Best Italian Restaurants in San José

Price: Moderate (20)Price: Expensive (11)Price: Very Expensive (1)

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A photo of Olive Garden Escazú Village restaurant

1. Olive Garden Escazú Village

4.5

Awesome(1334)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San José

Booked 12 times today

The Olive Garden in Escazú Village, Costa Rica has gained high praise from its customers for an authentic Italian dining experience. Reviews consistently highlight their hospitable hosts, excellent service, and high-quality food, marking it as a recommended choice for any occasion, including special moments like anniversaries and birthdays. Visitors particularly favor the 'Tour for Italy,' a culinary journey across Italy's best dishes, and the Parmesan chicken, noted for its perfection. Despite the bustling ambiance during lunch hours, the restaurant staff ensures that each patron feels valued and well-attended. Although some find it slightly pricier, the overall quality of food and service reaffirms their intention to revisit.

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2. Olive Garden Aleste

4.5

Awesome(288)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Curridabat

Booked 12 times today

Olive Garden Aleste provides an authentic Italian dining experience as highlighted by several pleased customers. Despite some minor service issues, many affirm the excellent customer service skills of the staff. The dishes, from the juicy chicken picatta to the incredibly cheesy ravioli, ensure a captivating Italian culinary experience. Moreover, their famous breadsticks and the tuxedo mousse dessert are loved by many. An Italian customer vouched for the quality of the food, particularly enjoying the Minestrone soup. The general ambiance of the restaurant is highly praised and it even caters well to large parties, proving it a suitable choice for occasions such as birthday celebrations or wedding anniversaries.

3. Sapore Trattoria

4.5

Awesome(51)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San José

Booked 1 time today

Located in the heart of San Jose, Costa Rica, Sapore Trattoria is celebrated for its exceptional Italian cuisine. The restaurant has drawn high praise from numerous patrons, who commend it for its authentic food, friendly staff, and comfortable ambiance. They particularly highlight the delightful variety of pasta dishes, which are fresh and filled with genuine Italian flavors. The pizzas too are a must-try, made by an Italian chef with more than 30 years of experience, resulting in crispy, delectable pizzas that customers can't get enough of. Patrons also commend the extensive and elegant wine list, the various gluten-free options, and the restaurant's overall commitment to quality and detail. Whether for a casual meet-up with an old friend or a dinner celebration, Sapore Trattoria does not disappoint and the testimonials certainly echo that.

4. Caffe Negroni

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Price: Moderate

• Italian • Escazu

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5. Olive Garden Terrazas Lindora

4.4

Awesome(1078)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San José

Booked 12 times today

Olive Garden Terrazas Lindora is a restaurant that excels in offering delightful Italian cuisine. Known for their excellent service and quality food, the restaurant has won the hearts of many patrons. Praised for dishes such as the steak Alfredo and the Tour of Italy, the flavors authentically represent Italian cuisine. Customers continuously express their admiration for the delicious food, noting the steak's tenderness, the perfect balance of cheesiness in the Alfredo, and the unique taste of the Tour of Italy. Reviewers highly recommend Olive Garden Terrazas Lindora and its exquisite food, with many planning to visit again soon.

6. Terrazza Toscana

4.3

Awesome(30)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Escazu

Booked 2 times today

Terrazza Toscana provides a superb dining experience. This is evident from customer reviews, which praise the restaurant's "good food," "great value for money," and "excellent location", as well as its "relaxing ambiance" and "superb service". The food is consistently lauded as "amazing" with the restaurant offering enjoyable evenings and great nights for its diners. The welcoming ambiance and engaging street scene, described as 'fun', contribute to an overall memorable experience. Highlights from the menu include the "wonderful Mushroom Risotto", as well as the pastas and pizzas. It's clearly a place worth returning to, just to try the gnocchi!

A photo of Gracia Café y Terraza Escazú restaurant

7. Gracia Café y Terraza Escazú

4.7

Exceptional(16)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Escazu

Booked 5 times today

Gracia is a celebrated restaurant, known for its exceptional Mediterranean cuisine. Previous diners praise the establishment for its great service and elegantly curated menu, promising an absolutely delicious dining experience. The restaurant comes highly recommended as the perfect spot for a luncheon with friends or a delightful dinner. As one satisfied customer stated, "Great service, simple but elegant menu-- absolutely delish. Definitely recommend." This glowing review highlights Gracia's commitment to delivering authentic Mediterranean dishes, making it an essential culinary destination for those seeking an excellent Mediterranean dining experience.

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