I got three surprises. I found a fabulous club, where the food was terrific and the music in a high level with Carli and his trio. He is an outstanding pianist and composer who also managed to realize the nearly impossible task of having his own jazz club. Located in Old San Juan , Puerto Rico , Carli's fine bistro & piano has an elegant charm that rivals any jazz club in the world.
- Eddie Gómez, world renowned jazz bassist
About Carli's Café Fine Bistro & Piano
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. 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 San Juan Bay from our open terrace.
Today, Carli’s not only continues to grow, but has excelled in the art of fine dining and live jazz entertainment, without sacrificing the comfort of casual elegance and competitive pricing.
We also pride ourselves for the special care we take in selecting the wines on our list. Staff wise, we have been fortunate enough to embroider a tight nit family. On that account we have committed ourselves to the mission of “creating a joyous, exciting and professional environment in which our guest will enjoy an excellent dining experience accompanied by superb live music and service”.
We at Carli's fine bistro & piano pledge to live up to our mission of excellence.
Buen Provecho,
Carli, Jim and Staff
Spring 2010
Join us for two wine tastings hosted by Plaza Provision
Top Notch Dining with world class live Jazz -
The only one of its kind.- caribbean.com
Always open Monday through Saturday with the best fine dining and live jazz in the Caribbean!
We are located near the bay at the plaza of the Banco Popular building in Old San Juan for reservations please call 787 725-4927 or send us email at carli@caribe.net
Important note to our patrons:
Please beware of taxi drivers and possibly other tourism related staff that will stir you wrong by telling you that Carli's, as well as some other fine restaurants located in the heart of Old San Juan that you may want to visit in the old city, are no longer open or are inaccessible in some way.
Unfortunately these people are motivated by the money they receive from some tourist traps such as a conglomerate of trendy restaurants (mainly in the SOFO area) located in the periphery of the old city.
We don't support that practice-- we love and respect you as our potential client and your capacity to choose or not spending an enchanted evening with us by our own merits.
TIP: Ask the cab driver to take you to the Banco Popular Building, on Recinto Sur Street (of course in Old San Juan)
We thank you for your patronage.