Fodor's Expert Review Restaurante Silvestre
$$$$
North and East of Downtown
Costa Rican
Fodor's Choice
Chef Santiago Fernandez is at the helm of this ambitious and wildly successful exploration of upscale contemporary Costa Rican cuisine. The regularly changing menus use local and organic ingredients (along with fish and meat procured through responsible means) to take diners on a journey into some of the most creative (and delicious) food Costa Rica has to offer. Many dishes also incorporate a whimiscal look into an aspect of Costa Rican history and culture, such as appetizers served under a colorful devil's mask, representing Masquerade Day, a traditional Costa Rican take on Halloween. Downstairs, the darkly alluring bar, Cothnejo Fishy, offers small bites and a fun cocktail menu.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Gorgeous setting in a renovated mansion with a plant-filled indoor terrace
- Prix-fixe menus of sustainable fine dining, including wine pairings
- Hip downstairs bar
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.