Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Costa Rica

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Updated 05 November 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Costa Rica? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

Puna

4.8

4.8 (40)

> 25,000

Peruvian

Marina Papagayo

About the restaurant

A culinary concept envisioned by world renowned Peruvian
chef, Diego Muñoz. With the finest local ingredients, Puna
reinterprets Peruvian tradition with wild sophistication.

Top review

PaolaGold

Dined on 11 Oct 2026

We came here for my husband’s birthday and had a wonderful dinner. Amazing food, value and excellent customer experience.

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Experience

Four Hands Dinner: Casarré X PUNA

Amana

5.0

5 (190)

7,500–15,000

Contemporary Latin American

San José

About the restaurant

Contemporary Costa Rican cuisine, rich in local ingredients, where every element has a purpose.

A warm, casual and unpretentious atmosphere, where what really matters is on the table.

Our kitchen is led by San Pellegrino Young Chef 2024 Regional Finalist (Latam & Caribbean), mentor in 2026, and Costa Rican winner of the Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs: Kenneth Ruiz.

7-course tasting menu available Mon-Sat, seating between 6:30pm and 8:30pm (8 people per night max).

Top review

Laura

Dined on 9 Oct 2026

Excellent service throughout and delicious food. Camila was attentive and friendly. Gustavo and the rest of the staff made us feel at home. We enjoyed the views of the kitchen from our table. Overall, great value for the tasting menu with the wine pairing.

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Experience

Chef's Table - Menú de 7 tiempos / 7-course menu

Experience

Clásicos con Dani | Guest Bartender: Daniela Gómez

Experience

Menú a 4 Manos con Hacienda Altagracia

Outback Steakhouse

5.0

5 (90)

15,500–25,000

Steakhouse

Escazu

About the restaurant

Outback Steakhouse Plaza Itskatzú es parte de la icónica cadena mundial de restaurantes de carnes que sirve cortes de carne de primera calidad, además de pollo, costillas, mariscos y pasta. Este animado lugar se centra en brindar comida de alta calidad en un ambiente cálido y acogedor, lo que lo convierte en la opción ideal para comidas relajadas con amigos o con toda la familia.
Inspirado en la cultura y la cocina australianas, encontrará cortes de carne que incluyen NY Strip, Ribeye y el exclusivo Sirloin especial de Outback servido con los acompañamientos de su elección. Acompáñelo todo con un cóctel único, un vino o una cerveza y disfrute de una comida inolvidable.

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Darwin

Dined on 15 Aug 2026

Nince and quiet place, food was deliciuos, service fast, kind and professional.

Gusto Lindora

4.9

4.9 (51)

15,500–25,000

Italian

San José

About the restaurant

Gusto Lindora es un elegante restaurante ubicado en Santa Ana, Costa Rica, en el área de Lindora. Ofrece una experiencia gastronómica refinada, especializada en cocina italiana con un toque moderno. El menú incluye una variedad de pastas artesanales, pizzas, mariscos frescos y carnes de alta calidad. El ambiente es sofisticado pero acogedor, con una decoración contemporánea y un enfoque en brindar un servicio atento. Es ideal tanto para cenas románticas como para reuniones de negocios o eventos especiales. Además, cuenta con una selección de vinos finos que complementan perfectamente los platos.

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Andres

Dined on 1 Nov 2026

Our favorite restaurant, incredible people with even better food. We drive 1hr to get there, thats how much we like it. They need to open one in Pinares so we can visit. Highly recommend it!

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Experience

BRUNCH BUONA DOMENICA DOLOMITI EDITION

Latitud 10 Norte

4.8

4.8 (71)

15,500–25,000

International

Cabo Velas

About the restaurant

A TRUE GASTRONOMIC JOURNEY
Located at W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal, Latitud 10° Norte invites you on a fine dining exploration where East meets tropics. Costa Rica and Thailand share the 10th parallel north—and that geographical connection inspires our elevated culinary experience.
Join us as Chefs Diego Mollenhauer and Erik Agüero seamlessly fuse exotic Asian flavors with Costa Rica's tropical bounty, crafting dishes that celebrate both cultures in perfect harmony.

Dress Code - Resort Elegant
To maintain the ambiance of our fine dining experience, we kindly ask guests to refrain from wearing caps, sports jerseys, athletic wear, casual shorts, gym attire, swimwear, transparent or revealing clothing, or rubber clogs. For gentlemen: tank tops are not permitted and closed-toe shoes are required.
We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable evening.

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Angela

Dined on 29 Oct 2026

We had the best time eating at Latitude Norte. The service is impeccable and warm, the food absolutely delicious and the ambiance is wonderful. Even for a fine dining establishment, everyone made us feel so welcome with our 2 young children.

Restaurante La Finca

4.9

4.9 (44)

> 25,000

International

Sardinal

About the restaurant

Capitalizes on the Pacific's and like-minded coastal regional parallels, offering elevated, Contemporary Coastal cuisine withe a menu that reflects an abundance of fresh produce, pristine fish & seafood, and the most delicious sustainably raised beef, an agricultural specialty of the Guanacaste region.

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Nicholas

Dined on 2 Nov 2026

Amazing food and service. We got a wedge salad and ox tail ravioli and both were amazing!

Lile de France

4.8

4.8 (97)

15,500–25,000

French

Escazu

About the restaurant

Más de 40 años de tradición culinaria son nuestro legado. Hoy L’Ile ofrece el balance perfecto entre las técnicas tradicionales de la cocina francesa con ingredientes frescos, platillos contemporáneos y las últimas tendencias de la gastronomía mundial. Esto de la mano de mixología personalizada, un ambiente renovado y personal especializado.

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Braulio

Dined 2 days ago

The waiter provided excellent, prompt and valuable service. HIs advice on food and wine selections was very valuable. When he learned that we were celebrating my wife's birthday, he gave us a beautiful dessert gift to help us celebrate. Overall the food was delicious, the prices reflected great value and I recommend this restaurant as an excellent choice for fine dining in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Conservatorium

4.6

4.6 (213)

15,500–25,000

Steakhouse

Santa Ana

About the restaurant

Conservatorium es más que un restaurante, es un espacio orgánico que refleja nuestra filosofía basada en la calidad de la materia prima, en la simplicidad y la elegancia.

El fuego es un elemento transformador y por el cual canalizamos nuestra propuesta gastronómica.

La Gastronomía
Inspirados en la cocina contemporánea, utilizamos productos primordialmente locales, seleccionándolos cuidadosamente y prestando especial atención a sabores limpios y orgánicos.

El Menu
Creamos y evolucionamos los aromas, sabores y texturas de los ingredientes llevando la experiencia sensorial desde nuestra cocina al paladar de nuestros comensales.

Nuestras carnes de pastoreo son maduradas Dry Aged desde 21 días hasta 100 días a una temperatura y ambiente controlado.

El Espacio
La experiencia se complementa en un espacio privado y orgánico, un ambiente único que mezcla atención personalizada y servicio cercano.

Top review

AlejandroGold

Dined on 1 Nov 2026

Outstanding in every way! One of the best restaurants in San José!!

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Experience

Menú Degustación Conservatorium

Caffe Negroni

4.6

4.6 (262)

7,500–15,000

Bistro

Escazu

About the restaurant

Caffè Negroni is a Mediterranean restaurant in Escazú offering artisanal pizzas, risottos, braised meats, and signature cocktails in a cozy, nature-surrounded setting. Inspired by European bistros, it’s known for its Negroni specialties—Classic, Rosé, and Bianconi—along with expertly crafted drinks. Caffè Negroni also pioneers collaborative dining in Costa Rica, hosting guest chefs and mixologists to deliver unique culinary experiences. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or special occasions.

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Cindy

Dined on 31 Oct 2026

The meal was superb and the ambiance matched so we had an extremely lovely experience.

INSURGENTES 21

4.7

4.7 (149)

7,500–15,000

Contemporary Mexican

Escazu

About the restaurant

INSURGENTES 21 elevates contemporary Mexican cuisine into a gourmet luxury experience. Our name evokes history, revolution, and evolution—reflected in every detail, from the design of our space in Avenida Escazú to our curated menu, mixology, and outstanding service.

Our culinary offering blends tradition with modern creativity, featuring signature dishes and a premium selection of American Prime and Choice cuts, alongside fusion mixology with Mexican and international influences, a full bar, and over 70 wine labels.

Designed as a sensory destination, we offer a vibrant terrace, a VIP dining room for more than 14 guests, counter seating at the bar, and intimate spaces for every occasion.

More than a restaurant, INSURGENTES 21 is a place where Mexico is savored with boldness, expertise, and elegance.

Top review

ShaunGold

Dined on 3 Nov 2026

Both the food and the service at Insurgentes 21 is impeccable, we started with the tortilla soup which was one of the best I have ever had, very flavorful and perfectly prepared. Then we had the lomo tacos which were delicious, for the next course we had the picanha with a side of Mac and cheese and the bone marrow, this is our second time having the picanha and it was even better this time, absolutely perfectly cooked, and very high quality beef. The Bone marrow on tortillas is incredible too, and we put a little bone marrow on our beef and it was outstanding as well. I'm usually disappointed with restaurant mac & cheese but this one was outstanding, very cheesy and with a Mexican twist, the spices and jalapeños they used really enhanced the flavor. I also tried the Insurgentes Paloma which was very good and finally the wine by the glass is outstanding it was reasonably priced and a broad selection which is often rare to see. I can't recommend this restaurant enough.

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Experience

Especiales de la Casa 🍽️ Almuerzo Insurgentes 21

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Menú Corporativo -10% OFF

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