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| Cuisine | Italian | ||
| Hours | Tues-Sun 5:30-11pm | ||
| Location | 50m (164 ft.) inland from a well-marked turnoff on the main road south just beyond the soccer field in Cocles, Between Puerto Viejo & Manzanillo | ||
| Reservations | Reservations recommended | ||
| Phone | 2750-0490 | ||
| Prices | Main courses $7-$28 (£3.50-£14) | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, MC, V | ||
Frommer's Review
This open-air joint on the jungle's edge has a deserved reputation as the finest Italian restaurant in the region, if not the country. Owner Ilario Giannoni is a whirlwind of enthusiasm and activity, switching hats all night long from maitre d' to chef to waiter to busboy in an entertaining blur. Sure, he's got some help, including his grandmother, who makes gnocchi, but it seems like he's doing it single-handedly. The menu has a broad selection of pizzas and pastas, but your best bet is to just ask Ilario what's fresh and special for that day, and to trust his instincts and inventions. I've had fabulous fresh pasta dishes and top-notch appetizers every time I've visited. The gnocchi here is light and mouthwatering. The main dishes come with a variety of side dishes.
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