting and tables that allowed cozy conversations. Service was excellent. Our server walked us through the specials and the menu to help us decide what to order. Husband went with carbonara and I chose the penne pasta. They were excellent choices as we shared our meals with each other. I loved the pink sauce on mine. It was a bit lighter than just red or white sauces. Portions were generous but not obscene in the amount of food. We shared the mixed green salad which was a great way to start the meal. The salad was huge! Splitting was a smart choice. They don't have glasses of wine on the menu but do have house options available. I had the cab and it was delicious. Husband wanted a nonalcoholic option which they didn't show in the menu. Instead, they asked if he wanted sweet or sour, and if there were any flavors he particularly enjoyed, and they created a unique mocktail for him. So fun. This was a great stop. We are so happy we found Ombra.

    The food was great BUT…read more.. We made a reservation for 8:45, when we got there our table wasn't ready and they asked us to wait at the bar. No one greeted us. The "bartender" just kept walking by us, wish we could have waited 15 minutes with a drink. When we were finally set, our service was very dry. Not welcoming at all. He ran down the specials with no emotion or suggestions. Just another day at work. We got a glass of white wine, which was chilled and refreshing, but we had to ask for water since no one offered to fill our empty cups at the table. Decoration? Even though, we sat waiting for our food for about an hour.. we finished our glasses of wine. No one asked us for a refill. We started to ration our water to drink with our food. Sip by sip. We KNEW he wasn't coming back. We ordered two apps and two mains. So delicious!! The pasta was actually so good! The sauce was amazing and the wheel of cheese with the truffle, incredible! After our food was dropped off, NO ONE came by to make sure everything was ok, or if we needed anything else. No water, no wine, just pasta. We watched the other waiters bring waters and dessert to other guests, but we were just left forgotten in the middle. Everyone has a bad day. But we watched him take shots with other tables, clean up tables, walk past us a ton, until we finally made eye contact and he offered another drink. Ha! We just asked him for the check. By this point we were just disappointed. And he cleaned two more tables and finally brought us the check.. and now he got chatty. Ok. We were really wishing for a different experience. Specially for the style of restaurant they're portraying to be.

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    4.7(149 reviews)
    4.2 km
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    Cucina di Ivo is one of those places that just feels like a hidden gem. The atmosphere is cozy and…read moreintimate, perfect for a nice dinner but still relaxed enough that it never feels too formal. The food is consistently really good. Everything tastes fresh and homemade, especially the pasta. You can tell they actually care about the quality and the flavors, not just throwing things together. The sauces are rich without being too heavy and everything is seasoned perfectly. The service has always been great when I've gone, super friendly and attentive without hovering. It's the kind of place you can go for a date night or just a good dinner and know it's going to be solid every time. Definitely one of those spots I keep coming back to when I want good Italian food.

    A truly delightful Italian restaurant in the heart of Old San Juan. I visited La Cucina di Ivo…read moremultiple times during my vacation, and it quickly became a place I wanted to return to -- which says everything. The food is consistently delicious and thoughtfully prepared. You can feel the care in every dish, from the quality of the ingredients to the balance of flavors. Everything tasted fresh, comforting, and authentic without feeling heavy or overdone. What made the experience even more special was the service. The young lady who took care of us was absolutely charming -- warm, friendly, and efficient -- making us feel genuinely welcome every time we walked in. Family-owned, full of heart, and clearly run with pride, this is the kind of restaurant you remember long after your trip ends. If you're in Old San Juan and craving excellent Italian food, this place is a must.

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    Pirilo - El Pecado

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    4.4(817 reviews)
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    Killer pizza in an old school Puerto Rican spot. Kids loved…read morethe pizza. Wife smashed a sangria. I enjoyed a couple local beers.

    It was well worth the wait!!!…read more 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.

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    Beautiful inside

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