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Fine dining restaurant em La Fortuna, Alajuela Province
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Grandma’s Style Chicken
Frequently recommended for its rich flavor, moist texture, and overall deliciousness; several reviewers called it amazing or off the charts.
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Beef Short Rib Ravioli
Repeatedly singled out as memorable and impressive, with reviewers saying they kept thinking about it and found it especially flavorful.
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Banana Cake
A popular dessert choice that multiple reviewers found unique, fresh, and delicious, making it a recurring favorite at the end of the meal.
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Ribeye Steak
Recommended in multiple reviews and described as excellent, with both the Costa Rican ribeye and imported ribeye praised for quality and taste.
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Potato Croquettes With Smoked Trout
Called exquisite by one reviewer and highlighted as a memorable appetizer with strong flavor and careful preparation.
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Ceviche Starter
A consistently praised appetizer that reviewers specifically recommended starting with because of its freshness and bold flavor.
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Chicken Risotto
Recommended as an entree that impressed diners with its flavor and overall execution, even among guests with high expectations.
Detalhes
Horário
| Segunda-feira | 12 to 9:30 PM |
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| Terça-feira | 12 to 9:30 PM |
| Quarta-feira | 12 to 9:30 PM |
| Quinta-feira | 12 to 9:30 PM |
| Sexta-feira | 12 to 9:30 PM |
| Sábado | 12 to 9:30 PM |
| Domingo | 12 to 9:30 PM |
Sobre Don Rufino
Don Rufino is a fine dining Latin American restaurant in La Fortuna, Alajuela Province. Reviewers consistently praise the ceviche, Grandma’s Chicken served in a banana leaf, short rib ravioli, and the attentive service. The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, romantic, trendy, and upscale, with outdoor seating and a strong wine and cocktail program. It is a reservation-friendly spot that works for dinner, lunch, and solo dining, and many guests describe it as one of the best meals on their Costa Rica trip.
Comodidades
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Checks
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Perguntas frequentes
What is Don Rufino known for?
Don Rufino is best known for its ceviche and Grandma’s Chicken, also called Pollo de Abuelita, which is served in a banana leaf. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the short rib ravioli and bone marrow as standout dishes, with the food often described as creative, flavorful, and well presented.
What dishes are most recommended at Don Rufino?
The most recommended dishes are ceviche, short rib ravioli, Grandma’s Chicken in banana leaf, and bone marrow. Other frequently praised items include the ribeye, grilled shrimp, risotto, and banana cake dessert, with several guests saying the portions and flavors were excellent.
What is the atmosphere like at Don Rufino?
The atmosphere is refined but not stiff, with an open-air dining room, soft lighting, and a quiet, romantic feel. It suits couples, groups, tourists, and solo diners, and reviewers often mention that the setting makes conversation easy and the evening feel special.
Is Don Rufino good value, and what is the price range?
Don Rufino is in the ₡20,000–50,000 range, and reviewers often describe it as higher end but worth the price for the food and service. Guests say the meal feels well worth it because of the quality of dishes like ceviche, ribeye, ravioli, and the attentive hospitality.
Do you need a reservation at Don Rufino?
Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner and for parties larger than two. One review noted that a party of two was seated without a reservation, but the general advice was to book ahead because the restaurant is popular and can fill up.
Is parking available at Don Rufino?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Don Rufino have vegetarian options?
Yes, Don Rufino offers vegan options.
Is Don Rufino kid-friendly?
Yes, Don Rufino is good for kids.
