Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano

4.5

530 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Romantic
Charming
Fancy

Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano located in the heart of historic Old San Juan Puerto Rico was born on December 27, 1998, as a place where locals and international patrons could gather to enjoy a unique live musical and fine dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere.

We have world-class live music nightly: Mondays and Thursdays we have jazz music at around 6:30 pm, and on Tue, Wed, Th, Fridays & Saturdays we have Jazz Piano from 8 PM, and on Saturday, a Classic Rock Duo, from 6:30 PM.

Nested on the plaza level of the historic art deco Banco Popular building, Carli's warm and artistic vibe will charm you while you savor exotic assortments of gourmet tapas and exquisite international entrees, or sip on your favorite martini from our classic bar on our main room or under the stars with a view of the SJ Bay.

Carli’s excels in the art of fine dining and live jazz entertainment, without sacrificing the comfort of casual elegance and competitive pricing. Live music begins nightly.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, Puerto Rican
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(787) 484-8438
Website
http://www.carlisworld.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Carli Muñoz
Catering
On special order
Private party facilities
Please call 787 484-8438 for private events

Location
206 Calle Tetuan, San Juan, PR 00901
Neighborhood
Old San Juan
Cross street
Recinto Sur and San Justo Streets
Parking details
Street parking is available, as well as 4 public parking very close to the restaurant: Covadonga, Zona Portuaria, Doña Fela and La Puntilla.
Public transit
The bus terminal is Covadonga. Uber or taxi address is Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano, Recinto Rur, and San Justo Street, at the plaza of Banco Popular Building, in Old San Juan.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

Manchego Cheese Cheese Plate Prosciutto & Olives
Cod Fritters / Buñuelos de Bacalao
served with salsa Tartare
Escargots
served off the shell in a brandy creamy salsa fresh with mushrooms
New Zealand Mussels / Mejillones de Nueva Zelandia
sautéed in a white wine and herbs
Grouper Ceviche
trozos de mero marinados en limon, extracto de mango, parcha y hierbas
Risotto Croquettes / Croquetas de Risotto
con nuestra deliciosa salsa marinara y queso palmesano
Cheese Quesadillas / Quesadillas de Queso
served with salsita picante
Quesadillas with Sautéed Chicken

Sopas & Ensaladas

Soup of the Day / Sopa del Día
Please ask your server
Neoclassic Ceasar / Cesar Neoclásica
with sautéed chicken
Organic Spinach Salad / Ensalada de Espinaca Organica
served with parcha vinaigrette, mango and toasted almonds. With Cod Fritters and Gouda cheese (Carli's Fave)

Pastas & Risottos

Linguine & Chicken Breast
choice of Marinara, Alfredo or garlic herbs sauce
Linguine & Shrimp
choice of Marinara, Alfredo or garlic herbs sauce
Linguine del Mare
served with shrimps, calamari and green mussels in a creamy brandy sauce
Pasta Primavera
choice of Marinara, Alfredo or garlic herbs sauce
Carli's Mac & Cheese
an American classic made with penne pasta and 3 cheeses
Organic Spinach Ravioli / Raviolis de Espinaca
served with pesto or olive oil, garlic and parmesan cheese
Lobster Ravioli / Raviolis de Langosta
served with our famous creamy champagne-shrimp sauce
Risotto with Pumpkin and Shrimp / con Gambas y Calabaza
Risotto Barolo with Filet Tips / con Puntas de Filete

Fish, Foul & Meats

Served with veggies and starch of the day

Grouper Filet / Filete de Mero Sellado Al Sartén
cooked with white wine reduction and fresh herbs
Blacken Ahi Tuna / Filete de Atún Cajon
seared with our blend of spicy cajun herbs
Macho Prieto (Carli's Special)
lightly seared blacken Ahi tuna accompanied by penne pasta
Filet Mignon U.S. Certified
seared in a white wine reduction au jus with wild mushrooms and herbs
Half Roasted New Zealand Rack of Lamb / Costillado de Cordero
seared and roasted in a blend of Port wine and fresh herbs
Whole Roasted New Zealand Rack of Lamb / Costillado de Cordero
seared and roasted in a blend of Port wine and fresh herbs
Organic Chicken Breast Apricot / Pechuga de Pollo Orgánico en Albaricoque
sautéed organic chicken breast in an apricot and brandy sauce

What 530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding service" and "excellent food." Located near the waterfront in Old San Juan, it captivates with live music by owner and pianist Carli Muñoz. The "ambiance is absolutely wonderful," making it perfect for intimate occasions or a memorable night out.

530 Reviews

J
Jaclyn
VIP
Caribbean
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Este es mi restaurante favorito y solo por la comida, es por el ambiente, servicio y la Musica instrumental en vivo ….. lo amo
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Stephen
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We chose to eat outside as it was quite cold inside. Service good and the drinks were also good. Both our main courses were tepid as opposed to hot. Otherwise a good place.
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Marc
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, a real surprise, we loved everything about it. Food exceeded our expectations, service and ambiance was great. Would highly recommend it. Got to be one of the best restaurants in San Juan.
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Henry
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This intimate restaurant is perfect for couples date night. Food, drink, and service were impeccable. Piano added ambience, but overall it is quiet enough for easy conversation. Turned out to be a real treat.
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Wanda
VIP
Charlotte
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place is quaint, small and beautifully decorated. Located in old San Juan.. Lots of great pictures of stars on the wall depicting the professional life of the restaurant's owner in the music business. Big huge piano in the middle of the room often times the owner will play. There is something very romantic about the place. Great L shape bar great drinks and bartenders are always courteous and knowledgeable. The food is great. The place also has a big patio overlooking San Juan's blue cobblestones streets and often they have music on the patio as well. We have been there many times and have taken many friends and it has always been a great experience
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Carlos
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is QUALITY. Nice balanced menu between seafood and meats. Great tasting and creative appetizers and SUPERB food. The waiters are professional and make the experience even better. The options of cocktails is very creative and great drinks. And of course, Carli's sublime piano performances in the middle of the restaurant is just the perfect touch.
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Brad
Montana
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First night there amazing so we booked a second night. Good but Angel was better than the server we had the second time. But we still enjoyed our time.
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Veronique
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Le pianiste est le propriétaire !!! Service hors pair, bonne bouffe, bonne réputation, l’ambiance était remarquable, le propriétaire prends soin de ses clients. C’était au delà de mes attentes ! N’hésitez pas, je le recommande à tous ❤️
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AnjaliB
VIP
Chicago
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food takes forever. We ordered some French bread as we know restaurants are slow on the island to hold us over and that also took forever.
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Kurt
New York City
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
our favorite restaurant in san juan music is wonderful food superb and the service excellent
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FAQs

Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (787) 484-8438.

Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano is rated 4.5 stars by 530 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano

206 Calle Tetuan, San Juan, PR 00901

Additional information

Cross street
Recinto Sur and San Justo Streets
Neighborhood
Old San Juan
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, Puerto Rican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available, as well as 4 public parking very close to the restaurant: Covadonga, Zona Portuaria, Doña Fela and La Puntilla.
Public transit
The bus terminal is Covadonga. Uber or taxi address is Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano, Recinto Rur, and San Justo Street, at the plaza of Banco Popular Building, in Old San Juan.
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Carli Muñoz
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.carlisworld.com/
Phone number
(787) 484-8438
Catering
On special order
Private party facilities
Please call 787 484-8438 for private events

Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters & Tapas

Manchego Cheese Cheese Plate Prosciutto & Olives

Cod Fritters / Buñuelos de Bacalao

Escargots

New Zealand Mussels / Mejillones de Nueva Zelandia

Grouper Ceviche

Risotto Croquettes / Croquetas de Risotto

Cheese Quesadillas / Quesadillas de Queso

Quesadillas with Sautéed Chicken

Sopas & Ensaladas

Soup of the Day / Sopa del Día

Neoclassic Ceasar / Cesar Neoclásica

Organic Spinach Salad / Ensalada de Espinaca Organica

Pastas & Risottos

Linguine & Chicken Breast

Linguine & Shrimp

Linguine del Mare

Pasta Primavera

Carli's Mac & Cheese

Organic Spinach Ravioli / Raviolis de Espinaca

Lobster Ravioli / Raviolis de Langosta

Risotto with Pumpkin and Shrimp / con Gambas y Calabaza

Risotto Barolo with Filet Tips / con Puntas de Filete

Fish, Foul & Meats

Grouper Filet / Filete de Mero Sellado Al Sartén

Blacken Ahi Tuna / Filete de Atún Cajon

Macho Prieto (Carli's Special)

Filet Mignon U.S. Certified

Half Roasted New Zealand Rack of Lamb / Costillado de Cordero

Whole Roasted New Zealand Rack of Lamb / Costillado de Cordero

Organic Chicken Breast Apricot / Pechuga de Pollo Orgánico en Albaricoque

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano restaurant rated?

Is Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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