Went here for my friend's 50th birthday party. Food and drinks were both excellent. I had the…read moretofu steak and octopus. Both dishes were very tasty. Service was top notch.

My husband and I were in San Juan for my birthday in August, and we visited La O one evening for…read moredinner with another couple. This place is stunning! Very chic, cozy vibe. We were seated immediately and greeted by our lovely server. La O is an Italian restaurant with some Latin fusion dishes. I ended up ordering the grilled octopus and my husband ordered a pizza. Both dishes were delicious! Our table shared a pitcher of sangria which was also lovely.

Being there before but they have updated their menu with new options. Looks like they have a new…read morechef. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I am coming back to check out their lunch specials.

Staying at their accompanying hotel to chill a bit before heading and this is our second time here…read more Not for lack of options but because we actually like it! Popped in last night for happy hour and stayed for a couple hours and enjoyed the sangria and the most delicious caramel iced coffee (shout on to Jean!) Came back the following day for some breakfast which was fantastic. On deck we had: Chicken and waffles for three, croquette monsieur and the french toast. Lots of mimosas and more delicious delish coffee. A standout was also the ginger lemonade was top tier! Our waitress Tamara was a gem! So sweet and with it being only her second day, the service she provided was excellent.

Everything we had here was quite delicious - especially the ravioli and the cod stew. I would…read moreactually pass on the bone marrow. For appetizers, I really enjoyed the shrimp sausage. A very cute date night spot.

Glad we made a stop here to try something unique: Marrow Tartare. My guy loves marrow and I love…read moretartare. Happy to report, we both enjoyed the dish. One worry of mine with marrow, is how salty it can be, but this wasn't the case here. Everything was seasoned nicely and they provided fresh, crunchy crostinis to enjoy with it. The only complaint would be the brussel sprouts that came with as they were bland and didn't add anything special to the dish. We enjoyed our drinks as well: Melonjito and Red Point. Both refreshing, tasty, and would get again.

Only stopped in for drinks, but we left after one. I tried the Coconut Washed Negroni on the…read moresuggestion of the bartender. I said I like sweet & sour. Unfortunately, it was incredibly bitter and I couldn't get past a few sips. The bartender said it was a new menu so he hadn't tried anything himself yet. Atmosphere is pretty. It's in a courtyard so still hot with fans, but definitely manageable.

ENJOY A BITE AND DRINK IN THE OASIS-LIKE COURTYARD RESTAURANT…read more Consular Restaurant & Bar at Palacio Provincial in Old San Juan offers an exceptional light fare menu consisting of fusion dishes with hints of local flavors. Enjoy appealing breakfast options for everyone from health enthusiasts to curious foodies. A specifically crafted pizza oven towers over the kitchen for guests to view their handcrafted artisanal pizzas from preparation to completion. The bar offers an enhanced mixology concept with a classic island touch, showcasing signature cocktails named for the hotel's diplomatic and historic theme. We ordered a delicious watermelon mojito that tasted super fresh and the Mahi Mahi Ceviche that featured local root vegetable chips, passion fruit, red onions, and mixed peppers. Definitely recommend.

The food was delicious, and the atmosphere felt and looked very elegant. The ambiance was…read moreexcellent. Our waiter was helpful, professional, attentive, and offered excellent recommendations. The food's flavor was good, but the texture and cooking time were perfect. No knife was needed to cut into our meal. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone planning a date with their partner. My partner and I enjoyed our time there.

Food is immaculately presented. Even the veggies are very flavorful. I recommend the whipped…read morericotta, which was delicious. Chicken was breaded. Ambiance is beautiful! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. She explained the whole menu and made recommendations for appetizers and main course as well. 18% Tip was included on the check which is fair. I was actually thinking this is the kind of place that deserves a 22% tip. Getting there is a little tricky. The restaurant is in a building. The building security kindly guided us to the restaurant.

Sama was so good that we went twice during our Puerto Rico trip and honestly, I would've gone back…read morea third time if we had more time. This is a smaller, more intimate restaurant, so definitely make reservations ahead of time because seating is limited. But from the second you walk in to the moment you leave, the service is absolutely incredible. The staff makes the entire experience feel so warm and welcoming that you genuinely don't want the night to end. Huge shoutout to the chef because every single dish was executed flawlessly. You can tell that every detail on each plate was intentional and thoughtfully done. The standout dishes for me were the elote ribs, which were unreal, the grilled octopus cooked perfectly tender, and the ceviche con leche de tigre, which was bright, fresh, and packed with flavor. But the real star of the night was the whole branzino absolutely phenomenal. And for dessert? Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the options. We ordered one of each for the table and genuinely could not pick a favorite because every single one was that good. Hands down one of the best dining experiences we had in Puerto Rico.

Service was abysmal- like worse than substandard, even for island time. 30 minutes after being…read moreseated, we still had no drinks in front of us and our waiter only offered 'specials' were appetizers.... Not going well for a Saturday night fine dining experience, right??? We were also told at that time we had to place appetizer and main orders at the same time -- keep in mind I've not yet placed a drink order... No seafood tower... it was retired on the menu yet we came almost 3,000 miles for it), and a fine dining menu that came super far from even being close to fine. No celiac options and while billed a great option for fresh inventive dishes, we found this place a huge let down and not willing to try. The front end staff needed a lot of help. The menu looks unrehearsed and neglected. I was glad to not spend my money here. Thankfully, we could leave before the $50 bottle of wine we ordered arrived. We went elsewhere!

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.

The restaurant is located inside the Acacia Boutique Hotel, about 1 block from the beach. The…read moreatmosphere is very dark and sort of unreal with colored lights. The place is very intimate, with space for probably 6 couples. Reservations are recommended. Their wine list is spectacular for a small restaurant in San Juan, with lots of eclectic choices. The French selections are impressive. The food is, to turn a phrase, to die for. Classically prepared, with amazing presentation. They have both classic dishes and Puerto Rican staples. My Caldo Santo was fantastic. The Chef made a point of coming out to talk to each party, and genuinely cares about his food. I was pleasantly surprised, and will return.

The ambiance, food and service were all amazing. The setting was dimly lit, quiet and romantic…read more The dining room is rather small so a reservation is definitely recommended and not difficult to get using OpenTable. We had a reservation and were seated right away when we walked in. Our drink order was taken immediately by the nice waitress Nicole. I had the best margarita, it tasted so delicious. We ate the Shrimp Aguachile and the Mussels Tarragon. Everything came out quickly and tasted so good. I will definitely be back to this place when I return to San Juan and I recommend anyone book a romantic dinner here.