Reviews


A recent dining experience at the restaurant brought mixed reviews. While some dishes like the French onion soup and certain entrees were outstanding, others like the Elk special and fettuccine alfredo fell short of expectations. Inconsistencies in service were noted, with reports of slow and disorganized seating, as well as uninterested staff members. Despite these setbacks, the atmosphere and ambiance were praised, particularly for outdoor dining along the river. A variety of dishes and cocktails received high praise from some patrons, while others found the food to be good but not exceptional. Overall, the restaurant seems to have a loyal following, with some patrons recommending reservations and valet parking for a complete dining experience, on average, Santaella has been rated as 4.6.

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 7255 reviews

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Menulist
4.2 ★ from 5 reviews
Liza
24.04.2023 - 23:35

Great service from Nicolas. Amazing dishes and cocktails! Will definitely return

Lester
24.04.2023 - 23:35

Super slow to receive Entrees. Everything else was fantastic.

Ilka
24.04.2023 - 23:35

Came very recommended, so snore a last minute reservation for bar seating. Drinks were delicious and all the food we tried was good. Our bartender/competition c...

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Đào
24.04.2023 - 23:35

Excellent food and service. The Burratta Pear salad was fresh, light and tasty

Lara
24.04.2023 - 23:35

I have been here a 2 times now and I recommend it to others. Ambience is chic and classy. Food is pretty good also!

Opentable
4.7 ★ from 3125 reviews
OpenTable
16.09.2023 - 13:36

Great food and cocktails, unique blend of flavors, excellent service, nice atmosphere, just the right level of moderate noise.

Lolita
16.09.2023 - 13:36

I visit the island every year and Santaella is a must stop without question. It’s like visiting family. Thank you Jose Santaella for making your place a staple...

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Andy
16.09.2023 - 13:36

The food was delicious, the cocktails were great, and the service was excellent.

Charlie
16.09.2023 - 13:36

First time there and we will be back! Excellent menu selections. Very unique and well prepared!

WendiW
16.09.2023 - 13:36

The absolute favorite and best meal of our vacation. The goat cheese quesadilla, mushroom dish, pork shank, shrimp, whole snapper, octopus and amazing cocktails...

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Yelp
4.3 ★ from 547 reviews
Cynthia
11.05.2024 - 21:37

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Santaella to celebrate a birthday dinner, and it was an experience to remember. From the beginning to the end, every as...

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David
11.05.2024 - 21:37

I had a great experience at Santaella, which I would classify as a European/Puerto Rican fusion restaurant. The modern ambiance sets it apart from other establi...

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Sasha
11.05.2024 - 21:37

I highly recommend checking out Santaella. I almost feel like just saying that is enough, but if you're in San Juan, you must go. Be sure to make a reservation!...

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Foursquare
4.7 ★ from 371 reviews
Google
4.5 ★ from 765 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 826 reviews
INT Restaurants
4.7 ★ from 2621 reviews

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