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“Great Italian”
Review of La Forchetta

La Forchetta
Description: You will love a unique experience, surrounded by an exquisite atmosphere, attention, an inolvidable dining experience for your. Really friendship and good Cook on the same plate
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Description: You will love a unique experience, surrounded by an exquisite atmosphere, attention, an inolvidable dining experience for your. Really friendship and good Cook on the same plate
Reviewed 7 December 2018

We came here because we read the reviews about the amazing food and we were not disappointed. The food is amazing although not exactly inexpensive. The prices are on par with most of the touristy places in La Fortuna which is to say normal north american prices. The place is very cute and I really liked the atmosphere however it is not fancy. Our service was slow but very friendly and kind. Our server spoke excellent English (not that he should have to, it is CR) and made excellent suggestions. The bathrooms are a bit inconvenient but are clean and serviceable. We spent about $80 USD for 2 entrees, 2 desserts and 4 drinks. I would def recommend this place to others, the food was above and beyond expectations.

Date of visit: November 2018
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837paolar, Propietario at La Forchetta, responded to this reviewResponded 19 January 2019
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Gracias de corazón gracias por valorar nuestro esfuerzo diario! Nos da gusto que hayan disfrutado. Los esperamos pronto

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Reviewed 6 December 2018 via mobile

The pasta was absolutely outstanding: homemade, authentic, right texture and portion, and delicious. We ordered the gnocchi with the 4 cheese sauce and a pomodoro ravioli with spinach and ricotta stuffing. The 4 cheese sauce was reminiscent of a mac & cheese thick béchamel-based sauce but tasty nonetheless if you’re a cheese fan. The ravioli was light and flavorful. We also ordered tiramisu which was a little too sweet but good. House red wine was delicious and affordable ($5).

Not sure if they were understaffed the night we came, but placing an order, receiving drinks, and receiving food all took quite a while; another table left due to the wait. When you arrive, it’s an unassuming location but you get instantly overwhelmed with a delicious smell of garlic and herbs coming from the kitchen. I had hoped for garlic bread or something soaked in garlic but no luck. Would return for the pasta though as it’s worth the mediocre service. They also have a proper pizza oven so I’m sure that’s also a solid bet. Check it out!

Date of visit: December 2018
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837paolar, Propietario at La Forchetta, responded to this reviewResponded 7 December 2018
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Gracias por tu comentario. Trataremos de mejorar.

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Reviewed 24 November 2018 via mobile

Well first of all the food was delicious. Amazing Italian in a Costa Rican town. We had the ravioli and the gnocchi, both were amazing as well as the fresh bread you get to start. Second of all, the staff are just the sweetest and cutest people you’ve ever met. The chef is Italian and just so sweet, he came out to check on us. And the waiter is the sweetest 15 year old kid who was so attentive and great at his job. I was apprehensive at first but a billion stars!

Date of visit: November 2018
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837paolar, Propietario at La Forchetta, responded to this reviewResponded 7 December 2018
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Gracias por valorar nuestro trabajo. Mi hijo Giacomo está aprendiendo a valorar las cosas y ver que todo en la vida cuesta trabajo, este tipo de comentarios lo motivan muchísimo. Gracias

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Reviewed 22 November 2018 via mobile

I consider myself a bit of a pizza connoisseur and this place has the best pizza I've ever had (no lie). I had a pizza with prosciutto, onions, and beef and my girlfriend had spincach and ricotta ravioli with a white cream sauce. We both considered driving back to La Fortuna multiple times during our trip to Costa Rica just to go back to this place. We also ordered wine and got to go into the wine room to pick our bottle. The server knew his stuff about wine and made sure we picked the right bottle. If you're in La Fortuna, you can't miss this place, it'll be the biggest regret of your life. Barstool Pizza Reviews needs to check this place out.

Date of visit: November 2018
Thank Jake P
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837paolar, Propietario at La Forchetta, responded to this reviewResponded 7 December 2018
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No te imaginas la alegría y satisfacción que nos da este tipo de comentarios. Gracias de corazón

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Reviewed 15 November 2018 via mobile

Let me start by saying that we found La Forchetta on TripAdvisor and decided to give it a try. We parked our car in the busy part of La Fortuna and enjoyed our 10 minute walk to the restaurants to (although the restaurant also has parking - we just wanted to walk). Our server was very helpful and attentive - he even let us go into the wine cooler with him to choose which bottle we wanted! We chose a Pinot Grigio from Tuscany and it was delicious. Our waiter asked us about the temperature of the wine, he really genuinely cared about every detail to make this a great experience. I ordered the spinach and ricotta ravioli with a white cream sauce and oh my god... that is easily the best ravioli I’ve ever had in my life. Made fresh daily. The flavour was unreal. I enjoyed it so much, I wish we hadn’t of found La Forchetta on our last night in La Fortuna. My boyfriend had a pizza (which they make in a wood fire oven) and he said it was the best pizza he has ever had in his life. The prosciutto on the pizza was SO good! So if you’re thinking about going here... top notch service and great food, definitely give it a try!

Date of visit: November 2018
Thank Monzstaxo
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837paolar, Propietario at La Forchetta, responded to this reviewResponded 19 November 2018
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Realmente nos alegra el corazón saber que valoran nuestro trabajo y esfuerzo para lograr que pasen un momento inolvidable. De todo corazón gracias. Este comentario nos ayuda muchísimo a seguir adelante!!! La

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