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Sofia

Turnoff to Jardin de Mariposas | Cerro Plano, Costa Rica
011-506-2645-7017
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Ranked #19 of 50 restaurants in Monteverde
Price range: RM30 - RM45
Cuisines: Eclectic
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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The Villages, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

There were 6 adults in our party and everyone ordered a different dish. My steak was prepared to my taste and was a very tender steak. Presentation was very nice. We had local traditional dishes and fish dishes. All were very good. Atmosphere was modern, trended to the tourist trade, and very well decorated. Service was gracious and attentive. We... More

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South Salem, New York
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21 reviews 21 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We had a late lunch which may account for our being the only diners in the restaurant; very romantic. A nice quiet meal of tasty dishes -- especially the sea bass. Both soups were very good.

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New Haven, Connecticut
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

My wife and I ate here because of the recommendation from Frommers. I ordered chicken quesadillas and my wife ordered a fig pork meal. The food was excellent and very tasty but the portions were small and we were still hungry afterwards. Given that Monteverde is for the outdoors with lots of hiking I was very surprised. We decided to... More

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Gainesville, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Vegetarians will enjoy the soups at Sofia. They are tasty and presented well. My husband and I ate there with friends a few nights ago and wanted something light. We each had the pumpkin soup and a stacked salad. Very satisfying. Great prices - warm atmosphere. Their mixed drinks are good too!

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Heredia, Costa Rica
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34 reviews 34 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Gourmet food, good prices, excellent service.... I took a caipirinha with real cachaça and was delicious and a chicken en salsa de guayaba and that was a festival in my mouth, the place itself is perfect for a romantic dinner.... If i go back ill go again to that cool place, Sofia's place

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Killarney, Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

This Sofia person, she can cook. Food was great. Service was great. I would go back. If you are traveling to Monteverde, this place is a must.

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New York City, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

As soon as we opened the door and walked in you can smell the amazing food being prepared. Everything recommended was great. We especially love their signature cocktail Sofia Colada. The rich passion fruit colada was A+. Everything was perfect. We left satisfied and happy. Everything is GOOD.

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Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

This place is absolutely gorgeous inside. It looks like a cross between an art gallery and an indoor garden. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We felt like we were coming to a very special place. The food lived up to everything you could hope for. We got an appetizer that was so incredibly delicious I almost ordered another one... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013 via mobile

We had an excellent dinner there yesterday. I had the fifth steak in Costa Rica and this was the first one I would consider as perfect. The medium-rare was really medium-rare and the sweet mashed potatoes were delicious. Also the rum recommendation was very good!

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Canada
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46 reviews 46 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

We only found this restaurant because their menu was on the outside wall at the sister restaurant, a tapa bar which I can't remember the name. It was a short walk from our hotel. Our meals were excellent and at a very reasonable price. Service was very good and staff were very professional. We were the first to arrive but... More

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