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El Balcon de Europa
Calle 9 near Av Central walkway,
San José
San José
506/221-4841
Type: Italian
Price Range: ₡₡
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San José
San José
506/221-4841
Type: Italian
Price Range: ₡₡
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This is the oldest restaurant in town – and certainly the most ambient. It opened as an Italian eatery in 1909, and has been in Italian hands until a few years ago when a Costa Rican family bought it. It has an Old World atmosphere with wood paneling on the walls.
Glass plate photos of San José hang, along with framed inspirational quotations such as “Truth is the child of time,” portraits of Costa Rican presidents and postcards from todo el mundo. Green-and-white linen tablecloths and a wooden plank table stacked with Italian cheeses add flavor to the inviting dining room.
We always eat here and we have never been disappointed (although the chef’s rendition of Italian “gravy” is not ours!). The house wine is very pleasing. Waiter Carlos has been serving here since 1952.
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