Chef José Santaella refined his culinary expertise with top chefs like Ferrán Adrià, Eric Ripert, and Gary Danko. His years of apprenticeships and a thriving catering career led to opening *Santaella* in Santurce’s La Placita Marketplace. The restaurant offers a rustic yet elegant atmosphere, with exposed brick walls, Edison lights, an indoor garden, and a stylish bar. Chef Santaella creatively combines local and international ingredients, crafting Puerto Rican nouvelle cuisine. The tapas-focused menu features favorites like ahi tuna skewers, goat cheese quesadillas, crab-topped ‘alcapurrias,’ and foie gras terrine with fruit jelly. Known for its vibrant ambiance, *Santaella* also boasts one of the island’s best cocktail bars, with expertly crafted drinks by its skilled mixologists. Praised as a culinary treasure in San Juan, *Santaella* impresses with "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "top-tier cocktails." Ideal for special events or memorable evenings, it’s a must-visit.
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.
We are an interactive culinary environment.At our restaurant we create and interpret the culinary ideas inspired from different cultures, products, and techniques. Our always evolving menu is a result of the interaction and interchange of different experiences. An open kitchen, eclectic and without limitations. Because cooking is our passion.Historically cooking evolved through the interaction and exchange of cultures. Through this premise and advances in technology our project, Cocina Abierta, was born, designed for the sharing and development for our passion.Cocina Abierta is a restaurant and school.
Welcome to Niche, where the stone walls, handcrafted wood finishes, and lounge seating welcome you into this cozy and romantic hideaway steps away from the beach. Enjoy Chef Carlos Morales' brilliant dishes that incorporate French, Caribbean, and Mexican cuisine into gastronomic delights. Complimentary valet service starts at 6pm.
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.
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Edomae-style sushi at the only authentic Japanese sushi restaurant in Puerto Rico. We meticulously source the freshest seasonal fish directly from Toyosu market in Japan, ensuring unparalleled quality and flavor. Indulge in our exquisite omakase experience, crafted by our master sushi chefs, or curate your own culinary adventure with our a la carte menu. Our selection of award-winning A5 WAGYU beef, including striploin, ribeye, and tenderloin (filet mignon), adds a touch of luxury to your dining experience. To savor the true essence of Edomae-style sushi, we invite you to book our Omakase Experience in advance. Kindly note that our kitchen closes no later than 9:30 pm. Kindly ensure that you are on time for reservation. We do not have high chairs nor do we have space for strollers.
