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Located in the Courtyard San Juan hotel in Miramar, Restaurante Ariel draws you in from the first moment with its white, elegant and welcoming spaces.
The restaurant carries the essence of a culinary history that dates to 1988, when it was acquired by Austrian chef Augusto Schreiner. Today, his legacy continues with Puerto Rican chef Ariel Rodríguez, who bought the space in 2005 and carefully preserves the lessons he received from the person who gave him his first opportunities in the culinary industry.
The Restaurante Ariel space at Courtyard San Juan in Miramar (Instagram, @restauranteariel)
Beyond the table
The experience at Restaurante Ariel can be described as revelatory and intimate. From the kitchen come creations inspired by French and European cuisine, with Ariel's distinctive touches. On the menu you'll find standout dishes such as the steak tartare, a dish that, though it dates to Augusto's time, has evolved with new flavors.
"We define ourselves by wanting everyone to be happy. We don't want to get stuck on the same dishes; we like to invent, to evolve," Ariel explains. He plays with dishes and innovates in the kitchen while maintaining the classic essence of the recipes and their flavors.
Following this philosophy, his creations include dishes such as the classic terrine and its evolution into Pâté en Croûte, fresh pastas (one of the menu's favorites), veal cheek ragù, and even a unique take on fried chicken, with a different recipe full of flavor.
Constantly evolving
The chef shares that they receive groups and families who request special tastings, moments when the imagination in the kitchen rises and new creations emerge.
That is how the house hot sauce came about: a sauce with a recipe that currently includes sesame seeds, but that, true to the restaurant's philosophy, could evolve over the coming months with new ingredients, since everything here is in constant transformation.
With a Puerto Rican touch
Ariel's kitchen draws on fresh local products, which he incorporates according to season and availability. Coconut milk, plantains, squash, yams and other fruits grown in Puerto Rican fields are featured in his creations.
More than a culinary experience, Restaurante Ariel offers a journey of discovery, an adventure of new flavors guided by a passionate chef who constantly seeks to innovate and surprise with his menu.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
