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Amana
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Latin•4.8(88)A modern culinary concept that aims to combine local ingredients with techniques and preparations from across the world.
Located in Barrio Escalante, Amana offers an inviting, casual, and warm atmosphere right outside the heart of the capital; paired with creative dishes, attention to detail, and exceptional service.
Our kitchen is led by San Pellegrino Young Chef 2024 Regional Finalist (Latam & Caribbean) and Costa Rican winner of the Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs: Kenneth Ruiz.
Chef's Table available Thu-Sat, seating between 6:30pm and 8:30pm (8 people per night max)Olive Garden Terrazas Lindora
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(1,198)¡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!
The Cloud
Price: Moderate•Global, International•4.5(245)Restaurante ubicado en el piso 18 en las instalaciones del Hotel Hilton San José La Sabana, edificio más alto de Costa Rica, frente al Estadio Nacional. The Cloud, cuenta con un variado menú internacional diseñado por nuestro Chef Ejecutivo Daniel Rodriguez y el Sous Chef Andrés Campos, contamos con servicio personalizado que inicia con desayuno buffet y posteriormente almuerzo y cena a la carta. Su moderno diseño permite disfrutar de la imponente vista hacia el Valle Central, las montañas y el Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, degustando las especialidades culinarias en la parte interior del restaurante o en la acogedora terraza.Isolina
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Latin•4.7(224)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.
Silvestre
Price: Moderate•Latin American•4.7(914)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.Azotea Calle 7
Price: Moderate•Dining Bar•4.5(386)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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From verified diners like you
- MManuel BDenver / Colorado •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoAbsolutely beat expectations in all categories. Every dish was better than expected. Drinks surprisingly delicious and ambience 100%More infoCaffe NegroniPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Escazu•4.7
- LLeonorMonterrey •4 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoEverything delicious and excellent, great ambianceMore infoJaguar NegroPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San José•4.7
- BBenVIPTampa / Central Florida West •73 reviews5.0Dined on May 1, 2025I love going to TCG for lunch. I can get in and out in less than an hour (if I need to) and have a great meal. No other white table cloth restaurant in CR has that level of service or quality of food and presentation. I loved the salmon today- asked for it to be served with asparagus and cooked with just olive oil, salt and pepper. Alfredo was great and provided a great level of service, attention- and when he found out I had a meeting to run to, he told the other staff and every one of them stepped in to make sure we received our food, drinks, and check to get out as quickly as possible.More infoThe Capital Grille - San JoséPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Escazu•4.8
- JjuriVIPNew York City •9 reviews4.0Dined on Apr 18, 2025The presentations and service was great but the food lacked a bit of taste …More infoIsolinaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Latin• San José•4.7
- AAlejandraCosta Rica •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 12, 2025Best food and drinks! Completely recommend the cherry spritz and pork tacosMore infoBuchon CantinaPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• San José•4.7
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in San José is Sapore Trattoria
The best vegan restaurants in San José are Olive Garden Escazú Village, Amana and La Yerbatera
The best vegetarian restaurants in San José are Azotea Calle 7, Olive Garden Escazú Village and Silvestre
The restaurants with the best service in San José are Sapore Trattoria, CENSE and 19-49 Lounge Bar & Café
The restaurants with the best ambiance in San José are Sapore Trattoria, CENSE and 19-49 Lounge Bar & Café
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