El Olivo's is a bit off the beaten track (up the big Santa Elena hill, past the Art House, and across from Sabores). However, it is well worth the trek. The lovely owner serves delicious food in a sparklingly clean, intimate space with cheer and goodwill. We can recommend the tortilla soup (chicken broth, avocados, melty cheese, green beans, tastychicken... More

This was without question our best meal in Costa Rica. Outside of the main part of town, small and no other patrons until we were nearly finished, felt like we were honored guests in a local family's home. I can still taste the Honey BBQ Braised Pork Ribs. They were heavenly. This was just an incredible find not having heard... More

This is an absolutely great restaurant! From the soups made fresh with hearty al dente vegetables. A cheese plate to die for with local unpasteurized cheese! A steak with a dark chocolate sauce to die for and perfectly cooked shrimp. Desert was great and they had a decent wine list. A definite must while in the area! More

We loved this place so much when we had dinner there that we went for lunch the next 2 days - fantastic! More

We went to this restaurant on the recommendation of Trip Advisor. Its fairly new. It's a small restaurant aiming to gain a reputation on being "gourmet". They are on their way. We shared an appy and a main. The food was delicious. Given the location of the town we love finding small places like this that can put on a... More

Our meal was delicious. Wine was good. Service was excellent. The owner joined us after dinner and she was delightful. Marianne & Amy More

We ate here.....twice. The tortilla soup is so good..I may dream about it. The service is good and the woman who owns the place is delightful. The food is fresh and delicious..IThe ensalada mixta is fresh and the presentation is great. The main courses are reasonably priced... Go to this place. More

We had a lovely meal here, it was fresh, tasty, well cooked and good value. The setting was intimate, as it's a small family run restaurant and very friendly. Don't be put off if you come in & there's no-one to greet you, there is only one lady running the front of house. She's friendly, efficient & very welcoming, but... More

Only open a short time, the owner is gracious and welcoming. You feel like you just ate at your aunt's house. We selected local dishes and were very pleased with the taste and price point. They will be more polished after some time and that may be unfortunate as the humble service is a welcome change. More