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1. Azotea Calle 7
4.5
Awesome(385)
Price: Moderate
• Dining Bar • San José
Booked 5 times today
The rooftop of Hotel Presidente is home to Azotea Calle 7, a perfect shelter from the busy –and sometimes chaotic– heart of San José. You can enter through Calle 7, between Avenida Central and Avenida Segunda, either by climbing the red spiral staircase that takes you right into the red-brick terrace, surrounded by colorful veraneras (bougainvillea plants), palm, jicaro, orange and lime trees whose fruits might end up in your cocktail.
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2. Sapore Trattoria
4.6
Exceptional(58)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San José
An enchanting restaurant in the very heart of San Jose, with authentic Italian cuisine and spotless service. Everything is hand made. Try the Festa della Pasta, for a fix price you can try 5 different handmade pastas. Enjoy our brick oven long fermentation pizzas and visit our new space, La Bottega del Gusto, where you can find the best of our artisanal products and take them to your own place.
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3. Caffe Negroni
4.7
Exceptional(88)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Escazu
Booked 12 times today
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4. Silvestre
4.7
Exceptional(914)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • San José
Booked 11 times today
Silvestre is a fine dining restaurant located in the heart of San José, Costa Rica. Chef Santiago Fernández offers a well-thought-out, curated small seasonal menu that brings you the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Silvestre is a worthy stop, as part of your exploration of the city, also perfect for a romantic dinner or to celebrate a special occasion. We also offer an impressive conceptual menú degustación about the Costa Rican soul, its flavors and everything in between.
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5. Isolina
4.7
Exceptional(224)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Latin • San José
Booked 6 times today
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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6. The Capital Grille - San José
4.8
Exceptional(396)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Escazu
Booked 6 times today
Fundado en 1990 en Providence, RI, The Capital Grille es un restaurante de alta cocina conocido por sus cortes de carne añejados en seco, mariscos frescos, una lista de vinos galardonada y un servicio personalizado y profesional en una atmósfera elegante y relajada.
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7. Buchon Cantina
4.6
Exceptional(81)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • San José
Booked 2 times today
Buchón es nuestra interpretación de una cantina de vinos en el corazón de San José. Tapas, una tienda fabulosa de botellas de vino y cócteles clásicos para pasarla muy bien.
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8. Zuntra Bo. Escalante
3.8
Excellent(25)
Price: Moderate
• International • San José
Booked 3 times today
Zuntra Barrio Escalantepatio • barra • cocinaLa playa en el medio de la ciudad. Una experiencia que no te podes perder.Tenemos varios ambientes para que puedas disfrutar al máximo, nuestra comida y nuestros cocteles van a hacer que no te queras ir!
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9. Olive Garden Escazú Village
4.5
Awesome(1501)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San José
Booked 4 times today
¡En Olive Garden la generosidad Italiana estará siempre en tu mesa!Sabemos que todo en la vida es mejor en familia y por eso te ofrecemos lo mejor de la comida italiana en un ambiente muy agradable.Podrás disfrutar de nuestros icónicos favoritos, al mejor estilo italiano como son el Fettucine Alfredo, Tour of Italy, Lasagna Fritta y Chicken Parmigiana. Además no podes dejar de probar nuestros ilimitados de sopa, ensalada y lops mundialmente famosos breadsticks.¡Te esperamos en Olive Garden porque aquí todos somos familia!
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10. Sikwa
4.5
Awesome(60)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • San Pedro
Booked 9 times today
At Sikwa, we believe that food is the universal language that communicates our history, culture, and traditions. Inspired by the richness of Costa Rica, we offer a culinary experience that connects the past and present. We work with local communities and collaborators such as Proyecto Jirondai and Koswak Usure to keep traditions alive and promote sustainable practices. Every dish at Sikwa tells a story of respect for the land and love for culture, using local and seasonal ingredients. More than a restaurant, Sikwa is an act of cultural preservation and a commitment to education and community development.

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  • Lauren
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food was delicious. Waitstaff was attentive and informative. Definitely recommend the tasting menu. Unique and unforgettable experience. Gorgeous presentation with a side of Costa Rican history and culture.
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    SilvestrePrice: Moderate• Latin American• San José
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    4.7
  • Manuel B
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Absolutely beat expectations in all categories. Every dish was better than expected. Drinks surprisingly delicious and ambience 100%
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    Caffe NegroniPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Escazu
    •
    4.7
  • Vanessa
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 4, 2025
    Food was fresh, and tasted great. The service was exceptional as everyone worked as a team.
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    Azotea Calle 7Price: Moderate• Dining Bar• San José
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    4.5
  • juriVIP
    New York City •9 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Apr 18, 2025
    The presentations and service was great but the food lacked a bit of taste …
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    IsolinaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Latin• San José
    •
    4.7
  • Llew
    Las Vegas •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 10, 2024
    Our third time at Sapore,, our waiter Carlos is the best and always greets us with a big smile and a wonderful attitude. We always order the burrata salad but to our disappointment they were out of the cheese. We decided to go with the ceaser salad and it was very good. Also as usual we ordered the Caccio de Peppe which was also perfection. Bottle of wine and a couple of Old Fashions to drink. We finished it off with and ice cream desert that was great.. highly recommend the restaurant..
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    Sapore TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• San José
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    4.6

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