Al Fresco Rooftop Wine & Tapas

2.7

13 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot

At Alfresco Rooftop we offer a variety of Tapas Criollas (Puerto Rican delicacies) with vegan and vegetarian options. Nestled in an intimate setting its perfect for date night or even large parties we cater to all needs.

We are located on the 3rd floor of a historic building which was the location of the Puerto Rico Nationalist Party headquarters and apartment for Puerto Rican Freedom Fighter and party president Pedro Albizu Campos.

Rated by Tripadvisor as one of the best gastronomic destinations in Old San Juan 2021 to present. Rated Tripadvisor's Best rooftop wine & Tapas Bar 2019-2020

Try our signature cocktails or choose from our wine lists, and even local craft beers, there is something for everyone here at the Rooftop.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(939) 599-5011
Website
https://www.facebook.com/alfrescosj/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We love curating the best experiences for your special event! Parties of 15 or more are considered private events. We will work with you on food and drink menu's, rates and have other offerings available upon request. To reserve a private event, there is a 3 hour minimum. Rates start at $150 per hour. Total capacity is 50 guests.

Location
156 C. del Sol, San Juan, PR 00901
Neighborhood
San Juan
Cross street
We are located at the corner of Sol and Cruz street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Offers

Rooftop View of Old San Juan : Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Tue - Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us on the intimate rooftop terrace of Don Pedro's former residence with a breathtaking skyline view of Old San Juan. Limited seating is available. Take in the setting sun before dinner with a Sangria Happy Hour until 6pm: buy one get one free (per person). Enjoy our grouper ceviche with a glass of Albariño, or one of our many takes on the traditional Moscow Mule. The Lavender Mule is perfect for relaxing on the intimate terrace under the moon and stars. If you're looking for a drink large enough for the entire party to share? Ask for the Jumbo Mule- you can share it with your neighbors or keep to your table. There's more than enough for parties of any size. We welcome you to join us on the 3rd floor!
Sangria Happy Hour on the Rooftop Terrace OSJ
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Tue - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us on our exclusive rooftop terrace in the heart of Old San Juan for a Buy One Get One Free Sangria Happy Hour. View the historic city skyline as the sun sets for the night, and enjoy our intimate setting on the top floor terrace of Don Pedro's former residence. Happy Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 4pm-6pm. We look forward to seeing you on the rooftop!

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

2.7

2.7 based on recent ratings

2.8Food
2.5Service
3.4Ambience
2.6Value

Noise • Moderate

13 Reviews

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Briar
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Please everyone note the low overall rating for this restaurant is due to some mishap on NYE involving a power outage. We had a great experience. Service was a bit slow but ambience views and value were all there. It was a very congenial atmosphere with lots of tables cross chatting. Good music. Recommend.
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Nely
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We found out about this place on TikTok and it's a beautiful Rooftop.
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Michael
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at Al Fresco's! Great roof top bar that had amazingly good food! The entire experience was great, I would highly recommend!
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Florian
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Ganz schlechte Erfahrung. Man hat uns über eine Stunde nach Ankunft noch nicht bedient, wir hatten eine Flasche Prosecco und kaltes spärliches Abendessen und sollten am schluss 250 Dollar dafür bezahlen. Nicht zu empfehlen! Das Essen war sehr schlecht und überhaupt nicht so wie auf den Bildern online. Serviert wurde auf Papiertellern und in Plastikbechern. Super grosse Enttäuschung!
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Daniel
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was far and away the worst dining experience I ever had. They forced a $95/person prix fix on us and served us store bought food in small portions on paper plates. Course one was “birthday sandwiches” which is spam and velveeta blended and spread on sliced bread that is then cut into circles. Next was the typical caprese salad on a skewer this time with a twist that the basil was a bit of mixed greens and the mozzarella had been replaced by a melon balled bit of cream cheese. For the final insult we had the dryest coldest pork that has ever been served alongside macaroni salad (deli style), a ritz cracker with a bit of surimi on top with no seasoning whatsoever, and a bit of rice. Portions were insultingly small and all room temp. Oh yeah we got “champagne” too which was a $7.99 bottle. No desert. This whole process took 3.5 hours. At the end they gave themselves a 30% service charge. This was non-negotiable. With two cocktails each it came out to $170 per person. We basically got robbed without a gun.
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Juan C
Caribbean
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was terrible, we did not feel welcome. There were many gringos and they were the only ones who served. The place is very uncomfortable and too noisy. The menu does not have much variety. I do not recommend it especially for locals. El trato fue pésimo no nos sentíamos acogidos. Habían muchos gringos y ellos eran los únicos que atendían. El lugar es muy incomodo y demasiado ruidoso. El menú no tiene mucha variedad. No lo recomiendo especialmente para los locales.
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Bryan
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We tried to dine here on NYE and had a reservation, but the restaurant did not seem prepared for the guests as they were SEVERELY understaffed. We were seated after 30 minutes after our reservation but did have anyone come to our table for the next 25-30 minutes, so we left. We saw other patrons leave after saying they had waited over an hour without food. In fairness, we never tasted the food (which we had eaten in a previous visit) because we left before we were even able to order drinks. Suggest that the bar/restaurant properly staff for expected reservations or otherwise don’t take reservations. (Also, in fairness, this is the second time where we have tried to dine here and the delay to have food come out seems extensive.
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Virginia
VIP
Las Vegas
13 reviews
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
It was a rough night due to the power outage but after an hour of waiting for a sangria and a cheese plate we had to leave. Wait staff were doing their best but not sure it would be much better on a different night. :(.
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stacy
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
LOVED this quaint rooftop bar!!! Great tapas and even better drinks! Everything was amazing! Very flexible and kind owner/waiter. It’s Puerto Rico, so like everywhere else in the island, have a quality time and don’t expect the food to come right out as you may in NY. This place truly is a treasure!
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Mary
VIP
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was such a great experience! It was a bit of a slow night, but the view was wonderful, the drinks were delicious, and the fries with seasoning were exactly what I wanted! Thank you so much for the fun night ☺️☺️
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FAQs

Al Fresco Rooftop Wine & Tapas is rated 2.7 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Google Map for Al Fresco Rooftop Wine & Tapas

156 C. del Sol, San Juan, PR 00901

Additional information

Cross street
We are located at the corner of Sol and Cruz street
Neighborhood
San Juan
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://www.facebook.com/alfrescosj/
Phone number
(939) 599-5011
Private party facilities
We love curating the best experiences for your special event! Parties of 15 or more are considered private events. We will work with you on food and drink menu's, rates and have other offerings available upon request. To reserve a private event, there is a 3 hour minimum. Rates start at $150 per hour. Total capacity is 50 guests.

Al Fresco Rooftop Wine & Tapas

Make a reservation

Additional information

Offers

Rooftop View of Old San Juan : Happy Hour

Sangria Happy Hour on the Rooftop Terrace OSJ

Menu

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Al Fresco Rooftop Wine & Tapas restaurant rated?

Is Al Fresco Rooftop Wine & Tapas currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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