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Amana
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Latin•4.8(89)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•4.7(1,201)¡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!
Caffe Negroni
Price: Moderate•Bistro•4.7(91)Coming Soon!Olive Garden Aleste
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(480)¡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!
Doma Escalante
Price: Expensive•International•4.6(188)In the heart of Barrio Escalante, next to the iconic "El Farolito" roundabout, stands DOMA. A house of Costa Rican architecture and Spanish colonial dyes built-in 1945, which was restored for 10 long months; rescuing it from time, updating its design through a colorful façade, and giving it the value it deserves within the neighborhood.
Our founders are dreamers, lovers of design, art, and fashion; passionate about cooking and fine dining.
Through fresh products and honest flavors, DOMA has created a gastronomic experience with local products that arise at the foot of the volcanoes, the plains, and the Costa Rican mountains. Which are transformed into art thanks to the vision, dedication, and talent of our chefs.
DOMA is happy to share this house, a space designed to inspire and encourage creative and entrepreneurial minds to work as a team under a feeling of community and collaboration, with the aim of serving as an oasis in the heart of San José.The Capital Grille - San José
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(397)Fundado en 1990 en Providence, RI, The Capital Grille es un restaurante de alta cocina conocido por sus cortes de carne añejados en seco, mariscos frescos, una lista de vinos galardonada y un servicio personalizado y profesional en una atmósfera elegante y relajada.
Azotea Calle 7
Price: Moderate•Dining Bar•4.5(385)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.Buchon Cantina
Price: Moderate•Wine Bar•4.6(83)Buchón es nuestra interpretación de una cantina de vinos en el corazón de San José. Tapas, una tienda fabulosa de botellas de vino y cócteles clásicos para pasarla muy bien.
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- CCarlosAustin •4 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoExcellent service meets great food in a pleasant environment. Extensive wine selection and many wines outside of the wine list. Reservations recommended.More infoThe Capital Grille - San JoséPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Escazu•4.8
- MManuel BDenver / Colorado •1 review5.0Dined on May 7, 2025Absolutely 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 on May 5, 2025Everything delicious and excellent, great ambianceMore infoJaguar NegroPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San José•4.8
- VVanessaLas Vegas •1 review5.0Dined on May 4, 2025Food was fresh, and tasted great. The service was exceptional as everyone worked as a team.More infoAzotea Calle 7Price: Moderate• Dining Bar• San José•4.5
- 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
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The best reviewed restaurant in San José is Il Vicolo Trattoria - Sabana
The best vegan restaurants in San José are Amana, Olive Garden Terrazas Lindora and P.F. Chang's - Oxigeno
The best vegetarian restaurants in San José are Azotea Calle 7, Silvestre and Olive Garden Escazú Village
The restaurants with the best service in San José are Outback Steakhouse, Perséfone y Deméter and CasAntica - Plaza Itskatzú
The restaurants with the best ambiance in San José are Perséfone y Deméter, Zuntra Bo. Escalante and CENSE