Sottovento Ristorante, located in the Royal Sonesta San Juan in Isla Verde, has been nominated in two categories in the World Culinary Awards 2026: Caribbean's Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant 2026 and Puerto Rico's Best Hotel Restaurant 2026. The restaurant, which specializes in contemporary Italian cuisine, combines traditional Italian recipes with fresh ingredients from local producers.
The nomination is a recognition of the restaurant's commitment to quality, hospitality, and collaboration with local producers. Co-owner Juan Lastra expressed pride and responsibility in representing Puerto Rican cuisine on an international stage.
The double nomination places Sottovento among the most prominent hotel restaurants in the Caribbean and showcases Puerto Rico's gastronomic offerings to an international audience. The restaurant's owners highlighted the importance of excellent service, good experience, and high-quality ingredients in achieving this recognition.