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Restaurants in Central Valley

Discover the best restaurants in Central Valley. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

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costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/el-avion

El Avion

Experience dining like never before at El Avion in Aguirre – enjoy local flavors aboard a vintage airplane with stunning ocean views.

Puntarenas Province, Aguirre
4.4 Very Good 4,850 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/mirador-tiquicia

Mirador Tiquicia

Experience breathtaking views and authentic Costa Rican cuisine at Mirador Tiquicia—a culinary gem in the hills of San José.

Bebedero, San Antonio
4.2 Very Good 3,215 reviews
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Hotel y Restaurante La Casona del Cafetal

Discover authentic Costa Rican flavors at Hotel y Restaurante La Casona del Cafetal - where comfort meets culinary delight amidst stunning landscapes.

30204, Provincia de Cartago, Paraíso, 30204
4.4 Very Good 1,479 reviews
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Restaurante y Mirador Ram Luna

Experience exquisite Costa Rican cuisine with breathtaking views at Restaurante y Mirador Ram Luna in San José Valley.

Mirador, De la Iglesia de Aserrí, 5km norte, carretera a Tarbaca sobre Ruta 209, San José Province, Aserri
4.6 Excellent 2,080 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/restaurante-nuestra-tierra

Restaurante Nuestra Tierra

Experience authentic Costa Rican flavors at Restaurante Nuestra Tierra, where tradition meets taste in every dish.

Avenida Segunda, frente a la Plaza de la Democracia, Av. 2, San José
4.2 Very Good 3,642 reviews
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La Esquina de Buenos Aires

Experience authentic Argentinian cuisine at La Esquina de Buenos Aires in San José – where every meal tells a story.

Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, Calle 11 esquina Av. 4 Detrás de la, San José
4.7 Excellent 3,653 reviews
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Restaurante Silvestre

Experience the finest of Costa Rican cuisine at Restaurante Silvestre, where traditional flavors meet modern elegance in Amón.

Avenida 11 955, San José Province, Amón, 10101
4.7 Excellent 1,483 reviews
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El Patio de Café Milagro

Discover authentic Costa Rican flavors at El Patio de Café Milagro in Quepos – where culinary delights meet local charm.

Frente a Cafe Milagro carretera principal de, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos
4.6 Excellent 1,787 reviews
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San Lucas Treetop Dining Experience

Discover unparalleled dining amidst the treetops of Monteverde at San Lucas Treetop Dining Experience - where fine cuisine meets breathtaking nature.

Chira Glamping hotel, Sapo Dorado, Provincia de Puntarenas, Monteverde, 60109
4.7 Excellent 391 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/jardin-de-lolita

Jardín de Lolita

Experience exceptional cuisine in a stunning garden setting at Jardín de Lolita in San José's vibrant Barrio Escalante.

50 m Este del costado Sur de la Antigua Aduana, San José, Barrrio Escalante, 10101
4.6 Excellent 2,632 reviews
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Café Rojo

Experience the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica at Café Rojo - where brunch meets creativity in every bite!

Av. 7, San José, Amón, 10101
4.8 Excellent 1,497 reviews
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Tenedor Argentino

Experience authentic Argentinian cuisine at Tenedor Argentino in San José - where every dish tells a story.

Av. Segunda frente al costado sur del Teatro Nacional, San José, 10104
4.4 Very Good 1,595 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/furca

Furca

Discover the exquisite flavors of Costa Rica at Furca, where traditional meets contemporary in a stunning culinary experience.

diagonal al banco Lafise, WVRQ+4C9, Nunciatura, San José, Costa Rica Sabana Norte. 200 metros oeste del Scotiabank, San José, Nunciatura, 10108
4.7 Excellent 1,704 reviews
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Restaurant Mirador Valle Azul

Experience exquisite dining with breathtaking views at Restaurant Mirador Valle Azul in San José.

De la Iglesia Católica de San Antonio de Escazu, 200 metros al Este, 900 Sur y 700 Este, San José Province, San José
4.2 Very Good 686 reviews
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Árbol de Seda

Experience vibrant vegetarian cuisine at Árbol de Seda in San José's Barrio Escalante, where local ingredients meet innovative flavors.

Av. 7, San José, Barrio Escalante, 10101
4.7 Excellent 1,100 reviews
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La Divina Comida Fusión Peruana

Discover the fusion of Peruvian and Asian cuisines at La Divina Comida Fusión Peruana in San Rafael de Escazú - a true gastronomic delight.

Avenida Escazu, San José, San Rafael
4.5 Excellent 945 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/el-arca

El Arca

Discover the flavors of Costa Rica at El Arca, a charming restaurant in Santa Bárbara de Heredia offering authentic local cuisine.

800 metros sur Cruce Rosales Heredia, Santa Bárbara de Heredia, 1000
4.7 Excellent 153 reviews
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La Criollita

Experience the best of Costa Rican cuisine at La Criollita in San José – where every meal is a celebration of local flavors.

Av. 7, San José, El Carmen, 10101
4.6 Excellent 1,567 reviews
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Restaurante El Patio Del Balmoral

Experience authentic Costa Rican cuisine at Restaurante El Patio Del Balmoral in San José—where flavors meet culture.

Av. Central, San José, El Carmen, 10101
3.9 Good 1,162 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/jalapas-restaurant

Jalapas restaurant

Discover vibrant Costa Rican flavors at Jalapas Restaurant in San Carlos – where tradition meets innovation in every delicious dish.

C. La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos
4.9 Excellent 491 reviews
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Restaurante Grano De Oro

Experience exquisite dining at Restaurante Grano De Oro in San José—where local flavors meet international cuisine in an elegant atmosphere.

WWM4+CQQ, Calle 30, San José, San Bosco, 10101
4.8 Excellent 1,309 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/andiamo-la-san-jose

Andiamo Là San José

Discover authentic Italian cuisine at Andiamo Là San José, where every meal is a culinary journey through Italy's rich flavors.

Ruta Nacional Secundaria 147, San José, Santa Ana
4.6 Excellent 1,444 reviews
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La Casona de Laly • Alameda

Discover authentic Costa Rican cuisine at La Casona de Laly in Alameda - where tradition meets flavor in every dish.

Blvd. Dent, San José, Alameda
4.4 Very Good 3,057 reviews
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Sikwa Restaurante en Costa Rica

Discover Sikwa Restaurante in San José - where traditional Costa Rican cuisine meets modern culinary artistry for an unforgettable dining experience.

C. 41, San José, Los Yoses
4.7 Excellent 507 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/bacchus

Bacchus

Experience authentic Italian flavors at Bacchus in Santa Ana - where every meal is a celebration of Mediterranean cuisine.

C. 5, San José, Santa Ana, 10906
4.7 Excellent 1,012 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/cocina-eclectica

Cocina Ecléctica

Discover the exquisite flavors of Costa Rica at Cocina Ecléctica in Escazú - where fine dining meets culinary creativity.

San José Province, San Rafael de Escazú, Trejos Montealegre
4.9 Excellent 200 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/cabo-el-fuego-smokehouse

Cabo & El Fuego Smokehouse

Discover authentic Costa Rican barbecue at Cabo & El Fuego Smokehouse - where flavor meets tradition.

WXJ2+4Q, San José, San Pedro, La Granja
4.5 Excellent 260 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/la-luz-bar-restaurante

La Luz + Bar Restaurante

Experience exquisite Mediterranean cuisine at La Luz + Bar Restaurante in Santa Ana's stunning Hotel Alta las Palomas.

Hotel Alta las Palomas Alto de las Palomas, Carretera vieja Escazú, San José, Santa Ana, 10201
4.4 Very Good 60 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/glenda-s-intimate-cuisine-only-reservation

Glenda's Intimate Cuisine (only reservation)

Experience fine dining like never before at Glenda's Intimate Cuisine in Santa Teresa - where local flavors meet exquisite culinary artistry.

50m después del hotel La Sana, Subida mano derecha, Puntarenas Province, Santa Teresa, 60111
4.9 Excellent 47 reviews
costa-rica/central-valley/restaurant/restaurante-la-mansion

Restaurante La Mansion

Experience authentic French cuisine amidst the stunning landscapes of Guanacaste at Restaurante La Mansion.

F5Q7+WH, Guanacaste Province, Río Chiquito
4.8 Excellent 18 reviews

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