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Don Rufino, La Fortuna, L Fortuna

Don Rufino

4.8 (700)
$30 and under
International
Calle 466 Ave 142, Downtown, La Fortuna, L Fortuna 1417

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
Don Rufino is about contemporary food, with a local touch. Fine, local, fresh ingredients, the use of novel cooking techniques and great passion, are the main components found in our kitchen and in each dish served.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Fusion / Eclectic, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Santiago Fernández Benedeto

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What 700 people are saying

Don Rufino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Hot spot

  • Costa Rica

    Neighborhood gem

  • Costa Rica

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don Rufino in La Fortuna offers an exceptional fine dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "amazing atmosphere" and dishes like "grandma's chicken" and short rib ravioli. While some mention noise and service issues, the overall consensus is a "must-try" for visitors.
700 Reviews
  1. Dylan

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and 5 Stars all the way. Food was off the charts and service we don’t see in Florida.

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  2. Ivan

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and very accommodating for a birthday. Great quality food for a good price. Thanks!

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  3. Chris

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful high quality food and location in La Fortuna!

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  4. Idalia VIP

    El Paso2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my sons got intoxicated from a grilled octopus he ordered.

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  5. Hannah VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very happy with our meal - lovely ambience and good selection of different types of dishes. Staff was high quality. Would recommend , especially if venturing off your resort property for a more authentic experience !

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the pasta plates we ordered. Excellent meal, drinks . They have it all.

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  7. Jeniffer

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The location isn’t the most ideal, as it’s situated downtown and quite open to the street. As a result, there's a lot of noise from nearby traffic and music from neighboring establishments, which can make the dining experience less relaxing. The food was decent overall. My husband had the ravioli, which we found to be lacking in flavor. I ordered the local ribeye, and it was actually quite good—well-cooked and flavorful. The servers were attentive, but there was a miscommunication regarding the water. They offered water and brought a bottle that we had to pay for, and then we observed that other tables were being offered free tap water. That was a bit weird. Not sure if we would go back again, but is one of the few fine dining restaurants in the area.

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  8. Susan

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great meal with very attentive service. Food was outstanding.

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  9. Kyle VIP

    Charlotte2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, wonderful food but service is really slow.

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  10. Ali VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant with great selection and wonderful service 

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Don Rufino is rated 4.8 stars by 700 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Costa Rica
  3. Costa Rica
  4. Alajuela
  5. Alajuela

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
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Calle 466 Ave 142, Downtown, La Fortuna, L Fortuna 1417

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Alajuela
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Fusion / Eclectic, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Santiago Fernández Benedeto
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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