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Most Popular Italian food in Santa Cruz, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Santa Cruz, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Santa Cruz sizzles with culture and energy. The historic city is considered an epicenter of Costa Rican folklore, and is a magnet for those interested in experiencing traditional food, music, dance and festivals. The month of July is especially busy with local festivals, and Santa Cruz’s notorious annual rodeo takes place in January.
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10. La Forketta
Overall Ratings
5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Emmah02
Best restaurant in Potrero! This place has wonderful food and the staff is absolutely awesome! We went here 3 times in 6 days because the food was so good- highly recommend the smoked salmon pizza & the seafood linguine. The staff was wonderful and at the end of the night they moved away the tables and everyone began dancing! It was tons of fun. This place is awesome for a great dinner and fun night. Also, the staff were very helpful with providing information about local excursions and all the hidden treasures in Guanacaste. Their delicious cuisine, relaxed vibe, and kind staff make this place A MUST GO TO RESTAURANT! :)
9. Buon Appetito
Overall Ratings
4 based on 267 reviews
Since 2006 serving Breakfast Lunch Dinner .We make everything from scratch pizza pasta panini salads waffle pastries and gelato!
Reviewed By vatripper434
Buon Appetito isn't fancy from the outside but they've got great basic Italian sandwiches, pizza and pasta at pretty reasonable prices for Tamarindo and super friendly service. Massimo is the man that runs the cafe and is super friendly and happy to help sort out the menu. We ordered a variety of things. The smoothie was good and we ended up with pizza, pasta, a sandwich, and a salad among the four of us and all were good. Most of their salads can be ordered in sandwich form and vice versa. We ate in but they did a steady take out business too while we were there. Plenty of vegetarian options and the pomodoro sauce was particularly good.It's not a white tablecloth kind of place but the food is good and they seem very happy to have the business and to chat with the tourists who pop in. Very affordable compared to the rest of the Tamarindo dining scene.
8. El Sapo Ristopizza Cocktail Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 428 reviews
Our restaurant, located opposite the entrance of one of the most famous beaches in Costa Rica,PLAYA LANGOSTA, offers seafood appetizers and italian cheeses,along with side dishes prepared by our great Italian chefs. Pizza for us is an art!!! Enjoy our fan
Reviewed By addythetraveler
Excellent pizza with fresh ingredients. I ordered "the star" which was actually more like a calzone (they filled dough with the cheese and toppings) with each point in the star with a different topping. Everyone in our family if 5 loved their food (two of our kids shared a pizza), and I wish we had a longer stay in this area to go there again.
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7. Fish & Cheeses
Overall Ratings
5 based on 236 reviews
Italian restaurant,cheeses factory,hand made pasta,mozzarella bar,italian wines,beers,live music every monday jazz and every friday blues rock ,caffetteria,pizzeria brick oven,breakfast,lunch,dinner,champagneria and more!
Reviewed By ellynwithay
Our family had a wonderful evening here! Marco immediately made us feel welcomed and entertained. We ordered 3 pizzas to share and my husband went inside the little shop to select a wine. With guidance from Marco, we enjoyed a spectacular bottle of red. The pizzas were perfect as was the fresh bread with oil. For dessert we shared a Tiramisu, based on seeing the rave reviews in this app. It was truly incredible and I donât usually like tiramisu. Highly recommend this magical place!
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6. Pizzeria La Baula
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1409 reviews
Reviewed By cargue2
Pizza was good and prices were very reasonable. Locations for pay off the beaten path but not too far from the main strip. This was recommended and we tried it and enjoyed it. However I would not be in area with little children after 7:30 PM as this trip becomes more of a youth crowd.
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5. La Pachanga
Overall Ratings
4 based on 539 reviews
Small Restaurant With Big Reputacion Where You Can Eat The Real Traditional Italian Food, Homemade Pasta,ravioli, Pizza, Fish, Meat And A Lot Of Vegetarian Dishes, Ask For Gluten Free Pastaspecials Every Night And Live Music
Reviewed By Gregpj63
We went there 3 times during our two week stay. Unanimous choice for our group of two couples. The staff are very good. The menu is large and sometimes hard to choose which to have. Fresh snapper with leaks and cream, pasta dishes, gnocchi gorgonzola all delicious. Nice red wines. Made it to dessert only once, gelato was very good.Very good, will return. Reservations if larger group for sure.
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4. La Sodita Italiana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 377 reviews
Family-owned restaurant, serving authentic Italian specialties. Come and enjoy a great meal with friends, we'll make sure you have a great stay as well!
Reviewed By SpringStein
On a really hot day, sat outside and we were surprised how pleasant it was around 6:00. Cute spot. But the food is certainly the highlight. We love Italy, and much of that love is for its food, it was wonderful to find a truly Italian restaurant in the part of the world! My wife had the shrimp ravioli which was especially good. Weâre returning a second time tonight which we donât often do as we like to try as many places as possible when in a new area. But the taste of Italy always draws us back...
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3. Enea's La Vera Cucina Italiana
Overall Ratings
5 based on 313 reviews
Homemade pasta,pizza,ravioli,gnocchi and lasagna,tiramisu and chocolate italian cake,last but not least Italian liquors,all homemade! Best quiet and comfortable environment, perfect for a real italian meal with family and friends.
Reviewed By Yvette A
Trust me, being a foodie from Los Angeles has afforded me the opportunity to enjoy many great eats from around the world. Although, I have not traveled to Italy, I imagine that Enea's is a part of Italy that has miraculously transported itself to Tamarindo, Costa Rica. This hidden gem is off of the main strip and wonderfully so. You get to enjoy some of the best homemade food in the seclusion of a private, quiet, and quaint tropical setting... not to mention, great service! I can't say enough about this place. Enjoy!Good afternoon, thank you so much for these words! We really appreciate it! We work hard to give our clients the best experience they could have. We hope to see you back soon!Andrea and Aldo(cook and waiter, co-owners)
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2. La Esquina Restaurant & Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By skyr529
Great owners and Great pizza. The new location is open air and very clean. We eat in one night and did a picked up order to take to the house. Service was outstanding and the owners made us feel extra special.
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1. Antichi Sapori Sicilian Cuisine
Overall Ratings
5 based on 556 reviews
Restaurant with classic and traditional cuisine of southern Italy (Sicily) proposing various appetizers ,carpaccio meat and fish, pasta, risotto, pizza, daily specials, vegan food, gluten free pizza and pasta accompanied by fine Italian wines and homemade
Reviewed By Alyssa S
This is our fourth trip to Costa Rica, and each trip we have to visit Antichi Sapori at least once. The restaurant provides a taste of authentic Sicilian cuisine along with many options to accommodate food restrictions such as vegetarian and gluten-free options. Along with this, Antichi Sapori has amazing and friendly service. By far our favorite pizza in Costa Rica. The menu has a wonderful variety and the desserts are out of this world.
