La Luz - Hotel Alta Las Palomas

Name: La Luz - Hotel Alta Las Palomas
Address: Alto de las Palomas, carretera vieja a santa ana, Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica, 10201
Telephone: 7199 5502
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

38 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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La Luz Restaurant & Bar

Experience a meal like no other at La Luz Restaurant & Bar, one of the best restaurants in San Jose.

Our chef uses flavors to tell the vast story of this land, with ingredients sourced from our own Passghaleh coffee finca in Salitral valley or procured locally. With more than 40 options to choose from, our menu offers a journey for all your senses.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast of fresh eggs, local pastries, and our signature coffee, roasted on our own finca. In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends on our terrace, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. And for dinner, indulge in our delicious seafood dishes, grilled meats, or pasta.

No matter what you choose, you're sure to enjoy a memorable meal at La Luz Restaurant & Bar. So come experience the flavors of Costa Rica at one of the best restaurants in San Jose.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Comfort Food, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Wed 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Thu–Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
7199 5502
Website
https://thealtahotel.com/en/restaurant/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Andrés Matus
Private party facilities
Email: eventos@thealtahotel.comPhone: +506 22828882Whatsapp: +506 71995502

Location
Alto de las Palomas, carretera vieja a santa ana, Escazu, San Jose 10201
Neighborhood
Santa Ana
Cross street
Alta Las Palomas
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

38 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Awesome service and very tasty meal options. 100% recommended.
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AndreaB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
Overall2Food1Service4Ambience5
Creo que los lunes no está el chef de planta, porque la comida fue deficiente
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Josue
Costa Rica
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Excelente el servicio, la comida muy buena y la vista espectacular
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JaimeP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2023
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
Espectacular el ambiente Comida muy rica Excelente servicio
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laurenth
Costa Rica
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Excelente comida , muy bueno servicios , precio muy interesante
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2023
Overall3Food4Service5Ambience4
El Trío de Ceviches extraordinario, la atención de don Jorge muy buena.
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LeeT
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
Beautiful building with historic charm. Spectacular view. Service great. Cocktail very good. Carpaccio was good, but overpowered by additions of onion straws and a lot of aioli. Pasta was undercooked: hard and even cool in the middle. Tuna not trimmed well. Lentil, quinoa mix was bland. Service very good
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hippy
Phoenix
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
Overall4Food2Service5Ambience5
It was Valentines Night. We had to wait 20 minutes to be seated after our assigned time. We couldn’t even purchase a drink while waiting. Once seated The server was attentive and the ambiance excellent. The food was cold to Luke warm and almost tasteless. I know it was Valentine’s Day night and one of the busiest nights but I expected better from a restaurant of the quality
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OpenTable Diner
Costa Rica
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Espectacular, hermoso ambiente y la comida es tan deliciosa como su presentación. 10/10 sin duda volveré.
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LCWreview
Cincinnati
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
Overall2Food1Service5Ambience4
We have eaten here before and the food was very good, unfortunately the Christmas Eve fixed menu was extremely disappointing. My kids were not offered a kid selection, though the cost was less for them, so that was positive. But the turkey was almost all dark meat and had so much skin and fat, it wasn’t edible. The pork was covered in gravy. The food was super disappointing and not worth the price. The only item everyone liked was the palette cleanser. We were sad to bring our out of town guests to eat here. On the positive side, the place is beautiful and the service was good.
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Kevin
Costa Rica
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
Overall4Food5Service3Ambience4
The food was really good especially the desserts. I highly recommend.
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TalldollSF
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The ambience is lovely and service was friendly. Food outstanding especially the focaccia!
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BryV
Costa Rica
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Lexury and expensive place, but good food and service
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LCWreview
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Very good food, beautiful atmosphere, and my kids ate the steamed broccoli!!
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Kevin
Costa Rica
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We had a table for 5 to celebrate my birthday. The team at La Luz treated us great and took care of us the entire evening. We will be back again for sure.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Everything was perfect, from the setting, to the food, and the service. We absolutely loved it.
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KennethA
Costa Rica
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2022
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience3
Día de la madre
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
Overall4Food3Service3Ambience5
La Luz serves good typical food but a bit pricey. There was some confusion about a special the day we went that sounded exactly like an entree on the menu. Also make sure you ask for tap water or you will end up with $9 bottles of Tuscany tap water instead. La Luz sirve buena comida típica pero un poco cara. Hubo cierta confusión sobre un especial el día que fuimos que sonaba exactamente como un plato principal en el menú. También asegúrese de pedir agua del grifo o terminará con botellas de $ 9 de agua del grifo de la Toscana en su lugar.
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AllergicToEverything
Central Coast
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Always a pleasure coming here. Great ambiance, food and service. Beautiful place to enjoy a surprise weekday dinner
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OpenTable Diner
Costa Rica
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Todo muy rico. Lindo ambiente. Excelente atencion
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AllanU
Costa Rica
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
Overall4Food5Service5Ambience3
La atención fue impecable, la comida riquísima, precio acorde a la calidad del plato.
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OpenTable Diner
Costa Rica
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Que increíble atención y lugar
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OpenTable Diner
Costa Rica
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The place is great. The service has great attention and the drinks and food taste great. Nice for a date or to get together with friends.
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diegovillalfa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2022
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
Muy buen servicio, muy atentos y excelente comida. Respecto a la comida ordenamos el limito con risotto, el lomito perfectamente cocido pero el risotto estaba "ok" de sabor. También ordenamos el salmón con salsa de maracuyá que estaba delicoso. La sangría espectacular. De postre pedimos el trio creme brulé y fue perfecto para compartir, no estaba tan empachoso, muy rico. Respecto a la reserva, solicité una mesa cerca de la ventana y así fue, me dieron una mesa con una hermosa vista. El restaurante se encuentra en un hotel el cual es bastante discreto y silencioso, y tiene una decoración y arquitectura espléndida. Me gustaría volver para un almuerzo y hacer uso de la terraza que se ve acojedora.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Outstanding experience, food, service location, environment, all top of the line. Great value for your money.
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OpenTable Diner
Costa Rica
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
El lugar e instalaciones mejor de lo que esperaba! Bellisimo, todo super limpio, la atención de los meseros la mejor, muy amables! Y ni que decir de la comida, super recomendado el carpaccio de res, y las carnes (bife y costilla) espectaculares! Los felicito nos encantó! Sin duda volveremos
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RudyA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
Overall4Food2Service5Ambience4
Service was fabulous. Drink preparations were very slow and bar tender had no idea how to make a dry gin martini. Starters were excellent as well as the garden salad and hamburgers. Unfortunately, the seafood pasta was inedible because of high salt content. Second time around salty situation was virtually the same. We were not billed for these, so we will probably return, but the inedible pasta did put a big dent in our New Year’s celebration. :(
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OpenTable Diner
Costa Rica
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2021
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Beautiful place with a lovely view. Great food and nice cocktails as well. Our waiter was very attentive to every detail of our dinner. Would definitely come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Costa Rica
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2021
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
Great place, romantic, lovely
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OpenTable Diner
Costa Rica
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2021
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
Ambiente muy acogedor, comida de excelente calidad
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AllanN
Costa Rica
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2021
Overall3Food3Service4Ambience2
People with mobility issues or disability should consider somewhere else.
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VictorC
Miami
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2021
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
The set up is quite charming, right besides a fountain enjoying the San José night. Food options for veggies is limited but for my party was amazing. Service was superb. I will come back for sure
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AllergicToEverything
Central Coast
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2021
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We come here frequently. They are super consistent and the service is outstanding. It’s spacious with open windows so I feel safe in a pandemic environment, for those that also find that important. I have food allergies and they take great care of me which keeps me coming back over and over. Food is always outstanding and they have excellent sangria. I recommend this place and love it for romantic dinners and business entertaining, equally. The view is fantastic and this place is on the regular rotation!
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OpenTable Diner
Costa Rica
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2021
Overall5Food3Service5Ambience3
Great location, good food however the atmosphere was too quiet no music no ambiance for such a great location.
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rosemarye
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2021
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
La Luz have tables with excellent views. The food is creative, high quality and at very reasonable prices.
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EldonK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2021
Overall4Food3Service5Ambience5
Superb place, warm European feel. Excellent service. Awesome design. Price is 5 star for 4 star quality.
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OpenTable Diner
Costa Rica
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2021
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We were there celebrating the first piece of corporate artwork prepared by our daughter Poppy. She designed the menu cover so we celebrated. We were looked after exceptionally well and had the honour to greet owners Alex and Juanita. Service was extremely good - professional, fun and friendly and our group selected a mixture of breakfasts and lunches (both equally scrumptious) - my crispy bacon was absolutely delicious. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to everyone and will return very soon.
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SantiagoM
Costa Rica
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2021
Overall4Food3Service2Ambience4
Los platos estuvieron bien, los postres pequeños y malos. Un postre venía con helado de vainilla y lo trajeron con helado de chocolate sin avisar. La comida se demoró unos 55 minutos. Había un evento grande en el salón de arriba y estaba muy ruidoso. Quizás vuelva.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

La Luz - Hotel Alta Las Palomas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 7199 5502.

La Luz - Hotel Alta Las Palomas is rated 4.5 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for La Luz - Hotel Alta Las Palomas

Alto de las Palomas, carretera vieja a santa ana, Escazu, San Jose 10201

Additional information

Cross street
Alta Las Palomas
Neighborhood
Santa Ana
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Wed 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Thu–Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Comfort Food, Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrés Matus
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thealtahotel.com/en/restaurant/
Phone number
7199 5502
Private party facilities
Email: eventos@thealtahotel.comPhone: +506 22828882Whatsapp: +506 71995502

La Luz - Hotel Alta Las Palomas

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Additional information

Menu

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does La Luz - Hotel Alta Las Palomas offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Luz - Hotel Alta Las Palomas restaurant rated?

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