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.
350+ TripAdvisor Reviews
Perfect 5.0 Rating
Travelers’ Choice Award
Every Year Since 2023
140+ Google Reviews
Perfect 5-Star Rating
New tasting menu
MÍTICO
A tasting experience inspired by Costa Rican urban legends.
At El Taller de Billy Sazón, Precision Is an Art Form
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.
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
★★★★★
“An unbelievable culinary experience in Costa Rica. It’s a private meal paired with wine, and the chef interacts with you revealing each dish after you try it. (…) Highly rate the food, service, and ambiance. Deserves a Michelin star!”
James C · Tripadvisor, Mar 2026
★★★★★
“From the first course to the last, the experience felt less like dinner and more like a story being told one chapter at a time. (…) The food itself was phenomenal. Beautifully executed, thoughtful, and genuinely surprising. Worth every minute.”
Melanie H · Tripadvisor, Aug 2026
★★★★★
“Each dish reflects extraordinary quality and care that is noticeable in every preparation (…). You can tell when someone cooks from knowledge, but also from the heart. And that is exactly what you feel here.”
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Catalina · Tripadvisor, Aug 2026