Fodor's Expert Review La Pecora Nera

$$$$ Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Italian Fodor's Choice

For nearly 30 years, the owner of this Italian restaurant has gone to great lengths to assure ingredients are authentic, including importing olive oil and wine from Italy. You’ll be surprised at all the additional light Tuscan entrées, appetizers, and desserts the chef-owner has concocted that day. Start with bruschetta and carpaccio, and move on to fillet with Gorgonzola sauce or homemade pasta. Be prepared for a long, leisurely dining experience with attentive service, often from the owner himself, with all the flair of an opera tenor. It's worth the wait, especially when you sink your teeth into the tiramisu; this is one of the country's top Italian restaurants.

Italian Dinner Fodor's Choice $$$$

Quick Facts

3 km (2 miles) southeast of town at Playa Cocles
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón  70403, Costa Rica

2750–0490

www.lapecoraneracr.com

Known For:
  • Innovative Italian menu
  • Exuberant owner
  • Leisurely dining experience
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch

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