Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Costa Rica

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Costa Rica? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Il Vicolo Trattoria - Sabana

5.0

5 (15)

$31 to $50

Italian

San José

About the restaurant

Ubicado en La Sabana, Il vicolo trae a la mesa la auténtica esencia de la cocina italiana, fusionada con un toque de frescura local. Recién abierto, este acogedor y moderno restaurante promete convertirse rápidamente en el favorito de los amantes de la buena comida.

Cada plato es una obra maestra creada con ingredientes frescos y cuidadosamente seleccionados, desde nuestras clásicas pastas artesanales hasta nuestras crujientes pizzas al horno de leña. Il Vicolo invita a disfrutar de una experiencia culinaria inigualable, donde la tradición italiana se mezcla con la calidez costarricense.

Ya sea para una cena íntima, una reunión familiar o simplemente una noche entre amigos, en Il Vicolo te sentirás como en casa. ¡Te esperamos para que formes parte de esta nueva aventura gastronómica que está conquistando paladares!

Top review

Josue

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

Awesome food, awesome service, awesome people. Best carbonara of our life! And the pistacchio tiramisu was mind blowing 🙂‍↕️

Natu Speakeasy Bar

5.0

5 (27)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Monteverde

About the restaurant

Welcome to Natu – A Hidden Gem in Monteverde

Discover Natu, an exclusive speakeasy bar tucked away in the heart of Monteverde, Costa Rica. Inspired by Costa Rica's natural wonders, Natu offers an exceptional cocktail menu where each drink is a tribute to the vibrant ecosystems around us. Our cocktails are a sensorial experience, crafted to transport you to the lush rainforests, misty cloud forests, and pristine beaches through unique flavors and aromas.

Indulge in our creative fine dining menu, designed to be as adventurous as it is refined. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared. Enjoy your meal in a relaxed, intimate setting with a cool mix of music, setting the perfect tone for the night.

The Secret’s in the Search

Finding us is half the fun. Look for our entrance at Nando and Tulia's ice cream parlor, where a hidden doorway awaits. You’re stepping into an unforgettable experience that, in a way, doesn't exist.

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KathyVIP

Dined on May 19, 2025

This was a very unique experience. Amazing and different drinks. Good is tapa style and also unique. Everything was good and the service was great. They give you the story of your drink too!

Latitud 10 Norte

4.7

4.7 (8)

$31 to $50

International

Cabo Velas

About the restaurant

A TRUE GASTRONOMIC JOURNEY
Located at W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal, Latitud 10°Norte will take you on a fine dining discovery of new flavors. Costa Rica and Thailand share its latitude and that is the inspiration for this elevated gastronomic experience. Come and experience how our Chef seamlessly fuses exotic Asian flavors with Costa Rica's tropical charm.

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Marianne

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Our waiter Sam? ( had very good English and had studied in Miami) was exceptional along with all of the other wait staff. They were attentive efficient and knew our needs before we did. They let us savor each course and didn't rush the process. The food (short ribs for hubby and lobster pasta dish with shrimp for me) was delicious and the drinks so good... except small. The overall experience was etraordinary.

Huacas Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (112)

$30 and under

Contemporary Latin

Nosara

About the restaurant

Huacas Restaurant at Tierra Magnifica is an elegant open air restaurant for guests 15 and older, with the best view in Nosara, offering creative dishes and mixology crafted with ingredients from the surrounding community, the real flavors of Costa Rica.

We want you to taste the Earth and Ocean with every meal we prepare for you.

*All dietary restrictions and desires are happily accommodated. (Vegan, Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, etc).

Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner every day of the week.

15-year-old and above age policy.

No pets allowed.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE RESERVING A TABLE AT HUACAS RESTAURANT, LOCATED IN TIERRA MAGNIFICA BOUTIQUE HOTEL, UP THE HILL IN LAS HUACAS, OVERLOOKING PLAYA GUIONES.

OUR BEACH RESTAURANT HUACAS CANTINA AT THE BEACH BREAK SURF CLUB AND HOTEL, IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF PLAYA GUIONES. HUACAS CANTINA IS A CASUAL BEACH BAR AND RESTAURANT AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS.

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Shane

Dined 2 days ago

The BEST! As we arrived we were greeted by name. It was or 20 year anniversary...they served us both a glass of champagne. Daniel was our waiter and he was the highlight of the night. He knew the menu and guided us beautifully. The food was truly off the charts. The resort is perfection, the ambiance and the views! Our night was made even better when we lost power and relied on the coolest little table lamps. Desert was equally as impressive. Some of the best food and value for that food that we have had on our vacation. I can't say enough good things...thanks for making this night part of our story❣️❣️

Isolina

4.7

4.7 (225)

$30 and under

Contemporary Latin

San José

About the restaurant

Ubicado en San José, Costa Rica.
Isolina es gastronomía actual en un lugar con historia. Nuestro concepto gastronómico cocina de autor. Una fusión de sabores, con influencias de diferentes regiones gastronómicas, utilizando producto fresco local.

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Jeffry

Dined on Jun 2, 2025

We were celebrating a friends birthday and our server brought a complimentary chocolate torte with a candle as a surprise. The service was excellent and our server was adorable ☺️

Tropic Tamarindo Costarican Cousine

4.8

4.8 (33)

$50 and over

Latin American

Tamarindo

About the restaurant

Tropic is a vibrant restaurant near the beach in a lush, jungle inspired setting, known for its creative Costa Rican cuisine, features fresh, locally sourced ingredients present in fun and imaginative ways. Tropic provides an unforgettable experience, blending the flavors of Costa Rica with a modern twist and offering unique tropical cocktails.

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Justin

Dined on May 23, 2025

we did the full five course experience and it was so worth it! We were one of three couples in the entire place and the service was impeccable. We’ll definitely come back again next time we're in Tamarindo.

Nemare - Four Seasons Costa Rica

4.6

4.6 (93)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Marina Papagayo

About the restaurant

Meaning “smoke” in Chorotega, the language of the indigenous people of our region, Nemare is a Latin Steakhouse that celebrates the local bounty by using artisanal ingredients from neighboring farms. Our signature grass-fed local and imported steaks draw on our Central and South American heritage with curated dishes and flavours that create a meaningful culinary journey through the expansive continent that complement the gifts of our land. Nemare offers a sophisticated and creative culinary experience from Chef Gerardo Astorga at the newly re-imagined Peninsula Papagayo golf clubhouse.

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richard

Dined on May 24, 2025

Table-side Ceasar salad was amazing! The tuna tartar appetizer was unique and great as well. Side dishes were good. We ordered the local rib eye wagu- not a good choice as it was very fatty. Overall Nemare was our favorite restaurant in Guanacaste peninsula papagayo

Pesce - Four Seasons Costa Rica

4.8

4.8 (110)

$50 and over

Italian

Marina Papagayo

About the restaurant

Elegant evenings are effortless with our classic Italian cuisine, featuring local seafood, pastas and an extensive wine list, amid panoramic ocean views.

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richard

Dined on May 23, 2025

Carbonara was heavy, but the spicy shrimp sphagetti dish was good.

Doma Escalante

4.8

4.8 (188)

$31 to $50

International

San José

About the restaurant

In the heart of Barrio Escalante, next to the iconic "El Farolito" roundabout, stands DOMA. A house of Costa Rican architecture and Spanish colonial dyes built-in 1945, which was restored for 10 long months; rescuing it from time, updating its design through a colorful façade, and giving it the value it deserves within the neighborhood.
Our founders are dreamers, lovers of design, art, and fashion; passionate about cooking and fine dining.
Through fresh products and honest flavors, DOMA has created a gastronomic experience with local products that arise at the foot of the volcanoes, the plains, and the Costa Rican mountains. Which are transformed into art thanks to the vision, dedication, and talent of our chefs.
DOMA is happy to share this house, a space designed to inspire and encourage creative and entrepreneurial minds to work as a team under a feeling of community and collaboration, with the aim of serving as an oasis in the heart of San José.

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PaulaVIP

Dined on Feb 13, 2025

I had been there before for lunch, and decided to have a birthday celebration for 12 people. They had our table ready, and two servers to take care of our party. The food was outstanding, and so were the drinks. But definitely the best part was service, led by Jordi Granados. He was not only personable, truly on top of his game and extremely knowledgeable about the menu.

Amana

4.8

4.8 (89)

$30 and under

Contemporary Latin

San José

About the restaurant

A modern culinary concept that aims to combine local ingredients with techniques and preparations from across the world.

Located in Barrio Escalante, Amana offers an inviting, casual, and warm atmosphere right outside the heart of the capital; paired with creative dishes, attention to detail, and exceptional service.

Our kitchen is led by San Pellegrino Young Chef 2024 Regional Finalist (Latam & Caribbean) and Costa Rican winner of the Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs: Kenneth Ruiz.

Chef's Table available Thu-Sat, seating between 6:30pm and 8:30pm (8 people per night max)

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BenjaminVIP

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Amana has amazing food. The hospitality is good and the decor is good but either way I will continue to go here bc the food is so good.

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