Best Lunch Restaurants in San José

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Silvestre

4.7

Exceptional(854)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • San José

Booked 25 times today

Silvestre is a fine dining restaurant located in the heart of San José, Costa Rica. Chef Santiago Fernández offers a well-thought-out, curated small seasonal menu that brings you the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Silvestre is a worthy stop, as part of your exploration of the city, also perfect for a romantic dinner or to celebrate a special occasion. We also offer an impressive conceptual menú degustación about the Costa Rican soul, its flavors and everything in between.

2. Isolina

4.7

Exceptional(205)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Latin • San José

Booked 9 times today

Ubicado en San José, Costa Rica.Isolina es gastronomía actual en un lugar con historia. Nuestro concepto gastronómico cocina de autor. Una fusión de sabores, con influencias de diferentes regiones gastronómicas, utilizando producto fresco local.

3. Doma Escalante

4.5

Awesome(176)

Price: Expensive

• International • San José

Booked 10 times today

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.

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4. The Capital Grille - San José

4.9

Exceptional(369)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Escazu

Booked 7 times today

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.

5. Jaguar Negro

4.7

Exceptional(1065)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San José

Booked 10 times today

La experiencia comienza cuando pasas por las puertas de Jaguar Negro y te transportarás a un oasis tropical mexicano con aires relajados y elegancia casual. Primero descubres un jardín secreto rodeado de agua y plantas nativas mexicanas y desde ahí emprendes un viaje sonoro, sensorial y visual que te transportará a México sin salir de Costa Rica. Nuestro menú esta inspirado en la cocina de cantina, en los platillos de tradición y en las técnicas ancestrales que acompañan cada preparación. Todo se disfruta alrededor de una mesa pensada para ser compartida.

6. Amana

4.9

Exceptional(64)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Latin • San José

Booked 6 times today

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)

7. Caffe Negroni

4.6

Exceptional(55)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Escazu

Booked 17 times today

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8. Olive Garden Escazú Village

4.6

Exceptional(1466)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San José

Booked 15 times today

¡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!

9. La Divina Comida

4.4

Awesome(79)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • San José

Booked 4 times today

Created by Chef Marco Antonio Ganoza in 2004, in San José. We are a Peruvian Fusion cuisine restaurant created outside of Peru, this gives us a very interesting value, since in that search for the perfect ingredients, we realize that wherever we are we will find everything we need, and that ingredient is called passion for food. kitchen.We are Essential Costa Rica, working hand in hand with local farmers and fishermen.We believe in the value of local, of what is ours and in the contribution of local communities in our products.We are responsible and sustainable with our supplies.We believe that customer service has to be clear and that experience is the only thing that motivates us.When you pass, order the ceviches, the octopus, the portions of main dishes, we recommend them to share, the dishes are large.We are waiting for you at La Divina Comida on Avenida Escazú.

10. Pimento

4.3

Awesome(25)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Escazu

Enjoy our incredible Italian cuisine and wonderful wines in Pimento. Dine or have lunch in a comfortable atmosphere of Italian style, accentuated by wooden floors and brick ceiling in the grotto. The traditional Italian menu offers a variety of fresh homemade pastas, risottos, fresh fish and seafood, and a large selection of starters, soups and delicious desserts.

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lisaVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The tasting menu is a must do experience. It will be a highlight of our trip and the souvenir that was compiled over our meal will forever remind us of our very memorable evening. Paloma did an amazing job of telling us the stories behind each course. We loved learning about the history of Costa Rica and the local ingredients used. We highly recommend.
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SilvestrePrice: Moderate• Latin American• San José
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4.7
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edmond
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Everything was amazing from the tasting menu paired with some of the best wine selections. The ambience was very exquisite with perfect lighting to enhance the mood and for photo ops anywhere in the restaurant. Perfect for a date night and now will be on my favorite list. The chef came out and also enlightened us on the courses and gave us his time shared over dessert. Thank you.
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Doma EscalantePrice: Expensive• International• San José
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4.5
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K
Costa Rica •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
I do not recall her name but she shared her positive energy with us and made raised our experience to a higher level
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IsolinaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Latin• San José
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4.7
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Roane
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 16, 2024
Highly recommend - as a steakhouse epicurean Capital Grille San Jose hits all the marks of classic steakhouses! Gustavo provided excellent service!
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The Capital Grille - San JoséPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Escazu
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4.9
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Geraldine
Memphis / West Tennessee •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 29, 2024
I loved it very good food classy and the darkness was just right
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Jaguar NegroPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San José
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4.7

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Silvestre

2. Isolina

3. Doma Escalante

4. The Capital Grille - San José

5. Jaguar Negro

6. Amana

7. Caffe Negroni

8. Olive Garden Escazú Village

9. La Divina Comida

10. Pimento

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