We had a wonderful surprise while visiting the Poas Volcano on a chilly Sunday afternoon. We expected to have lunch at another "typical" Costa Rican food joint in the area. But what a great surprise! Bakery is excellent. You must buy bread! I had a very good steak au poivre vert, excellent sauce and vegetables, it was not medium rare... More

This place was closed on our last trip down, so it was a high priority for us on this trip down. I will say that I was a little doubtful about all the great reviews, but I will say that our first meal was so good that we went back the next day. Joel , the owner and chef of... More

We were staying at the Poas Volcano Lodge, and needed someplace to eat dinner as we did not want what the Lodge was offering. We had passed this restaurant earlier in the day, and decided to give it a try though our first thought was "French food in Costa Rica? Really?" Yes, really. and it is is really good food.... More

My family of 4 ate at this restaurant 4 years ago. I rave about it to everyone. I would say we have sophisticated pallets and are not easy to please and this restaurant was excellent. It was also a great value for such a wonderful meal. We enjoyed it so much that we ate there 2 out of our 3... More

I have been there with a friend and ordered a Cheese Table (look at the picture). It is simply amazing, the taste and the variety is just delicious. Add a glass of wine and you will be on the paradaise. About the main course options, I have ordered Rabbit with a Dijon mustard sauce that was ok but not to... More

We arrived a bit early for lunch, but because it was raining the chef/owner of Colbert's welcomed us to his lovely restaurant. Of course we were all alone in the dining room, (because technically they were not open yet) so the chef brought his last minute chores into the dining room to entertain us, he completed the carmalization process of... More

My boyfriend and I accidentally ended up at Restaurante Colbert in March after a failed attempt to attend a nearby strawberry festival - we were greeted with the utmost hospitality from the friendly restaurant staff, a husband and wife pair who humbly create delicious food out of the sheer joy of cooking. The restaurant was quite full, so a reservation... More

This is one of my husband's best meal of the 2 weeks in Costa Rica. My fish meal however, was just OK. The service was great and the wine was good.

Nice view of the mountains, french cuisine. Excellent bread