It's okay, expensive for what you get, but everything in Avellanas is expensive, service is average to poor, the restaurant is nice but filled with cats walking around consider this if you are allergic, there is not enough parking space, overall a mediocre experience, had a reservation and the table was not reserved, read so many reviews about the best italian food, I don't think so. Really disappointed about this place to be honest, would rather eat at another place next time. It's about 60usd for 2 lasagnas and 2 beers. Got the feeling that it you are a local they don't care about you. Ticos stay away! UPDATE: The owner is so condescending with his answer, so I dont understand how costly and difficult is to achieve that in the middle of nowhere? how would you know that? It's costly however I don't mind paying if the service is good, we had to leave because we were left behind under the rain and no one took care of us, the waiter did not know what to do, actually I'm updating my review to 1 star thanks for your reply, my reviews have been seen over 600k times, good luck with your business in our...
Read moreWe stayed in Playa Avellanas, Costa Rica for a week, and one of the highlights of our trip was dining at Il Rustico. The food was absolutely incredible—every dish from appetizers to desserts was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Their cocktails were on point, and the local beer selection was a great bonus.
What truly set Il Rustico apart was their amazing service. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. My wife is a gluten-free vegan, and they were not only understanding but also creative in preparing dishes tailored to her diet. They even customized meals for our kids, which made the whole experience feel personal and welcoming.
If you’re in the area, Il Rustico is a must-visit spot. It’s rare to find a place that nails food, service, and atmosphere all at once—but they did just...
Read moreSoooo good!! Los Pargos really doesn’t have much around in terms of restaurants, it’s very rural. But even if there were a ton of options, I’d still want to come here every night. The cooks are literally Italian, so you know you’re getting authentic Italian food. We unfortunately discovered it on the last night of our stay, and wished we went sooner so we could go multiple times!! We had 1 pizza and 1 pasta bolognese...I love bolognese and this was awesome, but honestly the pizza was the winner. We wished we had 2 pizzas instead! Not only was the food amazing, but my rose was great, my husband’s cocktail was great. Service was great! Also, I’m big on atmosphere and this place is so cute! We sat outside amongst string lights and a ton of greenery, it’s like you’re in a little rain forest. Come here,...
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