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Silvestre, San José, San Jose

Silvestre

4.8
4.8
863 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Latin
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm
  • Phone number
    8308 3388
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Santiago Fernández Benedetto
  • Neighbourhood
    San José
  • Cross Street
    Calle 3A - Ave. 11
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 863 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Best Food

  • Costa Rica

    Innovative

  • Costa Rica

    Healthy

  • Costa Rica

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Costa Rica

    Great for fine wines

  • Costa Rica

    Good for special occasions

  • Costa Rica

    Most Booked

  • San José

    Best Overall

  • San José

    Best Food

  • San José

    Best Service

  • San José

    Best Ambience

  • San José

    Innovative

  • San José

    Healthy

  • San José

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San José

    Great for fine wines

  • San José

    Romantic

  • San José

    Good for special occasions

  • San José

    Lively

  • San José

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Silvestre captivates diners with its "unique dining experience" and "impeccable service." The tasting menu, often praised as "amazing" and "out of this world," showcases a creative take on Costa Rican cuisine. The restaurant's charming colonial setting and attentive staff make it a "must-visit" in San Jose.

863 Reviews
  1. Juan Sebastian

    Costa Rica

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Volvimos con mi esposa y ahora mis papás que nos visitan desde Colombia y Santiago y su equipo nos recibieron muy bien!. La experiencia en sí, el profesionalismo y carisma de Paloma junto el de todos sus compañeros y la calidad de ingredientes y atención a los detalles de este restaurante nunca bajan estándares. Felicitaciones a Santiago a y su equipo y espero volver nuevamente con más familia en próximas ocasiones! Gracias por representar tan bien la gastronomía Costarricense que tanto amo

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  2. Em

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really wanted to love Silvestre. I think some of the reviews here are overhyped. I tried the tasting menu, I loved hearing about the food, its origins and history. Regrettably the food just wasn’t as tasty as I hoped it would be, particularly for the price point. However the service was brilliant.

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  3. leigh

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re in to food, the tasting menu is a must-do in San Jose.

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  4. Lucia

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fuimos a almorzar y salimos muy satisfechos con todas las opciones y almorzar ahí es una exc opción para salir de la rutina. La mesera super atenta, super amable.

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  5. Sanjeev

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience, decent food not exceptional. Nice story telling and cadence of food

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  6. Rahul

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing culinary experience! We came back here twice as it was so good. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  7. Luis

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both food and service were great. Loved it here We tried the 7 meal tasting. It was probably a little overpriced for what the food actually was but the experience and narratives behind it were cool and entertaining

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  8. Jason

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was wonderful. From the very attentive staff and details, decor, and location to the food offerings and taste. Paloma (the waitress) was amazing and explained everything related to the tasting menu and special Costa Rican traditions in a friendly and welcoming manner. One of our party did the tasting menu while the other ordered a la carte and they timed the delivery impeccably. I would highly recommend the restaurant and overall experience.

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  9. lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  10. Yelena

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Christmas lunch with tasting menu. What a great start to learn about Costa Rica cuisine.

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Silvestre is rated 4.8 stars by 863 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Silvestre

Calle 3A - Ave. 11 - 955, Downtown, San José, San Jose 10101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Calle 3A - Ave. 11
  • Neighbourhood
    San José
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Latin
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Santiago Fernández Benedetto
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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