Bocca Osteria Romana

4.8

321 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Bocca is a true Roman experience that stems from simplicity and richness.

We follow traditional techniques that allow our guests to embrace the culinary experience of a classic osteria Romana. We prepare our pastas, sauces and broths daily, ensuring both freshness and quality for your meal. Our kitchen staff is trained to follow proper Roman methods such as not using cream in our dishes and serving every pasta “al dente”.

We hope our advocacy for traditionalism satisfies every guest from appetizer to desert. Thank you for considering Bocca as your next meal, we look forward to serving you soon.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(787) 727-8017
Website
https://boccapr.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For catering options, please email us at boccaosteriapr@gmail.com
Private party facilities
For private events, please email us at boccaosteriapr@gmail.com

Location
2012 Calle Loíza, San Juan, PR 00911-1845
Neighborhood
San Juan
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

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What 321 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Caribbean
Neighborhood gem
Caribbean
Italian
Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
First time at the venue… Great food and drinks…. And great cozy setting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience3
Soy de los que creo que una buena comida la hace cualquiera pero un buen servicio no! Para empezar no tenían host en la entrada el mesero no tenia tacto una de las personas que estaba con nosotros estaba viendo el menu (que por cierto muy limitado y no tenían varias cosas disponibles en el momento) cuando el mesero le sirve el vaso de agua en el medio del menu que leía un gesto desagradable el lenguaje corporal del mesón era incómodo hasta discutió con el bartender muy poco profesional mi experiencia; ahora la comida excelente e viajado en varias ocasiones a Italia y son muy poco los restantes que cocinan el estilo Italiano este es uno de ellos 👌🏻 si quieren estar a otro nivel mucho ojo con el servicio
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eshaun
New England
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional authentic Italian food. Price points were appropriate and food quality was outstanding. Met the owner and he was incredibly nice as were all the staff. Highly recommend this gem of a spot!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Service needs to be improved .
D
Domf
New York Area
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
A true authentic Italian old school restaurant. If you know about and love the Belmont Tavern in Newark NJ, you must go to Bocca.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always wonderful
JS
JasonS
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful meal tonight with my father and bringing him here for the first time. The owner Alessandro was there and was a pleasure chatting with tonight. Food was one point and couldn’t ask for anything better! Must recommend
L
Lynnef
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great evening with cousin and we all enjoyed our dinner very much. All we’re excellent.
WC
WilfredoC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente servicio; comida exquisita! Johnson es el menos!!! Gracias Altamente recomendado
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pezquera
Caribbean
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good, service was too. Friendly servers
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I go here with my husband on ocassion and the food and service are always on point. Highly recommended
NB
NoraB
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Puerto Rico. The food is always outstanding. The service is great and often they will accommodate one of my favorites that might not be on the menu that particular day I would recommend this restaurant I am Italian and no good food.
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pezquera
Caribbean
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was a little high on salt could have had less.
FD
FrancescaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing Italian food in Puerto Rico! We loved everything. And our baby toddler too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was lovely! Great service, food was perfect.
i
iriso
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second week on a row as a special request from my Mom. This time was more special... the restaurant was packed, and just two servers and the bar tender. The food was on time, hot, delicious, and the service impeccable. Kuddos to Johnson and Natasha (I am not sure if this is her name, she is new). They managed the entire place by themselves with the help of the bartender. Bocca is and will be always my favorite!! Happy New Year! Iris and Ron
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iriso
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite! This time we brought my mom, and she loved it too. Food is amazing and service outstanding. See again soon! Iris & Rin
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! The food was amazing, the service was fast and friendly!
TC
TravelerChick
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love it here!
s
salsarah99
Caribbean
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Friendly staff, they run out of salmon so I tried the ossobuco. It’s pricey but big so we shared it and it was more than enough for two. The arugula salad was tasty (if you like pesto), the caprese was nice as well as the chocolate soufflé. Only deception: the tiramisu. Based on the food I had + a very velvety Italian red wine (merlot blend), I recommend Bocca.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always! Excellent service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
La carbonera sabe mejor en Bocca que en la misma Roma. La pasta al dente 10/10. Nice! Atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Nos gustó mucho. Hicimos reservación y cuando llegamos nos sentaron rápido. Buen servicio. La comida muy buena. El lugar es pequeño, pero cómodo. Recomendado
NF
NataliaF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
We had the Carbonara and Ossobuco, both were amazing!
JC
JosieC
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and wine and customer service
C
Chicamel
Caribbean
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Server was so nice but… I had to flag him down twice - once for another drink and once after serving main course to ask for parmesano cheese (this should be a standard offering by a server at an Italian restaurant when serving pasta). Both times took a few minutes to get his attention and it’s a small place. I was in a corner and couldn’t get up easily to go after him or I would have! He was super nice though.
CD
CarmenD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
outstanding restuarant great service one of my favorites
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We can’t come to Puerto Rico with it visiting Boca it’s one of our favorite restaurants on the island!!!
RP
RoseP
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Several menu items not available. Slow service. Food was good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food. Nothing left to take home. Incredible
RO
ReginaO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good Italian fare. The crew was tight and was reflected in the service. I highly recommend this restaurant. So good we went there twice while visiting San Juan.
M
Mareliz
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Se come muy rico, el servicio es excelente y el ambiente es bueno para cualquier ocasión. ¡Me encanta!
DS
DavidS
Kansas City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect service and food!
l
love2eatout
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went here for our anniversary dinner and everything was wonderful! The food was fresh and incredibly good, and the staff was courteous. One of the 2 best meals we had during our stay in San Juan.
MR
MichelleRuby
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Me encanta. ¡Riquísimo! Lo recomiendo al 100. He ido en varias ocasiones. Siempre quiero volver.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best Italian restaurant that I have visited by now. As a person that visited Rome, I can say this restaurant prepares the plates the same way as in Rome. Every time me and my wife eat in Bocca, remind us of eating in Rome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing house made spinach gnocchi off menu
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Ossobuco nd the best Tiramisu
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Vero
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bocca is one of the best italian restaurant if not the BEST RESTAURANT. It’s my favorite restaurant everything on the menu is delicious. The burrata and tiramisu are my favorite. The osobuco is delicious and their selection of wine is spectacular. Trust me if you want to go GOO SERVICE IS THE BEST. You won’t regret anything
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CDRB
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente comida y servicio. El chuletón de ternera con el risotto con queso parmesano estuvo a otro nivel.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bocca Osteria Romana using the Order Online button.

Bocca Osteria Romana is rated 4.8 stars by 321 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

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2012 Calle Loíza, San Juan, PR 00911-1845

Additional information

Neighborhood
San Juan
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
https://boccapr.com/
Phone number
(787) 727-8017
Catering
For catering options, please email us at boccaosteriapr@gmail.com
Private party facilities
For private events, please email us at boccaosteriapr@gmail.com

Bocca Osteria Romana

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Popular dishes

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Burrata DOP

Lamb Chops

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What 321 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

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How is Bocca Osteria Romana restaurant rated?

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