THE BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT IN SAN JOSÉ
An intimate tasting journey of refined Costa Rican cuisine, where modern technique, pristine local ingredients, and artistic precision converge in a setting of understated luxury.
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Each tasting is composed with exacting technique, exceptional Costa Rican produce, and quiet mastery—an intimate fine dining experience defined by restraint, depth, and uncompromising elegance in the heart of San José.
At El Taller de Billy Sazón, Precision Is an Art Form
Costa Rica Has Always Known How to Cook
We Simply Refuse to Leave It There
At El Taller de Billy Sazón, Costa Rican fine dining is rooted in tradition and elevated through modernist technique.
A refined tasting experience in San José that redefines contemporary Costa Rican cuisine.
More About San José
San José is the capital and cultural heart of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley and framed by lush mountains, it blends republican-era architecture, vibrant urban life, and a dynamic contemporary dining scene.
Demonym: Josefin(o/a)
Coordinates: 9°56′ N, 84°05′ W
Postal Code: 10101
Elevation: 1,172 m
Patron Saint: Saint Joseph
Landmark: Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
Official Website: https://www.msj.go.cr
Client Reviews
★★★★★
If you are visiting San José and seeking an exceptional fine dining experience, El Taller de Billy Sazón is an essential reservation. Every element of the tasting menu reflects deliberate craftsmanship, from the sourcing of Costa Rican ingredients to the precision of modernist execution.
Each course is technically exact and thoughtfully composed, with refined flavors, impeccable timing, and a level of detail that is evident in both presentation and depth. It is not simply a dinner, but a carefully curated exploration of contemporary Costa Rican cuisine.
Jan
★★★★★
Truly spectacular. We came after reading the reviews on Google, and the experience surpassed every expectation.
At El Taller de Billy Sazón, reservations are required at all times without exception, ensuring an intimate and perfectly paced tasting journey.
If you are in San José and wish to experience Costa Rican fine dining elevated beyond tradition, this is unequivocally the place.
Eric
★★★★★
An extraordinary experience. If you are visiting San José and wish to immerse yourself in a truly original restaurant defined by authentic Costa Rican flavors elevated through modern technique, El Taller de Billy Sazón is an essential destination.
Steven