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  • star ratingFantastic service and great food - Service was top notch, our server was very polite and kind. He knew great english. Drinks, pasta and pizza were so good!! The restaurant itself was super clean and elegant... read more

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    June 17, 2023

    star ratingAwesome - THE BEST EVER hands down my favorite place. Jordi and Jazz are amazing best ever!! They were all so amazing and friendly. Laughed and had fun with you. Could not... read more

    avatar thumb Lily R
    June 16, 2023

    star ratingDelicious food! - We had pizza and salad. The food was exceptional, and the staff very nice. Eat in or take out. You will not be disappointed!

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    June 16, 2023
  • star ratingBest Italian Food in Town - The food was absolutely incredible! Our waiter, Jordy, was extremely attentive and charismatic. We really enjoyed hearing all he had to share. Jordy had excellent recommendations about the menu items... read more

    avatar thumb Christine B
    June 14, 2023

    star ratingA wonderful dining experience! - When we travel, we always try a different restaurant every night. We always choose our favorite place to eat for our last vacation evening. We chose Victoria’s. The power went... read more

    avatar thumb Marc S
    June 11, 2023

    star ratingDinner across the street - Pizza is excellent. Nice bottle of chianti too. They offer many Italian foods that everyone will enjoy. The desserts were good too.

    avatar thumb John M
    May 5, 2023
  • star ratingDelicious  - Delicious food, good prices and amazing service. Highly recommend. I had theirs in a salad and a pizza and both were delicious.

    avatar thumb CJanelS
    April 28, 2023

    star ratingExcellent restaurant - Excellent food and service. Our waiter, Nathan was very friendly and enthusiastic. All other staff members were good too. Strongly recommend this restaurant.

    avatar thumb Manali P
    April 9, 2023

    star ratingOur go to restaurant in Manuel Antonio  - We stayed across the street and as it turned out this became our favorite restaurant in Manuel Antonio. The waiter Nathan was a real delight and loved his “carrier not... read more

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    April 5, 2023
  • star ratingExcellent choice for dinner! - I was hesitant to go to an Italian restaurant while in Costa Rica but I am so glad we did. Everything from the service to dinner to drinks was fantastic.... read more

    avatar thumb Cool stuff with C
    March 19, 2023

    star ratingLovely meal, fantastic service - One of our favorite meals - fantastic food in a lovely atmosphere, and wonderful service. A bit of a rare gem in this area.

    avatar thumb simrenpriestley2018
    March 13, 2023

    star ratingBest Restaurant and Staff in Manual Antonio - Words can’t express how incredible this place is. We spent almost 2 weeks in Manual Antonio and we had dinner here 4 times. The food was absolutely amazing! Each time... read more

    avatar thumb Arek_Ski
    March 7, 2023
  • star ratingAnniversary trip - Best meal of our week! My husband would have returned for another meal if we had gone earlier in the week. The fresh tuna was excellent, the ambiance and service... read more

    avatar thumb BDiesel
    March 5, 2023

    star ratingGreat Italian food - We always visit Victoria’s Gourmet Italian restaurant during our time in Manuel Antonio.The food is fabulous especially the pepperoni pizza. The atmosphere is perfect. Some days they have live music.... read more

    avatar thumb genlu
    February 12, 2023

    star ratingAmazong Service - It was our last night in CR before we should leave to the Netherlands. So we wNted a spevial restaurant with good ambiance and good food. Without reservation wr arrived... read more

    avatar thumb Ton C
    February 10, 2023
  • star ratingWent there twice.  - We ate at victoria We ate at Victoria the 2nd night That was the Italian I just got a Caesar salad k Ken got meatballs and spaghetti We got the... read more

    avatar thumb chattygirl7491
    February 6, 2023

    star ratingBest Italian food, martinis and wine selection in Costa Rica - I’m from and Italian family and an Italian food aficionado and this is the best Italian food I’ve found after traveling to various parts of Costa Rica more than a... read more

    avatar thumb JohnCacciutti
    January 26, 2023

    star ratingGood food, friendly and helpful server, nice live music. - We had a seared tuna appetizer, seafood pasta and chicken franchese. All very good. Excellent bottle of Chilean carmenere recommended by our server Elliott, who also offered to drink the... read more

    avatar thumb Eric V
    January 25, 2023
  • star ratingA lovely taste of Italy in Manuel Antonio - Our family enjoyed a delicious meal on a balcony overlooking a beautiful garden. Try the Chicken Franchise! Our server, Elliot, was gracious and attentive.

    avatar thumb stephaniedY7495UL
    January 10, 2023

    star ratingExcellent Italian - What a lovely evening in this Italian restaurant. The food was first class. Our party had pasta and fish dishes and all were perfectly cooked and tasty. The (English speaking)... read more

    avatar thumb 434russp
    January 7, 2023

    star ratingGreat Italian Food and Jungle Views - We didn't have high expectations for Italian food in the tropics, but Victoria's was excellent! The pasta and seafood dishes were delicious, and the service was wonderful. We highly recommend... read more

    avatar thumb kruzingtogether
    January 3, 2023
  • star ratingNever disappoints.... - Haven't gone since before the pandemic. Still great and now affiliated with Tulemar.
    The entrees are crazy good and the pizza looked spectacular!!

    avatar thumb DanPess
    December 10, 2022

    star ratingLoved it, highly recommended! - Absolutely wonderful. We came here on our first night arriving in Costa Rica after such a long day of travel - my whole group agreed this was one of our... read more

    avatar thumb sisihamilton
    September 28, 2022

    star ratingGreat food and service - The service a Victoria's is awesome! The food is also good. We had pizza and some pasta dishes, hard to say we were tired of sea food. It was nice... read more

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    September 4, 2022
  • star ratingThis restaurant is really a must when you are visiting Manuel Antonio park - The best pizza ever and also do not forget the delicious tuna! This with very friendly personnel in a very cosy restaurant.

    avatar thumb Odyssey41879369722
    August 28, 2022

    star ratingThe most amazing atmosphere - I recently visited this restaurant with my family and had the most amazing time. My two sisters and I know a little bit of Spanish so we decided to try... read more

    avatar thumb hanny_lee_w619
    August 10, 2022

    star ratingGreat outdoor dining! - Recommended by our hotel and very happy with the meal, location, and service. Great crab legs and wonderful pasta!

    avatar thumb msinex
    July 19, 2022
  • star ratingAmazing Dinner! - From the moment we walked in, we wanted for nothing. Our seating, server engagements, and food were beyond all expectations! Elliott recommended the fresh caught tuna medium rare for myself,... read more

    avatar thumb DMAC I
    May 24, 2022

    star ratingCan't Miss it! - The service and food is unmatched! I ordered the handmade pasta with shrimp and it was SO DELICIOUS!

    I would definitely recommend eating here while you are in... read more

    avatar thumb 406gabrielah
    May 23, 2022

    star ratingExcellent - Delicious food, and excellent service. We really enjoyed our dinner here. The waitress checked on us all the time, and we felt taken care of.

    avatar thumb Explorer01867015987
    May 4, 2022

Victoria's Gourmet Italian Restaurant IconVictoria's Gourmet Italian Restaurant

Manuel Antonio, First floor in Cockatoo Building Across from Tulemar Resort

4.3 204 reviews

  • Avatar Moni Llobera ★★★★★ a week ago
  • Avatar Jaime Diaz ★★★★★ a week ago
    Best pizza ever !!!
  • Avatar Larissa Hill ★★★★★ a month ago
    We enjoyed a really delicious meal here. Yes, the prices are a bit more expensive than a local soda; however, they are completely justified for the elevated level of food you’ll receive. Well worth the splurge. To top it off, the service … More was also excellent, wonderful experience.
  • Avatar Jansen Wendlandt ★★★★ a month ago
    Great views with good food
  • Avatar keith paul ★★★★★ a month ago
  • Avatar Tony B ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    This place was amazing. Our family loved it. The food was a bit pricy but unlike some other places we dined at, this felt like it was worth the cost. We would go back.
  • Avatar Tony Brunswick ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    This place was amazing. Our family loved it. The food was a bit pricy but unlike some other places we dined at, this felt like it was worth the cost. We would go back.
  • Avatar Mike Martinez ★★★★★ 3 months ago
  • Avatar Annabel Lakin ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    Really enjoyed the food at this place, would definitely recommend the chicken franchise, it was delicious. Quite expensive food but is consistent with the area which is generally quite pricy. Only problem we had was the server getting our … More order wrong but they were accommodating and made us the correct thing although didn’t apologise. Would definitely say it lives up the gourmet name and really enjoyed everything we ate here.
  • Avatar Ava Magnabosco ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    This was a great dinner spot with delicious food and a nice atmosphere. Highly recommend making a reservation since there are not many tables and seems they have a high volume of large parties, even on weekdays. For drinks, we got the red … More sangria which was yummy and had pretty garnish. The service was great, kind and quick service for the food. We were served a small garlic knot for bread, it was warm and the perfect amount to prevent us from spoiling our meals. The kitchen is very open which allows for an intimate experience with the food, the smells fill the restaurant. My brother had the special of the night, a lobster and shrimp ravioli in pink sauce which was amazing. The pizzas were delicious and both the sausage and pepperoni were flavorful. The seared ahi tuna appetizer with chipotle sauce was good and enough service for a meal. The tiramisu was good, but ultimately could be better. Overall it was a great dining experience! We highly recommend this place for a tasty and elegant meal at a reasonable price.
  • Avatar Coyaba Tropical Elegant Adult Guest House ★★★★★ 3 months ago
  • Avatar Esteban Saenz ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    Excelente comida, muy atentos en el servicio, y el lugar es bastante ameno!
  • Avatar ParanoidFoxx ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    Great restaurant one of the best in costa rica amazing shrimp, pizza, and pasta, also good gluten free pasta. great staff would recommend if visiting or in the area of monuel antonio.
  • Avatar Emily Gaff ★★★★★ 4 months ago
  • Avatar Kaitlyn Copeland ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    We stayed at Tulemar and ordered room service. This was an additional $3 in cash for delivery but well worth it. We chose the spicy pepperoni pizza which was delicious. I also highly recommend their brownie! In total, 16 inch pizza, brownie, … More and garlic bread for $40 including everything . Nice to have an option the kids like as well. Would 10/10 recommend.
  • Avatar Felipe Garcia del Real ★★★★ 5 months ago
    Nos lo recomendaron y no se equivocaron. Italiano con buena comida y ambiente muy agradable 👌
  • Avatar Nathan Bingham ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Our meals were delicious. The service was prompt and friendly. We loved the music!
  • Avatar Jordan Atherton ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    Great food, exceptional service.
  • Avatar Arek Rzadkowski ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    Words can’t express how incredible this place is. We spent almost 2 weeks in Manual Antonio and we had dinner here 4 times. The food was absolutely amazing! Each time I had pizza and it’s hands down the best pizza in the city. My wife who … More has a gluten allergy also had options which was a huge win and rare for an Italian restaurant and she says it was the best pasta she has ever had! My 2 year old who is the worlds pickiest eater would literally jump out of his seat every time his dinner was served - that alone is an award itself! What made this place extra special for us was the staff. Everyone was so incredible to me and my family every time we came in. I have to give an extra special shout out to our friend Elliot. He served us every night and words can’t explain how incredible he was. It’s like we were eating at his own home and he wanted to make sure every thing was perfect for us. My kid absolutely loved him and jumped at the opportunity to give him high fives every chance he got. He made sure my wife’s gluten allergy was always on top of mind and always made sure she was taken care of and we loved all the conversations we had during our time. Thank you Elliot and thank you for everyone at Victorias for making so many special memories that we will never forget. Pura Vida and we hope to be back again soon.
  • Avatar Katrina Kowalski ★★★★★ 10 months ago
    Stopped by for a late lunch in early November and had the place to ourselves! The service was top notch - everyone was prompt, polite, and friendly. We enjoyed the complimentary rolls, which came out warm with an oil dipping sauce and were … More very good! We tried the shrimp and spaghetti and meatballs and both were great! The plates were creatively decorated and the food was nicely presented. We were told to try the pizza, but the oven was being worked on so we'll have to try that on our next visit!
  • Avatar Dianne Smith ★★★★★ 10 months ago
    The food was great. They had the best bread I've ever had before a meal at a restaurant. The service was fast and very friendly. Loved it!
  • Avatar Jenni Moreno ★★★★★ a year ago
    The restaurant was so beautiful with all the openness. The staff was terrific, so friendly and on point. Most importantly the food was 5 star. I never wrote reviews but the food was so good! We got the bruschetta, best ever. One with cheese … More and one without for dairy restrictions and they were both were equally as good.
    The pasta pomodoro was divine and the chicken franchise was so light and ate very paste bite. Highly recc if visiting Quepos! We can’t stop talking about how delish it was!
  • Avatar Serge Kore Design ★★★★ a year ago
    The staff did their best to make us feel great, the only challenge was to get Italian quality food in Costa Rica, I believe Chef could do a better job.
  • Avatar victoria Castro ★★★★★ a year ago
    Service, amazing! Food, ohmygawwwwd! 🤤 ordered bruschetta for our app, steak and tuna and it did NOT disappoint. Highly recommend this place, will absolutely be going back my next stay.
  • Avatar Stine Barnholdt ★★★★★ a year ago
    Fabulous place. We almost feel like we are home in Italy.
    The service is over the top - totally professional.
    The food was great and totally Italian with a twist of Costa Rica❤️🌴 we loved it.
    Eat here if you’re in Manuel Antonio.
  • Avatar Vero_ Chill ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    2 Weeks Costa Rica trip: follow for more stops, rates & pictures.
    Victorias is a good place, not too expensive.. Portions are not big, how ever in flavor they can have a 10 from me. I show up to places hungry so usually need a sharable
    … More and my main dish. Their drinks are also pretty amazing. 📔✍ we had great service despite the thunderstorm going on as we arrived and throughout dinner.