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Abbocato

Gulfo Papagayo | Hacienda Del Mar Project, Playa Panama 297-1005, Costa Rica
(506) 2672-0073
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Cuisines: Asian, Mediterranean, International
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Seattle, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Not only was the food fantastic, this restaurant took personal service to a whole new level. My husband and I had made reservations to eat here. It was $45 per person for a four-course meal. You select "fish" or "meat" and they do the rest. First, our hotel messed up our transporation and so at 6pm, when we went down... More

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Atlanta
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28 reviews 28 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

We have eaten in Abbocato many times, and have never been disappointed. But lunch today was a new high. We shared a lovely seafood plate as a starter, tasty little vongole, a generous portion of tuna carpaccio, six or seven grilled shrimp and a very nice coquille. This all came with a fresh green salad. What a great appetizer. Then... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Now, the view was amazing, the service very nice (although there may have been a little too much hovering). But this restaurant is not even near the other good restaurants I have tried. Everything was very expensive. Too expensive. No free nothing, no bread, not even peanuts as a little snack to start. Get ready to shed at least $100... More

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Wellington, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Andrea and Paola, hosts and chefs welcomed us to an amazing dining experience to celebrate the wedding of our daughter and son in law. Aside from the amamzing locaction and view....a must do is having drinks outside by the infinity pool! The food here is definitely 5 star....Exquisitely prepared, plated and served. Each course was a picture! Textures, tastes and... More

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Ojai, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We were lucky enough to get a reservation at this absolutely beautiful restaurant. Driving up the driveway starts your experience and this journey takes you to many different levels of complete bliss. it is obvious that the owners Paola & Andrea put 200% into this jewel, and then some. We were blessed to have an early seating and had the... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

My sister moved to Costa Rica last fall and she mentioned I should go here. Best recommendation ever. I'm not a fish person but I ordered the Mahi Mahi because it's actually fresh and it was incredible. See the pictures but the plate was around $14. My friend and I got a beer, two Mahi plates and two desserts for... More

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Thunder Bay, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

My family and friends were looking for a suitable venue to celebrate our last evening together before heading home,after a memorable vacation in Costa Rica. My wife and I had dined at Abbocato's previously (at their original location) and were excited to see their new restaurant . My expectations for the evening were high and they were all met or... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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22 reviews 22 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

First of all, I'd like to thank the owners of this amazing quality restaurant for their treat and professionalism. It's amazing what they do, how they do it. Lots of LOVE and PASSION and consistency. I've been eating here for a dozen of times in the last 4 years and if I can give a big suggestions to all the... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Our best meal on our recent trip to Papagayo Peninsula was at Abbocato. Our group of 8 had drinks on the lovely outside terrace as we watched the sunset over the water. The view is just gorgeous. The restaurant is in a lovely intimate room. The chef owner (a former chef at the Four Seasons' Italian restaurant) and his wife... More

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New York
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

This was my second visit to Abbocato. The first was in their original spot last year and just recently in the newer location. Once again, it did not disappoint. I highly recommend this restaurant. Not only are the owners so so lovely, the food is beautifully prepared, fresh and just delicious. You do not have to get the price fixe... More

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