Other restaurants in San José
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Comida Para Sentir
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Spoon
The Los Yoses branch of this local chain also serves as a local landmark. The menu is extensive and the big breakfasts are tops (especially after a long night of drinking). Better yet, the tables are made out of refurbished Regina sewing machines. Sew cool.
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Vishnu
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La Bastille
This five-decade-old bistro serves French classics such as escargot, onion soup, steak tartare and cordon bleu dishes.
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Sabores de Jeruzalen
This small, informal Middle Eastern shop sells plates of hot shawarma and sandwiches stuffed full of fresh hummus and falafel.
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Café Valandra
This new French-run spot in Barrio Amón is a good spot for coffee – as well as a traditional French croque monsieur (a grilled, smoked-ham sandwich topped with melted cheese).
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Restaurante Isabel
A mix of regulars and medical professionals (the Hospital Calderón Guardia is right across the street) jam into the long Formica tables for generously portioned daily specials – such as grilled chicken with rice, beans and fresh cabbage slaw.
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Lubnán
This cozy Lebanese spot serves a mix of Middle Eastern dishes, including shish kebabs, falafel and kebbeh (bulgur wheat and lamb fritters). Want to try a little bit of everything? Order the meze – a platter of small portions, ideal for two.
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News Café
On the ground floor of Hotel Presidente is the most popular cafe in the city among gringo expats. The main draw is the daily selection of foreign newspapers and the free wi-fi, as well as a simple menu strong on American specialties such as sandwiches, salads and steaks.
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La Piazzetta
This old-world Italian spot (expect waiters with bow ties) serves a lengthy list of traditional specialties: antipasto, creamy risottos, homemade pastas and tender veal. There is an extensive list of imported wines, and several luscious desserts – including a celebrated chocolate mousse.
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Chelle’s
This unpretentious spot serves basic sandwiches and casados – none of which are very exciting. Regardless, josefinos will tell you that you haven’t experienced San José until you’ve had a wee-hours breakfast here after a night of drinking – and there’s a bar in case you want to keep going.
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