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Silvestre, San José, San José, San José

Silvestre

4.6
4.6
818 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Latin
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm
  • Phone number
    8308 3388
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Santiago Fernández Benedetto

What 818 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Innovative

  • Costa Rica

    Healthy

  • Costa Rica

    Neighborhood gem

  • Costa Rica

    Great for fine wines

  • Costa Rica

    Romantic

  • Costa Rica

    Good for special occasions

  • Costa Rica

    Lively

  • Costa Rica

    Most Booked

  • San José

    Best Overall

  • San José

    Best Service

  • San José

    Best Ambiance

  • San José

    Innovative

  • San José

    Healthy

  • San José

    Hot spot

  • San José

    Neighborhood gem

  • San José

    Great for fine wines

  • San José

    Romantic

  • San José

    Good for special occasions

  • San José

    Lively

  • San José

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Silvestre offers an enchanting dining experience with its "creative" and beautifully presented tasting menu, highlighted by storytelling that evokes cherished memories. Guests rave about the "superb" service, especially from servers like Javier and Paloma, who enhance the experience with their warmth and insights. The ambiance is described as "stunning," and the restaurant is "highly recommended" for those seeking a unique culinary journey.

818 Reviews
  1. Jacky

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espectacular, comida siempre deliciosa y atención excelente

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  2. Dparis

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente comida. Perfecto para ocasiones especiales.

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  3. Santiago

    Monterrey

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Un poco caro para lo que ofrecen, rica la comida y la zona algo peligrosa para ir caminando

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  4. Joselyn

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, experience and the food was amazing.

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  5. milagro

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente y deliciosa la comida, la atención de Paloma formidable.

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  6. DavidW

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Would repeat! Quality food, great ambiance, awesome service!!

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  7. Jose

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jesús fue quien nos atendió, uno de los invitados no hablaba bien español, entonces Jesús se echó toda la introducción de los platos en inglés. El servicio fue fantástico.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a great exposure of fine local ingredients combined in fresh amazing dishes.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in San Jose! Excellent food and service. Totally recommend it!

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  10. Josefina

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Muy buena experiencia, los platos únicos y con sabores interesantes. Buena relación precio-calidad

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FAQs

Silvestre is rated 4.6 stars by 818 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Silvestre

Calle 3A - Ave. 11 - 955, Downtown, San José, San José, San José 10101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Calle 3A - Ave. 11
  • Neighborhood
    San José
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Latin
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Santiago Fernández Benedetto
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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