Prepare for the best food in Costa Rica, but it comes with a wild night of 'on the edge' fun. The Chef Eyal is both outstanding and out-spoken! After teasing my daughter about being a small eater, she finally stood up to him and asked "where the hell is my lemonade". Needless to say, the drink was on the house!... More

My husband and I recently returned from our first visit to Costa Rica, specifically the Lake Arenal area. While there we stayed at the Gingerbread Hotel. Our room had walls and ceilings which were beautiful hand-painted murals. But the absolute best reason to stay there is the food!!! Eyal, the owner is also the chef, and what a chef he... More

The room was clean, comfortable and quiet. My room was $100.00 I think. One of a very few places in Costa Rica with dependable WiFi. The quantity of food served is criminal and very good. Plan to get there early and relax with good food and intelligent conversation with the owner and Chef. Food runs around $50.00 depending on drink... More

We were staying at Villa Decary which is almost next door. At our recommendation of our host, we made reservations. We had the best meal here. The atmosphere is relaxing and laid back. We had the chicken schnitzel. One order fed my partner and I and we had leftovers. The best I've ever had. We loved it so much we... More

We stayed with a group of friends from Colorado on 1/8 and 1/9. Eyal was so very warm and friendly that I felt like we were completely at home. He and his wonderful staff helped make my husband's birthday so memorable. The dinner they created that night was fantastic and the best of our trip! Truly gourmet. We stayed in... More

The food is subperb, the dining experience relaxed and comfortable. Eyal is a fabulous host. The portions are abundant. Family style service is the way to go. We never left a morsel on our plates. Best potatoes (yucca) we have ever had.

This year I took my family to Costa Rica for Christmas. This included parents, children, siblings and dear friends. We spent the morning at Arenal ziplining and enjoying the view, then meandered down to Gingerbread on the advice of a dear friend. When making the reservation (for 9) I was told "No menu", which I thought would be risky but... More

Gingerbread was recommended to us by an American living in Costa Rica. He said, "by far the best chef in Central America!" our group of 9 headed out to experience it. We ate on the front porch and were served family style. We loved that because everyone got to try all the fantastic dishes. The food was never ending and... More

Food, drink are all first class. We always choose our meal and food based on the recommendation of the chef and owner, Eyal Ben Menachem, and have always had great food. As good as anywhere in the wold, ANYWHERE! The proprietor, Eyal and his staff are all pleasnt and very efficient. Every time I spend time here, the experience is... More