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Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano, San Juan, PR
Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano, San Juan, PR
Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano, San Juan, PR
Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano, San Juan, PR
Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano, San Juan, PR

Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano

4.4
4.4
552 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wine

What 552 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Puerto Rico

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Rico

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano is a delightful spot in San Juan, offering an enchanting blend of exquisite cuisine and live music. Patrons rave about the "fantastic food," "wonderful music," and "amazing atmosphere." While service can be inconsistent, standout dishes like the "best escargot" and "superb tuna" make it a must-visit for culinary and musical experiences.
552 Reviews
  1. antonio

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat and to have good culinary experience. One of the top places to eat in San Juan

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  2. Danny Josue

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance. Recommend for night out or date night.

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  3. Cindy

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great find! We had the best lobster and shrimp ravioli we had ever had! And the rosemary cream brûlée was amazing. Additionally, we were treated to a little piano playing. We later learned the musician was the owner! Worth revisiting Puerto Rico for!

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  4. Haven

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Made a reservation and walked over after Sofia’s was closed despite my open table reservation and multiple text confirmation request. The hostess at Carli’s asked if we had a reservation. It took her a while to find it and the she asked if we just made it. We told her we made before walking over, 10 mins or so ago. She said she didn’t have any tables and offered the bar instead. The bartender was not welcoming. She complained to coworkers right in front of us about customers being seated at the bar. After she told us that dish that was recommended to us wasn’t available and that they weren’t using the drink menu because she didn’t have a barback, we got up and left.

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  5. Sharon

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carli’s was a wonderful experience. Great ambience, food and piano music. Highly recommend!

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  6. Christy

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely and enjoyable evening at Carlis, amazing live piano, excellent food and service thank you!

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  7. Mary

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unforgettable meal! Incredible service! The rack of lamb, Lobster ravioli, and seared ahi were peepers to perfection. Great wine choices.

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  8. Finn

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, and music to entertain our senses. Small inside, so glad we made a reservation and arrived at 6:30. It filled up.

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  9. Sharonne

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The cod croquettes (came with their spinach salad) were amazing. Service was friendly but uneven. Said salad was my main, but was brought out 15 minutes before my husband’s starter and main (which were brought out together). But the dining experience’s true value was in the musically themed, eclectically decorated dining room (complete with gold record from Carlis time with the Beach Boys) and the centerpiece piano where Carli Muñoz joyfully sat down to play several times during our meal. Perfect!

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  10. Deirdre

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, but standard service took forever,  Caribbean style

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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 552 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (787) 484-8438
  • Catering
    On special order
  • Private party facilities
    Please call 787 484-8438 for private events
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