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RM 28 - RM 141
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Italian, Pizza, Costa Rican, International
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 days ago

We have selected the restaurant from many available alternatives. It is a little away from La Fortuna. That's exactly the charm. Away from all the conventional tourist flots. Italian cuisine is highly recommended. We went to dinner on two evenings and had different dishes to...choose from. The pizza is very delicious because it is baked in a stone oven. Salads are fresh. Meat of high quality and fried as desired. A very clear recommendation. And the service is really great - super nice and really fast. One evening, the restaurant was full of a bus group. Our waiter Adriano conjured up a table in the garden and served us first class.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Stayed at Volcano Lodge and walked over here. Only about a five minute walk. Easy. Sat at the bar and Ronaldo took care of us. Great service and lots of good conversation. Highly recommend the Mediterranean chicken.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 days ago

The food was amazing, the “Pollo mediterráneo” was excelent and the “baccio perugina” (i think that was the name) it was fantastic. Our waiter Rolando was amazing, he always talked to us with a smile and tried his best to serve us. Thank you Que...Rico staff and thank you Rolando. Kind regards, DavidMore

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Very good food, and desserts and also we had a wonderful service , thanks to Rolando that was our waiter for the good service

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Amazing food. I did not want tilapia as a fish but my server Byron told me theirs is fresh and local. I decided to try it and it was amazing. I was a chef de cuisine for over 15 years and this dish is the...best ive had in a restaurant in over 8 years. The dish was the shrimp stuffed tilapia. A thick 1” fillet with over a dozen sauteed shrimp and fresh cut veggies cooked perfectly. Byron our server was amazing as well. This is a gem of a restaurant in the middle of nowhere.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 6 days ago

I’m not typically one to write reviews but our experience at Que Rico was so great I wanted to share my appreciation here! We went to Que Rico during our CR vacation with the family (wife and two kids, age 10 yr and 7 yr)...in March ‘24. It was the end of an epic day of zip lining and hot springing and pool swimming. We were all extremely hungry but in good spirits and excited for a great meal to end a perfect day…. And we certainly found it! We arrived at about 5:30pm to a not too full restaurant and were seated quickly. Our server Byron was prompt and polite and even offered the kids to go into the kitchen to make up their own kid’s pizzas (not sure if this is a regular thing or an additional extension of service due to the slower time of day, so maybe don’t expect it) Our kids are rather shy and were tired and opted to decline the kind invitation to stay with their parents at the table. We ordered a kids pizza, a large pizza with custom toppings and two Caesar salads (remember, we were starving) as well as a couple fruit drinks. The drinks and salads arrived quickly and were delicious! The Caesar salads were fresh and full and included grilled chicken (was not expecting that). The fruit drinks, mango, were blended to order and equally tasty. My son, who is a big Caesar salad conesur said it was the best salad he’s ever had! Soon after, our piazzas arrived and they were also fantastic! I’m not Italian and have never traveled to Italy for pizza so take this next comment with a grain of salt, the pizzas were very “authentic Italian pizzas” Thin crust, a bit greasy (as pizza should be) and tasty toppings! All together we had a delightful experience at Que Rico! The environment was clean and pleasant. The service was prompt and polite and the food delicious! I highly recommend eating at Que Rico if you need a perfect dinner to end an epic day in La Fortuna, Costa Rica! Thanks Byron and Que Rico staff!! JordanMore

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Fantastic experience!!! Our waitress was a young lady named Gabriela, she was super energetic and wanted our dinner to be perfect. She was extremely knowledgeable about the food dishes. Apparently they use wine in some of the pasta dishes, it was some pf the best...Pasta I ever had. There are many good restaurants in Arenal this is one of our favorites. Beautiful view of the Volcano, phenomenal service, and a very romantic setting. Prices are very great especially for the value of the food quality. Since we live in San jose costa rica, we know the area well. Great find ! Good food ! Excellent prices !More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

So happy to leave resort and enjoy a nice Italian meal. As a Texan who was missing spice a little in other meals, I loved red pepper flakes being offered. The transportation for reasonable rate was fantastic. Karina our waitress was very friendly and helpful....I enjoyed my pizza and delicious and reasonable bottle of Chilean Malbec and my son loved his kids meal.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago

What a great restaurant. The food was delicious and the presentation wonderful. While eating you can see different birds outside which was a plus for me. Our waitress, Gabriela, could not have been more attentive. She was friendly and efficient. I would definitely go to...this restaurant again.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Amazing recommendation from a local! Great view of the Arenal Volacano as we ate! Food was generous and delicious, and the dessert-Bocio Perugina-is not to be missed!!!! Service was friendly and efficient, even learned a little Spanish! So glad we didnt miss this place!

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! Lunch was amazing! We had pizza - 1/2 Volcan and 1/2 premium veggie!! Super yummy!! Fresh and tasty. Had salad and the chili oil was so so good. Our friends had ravioli ripiendi di formaggio to die for!!! My goodness and was...such a welcome escape from the weather. Very welcoming waitstaff especially Byron! We even had desert!! Bacio Perugina to share!!! Their restaurant has an open view to the volcano arenal where we took so many amazing pictures and were able to see both peaks of the volcano. Highly highly recommend!! No visit to Costa Rica is complete with a visit to “Que Rica Arenal”.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Que Rico Arenal stands as a beacon of culinary brilliance, transcending the boundaries of taste with their exquisite Alfredo and pizza offerings. From the first bite of the creamy Alfredo pasta to the last slice of perfectly baked pizza, each dish is a testament to...their culinary mastery. Our server, Karina, epitomized excellence, ensuring every need was met with grace and precision, enhancing our dining pleasure. The Tempe Passion Fruit Volcano drink, a tropical concoction bursting with flavor, provided the perfect accompaniment to our meal, igniting our senses with every sip. With stunning views of the Arenal Volcano adding to the ambiance, Que Rico Arenal stands as the epitome of gastronomic delight in Costa Rica.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Our group agreed it was some of the best wood fired pizza we have ever had. Absolutely amazing! Our server Bayron was friendly, attentive, and extremely nice! Would definitely recommend getting food here!

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Our Margarita Pizza was Perfecto. Our waitress was so much fun and such a wonderfully patient Profesor as she helped me practice my Spanish.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Good menu with something for everyone. Super friendly and efficient service. Great cocktails. Delicious pizza and pastas. Located outside of downtown, but worth the drive. Totally satisfying in every way. Will definitely come back when we're in La Fortuna again!

Date of visit: January 2024
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Dear Rebecca, thank you very much for contacting us! Fortunately, nothing happened in the area where we are located. Most of the damaged caused by the storm took place in the coasts, so we were not really affected in la... More
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Hi Randal, Yes there is gluten free pizza on medium size available. Please accept my apology for such a delayed response.
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5