Restaurants
San Jose
Most Popular Hotels in San Jose:
1100 Airport Boulevard, 1017
Costado Este Del Centro Empresarial Forum, 1
Km.3 Autopista General Cañas, 721017
50m Norte De La Clinica, De Los Dresechandi Calle 13 Entre Avenidas 2 & 6, 10736
The restaurants below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over US$25)
$$$ (US$15 to US$25)
$$ (US$5 to US$15)
$ (up to US$5)
The prices quoted here are for an average three-course meal and for a bottle of house wine or cheapest equivalent per person; they include service charges and taxes but not tip.
Cafe de la Posada
One of the best spots in the city to savour a cup of Costa Rica's finest blend, this open-air spot is located on a pedestrian walkway near the National Museum. Linger for the afternoon and enjoy the people-watching.
Calle 17
Tel: 258 1027.
Price: $
Café Mundo
Loved by tourists and locals alike, this European-inspired restaurant is the perfect break from Costa Rica's steady offering of rice and beans. Dine into a heaping plate of pasta and enjoy the meditative surroundings.
Corner of Avenida 9 and Calle 15
Tel: 222 6190.
Price: $$$
Machu Picchu
One of the capital's most popular eateries, this Peruvian spot is the perfect place to splurge on ceviche, sea bass and other South American specialities - remember to wash everything down with a delicious pisco sour, Peru's national drink.
Calle 32 between Avenidas 1 and 3
Tel: 222 7384.
Price: $$$
Nuestra Tierra
Inspired by Costa Rica's rich tradition of country-cooking, this home-style restaurant features classic dishes with fresh, natural ingredients. The thatched-roof and hanging produce adds to the atmosphere.
Corner of Avenida 2 and Calle 15
Tel: 222 1497.
Price: $$
Restaurante Tin-Jo
This San José institution serves up an eclectic mix of Pan-Asian cuisine ranging from fiery Indian curries to refined Japanese sushi spreads. The interior design features crafts and artwork from across the Asian continent.
Corner of Avenida 11 and Calle 15
Tel: 222 2868.
Price: $$$$
Tours of San Jose
Traditional Nights: A Trip to Costa Rica's Past - Starting from £30.40 per person
$$$$ (over US$25)
$$$ (US$15 to US$25)
$$ (US$5 to US$15)
$ (up to US$5)
The prices quoted here are for an average three-course meal and for a bottle of house wine or cheapest equivalent per person; they include service charges and taxes but not tip.
Cafe de la Posada
One of the best spots in the city to savour a cup of Costa Rica's finest blend, this open-air spot is located on a pedestrian walkway near the National Museum. Linger for the afternoon and enjoy the people-watching.
Calle 17
Tel: 258 1027.
Price: $
Café Mundo
Loved by tourists and locals alike, this European-inspired restaurant is the perfect break from Costa Rica's steady offering of rice and beans. Dine into a heaping plate of pasta and enjoy the meditative surroundings.
Corner of Avenida 9 and Calle 15
Tel: 222 6190.
Price: $$$
Machu Picchu
One of the capital's most popular eateries, this Peruvian spot is the perfect place to splurge on ceviche, sea bass and other South American specialities - remember to wash everything down with a delicious pisco sour, Peru's national drink.
Calle 32 between Avenidas 1 and 3
Tel: 222 7384.
Price: $$$
Nuestra Tierra
Inspired by Costa Rica's rich tradition of country-cooking, this home-style restaurant features classic dishes with fresh, natural ingredients. The thatched-roof and hanging produce adds to the atmosphere.
Corner of Avenida 2 and Calle 15
Tel: 222 1497.
Price: $$
Restaurante Tin-Jo
This San José institution serves up an eclectic mix of Pan-Asian cuisine ranging from fiery Indian curries to refined Japanese sushi spreads. The interior design features crafts and artwork from across the Asian continent.
Corner of Avenida 11 and Calle 15
Tel: 222 2868.
Price: $$$$
Tours of San Jose
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