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International Food In San Jose

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San José San Pedro Curridabat Escazú

San José

El Balcón de Europa

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Sun-Fri 11:30am - 10pm
Address: San José, Barrio La Soledad, Calle 9, Av. Central and 1
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 221 4841
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Rating: Very good

This is probably the oldest Italian restaurant in the country. Good traditional Italian food is served in a refined ambiance.

Pizzeria Costa del Sol

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Sat 11:30am - 10pm
Address: San José, Av. Central, Calles 9 and 11
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 223 1335
Prices: $5 - $10
Credit Cards:
Rating: Very good

This simple looking place offers good and crusty pizzas, antipastos and pastas as well as meat and fish courses and exquisite desserts.

La Piazzetta

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Fri 12md - 2:30pm and 6:30pm - 11pm, Sat 6:30pm - 11pm
Address: San José, Paseo Colón opposite Banco de Costa Rica
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 222 7896, 221 8451
Prices: $20 - $30
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Excellent

This elegant and refined Italian restaurant serves excellent food in a formal ambiance with impeccable service.

L’Olivo

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Sat 12md - 3pm and 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Address: Sabana Norte, 300 meters North of ICE
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 232 9440
Prices: $20 - $30
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good

This nice and elegant restaurant serves good traditional Italian food to be enjoyed while sipping a cup of fine wine.

Pane e Vino Rohrmoser

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Thu 12md - 12mn, Fri-Sat 12md - 1am, Sun 12md - 10pm
Address: Plaza Rohrmoser, 200 meters east of the American Embassy
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 231 3917
Prices: $5 - $10
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Rating: Very good

Part of a popular local chain, this pizzeria offers one of the best thin crust wood oven baked pizzas of the Country. An extensive list of pastas is also served. For dessert, don’t miss the “Sdrufolo” a thin pizza crust filled with Nutella.

Pizzería La Mole

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Sat 12md - 3pm and 6pm - 11pm
Address: Rohrmoser, 50 meters east of the American Embassy
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 232 2886
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: -
Rating: Very good

This simple restaurant serves Italian pizzas and pastas, grilled meats and steaks. Food is good and Prices: reasonable.

Il Ritorno

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Sat 12md - 2:30pm and 6pm - 10pm
Address: Barrio La California, Casa Italia, 200 meters south of KFC
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 225 0543
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good

Chef and owner Antonio D’Alaimo prepares excellent North Italian food. Good oven baked thin crust pizzas are also part of the menu.

La Trattoria

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Thu 12md - 10pm
Address: Los Yoses, behind Automercado
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 224 7065
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Rating: Very good

Good Italian antipastos, pizzas and pastas are served in this little but nice restaurant.

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San Pedro

Il Pomodoro San Pedro

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Sun-Thu 11:30am - 11pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am - 12mn
Address: - San Pedro, 100 meters north of the Catholic Church
- San Pedro, 100 m south and 100 m east of Outlet Mall
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 224 0966
Prices: $20 - $30
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Good

This pizzeria has two locations nearby the University of Costa Rica Campus. Although the pizzas and pastas served differ from their original Italian recipes, these places are very popular among local youngsters and families.

La Fabbrica

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Daily 12md - 11pm
Address: Los Yoses, next to Aparthotel Los Yoses
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 234 7209, 234 7532
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good

This is another excellent option for Italian specialties. Good wood oven baked thin crust pizzas are served as well as a large variety of pastas.

Pane e Vino San Pedro

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Thu 12md - 12mn, Fri-Sat 12md - 1am, Sun 12md - 10pm
Address: San Pedro, 50 meters west and 25 meters south of Más por Menos
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 231 3917
Prices: $5 - $10
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Rating: Very good

Curridabat and Tres Ríos

Andiamo Lá

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Sat 11am - 11pm, Sun 11am - 7pm
Address: Curridabat, next to Pasoca, Lomas de Ayarco Sur
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 272 1838
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Excellent

This nice place is considered to be one of the best if not the best Italian restaurant in the metropolitan area. Excellent thin crust, wood oven baked pizzas, a wide selection of delicious pastas and meats are served. The wine list is also quite extensive and Prices: are reasonable.

Il Panino Curridabat

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Sun-Thu 8am - 12mn, Fri-Sat 8am - 2am
Address: Curridabat, Shopping Center Plaza Freses
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 524 0335
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good

This upscale sandwich shop and café, serves European style sandwiches, antipastos, excellent salads and desserts. The menu also offers espressos, coffee drinks and a good wine selection. Most of the sitting is open-air.

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Escazú

Cerutti

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Wed-Mon 12md - 2:30pm and 6:30pm - 11pm
Address: San Rafael de Escazú, 100 meters south of El Cruce
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 228 4511
Prices: $20 - $30
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V, DC
Rating: Excellent

This is considered to be the most formal Italian restaurant in the metropolitan area. Service and food are excellent according to the best Italian tradition. The menu offers superb antipastos, pastas, risottos, meat and fish courses as well as tremendous desserts. Prices: are sometimes over expectations. Exceed

Il Panino Escazú

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Sun-Thu 8am - 12mn, Fri-Sat 8am - 2am
Address: San Rafael de Escazú, Paco Shopping Center
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 228 3126
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good

Il Pomodoro Escazú

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Tue-Thu 11:30am - 11pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am - 12mn,
Sun 11:30am - 10pm
Address: Escazú Los Laureles, 100 meters west of the U.S. embassador’s residency on the Old Road to Santa Ana
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 289 7470
Prices: $5 - $10
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Good

This is the Escazú branch of the popular local chain. Although the pizzas and pastas served here differ from their original Italian recipes, this place is very popular among local youngsters and families.

La Trattoria

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Daily 12md - 10pm
Address: Guachipelin de Escazú, Multiplaza Mall, 1st floor
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 201 8317, 201 8318
Prices: $10, $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good

Inside one of the biggest shopping mall of the country this pizzeria serves good thin crust pizza as well as a good selection of Italian antipastos and pastas.

Di Bartolo

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Tue-Sat 11am - 11pm, Sun11am - 11am - 5pm
Address: Guachipelín de Escazú, 800 meters north of BAC San José, Plaza Formosa
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 228 2800
Prices: $20 - $30
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Excellent

This nice restaurant serves delicious North Italian antipastos, pastas, meat and fish courses, as well as thin crust wood oven baked pizzas. A good wine selection is also offered.

Mirador Valle Azul

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Tue-Fri 4pm - 11pm, Sat-Sun 11am - 11pm
Address: San Antonio de Escazú, 200m east, 900m south and 700m east of the Catholic Church
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 254 6281, 811 8282
Prices: $20 - $30
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good

The spectacular view of the Central Valley one can enjoy form this nice and elegant restaurant is worth the winding drive. Well prepared Italian specialties are served and a wide choice of good wines is offered. If you can, be sure to reserve a table by the window.

Pane e Vino Escazú

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Thu 12md - 12mn, Fri-Sat 12md - 1am, Sun 12md - 10pm
Address: San Rafael de Escazú, Centro Comercial El Cruce
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 289 7325
Prices: $5, $10
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V, DC
Rating: Very good

Non Solo Caffé

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Sat 7am - 7pm
Address: San Rafael de Escazú, Plaza Colonial business and shopping center.
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 289 4909
Prices: $5, $10
Credit Cards: MC, V
Rating: Very good

This pleasant and little Italian café is hosted in the inside yard of Plaza Colonial shopping and business center. Delicious breakfasts are served as well as sandwiches, pastas and good light meals. It is one of the favorite spots where Italians residing in the Country like to gather.

Sabor a Leña

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Daily 11am - 12mn
Address: San Rafael de Escazú, Country Plaza shopping center, 2nd floor
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 288 2503
Prices: $10, $20
Credit Cards: MC, V
Rating: Very good

A huge selection of wood oven baked pizzas is served in this nice spot. Good pasta dishes are also served.

Sale e Pepe

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Wed-Thu 12md - 3pm and6pm - 11pm, Sat 12md - 12mn,
Sun 12md - 10pm, Tue closed
Address: San Rafael de Escazú, behind Pop’s
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 289 5750
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good

This good restaurant was for a long time one of the most popular Italian spots of the metropolitan area. Excellent thin crust wood oven baked pizzas are served as well as Italian antipastos, a good choice of pastas and desserts.

Tre Fratelli

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Daily 12md - 11pm
Address: San Rafael de Escazú, Paco Shopping Center
Web www.trefratelli.com
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 289 4389
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, NC, V
Rating: Very good

This restaurant is part of a Central American chain. With its open kitchen this place serves antipastos, pastas and a wide choice of Italian specialties. Service is quite good. Some of the seating is open-air.

Tutti Lí

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Mon-Thu 12md - 10:30pm, Fri-Sat 12md - 11pm, Sun 12md - 9pm
Address: Escazú, Plaza Itskatzu Shopping Center
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 289 8768, 289 7183
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good

This nice restaurant serves thin crust wood oven baked pizzas and a wide selection of pastas.

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Santa Ana y Ciudad Colón

Bacchus

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Tue -Sat 12md - 3pm and 6pm - 11pm, Sun 12md - 9pm
Address: Downtown Santa Ana, 300 meters east of the Musmanni
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 282 5441
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Excellent

Housed in a historic home, the old “Casa Quitirrisí”, this place amazingly blends old and new designs. Food and service are excellent. Delicious and perfectly presented antipastos, pastas and main fish and meat dishes are served as well as thin crust wood oven baked pizzas and a wide range of desserts. The menu also features an extensive wine list. Be sure to reserve a table in the open-air back patio.

Da Marco

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Tue-Sat 12md - 3pm and 6pm - 10:30pm, Sun 12md - 9pm
Address: Piedades de Santa Ana, at the entrance of Hotel Canal Grande
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 282 4103
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Excellent

This romantic, little Italian restaurant features excellent antipastos, pastas and risottos, meat and fish dishes as well as delicious desserts. A large choice of wine is offered. Service is good and Prices: reasonable.

Mangiamo

Cuisine Italian
Opening: Tue-Thu 12md - 3pm and 6pm - 10pm, Sun 12md - 5pm
Address: Highway Santa Ana-San Antonio de Belén, Vía Lindora Shopping Center
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 282 0221
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good

This restaurant offers Italian and international specialties. Its thin crust wood oven baked pizzas are certainly the best in the area. This nice place has three distinct ambiances: the terrace, a ground-floor salon, and the VIP lounge on the upper floor.

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