Restaurants arranged by City
San José - Italian Food
Restaurant Cerutti
Hosted in a beautiful antique house our restaurant is known as one of the best Italian food restaurants in Costa Rica.
Tel/fax 228-4511
Address: Cruce San Rafael de Escazú
Pizzería Sale E Pepe
In this restaurant we give you personalized attention. All our pizzas are made in the old Italian way
Tel: 289-57-50 Fax: 289-32-96
Address: San Rafael de Escazú
La Tratoria
La Trattoria is a very frequented restaurant because of their delicious dishes and the great variety of italian food that they serve.
Tel: 224-7065
Address: Los Yoses
Restaurant Ambrosia
Is well known for their great italian food and their fine attention for their costumers.
Tel: Tel/Fax: 253-80-12
Address: Centro Comercial Calle Real
Restaurant Il Ponte Vecchio
Considered as one of the most distinguish and authentic restaurants and authentic italians restaurants in Costa Rica
Tel: 2831810
Fax: 2348041
Address: San Pedro de Montes de Oca
Restaurant y Pizzería la Mole
s a great place where you can enjoy our specialities. We speak English, Italian and Portuguese
Teléfono: 232-2886
Address: Rohrmoser
Icarus Restaurant
The Icarus restaurant is in charge of the chef/owner Adriana Araya, it specializes in international food
Tel: 215-2079 Cel: 393-7538
Address: Guallipelín, Escazú
San José - International Food
Restaurant Galería La Bastille
When you come you can expect excellent attention and service for you and you guests.
Tel: 255 4994
Fax: 249 1061
Address: Paseo Colón, 22nd street
Restaurant Cabernet
Is a small and warm place in the middle of the mountains which is really special.
Tel: 228-4876 ó 382-0409
Address: Escazú, Apartotel María Alejandra
Restaurant 1900
El Restaurant 1900 offers without doubt one of the best varieties in Inca dishes as all kind of international food.
Tel: 225-08-19/ Fax: 225-9311
Address: Los Yoses
Restaurant Vesuvio
The restaurant is located near the most attractive spots in the city such as The national theatre, La Plaza de la Cultura and the national library, which makes it and accessible place
Tel: 221-7586
Address: Barrio Aranjuez.
Restaurant Bohemia
In the Bohemia, you’ll be able to enjoy the best peruvian and international food in the country.
Tel: 253-6348 / 225-2789
Address: Barrio Escalante San Jose.
Restaurant Jalisco Grill
You’ll will enjoy and familiar environment that is going to make you feel just like being in Mexico
Tel: /Fax: 283-9248
Address: Centro Comercial Arte Plaza, San Pedro.
San José - Spanish Food
Restaurant el Tonel y la Cuchara
Enjoy our beautiful balcony with tropical gardens, and our wonderful dishes
Tel: 253-4629
Fax: 280-0538
Address: Los Yoses
Restaurant Marbella
El Restaurant Marbella is attended by the chef Emilio Machado and his wife they have a great experience in spanish and international food.
Tel: (Tel/Fax) 224-94-52
Address: Centro Comercial Calle Real. San Pedro
San José - French Food
Le Chandelier
Over a private street in San Jose, you’ll discover le Chandelier, one of the most refined restaurants in the country.
Tel: 225-3980 / 253-8984
Address: San Pedro de Montes De Oca.
Le Monastere
A great spot to enjoy a fine french meal
Tel: 381-1404/ 289-4404 228-8519/ 228-6370
Address: San Raf. Escazú
Manuel Antonio
Mar y Sombra
Sample typical Costa Rican dishes, fresh seafood, and tasty lunch plates in a unique beach-side atmosphere. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and cooled by ocean breezes, come by for a meal you won’t forget.
Playa Espadilla, Tel. 777-0003
Barba Roja
Enjoy a beautiful view of the ocean while you dine al fresco. El Barba Roja is one of the oldest restaurants in Manuel Antonio, featuring seafood, burgers and excellent sandwiches.
Located 3.5 km along the road from Quepos to Manuel Antonio on the ocean side
Phone 777-0331
Arenal
Ave de Paraiso
Offering a captivating view of the volcano and hot springs is open daily for light lunches and an appetizing buffet dinner.
Toll Free: 1-877-277-8291
Los Tucanes
Located adjacent to the hotel tabacón cascading waterfall pool and swim-up bar, is our signature restaurant, combining local tropical flavours with international fare, inviting guests to enjoy a memorable dining experience.
Tel: (506) 256-1500
Monteverde
Johnny’s Pizzeria
This restaurant has an elegant but comfortable atmosphere and has been described by some as the best restaurant in the Northern Zone! It is certainly a popular place to eat, offering a wide range of pizzas and pastas, meat, and some fish specialties together with a good selection of wines and a choice of sandwiches.
Address: The restaurant is less than a kilometre from Santa Elena
Tel: 645 5066
Restaurant Tramonti
The restaurant offers a range of different foods and is tastefully decorated. Pizza is prepared in a wood burning oven. The only authentic Italian food in Monteverde!
Address: Located just before CASEM and Stella's Bakery on the road from Santa Elena up to Monteverde
Tel: 694 4282
Monteverde Lodge
This is definitely one of the most expensive options, but is worth a mention more for the setting than for the food! The food is good but the menu is not extensive, with a choice of 3 or 4 starters and main courses. The restaurant itself is elegant but cosy, with an open fire in the middle
Tel: 645 5057
Tamarindo
Stella Fine Dinning
We have a fully stocked bar and reasonably priced wine cellar. We offer more international beers than any other Restaurant in Tamarindo!
We have numerous tables for 2 and 4 and in addition, unique in Tamarindo tables for 6, 8, 10 and 12 persons (or more). Reservations are of course recommended for larger groups.
Tel: 653-0127
Tamarindo Diriá
A covered, open air restaurant with 100 seats viewing the tropical gardens and swimming pool. Beef and seafood specialties along with daily changing chef's specials. Also an 80 seat ocean front garden terrace serving lunch, featuring ample salad bar and sunset hour snacks. Experience fine national or international cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, which also offers an exuberant full breakfast buffet.
Tel: 291-2821 / 653-0031
Tambor
Estrella de la Playa Pochote
This is a restaurant with excellent seafood dishes. Situated on the ocean in Pochote also very nice to have a drink.
Tel.: 683-0169
Tambor Tropical
A restaurant in the middle of Tambor, on the ocean. This restaurant has an excellent cook. They have a very extensive menu with international dishes. Visit the Tambor Tropical bar, a meeting point for many residents.
Tel.: 683-0011
B.B.Y.C. (Bahia Ballena Yacht Club)
Situated next to the municipal fishing dock in Tambor. This lovely restaurant/bar is the place where everybody meets. A lot of activities, concerts and "Super Bowl" -nights don't forget to go there.
Tel.: 683-0213
Costa Coral
This restaurant is in the orange building in the center of Tambor, on the second floor of the "Tucan Boutique" gift shop. They serve international dishes. Relaxed atmosphere.
Tel.: 683-0105
Café / Restaurant Tecal
A relaxing place under the Pomegranates trees. Excellent seafood and a great place to
Playas del Coco
Làngoletto di Roma Restaurant
Real Italian spaghetteria-pasta restaurant cosy atmosphere, background music, easy prices
Tel/Fax (506) 670-0145
Address: Playas del Coco, Gte., Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo, Cahuita
Puerto Viejo, Cahuita
Restaurant Villas del Caribe:
Fax: (506) 750-0203
Telephone: (506) 233-2200 and 750-0202
E-Mail: info(at)villasdelcaribe.ne
Address: Located at Playa Chiquita about 3km south of Puerto Viejo on the road to Manzanilla.
Restaurant la Pecora Negra
Telephone: (506) 750-0490
Address: Restaurant La Pecora Nera is located in punta Cocles, Puerto Viejo.
Resturant Lapa Lapa
Restaurant Lapa Lapa specializes in seafood. It opens at 7am, closes at 10pm and is part of the Hotel Casa Camarona (Shrimp House) by Playa Cocles in Puerto Viejo.
Telephone: (506) 750-0151 and 283-6711
Fax: (506) 750-0210 and 222-6134
E-Mail: camadona(at)ticonet.co.cr
Samara
Fish Market & Restaurant
We specialize in Fresh Fish and Seafood ... caught daily!
Tel: 656-0814
Address: Over main Street, Samara
Terra Nostra
For people who are fond of Italian food, pastas and seafood..... Terra Nostra Italian Seafood Restaurant is the perfect place.
Address: We are located in the centre of Samara's
Tel: 656-0057
Jacó
Rioasis
Still known by some as its former title Killer Munchies, Whoever dreamed up the toppings on these wood-oven baked pizzas (1900 for a medium) was a creative genius.
Address: 25m down the side street just north of the National Bank
Tel: 643 3354