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

Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano

4.5
4.5
573 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carli Muñoz

What 573 people are saying

Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Caribbean

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Rico

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano in Old San Juan offers a charming experience with its "wonderful ambience" and live music. The food is consistently praised as "delicious" with standout dishes like seafood risotto and chicken. Friendly servers and expert bartenders enhance the experience. Reservations are recommended for this intimate venue.

573 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal at Carli’s! The servers are all very friendly and the live music created a nice atmosphere. The locations is very pretty to sit outside. The tuna tartare was wonderful! Portion sizes are very nice.

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  2. Marisol VIP

    Mexico City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Es un lugar único que hay que conocer, desde el recibimiento al llegar con mucha amabilidad y la comida es exquisita desde el aperitivo, los cócteles hasta el postre. El ambiente y música estupendos aunque no tocaron el piano esa noche, pero si hubo música en vivo. La pasamos lindo.

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  3. Sergio

    Caribbean1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great ambient and service. The food was delicious.

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  4. EllenT

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Don’t get the Ahi Tuna here, very chewy. Service was REALLY slow. Nice atmosphere but not worth the price.

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  5. Lili

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal, and experience at Karli's. Sat outside, listening to live music. All around a wonderful experience.

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  6. Diane

    Nashville24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first night in San Juan did not disappoint us, and Carli's was a great choice as our adventure began. We sat outside which was wonderful and listened to a good musician which added to the ambiance. Our server was friendly (who isn't in San Juan - everyone is so nice) and our food was delicious. David had the lobster ravioli and I had the grouper. The location was perfect and very close to our hotel El Covento. We liked it enough to return the next time we visit PR. This time we will try sitting inside to listen to some jazz.

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  7. kenneth

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I go to Carli's everything we are visiting Puerto Rico. It never disappoints. The food is always amazing.

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  8. Natalia

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant!! ❤️ We love everything!! Such a nice place!!

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  9. Peggy VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carli's is a really cool spot - we always return there when we visit PR. Food is very good. Didn't realize it was a price fix for Valentine's Day but it turned out to be good.

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  10. Maggie VIP

    Philadelphia37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, delicious fish! Would happily return.

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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 573 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano

206 Calle Tetuan, San Juan, PR 00901

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carli Muñoz
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