Portela by Orujo
906 Av. Juan Ponce de León, San Juan 00901
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Nouvelle
Portela is based under Orujo Taller de Gastronomia.
We are an inspirational, dynamic and experimental Puerto Rican food concept.
Portela brings a modern twist on classical Caribbean flavors, and we are a tasting menu concept where you will experience a full gastronomic flight that ranges from 7 to 20 courses. Perfect for wine lovers, gastronomic travelers and foodies.
Portela does not offer a set menu (a la carte) but we can accommodate SOME tasting restrictions according to specific allergies, nutritional or religious guidelines.
Prix fix concept- from $155.00 per person + add wine
Portela is a 16+ adult only venue
Reservations
Booking Notes:
Sudden reservation changes or space cancellation on the same day will have a $50 dollar charge per person.
Business Info
- Address: 906 Av. Juan Ponce de León, San Juan 00901
- Cross Street: Miramar
- Cuisine: American | Caribbean | Contemporary | Latin | Middle Eastern | Nouvelle |
- Cost: | Very Expensive
- Category: Upscale Casual
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Required
- Dress Code: Casual Elegant
- Meals Served: Dinner |
- Parking: Street |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Cash | Bitcoin | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: 32.00 |
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Staff:
Carlos Portela | Chef
- Website:
- Phone: 9392592415
- Features: Private Room, Prix Fixe Menu, Tasting Menu, Chef’s Table, Farm-to-table,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Business Dining, Special Occasion, Date Night,
Photos
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Tasting 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Friday
- Tasting 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Saturday
- Tasting 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Sunday
- Closed
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.88 out of 5 stars based on 313 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 24, 2023
Beverly C.
An absolutely incredible dining experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 17, 2023
chistine B.
All the dishes were amazing! We lived the rabbit sausage, the black fin tuna, swordfish, fois gras, empanadas… all so delicious. The tasting portions were perfect- just right-sized to tantalize the palate. Wines were perfectly matched. A once-in-a-life time experience!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 17, 2023
Ashley B.
Most amazing dinner experience. A definite must try!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 13, 2023
Yenssi U.
Nos encanta el restaurante, el chef es muy amable y el trato es personalizado. Hemos ido 3 veces y siempre nos sorprende.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 11, 2023
Danie F.
It was a spectacular dining experience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Feb 04, 2023
Frank K.
The food is terrific. It is creative, complex, interesting, and delicious.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 29, 2023
Barbara S.
What an experience it was!! Me and partner we both loved it, food was delicious and the service was on the spot. It was just a never ending supply of joy on the plate and delightful wine to supplement the food. Ambience of the restaurant was on the mark. Visit to the kitchen just made me appreciate the food more. Well done chef Carlos and his team. I will highly recommend the restaurant, it’s a must visit if you are in San Juan.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 04, 2023
Yaitza G.
The Best place ever
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Dec 20, 2022
Danilo A.
Outstanding experience that will be different every time since there is no set menu and chef Portela works with ingredients available. If you are a poser or influencer do not ruin it for the serious foodies 'comidistas'. For the rest, you will be rewarded with an experience like no other. 60 to 70 pc of the ingredients are sourced locally. Chef Portela is one of a kind chef who continues to master his craft with his roots as a priority. ¡Mucho corazón!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 19, 2022
Mildred C.
It has been a very long time that I have experienced such an amazing treat. Everything was absolutely perfect. The staff made us feel at home and prepared us to what would be a joyful occasion. The food was superb. The Chef was amazing and made us feel special by explaining every dish in detail. The were careful with every single detail from ambience to presentation!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 31, 2022
Aileen T.
I wasn't prepared for the chef's philosophy, but it was certainly a surprising delight. Every plate was prepared with dedication and creativity, and they were like 15 of them! Tremendous effort and enthusiasm by the team. I want to go back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 18, 2022
Grecia M.
Todo estuvo exquisito. Una experiencia única. Valió la pena esperar un mes por la reservacion.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 01, 2022
Aixa N.
Best restaurant in Puerto Rico!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 28, 2022
Rosangela S.
Simply perfect.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 29, 2022
Nylmarie T.
Love the place, perfect ambiance and great food. Love it!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 18, 2022
Diana O.
Amazing food and experience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 16, 2022
Sharon C.
Excellent tasting experience
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 09, 2022
Ángel P.
In Puerto Rico, there is no restaurant better that Orujo. I’ve been in multiple fine dining restaurants but this one is the best. It is an outstanding food in a Cosy and romantic place that made a plus to celebrate any important date….Oh, forgot to mention that our 17th Anniversary, which is today but we celebrate it yesterday evening, was great! …no wonder we still celebrating our Anniversary since the opening year.
Thank you Chef Portela for still making this evening so special.
Love it…Chef Portela….you Rock!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2022
Susan N.
An outstanding, once in a lifetime experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 26, 2022
Yaritza O.
Amazing!! The best culinary experience We’ve had! Had the best time with my son and daughter. Chef Pórtela’s talent is unbelievable. Every single course was an experience in itself. Great ambience and attention like no other place. Please visit this place, it will not disappoint. Thank you chef for making our night special and memorable.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 10, 2022
Luis G.
Excellent food, service and experience. We’ll be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 08, 2022
Natalie B.
Amazing experience on every level, highly recommended, one of the best dining experience in San Juan.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 10, 2022
Carli D.
absolutely fantastic and unique experience of trying so many plates from the chef's hands
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Dec 26, 2021
James P.
We happened across this restaurant on Google! Our family of four absolutely LOVED everything! Chef Carlos and staff were amazing. We had never experienced anything like this. Super creative, amazing presentations. Deliciousness! So personal and also loved all of the wine pairings!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 26, 2021
Tamara P.
An amazing culinary experience. Delicious, unique, thoughtful food and wine pairings. Highly recommend.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 01, 2021
Kelsey N.
Chef Carlos is a true master of his craft. I've had the opportunity to dine at Orujo twice this year, each time a unique awakening of the taste buds. It's clear the dishes are made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, as well as creativity and pride. Treat yourself to this culinary experience – it's worth it.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 29, 2021
Zulma G.
Una experiencia única. Nos encantó.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 17, 2021
Claudio C.
Loved it! Me hubiera gustado la opción de escoger cuantos platos comer (solo la cantidad).
Gracias! ❤️
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 17, 2021
Bruce D.
This was the best dining experience of my life!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 11, 2021
ALINA O.
Orujo was excellent experience
We really enjoy it and the food was amazing. We have an excellent dinner experience
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 25, 2021
Alexander M.
Excelente
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 26, 2021
Emanuel W.
Perfect, unique, special. Thanks!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 04, 2022
Annette D.
Everything was marvellous, except for pricing; check was twice of what was reasonably expected
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 7/10
Sep 18, 2022
Dianira C.
La comida de Portela muy buena como siempre, sin embargo la atencion a los detalles no estuvo presente: la temperatura de los vinos blancos no fue la mejor, el servicio del vino un poco abrupto causando derrames en la copa o sobre el mantel, si usan mantel deben usar un crumbs remover entre cursos o remplazar el mantel completo a mitad del servicio. Uno de los cortes de carne salió completamente crudo y el otro Perfect medium rare, el postre de chocolate blanco con mango picado le echaron pimiento amarillo por equivocación.
Para mi sigue siendo uno de mis Top 5 de todos los tiempos en PR pero lamentablemente esta vez No lo fue, fue triste pagar lo que pagué por esta cena. Never lower your standards or fall for comfort!
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 5/10
Sep 01, 2022
Joey M.
Food was good, but to pricey for the experience.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2021
Zaira R.
La comida y servicios fueron excelentes. Nuestra reserva era para dos. No hubo respeto al distanciamiento, sentando a un grupo de seis personas en la misma mesa nuestra.