Osteria Fainá — Restaurant in Pavas

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Just visited this charming Italian spot in San Jose and felt compelled to share my experience. It’s definitely a five-star find for me, offering a slice of Italy right here in the city.

The Ambiance: From the moment you walk in, the place welcomes you with its cozy vibe. There’s a small, open terrace that’s absolutely inviting, perfect for enjoying the weather outside. Inside, the interior is just as welcoming, with a homely Italian touch that sets the scene for an authentic dining experience.

Food & Drink: The homemade Italian food here is spotless in terms of both taste and presentation. It’s evident that they use fresh ingredients, which makes a world of difference. I was looking for a drink to start with, and the waitress recommended a natural Italian beverage made from lemon and mint. It was refreshing and set the tone for the meal to come. For breakfast, I had this homemade Italian dish that was beyond words – you can see from the photos I’ve attached how delightful it looked and, trust me, it tasted even better.

Overall Experience: This place nails it on all fronts. It’s rare to find a restaurant that makes you feel at home while providing a meal that’s both authentic and delicious. The recommendation from the waitress was a highlight, showing their commitment to a genuine Italian dining experience.

In conclusion, if you’re in San Jose and have a craving for Italian, this restaurant is a must-visit. It combines a cozy ambiance with exquisite homemade food, making it a perfect spot for any meal. Definitely a five-star...

I visited Osteria Fainá for the first time. It's a tiny restaurant (around twelve tables in total) which offers italian food. From the menu we chose Fainá "Portivene" and Pizza "Le Grazie". The pizza had nice flavours which included tomato sauce, mozarella cheese, bacon, red pepper and mushrooms. However we didn't like the texture of the pizza dough because it was a totally round bread with a crust. The texture of the interior was not spongy but flat and a bit difficult to cut with a knife. That's why we didn't like it. The crust was crunchy. The Fainá or Farinata is a ligurian dish. It's a pizza but instead of wheat is made with chick peas flour. It came with a variety of toppings including grilled vegetables such as red pepper and zucchini, pesto sauce, stracchino cheese, amongst others. It was our first time trying it and we loved the dish because the dough is very soft and has a beautiful "toasty" flavour. If you want to try something new to your palate we definitely recommend you the Fainá. It well...

We found one of the most amazing restaurants in Costa Rica. Marce, the owner, well actually he calls humself the slave of the restaurant, not the owner of the restaurant, lol, took us through an amazing journey as we enjoyed our 8 course dinner! When we arrived at this tiny 6 or 7 tabled restaurant, I immediately felt like I had stepped into a small town in Genova, where he is from, I immediately handed him back our menus and asked him to bring whatever dishes he wanted us to experience. As he did so, he gave us the history of each one, along with little stories about his mother and his family. Don't miss this restaurant if you're in Costa Rica!:

Focaccia con pesto e stracchino Fainà arreglada con scamorza Ahumada, Zuquine alla parrilla y anchoas. Bruschetta con salsa si muscoli Ravioli al ragú Spezzatino di carné cerdo papás y zanahoria. Torta di riso carrarina Crema pasticciera...