Café del Sol — Restaurant in Tempate

Chef Jimenez is amazing. The meal was spectacular. Taste, presentation, originality A+. The staff at Cafe Del Sol in Potrero in Costa Rica near Liberia and Playa Flamingo are friendly, professional, courteous, speak Spanish and English. The renovation and decor is outstanding, five star! Three floors, each one has its own ambiance and personality. The rooftop wine bar spectacular and intimate atmosphere for gathering of friends. The food menus are different on each floor but guests can choose from the other menus as well if they prefer. The drinks were original and very tasty, decorated with lavendar and tropical delicacies that made it all so delicious. The rosemary in the gin and tonic was dried and smoking a bit which gave the drink a special effect and a lovely scent. Chef Jimenez, you can tell this is his passion, he loves what he does and is so very creative and innovative. Dining at this restaurant was more than an excellent meal, it was an exceptional experience, one that makes you want to go back on the two other floors to experience Georges (the owner)'s vision of what a dining experience should be, complete, elegance, artistic and gastronomical delight to the palette, the eye, the scent of food creations. Highly recommend this restaurant. A delightful surprise and a must go to if you are in Costa Rica. Monique and...

We got breakfast here at Cafe Del Sol in the bakery area. It was amazing. The iced coffee with a splash of milk was surprisingly creamy and chocolaty, I will coming back for another one! The scones were also a delicious side item with a hot latte. I liked the cups and platter for coffee and the French style chairs and tables. With indoor and outdoor seating you can eat in the A/C or in the ocean breeze which is a block away. The tropical pancakes were perfectly sweet with fresh fruit on top, we bolstered our choice with a side of eggs and bacon (both were great). The granola comes with a little yogurt, I stole the side of yogurt that comes with the pancakes to give me more. But the fresh fruit with the granola was heavenly. My kids said the orange juice was the best they've ever tasted. The Tico breakfast was traditional and delicious (not pictured cause it was take out for the husband). The service was also exceptional, I didn't catch her name but the lady servicing the bakery was so kind and helpful. We had a...

Have been here a few times now and really enjoy it for a variety of experiences. There are three levels to the restaurant, the first being the most formal and a great spot for a valentines dinner. Our server Michelle was attentive and professional and accommodated our group with grace. The second floor is a lounge where my partner and I have danced with staff and other patrons while live music plays. The rooftop is a great place to see monkeys in the late afternoon, or head on a Saturday night for their DJ dance party and bump music with happy locals and tourists all evening.

I keep ordering their risotto as it is perfection in a plate, and my partner and friends have ordered the ribs and found them incredible. One member of our group had the sea bass filet and adored it, though confessed the ribs were superior. Generally though everything is incredible! The antipasto crostini are a delight as well. I really can't say enough how lovely a...