Santaella is one of my favorite places in Puerto Rico. The food is always excellent. High quality, fresh & delicious. It’s not your average, every day restaurant. The menu is smart, well-thought out and original. You’ll want to try a lot! Besides the food being...great, I love the ambiance. Dimly lit, warm, inviting and beautiful. The drinks are also delicious. An extensive menu with a variety of cocktails to choose from. Very strong! Service here is always exceptional. The staff are welcoming and very knowledgeable about the cuisine and menu items. It is a bit pricey but to me very worth it. Enjoy Santaella!More

We went here for a milestone birthday, hoping for an authentic but upscale dining experience. The staff were attentive, and we did try a few different things on the menu; however, nothing really stood out to us as memorable. The vibe is somewhat hip, not...particularly quiet but also not overly loud. We used the valet parking and were glad we did, because we weren't sure where we'd park otherwise.More

This restaurant has a beautiful scenery and all of my clients were very pleased with all of their dishes! Place is clean, has an exclusive atmosphere, and is right next door to many bars and entertainment

This was the first meal we had in San Juan on our vacation and nothing came equal. Everything from the cocktails to the Baked Alaska for dessert was outstanding. Service was attentive and not overbearing. The starters were impressive, especially the sweetbreads and the asian-inspired...salad. We ended up with only two main courses, the whole fried snapper and the skirt steak, both were outstanding.More

I LOVE this restaurant. It is a very classy restaurant perfect to celebrate anniversary, graduation or special events. The quality of the food is AWESOME. Definitely, one of the best.

Perfectly paced dinner for 8... we were seated right away after arriving 15 minutes early for our 8 PM reservation. Drink orders were taken, and it was worth trying different cocktails, all were inventive and delicious, incorporating Caribbean fruits and flavors. First course orders were...next, and these arrived a bit afterwards. They showcase traditional Puerto Rican food with a modern twist. Main course orders were not taken until the first course had arrived. We enjoyed the 3 hours at the restaurant and never felt rushed (or hungry). We had time to savor our drinks and dinner, as one should. Mostly a smartly dressed crowd, of all ages, a mix of locals and tourists. The dining room is beautiful with traditional and modern touches. Background music was well chosen, lively but not crazy loud... decibel level was high, as it was, but we were able to chat, and it all contributed to the festive atmosphere. Overall, we had a wonderful evening. Kudos.More

We had a super delicious meal here right before the holidays. The holiday decor, Christmas music and ambience was all perfect. The service was excellent too. We tried 8 different small dishes and all were outstanding! Highlights were goat cheese quesadilla and curry popcorn chicken....The drinks were delicious too, esp the Tamarind Margarita. YUM!! Highly recommend this place!!More