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Macarela y Puré de Plátano - Amana, San José, San Jose

Amana

4.9
4.9
81 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Latin

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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)

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, International
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    6143 6871
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kenneth Ruiz
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at +506 6143 6871 (WhatsApp or Phone Call) for private event reservations

Experiences

  • Chef's Table

    $70.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Servido frente a nuestra cocina abierta. Presentado por nuestros cocineros. 8 personas por noche. Disponible jueves a sábado. Ingresos 6:30 a 8:30 PM. Mínimo 8h de antelación para reservar. Costo: CRC₡35.000/persona. Maridaje opcional. Adelanto requerido: CRC₡17.500/persona. NO se le cobrará por OpenTable. Nuestro equipo le contactará para el pago. ----- Served in front of our open kitchen. Each course presented and explained by our kitchen staff. 8 people max per night. Available Thu-Sat. Seatings between 6:30 and 8:30 PM. Minimum 8h notice for booking. Cost: CRC₡35.000/person. Optional wine-pairing. Required pre-payment: CRC₡17.500/person. You will NOT be charged through OpenTable. Our team will reach out with prepayment info.
    Chef's Table Photo

What 81 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.9Value

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Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Best Overall

  • Costa Rica

    Best Food

  • Costa Rica

    Best Service

  • Costa Rica

    Best Value

  • Costa Rica

    Innovative

  • Costa Rica

    Good for groups

  • Costa Rica

    Healthy

  • Costa Rica

    Great for fine wines

  • Costa Rica

    Good for special occasions

  • San José

    Best Overall

  • San José

    Best Food

  • San José

    Best Service

  • San José

    Best Ambiance

  • San José

    Best Value

  • San José

    Innovative

  • San José

    Good for groups

  • San José

    Healthy

  • San José

    Neighborhood gem

  • San José

    Great for fine wines

  • San José

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San José

    Romantic

  • San José

    Good for special occasions

  • San José

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amana offers an unforgettable dining experience with "great food" and "amazing customer service." The Chef's Table is a standout, offering "an incredible, behind-the-scenes vibe." The creative menu showcases Costa Rican produce with "high quality ingredients," while the cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it a "must-try" destination.

81 Reviews
  1. María José

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Una experiencia muy especial. Disfrutamos demasiado y definitivamente volvería

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  2. Mario

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nos encantó la comida y el servicio. Nos mostraron todas las áreas del restaurante para que eligiéramos la mesa que más nos gustara. Los salones de la casa convertida en restaurante son acogedores aunque un poco pequeños y se pueden escuchar las conversaciones al lado. En nuestro salón había una mesa grande con un grupo y nosotros que éramos una pareja. Tal vez un poco de más volumen en el sistema de sonido ambiental hubiera mejorado la acústica. Sin embargo el servicio fue de primera con buenas recomendaciones de bebidas y maridaje. La presentación de los platillos exquisita. Solo lamentamos no haber podido probar los postres ya que tuvieron un problema con el helado ese día. Buena relación calidad precio, lo recomiendo.
    AmanaResponded 4 days ago
    Muchísimas gracias por la retroalimentación constructiva! Lamentamos mucho el detalle de la acústica y recalibraremos para mejorar. Nos alegra muchísimo saber que su experiencia fue tan positiva y apreciamos el tiempo que se tomó para compartirla. Los mejores deseos de parte denjuetsto equipo.

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  3. Gabriel

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My dining experience at Amana was truly exceptional! I had the Chef Table experience where you get a 5 course dinner with optional wine pairing. All items received are not available in the menu so every plate was a surprise with a perfect combination of flavors and textures. This goes in hand with the culinary concept of Amana which combines local ingredients with techniques from around the world giving each plate a unique flavor. The service is exceptional in addition to allowing interactions with the chef. I will definitely be going back to try their menu items!
    AmanaResponded 4 days ago
    Gabriel, we are very glad to read your review as this is the level of experience we aspire to provide. Thank you for your visit and for sharing your comments. This motivates us to continue working hard to meet high expectations like yours.

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  4. Natalia

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique, amazing culinary experience. Over the top expectations.
    AmanaResponded on February 5, 2025
    Thank you for taking time to write your review, Natalia! We are very grateful and we are glad to have met your expectations. We'd love to host you again, any time.

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  5. Carolina

    Costa Rica

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fuimos a probar el menú de almuerzo y todo estuvo espectacular.
    AmanaResponded on February 5, 2025
    Gracias, Carolina! Que bueno que te haya gustado nuestro menú de almuerzo. Estamos desde ya trabajando en desarrollar el próximo y esperamos estar lanzándolo en las próximas semanas, por si gustas visitar de nuevo.

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  6. Elizabeth

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nuestra experiencia ayer en Amana fue excelente. El personal -como siempre- muy atento y con un trato excepcional. Era la primera visita al restaurante por parte de dos personas en la reservación y quedaron muy contentas. La comida con buen sabor y consistencia. Pedimos cada una: entrada, plato principal y de bebida para las tres una botella de vino. Estamos a la espera del nuevo menú para que probarlo lo más pronto posible.
    AmanaResponded on February 5, 2025
    Agradecemos muchísimo la reseña, Elizabeth! Nos encanta leer que tuvieron tan buena experiencia. Te esperamos de regreso para probar el nuevo menú.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant food and presentation was very good and amazing customer service
    AmanaResponded on February 5, 2025
    Our sincere thanks for your visit and for sharing your thoughts!

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  8. Eduardo

    Costa Rica

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef table, muy bueno aunque se debe tomar en cuenta que los platos tienen sabores muy fuertes
    AmanaResponded on February 5, 2025
    Muchas gracias por su reseña! Que bueno que disfrutó su visita.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Miles

    Costa Rica

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent and fresh ingredients, the table staff was informative and attentive, the food came out fast and temperature was perfect.
    AmanaResponded on February 5, 2025
    We are really glad to read that your experience was so positive! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and it goes without saying that you are always welcome at Amana.

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  10. Teresa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the chefs tasting and had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and had many unexpected flavors and touches. Everything was plated beautifully and the service was amazing. Really lovely people and space.
    AmanaResponded on February 5, 2025
    Teresa, we had a great time hosting you and your husband. Thank you for spending time with us and we would love to have you over again if given the opportunity.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Amana is rated 4.9 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Amana

de, 125m oeste del Fresh Market, Av 9, Barrio Escalante, San José, San Jose 10101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    San José
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kenneth Ruiz
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    6143 6871
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at +506 6143 6871 (WhatsApp or Phone Call) for private event reservations
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