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La Pecora Nera Ristorante

4.7 711 reviews Closed Limon Province, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, 70403, Costa Rica

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La Pecora Nera Ristorante, nestled in the stunning Limon Province of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, has garnered remarkable acclaim from discerning diners. With its beautifully decorated ambiance, it offers a blend of elegance and comfort reminiscent of a cozy Tuscan home. Patrons rave about the intimate dining experience, marking it as a perfect setting for couples and families alike.

Diners like Ingrid Vasquez highlight the exceptional chef, who personally engages with guests to recommend delicious dishes. The menu features standout items such as meat ravioli that embodies unique flavors, and the avocado paste served with freshly baked bread has transformed avocados into a newfound favorite for many. Desserts, like the dark chocolate ice cream, have even prompted guests to "lick the cup clean."

Customer reviews consistently praise the attentive staff and a superb wine selection, creating an atmosphere that invites leisurely dining for two to four hours. Many, including Sabrina Gonzalez, assert that La Pecora Nera could easily secure a Michelin star, equating its quality to that of esteemed New York City restaurants. Each dish reflects meticulous care and fresh ingredients, making La Pecora Nera a culinary gem not to be missed.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with La Pecora Nera Ristorante before visiting.

Reviews for La Pecora Nera Ristorante

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Review highlights

Based on 711 reviews

La Pecora Nera Ristorante consistently receives praise for its elegant ambiance and attentive, welcoming staff, creating an immersive and intimate Italian dining experience in Costa Rica’s Caribbean region. Reviewers often highlight the quality and freshness of the ingredients, with many noting standout dishes such as expertly prepared pasta and soups. The restaurant’s unique blend of traditional Tuscan flavors and creative culinary touches, paired with a carefully curated wine selection, contributes to a memorable meal that encourages leisurely, multi-course dining. While the setting is described as upscale and beautifully decorated, guests commonly feel a warm, hospitable atmosphere that balances luxury with comfort, making it a favored destination for both locals and visitors seeking authentic Italian cuisine with a refined touch.

ingrid vasquez
Aug 24, 2025

This is one of the most beautiful/ fancy place I’ve ever been too the location is beautiful and clean. The chief came to take our order he was an absolute pleasure nice man recommend us some dishes which were delicious pasta . They start you off with a bread and I wanna say this avocado paste AMAZING I’m not a avocado fan but it was so good with the bread. Then they gave us soup AGAIN AMAZING SOUP a taste I never tasted but so good. We then got a main dish I got meat ravioli AMAZING very unique flavor but 10/10 raviolis. They then gave us a little thing of ice cream dark chocolate I’m not a big fan of dark chocolate I surprisingly licked the cup clean . Lastly they gave us a tea to help the food go down DELICIOUS I love tea and this was one of favorite ones I definitely recommend couples and family’s to come there amazing service pricing is definitely more than reasonable for the service and what you get

Dustin Barr
Aug 20, 2025

An Experience! Great wine selection, and delicious food. An Italian experience nestled in the Caribbean. Wonderful and attentive staff, and an interactive chef. A great way to spend 2 to 4 hours for a dinner experience!

Timothy Crepeau
Jul 27, 2025

Who would expect to discover an avant-garde theaterscape hidden around the yaw of an anonymous alley across from Playa Cocles, where superb Tuscan fare is expertly served by well-heeled staff? Not me but here I am. Feel free to dine for hours across a balanced menu of traditional Italian cuisine made from quality ingredients with an emphasis on wonderful carbs. Break the bank on a few bottles of wine or go thrifty and still leave satisfied. Must be seen to be believed. Thank you, Ilario for this unexpected departure from the ordinary world.

Sabrina Gonzalez
Jun 16, 2025

This restaurant deserves a Michelin star! My boyfriend and I are from NYC and the Italian food here in la pecora nera was better than most nyc restaurants! Every part of the meal had so much care and detail. The food was incredible, perfectly cooked with quality fresh Ingredients. The ambience was intimate but also made you feel like you were eating at a home table in Tuscany. Can’t speak highly enough! Shout out to our waiter from Argentina too- so helpful, thoughtful and kind! Can’t wait to go back!

Bart Gronenschild
Jun 11, 2025

Accidentally we ended up at this restaurant, as we were looking for restaurant Terramar. This place is wonderfully decorated, causing us a little bit to wonder whether it would not be too expensive. However, we met the owner, who was very nice, and invited us to have a look at the menu. We felt very welcome and had a very nice evening here, with even some soup and bread on the house. If you are looking for Italian food, this is a good place to go.

GONZALO PÉREZ RUBIO
Jun 06, 2025

Super-filled, delicious food, the wine at the perfect temperature, and the service was personalized and warm. 100% recommended, you won't regret it!

Tony Hrbek
Jun 03, 2025

Absolutely incredible experience. Best dining experience we have had in Costa Rica, by far. This would be an amazing date night option for a couple. Candle-lit, gorgeous venue. Absolutely stunning dining environment with top-notch service. We felt like royalty here. I think it’s safe to say this is the best restaurant on the Costa Rican Caribbean coast. We were so pleasantly surprised and delighted with every part of our dining experience. Highly recommend the vegetable soup and the Ravioli de Carne. The garden salad and and selection of homemade bread was also amazing. We finished with a warm chocolate desert and vanilla ice cream. Delicioso! P.S. if you order wine, they will bring you a bottle. You pay for whatever you drink. It’s divine!

jose b
May 10, 2025

This place is the best Italian restaurant I've been in Costa Rica, and can say with confidence the best restaurant I've been to in Costa Rica. The service , and the ambiance of the place made me feel like I was in Hollywood. I will recommend this to anyone for a bday or anniversary for sure. The owner is very friendly and proud of his word.

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Address
Limon Province, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, 70403, Costa Rica
Price range
₡20,000+
Category
Italian restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) Closed
  • Tuesday 04:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday 04:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday 04:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday 04:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 04:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 04:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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