Santaella

Name: Santaella
Address: 219 Cll Canals, San Juan, PR, United States, 00907
Telephone: (787) 722-7600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3696 Reviews

$31 to $50

Puerto Rican

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2 people

1 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

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
Area
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
USD 145.00 per person
Prepaid
24 Dec 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
USD 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
USD 225.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 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 MojitoUSD 17.00
bacardi superior, fresh watermelon, mint, fresh lemon & lime juice
Perfect LadyUSD 17.00
citron vodka, santaella herbal syrup, st. germain, fresh lemon and lime juice. egg whites and lavender
Spicy PalomaUSD 17.00
Mezcal, tequila, pink grapefruit juice, lemon, ginger soda, crushed red pepper spicy salted rim. Garnished with dehydrated citrus
Paper PlaneUSD 17.00
woodford reserve bourbon whiskey, cappelletti aperitif, amaro, lime juice
Barrilito DaiquiriUSD 17.00
ron del barrilito 3 stars, fresh lime and lemon juice, apricot brandy, angostura bitters, burned orange peel
Placita MartiniUSD 17.00
bacardi superior and bacardi 8 aged rum, fresh coconut water, cinammon syrup & bitters
Jibarito MuleUSD 17.00
bacardi 8 añejo tum, hot pepper-infused syrup, fresh lemon & lime juice, ginger beer
ParchitaUSD 17.00
bacardi 4 añejo rum, fresh passion fruit, agave, lemon & lime juice, ginger juice
Tamarind MargaritaUSD 17.00
tequila silver, puréed tamarind juice, cointreau, fresh lemon & lime juice, cinnamon-infused syrup. served up or over ice. salted rim.
Jalapeño MargaritaUSD 17.00
patrón silver tequila, jalapeño-infused syrup, fresh lemon & lime juice, orange liqueur, salted rim
Oaxaca Old FashionedUSD 19.00
zacapa 23 rum, mezcal, honey, 'sal de gusano', garnished with dehydrated orange
Spiced Old FashionedUSD 19.00
bacardi 8 aged rum, angostura bitters and all spiced syrup
Santa GuanábanaUSD 17.00
white rum, fresh guanábana (Soursop) pulp, fresh l&l juice, dark chocolate dust & basil.
Golden FamilyUSD 17.00
Bacardi 8 añejo rum, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, sage and ginger infused syrup, bitters. Gold leaf garnish
Lady BulletUSD 17.00
woodford reserve bourbon, fig marmalade, lavender syrup, orange bitters & lime juice
Butterfly KneeUSD 17.00
gin, honey, rosemary, lemon juice, butterfly pea tea, orange bitters
Tito's MuleUSD 17.00
tito's vodka, simple syrup, fresh lime and lemon juice, house-made ginger beer
Santaella Side CarUSD 19.00
hennessy vs cognac, orange liquor, angostura bitters and fresh lime juice
CarajilloUSD 17.00
espresso coffee & licor 43

Martinis

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

Negronis

Classic NegroniUSD 17.00
gin, sweet vermouth, campari, orange

Luxury Cocktails

CasameloniUSD 25.00
casa dragones blanco, cocchi americano, watermelon aperitif liquore
Green DragonUSD 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
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Most Booked
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Santaella in San Juan is a culinary gem offering "exceptional food and service" with a trendy ambiance. Nestled in La Placita, it's perfect for those seeking "amazing cocktails" and a vibrant dining experience. Renowned for its creative Puerto Rican dishes, reservations are recommended to enjoy this "top-notch" restaurant.

3,696 Reviews

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Frannie
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Bartender was not friendly at all. Forgot drink order
SantaellaResponded today
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 2 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 5 days ago
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 20 November 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 19 November 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 17 November 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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Santaella does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

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.

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2 people

1 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

219 Cll Canals, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Cross Street
La Placita de Santurce
Area
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

Make a booking

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 MojitoUSD 17.00

Perfect LadyUSD 17.00

Spicy PalomaUSD 17.00

Paper PlaneUSD 17.00

Barrilito DaiquiriUSD 17.00

Placita MartiniUSD 17.00

Jibarito MuleUSD 17.00

ParchitaUSD 17.00

Tamarind MargaritaUSD 17.00

Jalapeño MargaritaUSD 17.00

Oaxaca Old FashionedUSD 19.00

Spiced Old FashionedUSD 19.00

Santa GuanábanaUSD 17.00

Golden FamilyUSD 17.00

Lady BulletUSD 17.00

Butterfly KneeUSD 17.00

Tito's MuleUSD 17.00

Santaella Side CarUSD 19.00

CarajilloUSD 17.00

Martinis

Classic MartiniUSD 18.00

CosmopolitanUSD 17.00

Espresso MartiniUSD 18.00

Negronis

Classic NegroniUSD 17.00

Luxury Cocktails

CasameloniUSD 25.00

Green DragonUSD 25.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card