Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in San José

Hands down one of the best meals we’ve had around the world. We enjoyed a couple cocktails to start followed by the Alma Tasting Menu with Chef’s Wine Pairing. This was a truly unique experience savouring indigenous ingredients in 7 courses in thoughtful and playful ways as we explored foods throughout the country. We didn’t want it to end. Everyone was so attentive, accommodating a food allergy, carefully explaining every dish and we never felt like anything was rushed or that we were waiting for the next dish. Muchas Gracias

I had been there before for lunch, and decided to have a birthday celebration for 12 people. They had our table ready, and two servers to take care of our party. The food was outstanding, and so were the drinks. But definitely the best part was service, led by Jordi Granados. He was not only personable, truly on top of his game and extremely knowledgeable about the menu.  

I had the 6 course tasting menu- this dining experience did not disappoint! The dishes are highly creative and bold, mixing an array of flavors which combine to create a sensational experience in the palate. All dishes have a theme and are cooked with locally sourced ingredients. The place is small and cute with a bohemian vibe, located in the quiet neighborhood of Aranjuez. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone in San Jose!

Sikwa is a remarkable experience. The food is unlike anything we’ve tasted before. The service is impeccable without being pretentious. If only the precolumbian diet included bread so we could sop up the delicious sauces.

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!