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La Pecora Nera

3 km/2 mi southeast of town at Playa Cocle | Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 70403, Costa Rica
+506 2750-0490
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Ranked #1 of 2 restaurants in Cocles
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Puerto Viejo
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32 reviews 32 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

This was one of my most memorable meals in a long time. The atmosphere was lovely - a peaceful jungle setting but with a touch of elegance. And the food was perfectly prepared. I can't wait to go back again.

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Santa Ana, Costa Rica
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

This is simply the best restaurant that CR has to offer. We have had the same waitress for over six years and the service is impeccable. The chef always has an amazing special prepared as well.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

A must! The ravioli with a sage Alfredo was to die for. Great service (hard to find in this town) and delicious wine!

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Des Moines, Iowa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

If you are in the SE corner of Costa Rica and are looking for a special meal, this is the best restaurant we found in the Puerto Viejo area and worth a visit. It is supposed to be the best Italian restaurant in Costa Rica. It is a "foodies" kind of place with an exotic, spacious ambiance. We went early... More

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Manahawkin
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59 reviews 59 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Set in a rainforest jungle.Open air restaurant with lots of exotic wood. Food was prepared to perfection. Service was excellent and prices very fair. Will definitely visit again next time I'm in Puerto Viejo.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Do not miss this place--excellent and reasonable and worth every cent. We thought the ambiance was beautiful, the service was great, the food was excellent, we loved every minute.

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Spokane, WA
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42 reviews 42 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We ate here one night during Holy Week. It is a very busy time of year, but we arrive before 6pm and were only the second car in the lot. My husband had the penne pasta special of the night which was amazing. Homemade pasta with mushrooms, prosciutto, and a cream sauce. I had one of the ravioli specials: pumpkin... More

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Skaneateles, New York
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20 restaurant reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

My wife and I made the trek into the jungle during our visit to the Puerto Viejo, Limon area in Costa Rica. It's tucked far back into the jungle and not advertised very much so you have to look for it or ask a local how to find it. You won't regret the hike. I am exaggerating a bit. It's... More

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edsion
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50 reviews 50 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Very nice restaurant! Great atmosphere! Italian food comparable to NY! Pasta was very good! Spaghetti with seafood was amazing, also, they take credit cards!!

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Milton, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

One of the best italian restaurants we've ever been to and we travelled thru Italy! Truly amazing food! On the pricy side for PV but worth every colone! Love to go back!!

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