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Don Rufino, La Fortuna, L Fortuna

Don Rufino

4.7
4.7
670 Reviews
$30 and under
International

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
Don Rufino is about contemporary food, with a local touch. Fine, local, fresh ingredients, the use of novel cooking techniques and great passion, are the main components found in our kitchen and in each dish served.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Fusion / Eclectic, Meat
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    2479 9997
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Santiago Fernández Benedeto

What 670 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don Rufino in La Fortuna offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service." Known for its "Grandma's chicken" and creative dishes, this restaurant combines local ingredients with international flair. The "staff are outstanding," and the atmosphere is perfect for special occasions. Reservations are highly recommended for this popular spot.

670 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, creative food, and excellent, attentive service!

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  2. Mary

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were outstanding! My husband had the lamb cannelloni and wants to go back for more. We shared the burrito and the ceviche and they were delicious! We never repeat resturant on vacation and we already made another reservation.

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  3. JessicaG

    Toronto5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good food but the medium rare steaks came out very raw

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  4. arthur

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful meal, attentive service, great atmosphere and a wide selection of quality wines. Most importantly the food was excellent. I had the short rib ravioli which was delicious with tender short rib filling and a light sauce. My wife had pork ribs that fell off the bone in a smoky bbq sauce. We had a delicious dessert with a white cake, ice cream and sauce.

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  5. tim

    Jacksonville17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I showed up for our reservation. Ooops. Something was wrong. They couldn't find it. I showed them m confirmation and they politely said "Oh! Your reservation is tomorrow..." The restaurant changed it to that moment and immediately sat us. The service was impeccable. We had civeche for a starter. So good! I wanted to drink the sauce. My wife had the steak ravioli and I had the pork belly ribs. OMG! Both were fantastic. Unfortunately we are at the end of our trip here in Costa Rica but we will go home with great memories. At the beach the past few days but if we were still in LA Fortuna I know we'd be going back to Don Rufino!

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  6. Frank VIP

    Washington DC29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable dining experience - prompt, courteous service,; tasty and well presented appetizer and entrees; good bottle of French pinot noir. Our bill before the extra tip was $200 - a good value for the quality and portions of what we ate and drank. Highly recommend.

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  7. Kylie

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere!!

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  8. Joan

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time to Don Rufino's and never disappointed. Outstanding service and delicious food!

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  9. Bethany

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience. Food was delicious.

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  10. Angela

    Alabama3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and so was our server . We had a great time .

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FAQs

Don Rufino is rated 4.7 stars by 670 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Don Rufino

Calle 466 Ave 142, Downtown, La Fortuna, L Fortuna 1417

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Alajuela
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Fusion / Eclectic, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Santiago Fernández Benedeto
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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