Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Puerto Rico

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Puerto Rico? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Grappa

4.8

4.8 (52)

$31 to $50

Italian

Dorado

About the restaurant

Quaint local eatery, serving refined Italian cuisine.

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RocioVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The service, lighting, and ambiance were all outstanding. However, I did come across a few bones in my fish fillet, which detracted from the experience, and we were unexpectedly charged for tap water.

La Pizzarra

4.8

4.8 (31)

$30 and under

Italian

Santurce

About the restaurant

For those who challenge the ordinary and embrace the unknown, welcome to La Pizzarra and Katsubowl headed and crafted by Chef Escobar.

Here, we don’t follow predefined recipes. Instead, we fuse the best of Italy and Asia, breaking boundaries to create a universe of bold, authentic, and surprising flavors.

We are not just a pizzeria or an Asian-inspired concept. We are a destination for those who think differently, who find beauty in the unexpected, and who elevate the everyday into something extraordinary.

From our handcrafted Neapolitan pizzas to crudos, sushi, and noodles inspired by Asia, every dish tells a story of passion, creativity, and courage.

Dare to feel, taste, and discover. This is a space for the curious, for those with a taste for the extraordinary.

Visit us at La Parada 23 in Santurce, across from Cobian’s Plaza and steps from Centro de Bellas Artes.

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Frances

Dined on May 23, 2025

Yael, our waiter, did an amazing job. Hummus was extraordinary, the pizza was perfect. It was a great experience.

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Katsubowl

Cacio e Pepe

4.7

4.7 (60)

$30 and under

Italian

Guaynabo

About the restaurant

Step into Cacio e Pepe, where the vibrant flavors of New York-style Italian cuisine come alive in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Our restaurant is a haven for lovers of authentic Italian dishes, featuring a menu that celebrates tradition and creativity. With a beautiful event space perfect for special occasions, and an extensive selection of wines and cocktails to complement every meal, Cacio e Pepe invites you to indulge in the rich and diverse tastes of Italy right here in Puerto Rico.

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GabrielVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Food was excellent, they have a nice wine selection and the service was great

Tavola Condado Trattoria Local

4.7

4.7 (209)

$30 and under

Italian

San Juan

About the restaurant

Tavola trattoria is a very cozy place in the heart of Condado, Puerto Rico with delicious homemade Italian dishes. Our menu included artisan pizzettas, fresh seafood, risottos and homemade pasta everyday with fresh ingredients.
You need to try our famous appetizers like Carpaccio di Manzo, eggplant involtini, truffle mac & cheese, Manchego croquettes and fry burrata. Tavola also have our customers favorites like the half boneless chicken al Forno and the carbonara pasta. Don't forget to try the creme brulé and the chocolate cake.

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Allison

Dined 2 days ago

Portions are huge but delicious! Had the chicken parmigiana and it was fantastic! Server was also great and service was quite fast also.

Nonna Cucina Rustica

4.6

4.6 (677)

$30 and under

Italian

San Juan

About the restaurant

A unique Italian gastronomic experience awaits you at Nonna, where we honor the dedication, care and love that Italian grandmothers put into each plate.

Nonna provides a unique atmosphere, full of history where you can savor Italian classic dishes made from scratch with fresh vegetables, assorted cheeses, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil and fresh handmade pasta made daily.

The menu includes a selection of dishes ranging from antipasti, soups and pasta with a variety of meats and seafood. The pizzas are made with carefully selected ingredients including Caputo flour from Naples, Italy, extra virgin olive oil unfiltered and fresh mozzarella.

"La Nonna” was the precursor of this Italian cuisine where they used the best ingredients while preparing everything from scratch. It is a throwback to the traditional and rustic cuisine. We try to respect these methods and recipes from the past while integrating cutting-edge techniques.

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Sandra

Dined on May 24, 2025

The waitress was very nice and polite. She recognized a kitchen error on a gluten free meal and took immediate corrective action. She was very attentive to our needs. The food was delicious. I would certainly come back.

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Ravioli d'Anatra

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Ravioli Ricotta & Goat Cheese

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Lasagna del Giorno

Sofia’s Old San Juan

4.5

4.5 (142)

$30 and under

Italian

Old San Juan

About the restaurant

Located at #364 Fortaleza Street, Sofia’s Old San Juan is the only Italian Steakhouse. It Brings New Flavors and Flair to The Traditional Italian Cuisine, a Combination of International Flavors, Prime Beef Cuts and The Best Service in Town Will Place Sofia’s as the Hottest Restaurant in Old San Juan. Join Us and Discover the Flavors of Sofia’s Old San Juan.

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Doug

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Wonderful anniversary dinner! The food was some of the best Italian I've had and we've spent 2 weeks in Italy! Our waitress was helpful snd gave us good suggestions. The mozzarella appetizer was amazing and my Cajun shrimp pasta was so tasty and well made. Everything we had was top notch!

Asia de Lima

4.4

4.4 (80)

$30 and under

Italian

Condado

About the restaurant

We have a varied menu of pizza and pasta with Asian and Peruvian flavors. We also have traditional flavors and cocktails in a family atmosphere.

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Barrie

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Very nice the server gave recommendations it was very nice

Sottovento

4.4

4.4 (38)

$30 and under

Italian

Carolina

About the restaurant

At Sottovento Ristorante, dining is more than an experience-it's a celebration of tradition and craftsmanship. Our dishes, inspired by Italy's rich culinary heritage, embody the essence of indulgence, offering a symphony of flavors that transport you to a time when feasts were an art form. Each carefully crafted meal, paired with expertly selected cocktails and wines, invites you to savor not just food, but moments of joy and connection, making every visit a memorable occasion.

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Angela

Dined 6 days ago

Food was delicious but pricey. Overall great experience

Julietta Trattoria

4.3

4.3 (43)

$30 and under

Italian

Guaynabo

About the restaurant

“Step into my home, where every dish is a love letter, where passion and flavor unite in a symphony of taste. Let me take you on a journey through the heart of Italy, a journey through the finest ingredients and the love that goes into each creation.
Your’s in love and in food,”

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StephanieVIP

Dined on May 24, 2025

We love going there the pizza’s are fabulous as well as veal marsala and others regular plates. Only one thingnthe arrancinis were cold both times :-( the bolognese in the sauce is superb. perhaps the are to big which causes them to be cold 🧑🏻‍🍳. But overall we love this place and recommend it.

Piccolino Cucina Italiana

4.3

4.3 (244)

$30 and under

Italian

San Juan

About the restaurant

Italian cuisine restaurant, homemade pasta, meat and fish in the heart of Guaynabo.

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RafaelVIP

Dined on May 26, 2025

We had a great family dinner and loved the decor,ambience,food and specially the service.I believe our waiter’s name was Shirley and she was fantastic! Knowledgeable of the menu and wines with a very nice and welcoming attitude! This place has a great bistro feeling-warm and comfortable! We will definitely be back!

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