Location: Playa Samara
Top Restaurants in Playa Samara
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Top 10 Italian food in Playa Samara, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Playa Samara. Horseback riding, fishing and yoga are just a few of the myriad things to do on the gorgeous Playa Samara. The white-sand beach is the perfect place to relax with a book or run wild with the kids, offering a fabulous setting for any beachside activity you could dream of. Offshore, a coral reef rewards snorkelers with active, beautiful marine life.
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10. That's Amore
Overall Ratings
5 based on 41 reviews
That's amore is an Italian bistro, a wine bar and delicatessen. Here you can find excellent imported products such as cold cuts, cheeses and traditional Italian dishes. Large selection of Italian wines and liquors. Great for a tasty meal or relaxing in th
Reviewed By HugoTiC
My wife, daughter and I were wandering in Samara and discovered this super lovely small restaurant. Food and hospitality were charming. We recommand to anyone.Thank you so much for your kind review :)We are glad you passed good time ;)That's Amore staff
9. Locanda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 497 reviews
... be on the beach! Arrive at such a beautiful beach as Locanda Playa Samara is the dream of everyone:bathing establishment during the day, with comfortable sun beds and large gazebos, and restaurant in the evening,with large spaces and comfortable table
Reviewed By Abby A
We ate here twice during our 5-day visit to Samara. The food is delicious and fresh and the setting (right on the beach) is fantastic. I wish they accepted credit cards but it wasn't too much of a hassle.Although the musicians walking from table to table offering songs added some ambiance, it became a bit tiring because of course you're expected to tip for each song. It's hard to explain to your little kid that you don't want to hear another song because they'll expect more money.
8. Ahora Si Veggie Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 171 reviews
First and only vegetarian, vegan,raw restaurant in town...happy to serve everybody with tasty & healty food made with Love for Life. For fish lovers we offer a great menu with the lowest prices in Samara
Reviewed By JennBCanada
We liked Ahora Si restaurant so much that we went twice during our one week stay in Samara. Our son & I chose pasta dishes: pumpkin ravioli, seafood pasta, and twice pasta with shrimp and mushrooms. The portions were large and they were delicious. My husband had the mixed seafood plate for one meal and a fish with rice and beans plate for the other. We thought it was our best meals during our 5 week stay in Costa Rica. The staff were friendly and the music was nice and not too loud. P.S. and we are not vegetarians.
7. Di Mare Di Vino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By rscottdresser
We are staying in this hotel but when we chose a dinner place we didnât realize it was actually in our hotel. The staff is very friendly and itâs a nice quiet spot. We had pizzas, greek salad and a few fruit drinks. All was great. We hope you can visit us again, we will receive you in the best way, our collaborators strive every day to offer a service in our restaurant with the best dishes, with fresh ingredients for your delight
6. Restaurante Casa Esmeralda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 478 reviews
Reviewed By DAVID P
it was with great pleasure to return to the Esmeralda and find that the original owners were now running it again. The food is excellent especially the seafood spaghetti and also reasonably priced. The staff are always very friendly and provide excellent service.We would definitely recommend this restaurant to anybody who enjoys great food.
5. Gusto Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1199 reviews
Gusto Beach Restaurant, Pizzeria & Cocktail Bar. Beach Club open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Special Events, Live Music, Beach Volley, Beach Chairs and Umbrellas. Insiste Boutique Gusto Store. Info Corner Angler Stories Ocean Tours.
Reviewed By Gabzzzz
I ordered the pizza Roma and the Capricciosa. The side of Parmesan cost me around $3.00 and it was no parmigiano reggiano. The pizza was very authentic, thin crust and very good ingredients. Overall it was very tasty. Service was great but slow. The restaurant can get quite full which makes the service drop the ball. It has a great ambiance and I would catalogue it as one of the top visited places in Samara. Depends on the day and season but itâs not always that full. My dinner was about $50 for 2 for pizza which I find a bit overpriced but overall the food was good and the beach was great. Here are a few tips, walk around the whole restaurant to find the best tables, some of these tables are not visible from the entrance. Every day happy hours from4-6pm. Depending on the day they offer a special promotion ask your waiter. The restaurant offers a lot more than pizza but I didnât try any other dish.
4. Oh Lala
Overall Ratings
4 based on 320 reviews
International food, menu created by a french chef. Good wine, good vibe and really cosy ! Kid's menu avaiable.
Reviewed By Jeannie T
Six of us went for dinner knowing this is more expensive than most restaurants in Samara Beach. Since most restaurants in town serve pretty great food and generous portions, we figured this would be at least that good. While the server was friendly and attentive, the food was below average. Nothing was "bad" but servings were small and the food was disappointing. My husband had the special chili con carne (about $11 USD) and received a grapefruit sized serving of steamed white rice surrounded by a small moat of average tasting chili. I had a shrimp and avocado salad for the same price and it was lackluster compared to similar salads around town for $7. Our daughter had ricotta ravioli for $13 and the portion was small and it was smothered in a white sauce that made the dish really heavy. Our friend ordered a pizza ($13) and the kitchen forgot her order. Her pizza came out about a half hour after the rest of the food. When she asked the owner to comp her food, he said he couldn't but took off about half price. He seemed angry we asked instead of apologetic for their mistake. The other two at our table had the veggie lasagna, which they said was good. But with all the great food in Samara, there is absolutely no reason for us to visit here again.thank you for your commissary, but let's put things in their place.when preparing the order of the table, the pizza was indeed forgotten. we can only apologize for it. no one was angry as you say (we made a mistake), but my amazement at your requestyour request was to make free pizza. what we can not do unfortunately. we charge you half price and remove the 10% service tax from the entire table. you are largely winning.Regarding the portions, you are poles apart from all other comments ?????here is what happens when you do not have access to a customer requestQED
3. Ma Ma Gui
Overall Ratings
4 based on 665 reviews
Reviewed By Tasha Z
Beautiful little spot on the main road, inside is beautiful and well decorated. Staff were great, they explained everything and were very attentive throughout the night.I ordered the gnocchi and my husband had a pizza, both were excellent! Very flavorful and creative. The cocktails also looked amazing but we preferred the local beer throughout our vacation. I would definitely recommend this restaurant when in Samara.
2. Gusto Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1199 reviews
Gusto Beach Restaurant, Pizzeria & Cocktail Bar. Beach Club open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Special Events, Live Music, Beach Volley, Beach Chairs and Umbrellas. Insiste Boutique Gusto Store. Info Corner Angler Stories Ocean Tours.
Reviewed By Gabzzzz
I ordered the pizza Roma and the Capricciosa. The side of Parmesan cost me around $3.00 and it was no parmigiano reggiano. The pizza was very authentic, thin crust and very good ingredients. Overall it was very tasty. Service was great but slow. The restaurant can get quite full which makes the service drop the ball. It has a great ambiance and I would catalogue it as one of the top visited places in Samara. Depends on the day and season but itâs not always that full. My dinner was about $50 for 2 for pizza which I find a bit overpriced but overall the food was good and the beach was great. Here are a few tips, walk around the whole restaurant to find the best tables, some of these tables are not visible from the entrance. Every day happy hours from4-6pm. Depending on the day they offer a special promotion ask your waiter. The restaurant offers a lot more than pizza but I didnât try any other dish.
1. Di Mare Di Vino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By rscottdresser
We are staying in this hotel but when we chose a dinner place we didnât realize it was actually in our hotel. The staff is very friendly and itâs a nice quiet spot. We had pizzas, greek salad and a few fruit drinks. All was great. We hope you can visit us again, we will receive you in the best way, our collaborators strive every day to offer a service in our restaurant with the best dishes, with fresh ingredients for your delight
