Santaella

4.8

3696 Reviews

$31 to $50

Puerto Rican

Santaella

4.8

$31 to $50

Puerto Rican

San Juan

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot

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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, Contemporary Latin, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(787) 722-7600
Website
http://www.santaellapr.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef José Santaella
Catering
For Caterings, please contact: https://santaella.tripleseat.com/party_request/26218
Private party facilities
For Group Dining Inquiries please visit our website at: https://santaella.tripleseat.com/party_request/26218

Location
219 Cll Canals, San Juan, PR 00907
Neighborhood
San Juan
Cross street
La Placita de Santurce
Parking details
Santaella has valet parking thru Valera Parking ($10) and there are also two public, paid parkings nearby.
Public transit
Stop #19. Bus lines: A5, B21, M3, B16
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas Eve Menu
$145.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 24, 2024 only
Join us for Christmas Eve dinner with a festive 3-course menu dinner curated by Chef José Santaella. Chrismas Eve Prix-Fixe Menu Hors D'Ouevres: Ahi Tuna Pinxtos, Blood Sausage Turnovers 'Morcilla Empanadillas' First Course: 'Pasteles' Puerto Rican Chicken & Banana patties with Avocado and Local Cheese Salad Main Course: Crispy Pork Belly in Tamarind sauce, Rice with Pigeon Peas and Green Banana Escabeche Dessert: Chocolate Tart with Nougat Ice Cream For any questions, please contact us at reservations@santaellapr.com We look forward to welcoming you at Santaella restaurant to celebrate Christmas Eve. Full Menu published at: http://www.santaellapr.com Beverages, taxes and gratuity extra, not included. $95 per child (under 12y/o).
Large Group Prix Fixe Menu
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a delicious selection of dishes perfectly sized for your group. Select from a variety of dishes to create your custom Santaella 3-course prix fixe menu. Visit our menu section at santaellapr.com to view our group menu options or email us at reservations@santaellapr.com with any questions. Once booked, we will follow up with you to select desired menu. Group menus are required for parties of 11 or more guests. THIS EXPERIENCE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
2025 New Year's Eve Dinner - First Seating 5PM-8PM
$225.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with an extravagant early 3-course menu dinner curated by Chef José Santaella . NYE Prix-Fixe Menu Hors D'Ouevres First Course Main Course Dessert For any questions, please contact us at reservations@santaellapr.com We look forward to welcoming you at Santaella restaurant to celebrate the New Year. Full Menu published at: http://www.santaellapr.com Beverages, taxes and gratuity extra, not included. First Seating must finish by 8:30pm. $150 per child (under 12y/o).

Popular dishes

Sandía Mojito$17.00
bacardi superior, fresh watermelon, mint, fresh lemon & lime juice
Perfect Lady$17.00
citron vodka, santaella herbal syrup, st. germain, fresh lemon and lime juice. egg whites and lavender
Spicy Paloma$17.00
Mezcal, tequila, pink grapefruit juice, lemon, ginger soda, crushed red pepper spicy salted rim. Garnished with dehydrated citrus
Paper Plane$17.00
woodford reserve bourbon whiskey, cappelletti aperitif, amaro, lime juice
Barrilito Daiquiri$17.00
ron del barrilito 3 stars, fresh lime and lemon juice, apricot brandy, angostura bitters, burned orange peel
Placita Martini$17.00
bacardi superior and bacardi 8 aged rum, fresh coconut water, cinammon syrup & bitters
Jibarito Mule$17.00
bacardi 8 añejo tum, hot pepper-infused syrup, fresh lemon & lime juice, ginger beer
Parchita$17.00
bacardi 4 añejo rum, fresh passion fruit, agave, lemon & lime juice, ginger juice
Tamarind Margarita$17.00
tequila silver, puréed tamarind juice, cointreau, fresh lemon & lime juice, cinnamon-infused syrup. served up or over ice. salted rim.
Jalapeño Margarita$17.00
patrón silver tequila, jalapeño-infused syrup, fresh lemon & lime juice, orange liqueur, salted rim
Oaxaca Old Fashioned$19.00
zacapa 23 rum, mezcal, honey, 'sal de gusano', garnished with dehydrated orange
Spiced Old Fashioned$19.00
bacardi 8 aged rum, angostura bitters and all spiced syrup
Santa Guanábana$17.00
white rum, fresh guanábana (Soursop) pulp, fresh l&l juice, dark chocolate dust & basil.
Golden Family$17.00
Bacardi 8 añejo rum, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, sage and ginger infused syrup, bitters. Gold leaf garnish
Lady Bullet$17.00
woodford reserve bourbon, fig marmalade, lavender syrup, orange bitters & lime juice
Butterfly Knee$17.00
gin, honey, rosemary, lemon juice, butterfly pea tea, orange bitters
Tito's Mule$17.00
tito's vodka, simple syrup, fresh lime and lemon juice, house-made ginger beer
Santaella Side Car$19.00
hennessy vs cognac, orange liquor, angostura bitters and fresh lime juice
Carajillo$17.00
espresso coffee & licor 43

Martinis

Classic Martini$18.00
Gin or Vodka? Dry, Dirty or Perfect? Shaken or Stirred? Bitters? Your Martini your way
Cosmopolitan$17.00
vodka, cointreau, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice
Espresso Martini$18.00
Grey goose vodka, tequila reposado, espresso shot, coffee liquor, chocolate bitters. Garnished with coffee beans and powdered sugar

Negronis

Classic Negroni$17.00
gin, sweet vermouth, campari, orange

Luxury Cocktails

Casameloni$25.00
casa dragones blanco, cocchi americano, watermelon aperitif liquore
Green Dragon$25.00
casa dragones blanco, agave, lime, ancho reyes verde, pineapple tepache

What 3,696 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Hot spot
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Santaella in San Juan offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing food" and an elegant ambiance. Guests consistently praise the "phenomenal service," especially from standout servers like Gabriel and Juan. The atmosphere is lively, perfect for enjoying "delicious" Puerto Rican dishes and "amazing cocktails." Reservations are recommended.

3,696 Reviews

F
Frannie
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent experience from start to finish. our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and offered excellent recommendations for appetizers, main plates and desserts. we had pinchos de atún and alcapurrias for appetizers. they were amazing. everything tasted so fresh and delicious. for our main plate, we had camarones con trifongo. the trifongo was delicious a little sweet and savory and then the camarones were huge in a delicious creamy garlic sauce. NO REGRETS! for dessert, I had the salted caramel pot. similar to a creme brulee but with salted caramel. it was to die for! the drink we had was delicious! we ordered the spicy paloma. you absolutely won't regret dining here!
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Dr Luis
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo riquísimo desde los entremeses , comida y hasta las bebidas.
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Bobby
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This as literally the best meal of my life. Phenomenal, chefs kiss.
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Felipe
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and experience overall! Our server was fantastic
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Danny
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Bartender was not friendly at all. Forgot drink order
SantaellaResponded 4 days ago
Oh no, how could the bartender possibly forget your drink order? It's not like they're juggling a dozen other tasks in a loud, chaotic environment or anything. And not being friendly? How dare they not plaster on a giant fake smile just for you. Clearly, their sole purpose in life should have been to cater to your every whim. What an unforgivable betrayal of hospitality! 🙄
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Audrey
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly might be one of the best meals we’ve ever had! The Nutella sandwich for dessert was insane!
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Heather
Louisville
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Great mocktail options!
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michael
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, and Nicholas was an excellent server. Cocktails were also delightful!
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Denise
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the service was amazing! I would definitely go back again
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Nicole
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Santaellea was the perfect restaurant for a vibey dinner out. The ambiance was perfect and the food was amazing! Every bite was full of flavor, fresh, and tastefully crafted. If you’re looking for a great dinner spot, that’s lively, look no further. Recommendations: burrata and quesadilla for apps. Dinner: the sea bass was cooked perfectly. Hands down one of my favorite preparations of seabass. The only complaint is we had a 9:45 reservation and our table was not ready until 10:15. The kitchen closes at 10:30… so we had to get our orders in quickly. Being on vacation and kids free … we were okay with the slight delay. Bravo to the service team and kitchen!
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FAQs

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Santaella is rated 4.8 stars by 3696 OpenTable diners.

Santaella does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Santaella

4.8

$31 to $50

Puerto Rican

San Juan

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

219 Cll Canals, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Cross street
La Placita de Santurce
Neighborhood
San Juan
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, Contemporary Latin, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Santaella has valet parking thru Valera Parking ($10) and there are also two public, paid parkings nearby.
Public transit
Stop #19. Bus lines: A5, B21, M3, B16
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef José Santaella
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.santaellapr.com/
Phone number
(787) 722-7600
Catering
For Caterings, please contact: https://santaella.tripleseat.com/party_request/26218
Private party facilities
For Group Dining Inquiries please visit our website at: https://santaella.tripleseat.com/party_request/26218

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Santaella

Santaella

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Christmas Eve Menu

Large Group Prix Fixe Menu

2025 New Year's Eve Dinner - First Seating 5PM-8PM

Sandwich de Nutella

Escargots

Quesadilla de Pernil

Cócteles

Sandía Mojito$17.00

Perfect Lady$17.00

Spicy Paloma$17.00

Paper Plane$17.00

Barrilito Daiquiri$17.00

Placita Martini$17.00

Jibarito Mule$17.00

Parchita$17.00

Tamarind Margarita$17.00

Jalapeño Margarita$17.00

Oaxaca Old Fashioned$19.00

Spiced Old Fashioned$19.00

Santa Guanábana$17.00

Golden Family$17.00

Lady Bullet$17.00

Butterfly Knee$17.00

Tito's Mule$17.00

Santaella Side Car$19.00

Carajillo$17.00

Martinis

Classic Martini$18.00

Cosmopolitan$17.00

Espresso Martini$18.00

Negronis

Classic Negroni$17.00

Luxury Cocktails

Casameloni$25.00

Green Dragon$25.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Santaella offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Santaella restaurant rated?

Does Santaella offer gift cards?

Is Santaella currently accepting reservations?

Santaella

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card