lala

4.7

763 Reviews

$50 and over

Global, International

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for creative cocktails

lala, a word as diverse as its interpretations across cultures, embodies a myriad of meanings, from a catchy tune to something exceptionally delightful or whimsical. Much like its namesake, lala restaurant transcends singular definitions; it encapsulates a multitude of representations rolled into one culinary haven.

At lala, we are more than just a restaurant; we are an experience where global flavors collide, creating a symphony of tastes that gracefully dance on your palate.

Our concept is both simple and revolutionary: to blend contemporary global cuisine in a way that honors the diversity of flavors from every corner of the globe.

Our mission is clear, to be a destination for food enthusiasts, adventurers, and those seeking a culinary experience beyond the ordinary. Lala is designed to feel like home, regardless of your background.

In the end, our ultimate desire is for you to give Lala your own magical meaning.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Global, International, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(787) 598-9000
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1000 The Mall of San Juan Blvd, San Juan, PR 00924
Neighborhood
Isla Verde / Carolina
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

New Year's Day Brunch Experience
Jan 1, 2025 only
Join us on Wednesday, January 1st, for an extraordinary Coffee Brunch with a special collaboration with Café Communión. Delight in exquisite cuisine, savor handcrafted coffee and cocktails, and bask in a sophisticated ambiance. Gather your friends and family for an elegant Sunday affair from 11 AM until 5 PM. Ensure your place; reserve today!‌ *Regular menu will be available after 5 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability. For more information, please contact us at (787) 566-0505 or at info@lalarest.com

Pan de Jardín$7.00
Roasted Garlic & Tomato Confit Focaccia
Jamón$55.00
Ibérico de Bellota 5 J’s | Pan con Tomate | EVOO
Gem Cesar$18.00
Radicchio | Verjus | Anchoa | Sourdough | Grana Padano | Cured Egg Yolk
Burrata$24.00
Heirloom Tomato | Arugula | Tomato Sorbet | Basil | EVOO
Thai Yam Hu Mu Salad$22.00
Crispy Cuajo | Herbs | Nam Pla Dressing | Lime | Crispy Garlic
Consommé$22.00
Pork Consommé | Tempura Mofongo | Sofrito Jam | Sautéed Shrimp | Lime
Foie Gras Terrine$34.00
Peach Gelee | Cherry Compote | Candied Walnut | Toasted Pain de Mie
Crispy Rice$18.00
Tuna Tartare | Sweet Shoyu | Scallion
Dulce de Lechoza y Queso$17.00
Manchego Croquette | Jalapeño | Olive Oil
Tempura Shrimp$22.00
Calabrian Chili Aioli | Chives | Eel Honey
Pan-Fried Gyoza$22.00
Angus Beef | Caramelized Onion | Bacon | Aged Cheddar Mornay | Chives
Oysters Rockefeller 1/2 Dz$34.00
Parsley │ Garlic│ Parmesan │ Breadcrumbs
French Onion Escargot Gratin$16.00
Caramelized Onion | Beef Jus | Gruyere | Toasted Baguette
5oz Miyazaki A5 Wagyu Hot Stone$115.00
Furikake Sushi Rice | Blistered Ají Dulce | House Kimchi

PASTAS

Garden “Ricotta” Ravioli (V)$18.00
Warm Coconut Gazpacho | Tomato Powder | Peach Glaze
Sweet Corn Agnolotti $24.00
Parmiggiano Reggiano | Mascarpone | Goat Cheese | Sage Brown Butter
Ricotta Cavatelli$22.00
Creamed Spinach | Pecorino Romano | Black Pepper Confit Cherry Tomatoes | Lemon Breadcrumbs | Basil
Vodka Rigatoni $24.00
Calabrian Chili | Stracciatella | Basil | Lemon Breadcrumbs

ENTREÉS

Pan Seared Maine Dayboat Scallops $42.00
Corn & Leek Succotash | Shishito | White Miso Sauce
Crispy Skinned Salmon$38.00
Sushi Rice | Smoked Trout Roe | Crispy Shiitake | Shiso Black Dashi Broth
Swordfish Schnitzel$32.00
Garlic-Dill Labneh | Arugula | Fennel | Charred Lemon
The “Wellington” $62.00
Filet Mignon | Amarillo Mousseline | Crispy Prosciutto Mushroom Mille-Feuille | Red Wine Jus
Pan Roasted 1/2 Chicken$30.00
Batata Puree | Braised Cabbage | Crispy Kale | Natural Jus
Crispy Skin Duck Breast$59.00
Beet Puree | Pancetta | Cherries | Red Wine Natural Jus
Eggplant Mignon Steak au Poivre (V)$28.00
Grilled Asparagus | Thick Cut Fried Potato | Sunflower au Poivre Sauce
Red Wine Braised Australian Wagyu Beef Cheek$52.00
Potato Mille Feuille | Asparagus Mignonette | Balsamic Pearl Onions

GRILLED & FINISHED OVER JAPANESE CHARCOAL

Whole Branzino$65.00
Kurobuta Pork Double Chop$67.00
Prime New York Steak 16oz$74.00
Prime Ribeye Steak 26oz$115.00
Tomahawk 50oz$170.00

SIDES

Grilled Asparagus$10.00
Creamed Spinach$10.00
Shishito Peppers$8.00
French Fries$8.00
Pommes Aligot$14.00
Tostones$8.00
Bok Choy, Pancetta, Kimchi Vinaigrette, Sesame$14.00
Roasted Baby Carrots, Madras Curry, Labneh, Candied Sunflower Seeds$14.00

What 763 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Caribbean
Most Booked
Puerto Rico
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lala offers a remarkable dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service". Its chic ambiance is perfect for any occasion. Guests appreciate attentive staff and creative, flavorful dishes. Standouts include the tres leches dessert and fresh pasta. Despite occasional delays, patrons find the overall experience "fantastic" and recommend it for special celebrations.

763 Reviews

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Nathaniel
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an incredible experience. Our server, Bruce, knew how to present everything in the best way and had incredible suggestions that made our culinary experience top tier. Highly recommend A++
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Holly
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. Would definitely recommend!!
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CELIA
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as usual... service excellent and food incredible
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Jorge
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was amazing. The Wellington is a 20/10 and the dessert was delicious
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Kailey
VIP
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Would HIGHLY recommend to come here. Food was a ten out of ten. Must tries are absolutely the crispy rice, spicy rigatoni, branzino, and the shrimp tempura! You really can’t go wrong! The drinks were also delicious! Our server Iliana was amazing! Super attentive and so nice! The only problem was the host was not the best, but other than overall a great place to go. Don’t think twice, just go!!
lalaResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for the review, Kailey! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time at lala and that our crispy rice, branzino, shrimp tempura, and other must-tries left a lasting impression. We're also glad to know that you found our server to be attentive and pleasant. We sincerely appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, André
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wallace
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Table ready on time. People were very attentive and courteous. Food was excellent. My only comment is that music was too loud, causing everyone to then have to raise their voices and in overall was too much noise to enjoy fully the meal. But I will give it another try. Food and services were excellent
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ANA
VIP
Orlando
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lala always is a good idea for us. Everything was perfect
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Aaron
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite dining experience in Puerto Rico. Soft lighting with moderate music levels. Very open layout with the full kitchen visible from the main dining area. Full course meals will run $70-120 per person excluding drinks.
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Simon
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Do yourself a favor and come here. The service and the food are impecable. Everyone is great, specially Elliot who gave us a surreal dinner experience. Definitely coming back.
lalaResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for the review, Simon! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at lala. It's fantastic to know that our service and food met your expectations. We're especially glad that our team made your evening special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable meal. Cheers!
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Santiago
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christina was so attentive and kind. The food is outstanding as the whole team. We had a wonderful time with our son. Recommended for any occasion. Decoration so unique, simply beautiful. We will be back soon! We are foodies, and we considered Lala the best restaurant in Puerto Rico, and we’ve been in a lots of restaurants! Bravissimo!!
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lala is rated 4.7 stars by 763 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

1000 The Mall of San Juan Blvd, San Juan, PR 00924

Additional information

Neighborhood
Isla Verde / Carolina
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Global, International, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Phone number
(787) 598-9000

lala

Make a reservation

Additional information

New Year's Day Brunch Experience

APPETIZERS, SALADS & SOUPS

Pan de Jardín$7.00

Jamón$55.00

Gem Cesar$18.00

Burrata$24.00

Thai Yam Hu Mu Salad$22.00

Consommé$22.00

Foie Gras Terrine$34.00

Crispy Rice$18.00

Dulce de Lechoza y Queso$17.00

Tempura Shrimp$22.00

Pan-Fried Gyoza$22.00

Oysters Rockefeller 1/2 Dz$34.00

French Onion Escargot Gratin$16.00

5oz Miyazaki A5 Wagyu Hot Stone$115.00

PASTAS

Garden “Ricotta” Ravioli (V)$18.00

Sweet Corn Agnolotti $24.00

Ricotta Cavatelli$22.00

Vodka Rigatoni $24.00

ENTREÉS

Pan Seared Maine Dayboat Scallops $42.00

Crispy Skinned Salmon$38.00

Swordfish Schnitzel$32.00

The “Wellington” $62.00

Pan Roasted 1/2 Chicken$30.00

Crispy Skin Duck Breast$59.00

Eggplant Mignon Steak au Poivre (V)$28.00

Red Wine Braised Australian Wagyu Beef Cheek$52.00

GRILLED & FINISHED OVER JAPANESE CHARCOAL

Whole Branzino$65.00

Kurobuta Pork Double Chop$67.00

Prime New York Steak 16oz$74.00

Prime Ribeye Steak 26oz$115.00

Tomahawk 50oz$170.00

SIDES

Grilled Asparagus$10.00

Creamed Spinach$10.00

Shishito Peppers$8.00

French Fries$8.00

Pommes Aligot$14.00

Tostones$8.00

Bok Choy, Pancetta, Kimchi Vinaigrette, Sesame$14.00

Roasted Baby Carrots, Madras Curry, Labneh, Candied Sunflower Seeds$14.00

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