Silvestre

Name: Silvestre
Address: Calle 3A - Ave. 11 - 955 Downtown, San José, San Jose, Costa Rica, 10101
Telephone: 8308 3388
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (930)

$30 and under

Latin American

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

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 Daily 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
8308 3388
Website
http://www.restaurantesilvestre.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Santiago Fernández Benedetto

Location
Calle 3A - Ave. 11 - 955, Downtown, San José, San Jose 10101
Neighborhood
San José
Cross street
Calle 3A - Ave. 11
Parking details
Valet Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 930 people are saying

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Costa Rica
Innovative
Costa Rica
Good for special occasions
Costa Rica
Most Booked
San José
Best Overall
San José
Best Food
San José
Best Service
San José
Innovative
San José
Healthy
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

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Silvestre offers an immersive dining experience that combines Costa Rican culture with exquisite cuisine. The "alma tasting menu" and chef's pairings are "incredibly creative" and showcase local history and flavors. Guests praise the "fantastic service" and "beautiful presentation." While some found it pricey, it's a "unique gastronomical adventure" not to be missed.

930 Reviews

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Johusua
Costa Rica1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelent place, delicious Food and nice enviroment !!
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Jennifer
Costa Rica2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El menú de degustación exquisito, mi única queja es con la mazorca de maíz, estaba muuuuuy suave y fría, y el “relleno” era casi inexistente. Pero todo lo demás excelente. Y del plato final quiero destacar la cajeta blanca, nos devolvió a la niñez por completo.
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Emmanuel
Mexico City48 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mi visita a Silvestre fue, sin exagerar, una experiencia absolutamente inolvidable. Ubicado en San José, muy cerca del centro, este restaurante se esconde tras la fachada discreta de una antigua casona, pero una vez dentro, se revela una auténtica joya gastronómica. El menú de degustación de 7 tiempos, inspirado en las siete regiones de Costa Rica, es una oda al país. Cada platillo fue una obra de arte, cuidadosamente elaborada para despertar los sentidos. Lo sorprendente es que, cuando pensás que ya probaste lo mejor… llega el siguiente tiempo y lo supera. Así hasta llegar al postre, que cierra la experiencia con broche de oro. Fue, sin duda, la mejor forma de introducirme a la cocina costarricense. Cada bocado era una explosión de sabores, con combinaciones e ingredientes que nunca había imaginado. El maridaje, elaborado con productos locales, elevó todo a otro nivel. Mención especial para un vermut espectacular y un vino de manzana de agua que me dejó completamente enamorado de la propuesta. Silvestre no es solo un restaurante, es un viaje culinario por Costa Rica. Un lugar que merece ser visitado, celebrado y, sobre todo, recomendado.
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Melissa VIP
Caribbean5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a delightful dinner that was more a food performance than a meal. You got a history and highlight of Costa Rica culture through an interactive map. The wine pairing was amazing. Food was good. Stories and services u matched!
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Nick
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Staff was great. Definitely premium price though. $190 for 2 people. If you’re a tourist- uber there, especially after dark.
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Jonathan
Costa Rica3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Espectacular, el servicio, la comida, bebidas y ambiente, +100 en todos los aspectos.
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donald
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was interesting and excellent. Staff was very friendly, efficient and helpful. Presentation and ambiance were great.
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Brynli
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, wine, and the staff were so friendly and helpful! Thank you!
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Sofia
Monterrey1 review
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Increíble el menu Alma, muy complacidos El mesero muy agradable, el lugar impecable
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Tomas
Miami - Dade1 review
1.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had high expectations regarding this well known restaurant but the experiences was a solid 1. Nothing special or remarkable with the food.
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Silvestre is rated 4.6 stars by 930 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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

Additional information

Cross street
Calle 3A - Ave. 11
Neighborhood
San José
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:45 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.restaurantesilvestre.com/
Phone number
8308 3388

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