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Italian Restaurants in Puerto Rico


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  1. Acqua Pazza
    Located at the Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort. An authentic Italian restaurant offering a marriage of New and Old World Italian cuisine. Enjoy elegant food in a comfortable setting while overlooking one of the most pristine ocean views in the Caribbean.
    2. 1150 Caribe Avenue
    Ponce, PR 00716
    (787) 259-7676
  2. Al Dente
    Al Dente is known for its authentic Italian cuisine, fresh pasta and innovative recipes. The restaurant's best-sellers -- spinach balls with rice, ricotta cheese, and pink sauce). Al Dente boasts a large wine selection and a wine bar including 15 different house wines. Located in an historical building, the decor of this charming ristorante will transport you to Palermo, native city of the chef and owner Giancarlo Amenta. Closed Sundays.
    3. 309 Recinto Sur, Old San Juan
    San Juan, PR 00901
    (787) 723-7303
  3. Allegro Ristorante
    The establishment has Italian specialties like Pasta Trio and Risotto Allegro. Allegro also offers a decent Italian wine list.
    4. 1350 Roosevelt Ave., Puerto Nuevo
    San Juan, PR 00920
    (787) 793-0190
  4. Andiamo Italian Restaurant
    5. Santa Rosa Shopping Center
    Bayamon
    (787) 787-7013
  5. Barolo
    6. Rio Piedras
    San Juan
    (787) 777-1100
  6. Basilico Ristorante
    7. 2 Jose M. Tartak St.
    Isla Verde
    Carolina, PR 00979
    (787) 727-6380
  7. Bruno's Marisqueria Italiana
    8. 137 O'neill St., Hato Rey
    San Juan
    787-751-7451
  8. Cafe Galeria
    Chef Figueroa prepares Italian and international cuisine featuring fresh pasta dishes and sauces (you mix and match), risottos, and seafood dishes as well as delicious local desserts like flan, arroz con dulce (rice pudding), and kiwi tart. Closed Sun. and Tues.
    9. 205 San Justo St., Old San Juan
    San Juan, PR 00901
    (787) 725-0478
  9. Capriccio
    Italian pasta and seafood dishes, exquisitely prepared by Chef Roberto Rivera. Open Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 9pm.
    10. 12 Manuel Malave St.
    Anasco, PR 00610
    (787) 826-3387
  10. Capriccio
    11. Condado Plaza Hotel, Condado
    San Juan, PR 00907
    (787) 721-1000
  11. Caruso
    Menu items include shrimp scampi, filet mignon and grilled fish, to name just a few.
    12. 1104 Ashford Av. Condado
    San Juan, PR 00907
    (787) 723-6876
  12. Casa Di Legno
    13. 20 María Moczo Street, Condado
    San Juan, PR 00907
    (787) 728-6440
  13. Chalet Jordano Ristorante
    14. Bo Canaboncito, Carr 172 Km 4 Hm 9
    Caguas
    (787) 286-0085
  14. Cuoco
    Classic Southern Italian.
    15. 270 Jesus T Pinero Ave, Sector Hyde Park, Hato Rey
    San Juan
    (787) 250-0068
  15. Ecco L'Italia Ristorante
    16. 1210 Baldorioty Marginal, Condado
    San Juan, PR North
  16. El Padrino
    17. Caguas Expressway At Hwy 1
    Caguas
    (787) 643-0191
  17. Fontana di Roma
    Open hours: Mon 6pm-11pm; Tue-Thu 12pm-11pm; Fri 12pm-11:30pm; Sat 6pm-11:30pm; and Sun 12pm-9pm
    18. 4820 Isla Verde Ave., Isla Verde
    Carolina, PR 00979
    (787) 982-3992
  18. Garibaldi Ristorante Italiano
    Owner/chef Carmine Castiglia prepares classic Italian cuisine, with specialties such as papardelle. The veal dishes are excellent.
    19. 275 Domenech Ave.
    San Juan
    (787) 250-7388
  19. Giuseppe Ristorante
    20. San Juan Grand Hotel, Isla Verde
    San Juan
    (787) 791-1111
  20. Grand Market
    Located at the Inter-Continental San Juan Resort & Casino.
    21. 168 Isla Verde Ave.
    Carolina
    (787) 791-6100
  21. Grottino
    22. 316 Tetuan St.
    Old San Juan
    San Juan, PR 00901
    (787) 723-0499
  22. Guiseppe
    23. Sands Hotel, Isla Verde
    San Juan
    (787) 791-6100 ext. 240
  23. Il Nonno
    The restaurant offers original pastas using a variety of creative sauces. Meals vary from traditional and original pastas to fish, poultry, and meat plates.
    24. 41 Isla Verde Ave.
    Carolina
    (787) 728-8050
  24. Il Perugino
    This small and intimate eatery set in a 200-year-old building stresses attentive service and delicious Italian cuisine. Classic carpaccios, scallops with porcini mushrooms and other exotic salads, homemade pastas like black fettuccine with crayfish and baby eels, hearty main courses such as rack of lamb with red wine sauce and aromatic herbs, and desserts like a killer tiramisu make this a must for serious gourmets. Closed Sundays.
    25. 105 Cristo St., Old San Juan
    San Juan, PR 00901
    (787) 722-5481
  25. Jules
    The restaurant features pasta, beef and poultry. House specialties include lemon chicken, maposteao rice, chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana and fresh fish which is available on Thursdays and Fridays.
    26. 301 Recinto Sur
    San Juan, PR 00901
    (787) 724-6257
  26. La Bella Piazza
    Authentic Italian food served in a warm and inviting atmosphere by Stefano and his staff. Enjoy an evening amidst great food and excellent service. Closed Wednesdays.
    27. 355 San Francisco St., Old San Juan
    San Juan, PR 00901
    (787) 721-0396
  27. La Buona Lasagna
    Closed Sundays.
    28. 104 Diez de Andinno, Santurce
    San Juan
    (787) 721-7488
  28. La Cava
    Located at the Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort. La Cava is an elegant fine-dining restaurant, open daily for dinner. Gourmet menu features international cuisine and is complimented by an excellent wine list. This restaurant was awarded ''Best Hotel Restaurant in Puerto Rico'' in 1996 by ''Wine Spectator''.
    29. 1150 Caribe Avenue
    Ponce, PR 00716
    (787) 259-7676
  29. La Torre de Pizza
    30. 836 Campo Rico Ave.
    Carolina
    (787) 752-2230
  30. Mangere
    31. 65 Isla Verde Ave., Isla Verde
    San Juan
    (787) 728-5901
  31. Mange're Ristorante
    Open for lunch Monday-Thursday from 12pm-3pm and for dinner from 6pm-10pm. On Fridays, dinnertime extends until 11pm and on Sundays until 9pm. Saturdays open from 12pm-11pm.
    32. Road 693 Km 8.5
    Dorado, PR 00646
    (787) 796-4444
  32. Mangore
    Dishes include dishes Penne a la Vodka, Veal Saltimbocca and Gnocci.
    33. 311 De Diego Ave., Puerto Nuevo
    San Juan
    (787) 792-6748
  33. Marcano's Pizza Palace
    Serving pizza and other Italian specialties.
    34. 1274 Jesús T. Pińero Ave.
    San Juan
    (787) 782-5440
  34. Martino's
    35. 55 Condado Ave. (Diamond Palace Hotel, 14th. floor)
    San Juan
    (787) 722-5256
  35. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano
    You will be pleasantly surprised to find an oasis of authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of San Juan most famous tourist area. You will find an incredible selection of traditional Italian dishes.
    36. 1021 Ashford Ave., Condado
    San Juan, PR 00907
    (787) 723-7006
    Fax (787) 724-4535
  36. Nina's
    The restaurant specializes in classic Italian dishes with an emphasis on Southern Italian dishes including an excellent 'escargots a la Genovese.' The veal dish of scaloppini di vitello alla Sorrentino is to die for.
    37. 27 Esmeralda Ave.
    Guaynabo
    (787) 287-1785
  37. Palermo Pizza & Itlalian Restaurant
    Palermo is a traditional, casual, family oriented Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant. It serves both traditional plates like Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan and Calzone, but also serves Puerto Rican specialties like mofongo al pilon, steaks and seafood. Open hours: Mon-Sun 11am-11pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
    38. Carr.#2 Km. 169.3
    San German, PR 00683
    (787) 892-7107
  38. Palio
    39. 6000 Rio Mar Blvd.
    Rio Grande
    (787) 888-6000 ext. 5220
  39. Passaggio Ristorante
    Creative Italian fusion cuisine prepared by the talented Chef Josean Rosado in an intimate ambiance whether for a productive business dinner or simply a leisurely fine dining experience with the superb InterContinental service.
    40. 5961 Isla Verde Avenue
    Carolina, PR 00979
    (787) 791-6100
  40. Piccola Fontana
    La Piccola Fontana features impeccable, European-style service in a setting that's as formal as its host hotel. The menu features classic Italian dishes including many versions of pasta, the traditional risotto, lamb, and vitello (veal) as well.
    41. 6063 Isla Verde Ave.
    San Juan
    (787) 791-0966
  41. Ristorante La Scala
    Specialties include fresh halibut cooked in parchment, rigatoni with shiitake mushrooms and ricotta, and rack of lamb in a red wine sauce. Music is offered on the weekends.
    42. 369 Ashford Ave. (Ambassador Hotel & Casino), Condado
    San Juan, PR 00907
    (787) 725-7470
  42. San Marino Pizza & Italian Restaurant
    43. Road 2 Km 2.1 Lavadero
    Hormigueros, PR 00660
    (787) 849-1080
  43. Soleluna
    Open hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, 6pm-11pm; Fri 6pm-11pm and Sat 10am-6pm
    44. 2478 Isla Verde Ave., Isla Verde
    San Juan
    (787) 726-0044
  44. Tiramisu Cafe Ristorante
    Italian specialties such as pasta and Sicilian pizza are served at affordable prices. Breakfasts are also available daily. The signature dish is obviously the Tiramisú.
    45. C-10 Villamar Road
    Carolina
    (787) 726-3162
  45. Toscano
    Located at the Paradisus Puerto Rico. Authentic northern Italian dishes with an antipasto and open pasta bar. Open daily for dinner.
    46. Road 3 Intersection 955-I Coco Beach, Miquillo Peninsula
    Rio Grande, PR 00745
    (787) 809-1770
  46. Trattoria Gargani
    47. Dorado, PR 00646
    (787) 796-0414
  47. Via Appia
    The only true sidewalk café in the Condado, this eatery serves pizzas, sandwiches, cold beer, and pitchers of sangria. It's a good place to people-watch.
    48. 1350 Ashford Ave., Condado
    San Juan, PR 00907
    (787) 725-8711
  48. Vivas
    49. Condado Beach Hotel, Condado
    San Juan, PR 00907
    (787) 721-6090




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