Nestled in the heart of La Fortuna, this popular dining spot offers a delightful culinary experience, consistently earning a 4.4 out of 5 stars from nearly 3,600 reviews. Diners frequently praise the incredible service, describing it as phenomenal and attentive, with many returning for a second visit. The delicious food and amazing atmosphere contribute to an overall excellent experience, further enhanced by reasonable prices. With outdoor seating and the availability of cocktails, it's a welcoming place for groups looking for a memorable meal in the Arenal region. This establishment is a clear favorite among visitors.
Nestled in the heart of La Fortuna, this popular dining spot offers a delightful culinary experience, consistently earning a 4.4 out of 5 stars from nearly 3,600 reviews. Diners frequently praise the incredible service, describing it as phenomenal and attentive, with many returning for a second visit. The delicious food and amazing atmosphere contribute to an overall excellent experience, further enhanced by reasonable prices. With outdoor seating and the availability of cocktails, it's a welcoming place for groups looking for a memorable meal in the Arenal region. This establishment is a clear favorite among visitors.
Nestled in the heart of La Fortuna, this popular dining spot offers a delightful culinary experience, consistently earning a 4.4 out of 5 stars from nearly 3,600 reviews. Diners frequently praise the incredible service, describing it as phenomenal and attentive, with many returning for a second visit. The delicious food and amazing atmosphere contribute to an overall excellent experience, further enhanced by reasonable prices. With outdoor seating and the availability of cocktails, it's a welcoming place for groups looking for a memorable meal in the Arenal region. This establishment is a clear favorite among visitors.
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
I have nothing but good things to say about this restaurant. The service was incredible. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is amazing. It was so good that we went back two nights in a row. Our server was called Jimmy and he was phenomenal. Very attentive to our needs and delivered exceptional service. Really good prices made the whole experience even better. A must visit restaurant if you're going to La fortuna! :) Amazing experience at El Fortuneño – La Fortuna! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of authentic Costa Rican flavor. But what really made the visit special was the outstanding service — Jimmy and Carlos were amazing! They were friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome from start to finish. The atmosphere is relaxed, the portions are generous, and the prices are fair. If you’re in La Fortuna and want great local food with exceptional service, El Fortuneño is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended! 🇨🇷🔥 Absolutely beautiful restaurant. The vibe and the ambience is very nice. The service was excellent. The food was pretty good. I got the caprese sandwich, which was one of the best caprese sandwiches I have ever had (the pesto was exquisite). My friend got the enchiladas which he liked. Both of us got the nachos which were ok but still alright.
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200 m este del Parque, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica
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October 15, 2025
I have nothing but good things to say about this restaurant. The service was incredible. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is amazing. It was so good that we went back two nights in a row. Our server was called Jimmy and he was phenomenal. Very attentive to our needs and delivered exceptional service. Really good prices made the whole experience even better. A must visit restaurant if you're going to La fortuna! :)
October 20, 2025
Amazing experience at El Fortuneño – La Fortuna! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of authentic Costa Rican flavor. But what really made the visit special was the outstanding service — Jimmy and Carlos were amazing! They were friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome from start to finish. The atmosphere is relaxed, the portions are generous, and the prices are fair. If you’re in La Fortuna and want great local food with exceptional service, El Fortuneño is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended! 🇨🇷🔥
October 13, 2025
Absolutely beautiful restaurant. The vibe and the ambience is very nice. The service was excellent. The food was pretty good. I got the caprese sandwich, which was one of the best caprese sandwiches I have ever had (the pesto was exquisite). My friend got the enchiladas which he liked. Both of us got the nachos which were ok but still alright.
November 19, 2025
The restaurant was incredibly busy and although was decorative - it was a bit touristy. That said, it was well worth it. The staff were working nonstop and they were phenomenal but the food was better.
August 3, 2025
I have mixed feelings about this place. Dont get me wrong, the ceviche of mixed fish and shrimp was delicious and the passion fruit cheesecake too. But, the service was horrible. Im usually patient when it comes to waiting for my food and service but i needed to ask the server to come see me, multiples times, even if i was looking at them. The first server told me there was a special drink on the menu, so i took it, to later know that is what NOT on special but it was a homemade drink invented by the house 🙄 it was the most expensive drink on the menu. 7000 colonnes When i ask the server to recommend me a ceviche, she listed the 5 ceviches on the menu! After, i ask another server for recommandation, Gérard was really polite and listened to me. He recommended a ceviche based on what i like. Then, i think i got two other servers because since i was eating alone, they keep forgetting me. Then when i ordered a passion fruit cheesecake, they brought me a strawberry cheesecake. At the end, i ask for the check, i had to wait 30 minutes so that the server can answer my question about my bill. I understand they were busy with services at other table but since i had 4 servers, there is none that came to check up on me. The server took my money and he never came with my change. I paid 20 000 colonnes, and it was 19 495 colonnes. Since i loved the food but i got angry because of the bad service, i would not recommend this restaurant.
Features and amenities that make Restaurante Fortuneño special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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