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14898 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Costa Rica
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Fried yuca: yuca cut into pieces and fried, served with a sauce or just salted. it's a simple and tasty option
Patacones: fried green plantain slices that are smashed. they are served with sauce or mashed beans, pico de gallo and guacamole
Aztec soup, with epazote and guajillo chile chips (vegetarian)
Ratatouille - a stewed mix of provençal vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes
Vegetarian pizza - pizza dough topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and a variety of vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and onions
Fresh pasta carbonara
Arroz con leche: a creamy dessert made with rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon
Churros: often sold at fairs or by street vendors, costa rican churros are fried dough sticks sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon
Apple cake
Vegan cheesecake accompanied by black berries
Tortillas palmeadas
Seasonal fruit platter
Gallitos mixtos
Papa
Chayote y maíz dulce
Saussage
Tuna tartare
Ceviche: ceviche tico is characterized by being a simpler version, fresh and with few cooked ingredients, compared to other latin american variants
Fish croquette
Homemade pasta accompanied by seafood in pomodoro sauce
Creamy rice with shrimp
Trout with garlic potato and vegetables
Brownie with ice cream
Profiteroles
Dulce leche crepes
Costa rican ceviche with peruvian yellow chili fresh fish marinated in lime juice, red onions, cilantro, and pineapple, with a touch of peruvian yellow chili for a smooth, spicy kick, served with green plantain chi
Beef empanadas with tamarind and ají panca sauce savory beef empanadas filled with spiced meat, olives, and raisins, served with a tamarind and ají panca sauce that balances sweet and spicy flavors
Limeña causa with shrimp and mango pico de gallo traditional peruvian causa filled with fresh shrimp, accompanied by a fresh costa rican pico de gallo made with mango, cilantro, and lime
Quinoa salad with tropical fruits and passion fruit vinaigrette chilled quinoa combined with mango, papaya, and avocado, dressed with a tangy passion fruit vinaigrette and a hint of yellow chili to enhance the flavors
Tuna tartare with tamarind and lime from pica fresh tuna tartare, topped with a sweet tamarind and lime dressing from costa rica’s pica region, garnished with fresh scallions and cilantro
White fish tartare with tiger's milk and costa rican citrus fresh white fish marinated in peruvian tiger's milk with costa rican orange and lime, red onions, and cilantro, served with sweet potato chips
Pollo al ajillo with costa rican ceviche and yuca fritters garlic marinated chicken, grilled to perfection, served with a fresh costa rican ceviche and crispy yuca fritters for a perfect balance of flavors
Ceviche de camarones with spicy aji panca sauce and costa rican fried rice a refreshing shrimp ceviche made with lime and cilantro, topped with a smoky and spicy peruvian aji panca sauce, and served alongside fried rice with costa rican flair
Costillas de cerdo with peruvian aji amarillo sauce and fried yuca succulent pork ribs glazed with a flavorful peruvian ají amarillo sauce, served with crispy fried yuca and a side of pickled red onions
Pescado a la parrilla with costa rican mango salsa and peruvian potatoes grilled fish, seasoned with peruvian herbs and spices, topped with a refreshing costa rican mango salsa and served with roasted peruvian potatoes
Peruvian-style grilled octopus with costa rican coconut rice tender grilled octopus marinated in a blend of peruvian spices, served with aromatic costa rican coconut rice and a fresh side of sautéed vegetables
Costa rican chocolate mousse with peruvian quinoa crisp a smooth, velvety chocolate mousse made with high-quality costa rican cocoa, paired with crispy quinoa from peru for a delightful contrast of textures
Peruvian alfajores with costa rican coffee ganache soft shortbread cookies filled with a rich costa rican coffee-infused ganache, dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet, flavorful bite
Chocoteja with tico-style dulce de leche traditional peruvian chocoteja (chocolate-filled with caramelized nuts and fruits) infused with costa rican dulce de leche for a rich, smooth experience
Peruvian maracuya meringue with costa rican chocolate shavings a light, airy meringue flavored with peruvian maracuya (passion fruit), topped with costa rican chocolate shavings for a rich and aromatic contrast
House chifrijo: crispy pork belly, tender beans, pico de gallo, and rice
Tostones with creole sour cream: fried green plantains with coastal-style sour cream sauce and cilantro
Traditional tilapia ceviche: citrus-marinated tilapia with red onion, sweet pepper, and toasted corn
Black bean soup with poached egg: black bean broth with local spices and corn toast
Country salad: fresh lettuce, tomato, fresh cheese, avocado, and passion fruit vinaigrette
Potato and artisan chorizo hash: served with homemade tortillas
Traditional casado: rice, beans, sweet plantains, fresh salad, and beef in creole sauce
Garlic tilapia: served with yuca purée and sautéed vegetables
Chicken in achiote and coconut sauce: served with cilantro rice and white beans
Coconut and caramel flan
Three-milk cake with drip-brewed coffee
Papaya sweet with fresh cheese
Seafood ceviche with lemon and ginger foam: a gourmet ceviche made with fresh seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels), marinated in lime juice, cilantro, and red onion, accompanied by a light lemon and ginger foam for added freshness and texture
Beef carpaccio with red wine and lime reduction: thin slices of beef, marinated in olive oil, basil, and lime, served with a red wine reduction and orange juice, finished with a drizzle of truffle oil for a luxurious touch
Tuna tartare with guanabana sauce and olive oil: fresh tuna tartare mixed with red onions, cilantro, and a touch of chili, served with a guanabana (soursop) sauce and olive oil, creating a perfect balance of tropical and savory flavors
Corvina and avocado salad with lime vinaigrette and swiss chard: a fresh and light salad with marinated corvina fillets, avocado slices, swiss chard, and a lime and cilantro vinaigrette that highlights costa rican flavors
Grilled red snapper with coconut-lime foam and saffron risotto: a perfectly grilled red snapper fillet, topped with a delicate coconut-lime foam that enhances its tropical essence, served alongside a creamy saffron-infused risotto
Corvina in banana leaf with ginger-cilantro pesto, mango-avocado relish: a whole fillet of corvina steamed in a banana leaf, infused with aromatic ginger-cilantro pesto. served with a refreshing mango and avocado relish, a
Lobster in coconut-curry sauce with crispy tostones and cilantro foam: lobster tail poached in a rich coconut-curry sauce, topped with a smooth cilantro foam, and served with golden crispy tostones and a side of sautéed seasonal vegetables
Surf and turf: grilled filet mignon with lobster tail, achiote-cilantro butter, and roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Chocolate soufflé with costa rican coffee mousse: a decadent, airy chocolate soufflé served with a smooth costa rican coffee mousse, enhanced with a hint of dark rum and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder and grated dark chocolate
Coconut-passion fruit panna cotta with mango coulis: a creamy panna cotta made with coconut milk and passion fruit, complemented by a vibrant mango coulis. garnished with fresh tropical fruits and mint leaves for a refreshing and indulgent finish
Tropical fruit pavlova with tamarind syrup and coconut flakes: a crisp meringue base with a soft interior, topped with a medley of tropical fruits like mango, papaya, and pineapple, and drizzled with tangy tamarind syrup and toasted coconut flakes
Caramelized plantain and cinnamon churros with vanilla rum sauce: soft plantains caramelized with cinnamon sugar, served alongside crispy churros, and drizzled with a rich vanilla rum sauce that enhances the dessert's tropical flavor
Seafood ceviche with mango sauce: a ceviche made with shrimp, and squid, marinated in lime juice and served with a fresh mango sauce for a tropical and elegant twist
Tuna tartare with avocado and sweet chili: fresh tuna chopped into small cubes, combined with avocado, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of watermeloon
Chicken empanadas with spicy mango sauce: empanadas filled with seasoned chicken, accompanied by a spicy mango sauce. the sweet and spicy flavor combination offers a unique experience
Fish tacos with pickled vegetables: small, soft corn tortillas filled with seared fish, and topped with a refreshing mix of pickled vegetables like carrots, onions, and jalapeños, drizzled with a tangy cilantro sauce
Grilled fish fillet with seafood sauce and coconut rice: a fresh fish fillet (such as dorado or snapper), topped with a creamy seafood sauce (shrimp, squid, mussels), served with coconut rice and a fresh salad
Churrasco with rosemary sauce and rustic potatoes: a grilled flank steak, served with a rosemary and red wine sauce, accompanied by rustic roasted potatoes and a heart of palm salad with cilantro and lime
Seafood rice with garlic cream sauce: a seafood rice dish made with shrimp, squid, mussels, and fish, cooked in seafood broth and topped with a smooth garlic cream sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and fried ripe plantain
Grilled beef steak with red wine reduction and rosemary potatoes: a grilled beef steak, served with a red wine reduction and caramelized onions, accompanied by rosemary potatoes and a fresh arugula salad
Garlic shrimp with basil tagliatelle: shrimp sautéed in olive oil with garlic and parsley, served over a bed of tagliatelle (fresh pasta) with a light basil sauce
Chocolate tart with passion fruit sauce: a crunchy cookie crust filled with dark chocolate mousse, accompanied by a fresh passion fruit sauce
Coffee cake with rum cream: a moist, flavorful costa rican coffee cake served with a smooth rum-infused cream
Tropical fruit pavlova: a crispy meringue base with a soft interior, topped with fresh tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, and papaya, and finished with a dollop of whipped cream. a light and flavorful option that showcases vibrant tropical fruits
Coconut panna cotta with guava coulis: a rich and creamy coconut panna cotta, served with a sweet and tangy guava coulis, combining the smooth texture of the panna cotta with the vibrant, tropical fruit sauce
Drinks: coca-cola strawberry french 75 with gin
Costarican style ceviche: lemon marinated fish fresh onions, celery, red bell peppers and ciloantro with crispy homemade patacones on the side
Surf & turf (filet migeon with shrimp & lobster tail) with chimichurri sauce along with mashed potatoes and asparagus
Strawberry cheesecake
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