Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano

4.4

519 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
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: Monday's and Thursdays we have jazz music at around 6:30 pm, and on Tue, Wed, Th, Friday & Saturday we have Jazz Piano from 8 PM, and on Saturday's, 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
$31 to $50
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
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 519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano is a charming venue in Old San Juan, perfect for intimate occasions or a fun night out. Guests praise the "wonderful food and music" and the "amazing piano performance" by owner Carli Munoz. The ambience, highlighted by live jazz and delightful cocktails, is "absolutely wonderful."

519 Reviews

K
Kurt
New York City
45 reviews
5.0
45 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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Peter
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Great Carli Muñoz! Unbelievable musical journey!
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Andrew
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome atmosphere and good food, mussels were amazing!
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Edwin
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent and the owner himself is playing the piano while you enjoy your stay.
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Christine
Chicago
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made reservation and showed up to find restaurant was closed. If there was a power outage at least update OpenTable. I was left scrambling to find alternative.
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Eugene
Caribbean
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chef is extremely talented and our tuna with special mint sauce was delicious. Amazing food and I was impressed with our waitress Maria. She’s friendly and attentive. I’m happy that there is a new wait staff. They are much friendly.
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K
Kelly
Toronto
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Waiter spilled tray of glasses of red wine down my back as he walked behind me and never apologized - in fact he blamed me! Owner played piano which was lovely but don’t dare talk during or he will throw his hand up in the air and stop and say he can’t continue and give you nasty looks for being loud! Horrible evening! Horrible experience! Don’t go!
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blake
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was great from the start. He got us a table immediately and was cracking jokes throughout the experience. We could tell he loves what he does and respects the owner of Carli’s.
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Jose
Caribbean
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such of nice cozy place speakeasy rest and bar right in front of Old San Juan cruise ports. Food was amazing and Mr. Carli Munoz such of nice gentleman which by the way is an amazing piano performance!!! 100% recommended!!
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Martin
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a delightful local place with excellent food and outstanding service. The hostess was wonderful, carefully watching the weather and moving us inside when it started to rain. Great music and a delightful ambience. We unfortunately missed the piano player, but had some very nice classic rock on guitar and keyboard in its place. Quite a charming experience.
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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 4.4 stars by 519 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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
$31 to $50
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
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

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Make a reservation

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