Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Puerto Rico

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Updated July 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!

Julio César

4.8

4.8 (21)

$31 to $50

Italian

Mayagüez

About the restaurant

En Julio César, te invitamos a vivir un viaje culinario elegante y auténtico que te transportará directamente a las calles de Italia. Ubicado en un edificio en piedra y ladrillo con más de 200 años de historia, cuidadosamente restaurado. El restaurante combina el encanto del pasado con una propuesta gastronómica de alto nivel, inspirada en el esplendor del Imperio Romano. Bajo la dirección del reconocido Chef italiano Diego Bongiovanni, y con un equipo de expertos que incluye Chef ejecutivo, Pastry chef y Somelier, ofrecemos una experiencia completa de principio a fin. Disfruta de pastas frescas, pizzas napolitanas y platos tradicionales de distintas regiones de Italia, todo en un entorno que rinde homenaje a la historia y al buen gusto.Algunos objetos encontrados durante la restauración del edificio se exhiben en el restaurante, aportando un toque único y auténtico a tu visita. ¡Los invitamos a descubrir Italia desde el paladar con nosotros!

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MANUEL

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent Food and service, the restaurant is very pretty.

Grappa

4.9

4.9 (63)

$31 to $50

Italian

Dorado

About the restaurant

Quaint local eatery, serving refined Italian cuisine.

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BarbieVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Incredible food, great service, best dining experience in Dorado.

Cacio e Pepe

4.8

4.8 (69)

$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 on Jul 17, 2025

Cacio e Pepe is one of my favorites. Always high quality food, great wine list, and excellent service.

La Pizzarra

4.8

4.8 (38)

$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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Roy

Dined on Jul 20, 2025

Tomas was excellent. Excellent service. Excellent food

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Experience

Katsubowl

Tavola Condado Trattoria Local

4.7

4.7 (229)

$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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Jason

Dined 2 days ago

The food was absolutely wonderful. Service was terrific. We were seated in the speakeasy area which is a very cool area

Nonna Cucina Rustica

4.7

4.7 (690)

$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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Magdalena

Dined on Jul 13, 2025

Great dining. We tried the risotto and was delicious.

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Ravioli d'Anatra

Popular dish

Ravioli Ricotta & Goat Cheese

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Lasagna del Giorno

Sofia’s Old San Juan

4.5

4.5 (149)

$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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Dave

Dined on Jul 5, 2025

The food was fabulous!!! Service was wonderful. Really enjoyed our time there!!

Sottovento

4.4

4.4 (45)

$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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Kayla

Dined 3 days ago

We had such an amazing night and experience at Sottovento! If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine or just a special night out, my family and I highly recommend. From service, shout out to our great server Chris, to delicious food, it did not disappoint!

Piccolino Cucina Italiana

4.5

4.5 (250)

$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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Jose

Dined 3 days ago

First time on the restaurant. Got a little confused and entered the cigar bar, but them moved to the restaurant. First of all, no smell of cigars in the restaurant. Very good. Decor was simple and beautiful. Service excellent. Ordered a bottle of red wine, then we had beef carpaccio and was one of the best we have tasted. Main dish was the chef special, of Ribeye with truffes, and risotto. We sheared the plate and was more than enough. For dessert, creme bule and coffee. Great experience and highly recommended.

Serafina - La Concha

4.2

4.2 (1539)

$31 to $50

Italian

Condado

About the restaurant

Serafina is a lively Italian restaurant that offers a unique and inventive take on traditional Italian recipes. The restaurant is located in the Condado area of San Juan, just steps from the beach. Serafina's outdoor terrace is inviting and perfect for enjoying the Caribbean scene. The restaurant also offers a full bar with a wide selection of wines, cocktails, and beers. Serafina is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Mary L

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

The staff, ambience and food were all outstanding!

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