Top Restaurants in San Jose
Province of San Jose, Costa Rica Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in San Jose
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in San Jose, Province of San Jose, Costa Rica. Vibrant and packed with Victorian mansions, Costa Rica's rowdy, bustling capital was built on the profits of the coffee trade and working "golden bean" plantations still surround the city. Try freshly roasted local beans at Mercado Central. For shinier gold, visit the Museo del Oro. Many renovated landmarks now house stylish hotels. Usually viewed as a hub, rather than a destination, nightlife is concentrated in Spanish village-inspired El Pueblo. Don't miss the elegant 1897 National Theater.
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10. La 22
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
We are a restaurant that elaborates it´s dishes with the freshest ingredients possible. Our focus is to offer healthy and high quality food to the consumer. We buy our produce from local organic farms to ensure this. Our menú is a blackboard that is chang
Reviewed By MRodriguezcr
Good restaurant, the quality of the food its top, the menu, usually presents different options.The service its good and the price its accordly to the quality received. Hope they could get the permit to offer liquors, because many of their plates would taste great with wine.
9. Saul Bistro Escazu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 501 reviews
Reviewed By pau22018
We went there for breakfast and the waiter came back twice to the table to tell us that there were no more beans for a dish we oredered and the that there was no more salmon for another dish we ordered.Incredible that a restaurant runs out of ingredients in the morning.
8. Sapore Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 673 reviews
An enchanting restaurant in the very hearth of San Jose, with authentic Italian cuisine and spotless service. Everything is hand made. Try the Festa della Pasta, for a fix price you can try 5 different handmade pastas. Enjoy our brick oven long fermentati
Reviewed By family32606
Service was very spotty. Waiter uninspired and not at all helpful to the two gluten free diners at our table. The ravioli and the pizza I shared with my friend weâre ok (ravioli lacked flavor) but the greatest disappointment was that both dishes were barely warm. The pizza had sat for so long that it was soggy. Prices seem high for the quality, presentation and service.
7. Il Padrino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Recognized among the best Italian restaurants in the world through the title OSPITALITA ITALIANA awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce.
Reviewed By armandoj160
Very good Italian food, dishes are hearty, the menu diverse, the service is excellent and the prices are average. You canât go wrong with any pasta dishes , the Focacia is excellent.No hesitation in recommending this quaint, cozy place in the heart of San Jose.Parking could be a problem but they will make it work.Excellent spot for business lunches!Thank you very much for appreciating our work and suggesting the travelers to visit us! We hope to see you soon !!Best regards
6. The Corner Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 318 reviews
The Corner welcomes you with a smile and a comfortable atmosphere set by the great music and friendly staff. Everyone is welcome here: whether you are looking for a romantic night out with your partner, a casual drink with a friend or just a dinner with t
Reviewed By dijaber
My husband and I discovered this great restaurant while visiting San Jose, Costa Rica. The pizza, calzones,spaghetti and the salads where all so delicious. Everything they served was freshly made and beautifully presented.The staff was excellent and the prices were reasonable. We had dinner there four nights in a row and if I lived in San Jose I would frequent this wonderful restaurant often.
5. L'ancora da Ciro & Tony
Overall Ratings
4 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By MitchellZ2222
From the decor to the chef/owner signing for your special occasion, you will really enjoy this landmark. The food is from the old country. Everything at this place is fantastic! Don't miss out on the desserts. All homemade, my favorite is the creme brulee with blueberries. Eat family style, off the menu or make a request & Tony will serve it up. Don't miss this wonderful experience.
4. L'Olivo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 399 reviews
Reviewed By airigoin
Excellent Italian food. Very simple, Fonda type, classic Italian-type family restaurant. Donât miss it if you want to avoid more formal restaurants.
3. Sapore Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 673 reviews
An enchanting restaurant in the very hearth of San Jose, with authentic Italian cuisine and spotless service. Everything is hand made. Try the Festa della Pasta, for a fix price you can try 5 different handmade pastas. Enjoy our brick oven long fermentati
Reviewed By family32606
Service was very spotty. Waiter uninspired and not at all helpful to the two gluten free diners at our table. The ravioli and the pizza I shared with my friend weâre ok (ravioli lacked flavor) but the greatest disappointment was that both dishes were barely warm. The pizza had sat for so long that it was soggy. Prices seem high for the quality, presentation and service.
2. Limoncello
Overall Ratings
4 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By AMajch
Went for a business lunch. Greast surprise. All dishes ordered were made to perfection with large portions and good service. The place is set in an old San José house and it is welcoming. It has private parking on the side. Came here because 2 people of our group have gluten issues. There were plenty of choices for them. We all enjoyed. We will be back.
1. Sapore Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 673 reviews
An enchanting restaurant in the very hearth of San Jose, with authentic Italian cuisine and spotless service. Everything is hand made. Try the Festa della Pasta, for a fix price you can try 5 different handmade pastas. Enjoy our brick oven long fermentati
Reviewed By family32606
Service was very spotty. Waiter uninspired and not at all helpful to the two gluten free diners at our table. The ravioli and the pizza I shared with my friend weâre ok (ravioli lacked flavor) but the greatest disappointment was that both dishes were barely warm. The pizza had sat for so long that it was soggy. Prices seem high for the quality, presentation and service.
