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Don Rufino, La Fortuna, L Fortuna

Don Rufino

4.8
4.8
634 Reviews
$30 and under
International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
Don Rufino is about contemporary food, with a local touch. Fine, local, fresh ingredients, the use of novel cooking techniques and great passion, are the main components found in our kitchen and in each dish served.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Fusion / Eclectic, Meat
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    2479 9997
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Santiago Fernández Benedeto

What 634 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Best Overall

  • Costa Rica

    Best Food

  • Costa Rica

    Best Service

  • Costa Rica

    Best Value

  • Costa Rica

    Great for brunch

  • Costa Rica

    Innovative

  • Costa Rica

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Costa Rica

    Great for fine wines

  • Costa Rica

    Romantic

  • Costa Rica

    Good for special occasions

  • Costa Rica

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don Rufino in La Fortuna offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious, fresh food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "inventive and outstanding" menu, featuring unique dishes like Grandma's chicken and fresh seafood options. The ambiance is "calming and upscale," perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for food enthusiasts!

634 Reviews
  1. Florent

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible experience at Don Rufino from starter to dessert. With a bunch of flavors, textures and blends that bring so much satisfaction and joy. Special recommendation on the chicken in cafe/cocoa sauce and the crème brûlée. Both are just wow! A real pleasure for the palate and senses. I want more already!!! Impeccable service.

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  2. michelle

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Money well spent. Fantastic food and professional service.

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  3. Brett

    VIP

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for late lunch around 3pm. Food was good though expensive. Not impressed with maitre d. Place was empty. Was sat next to bathroom and told no other seats available because they are very busy… left at five and place was still empty. Bizarre not to accept table change.

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  4. Adam

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Top sirloin was expensive and bad. Bone marrow was good

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  5. Dawn

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and food were top notch! Unfortunately there was a Christmas parade happening outside and due to the openness of the restaurant, it was impossible to have a conversation. This is not the restaurants fault but it did impact our experience

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  6. William

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a Wonderful food and experience with our family.

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  7. Sandi

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant! Highly recommend for anyone in the Arenal area

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  8. Luis Alfredo

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El lugar excelente, la atención impecable… es la tercera vez que vamos y nunca nos han decepcionado! Fue nuestro aniversario y hasta un postre nos dieron! Muy atentos!

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  9. Matthew

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A bit expensive for the food. Nice restaurant, great service.

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  10. Leo

    Cincinnati

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and unique dishes. Everything was fresh and service was great

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Don Rufino is rated 4.8 stars by 634 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Don Rufino

Calle 466 Ave 142, Downtown, La Fortuna, L Fortuna 1417

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Alajuela
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Fusion / Eclectic, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Santiago Fernández Benedeto
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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