Le Monastere Restaurant and Cave
If youre looking for a unique dining experience during your upcoming Costa Rica car rental vacation, look no further than Le Monastere Restaurant and Cantina La Cava. Situated on a hillside overlooking the San Jose metropolis, Le Monastere Restaurant and Cantina La Cava, provides guests with two very different dining experiences. From the quiet sophistication of Le Monastere to the medieval-style Cantina La Cava, youll never be disappointed at this top dining establishment.
See San Jose in a whole different way
Le Monastere represents a combination of quiet reflection and sophistication. Originally the home and chapel of an elite family, the Le Monastere building was later converted into a monastery for religious novitiates. Today, Costa Rica car rental travelers will enjoy 270-degree views of the San Jose skyline while dining at Le Monastere, including stunning views of the Gulf of Nicoya. Decorated in European tradition, Le Monastere features artistic marble statues, opulent antiques, and photographs that record the restaurants amazing history.
Heavenly meals at Le Monastere
Costa Rica car rental travelers will enjoy French and international cuisine at Le Monastere. From classics like Friend Camembert in Blackberry Sauce and Bourgogne Snails in Garlic Butter, to international favorites like Seabass filet in Tarragon Cream Sauce and Venison Tenderloin Flamb in Port Wine, theres something for everyone at Le Monastere. Le Monastere also offers a splendid list of over 300 fine wines, including whites from the Sichel Pouilly Fuisee, or reds like Don Melchor and Marques de Caceres. Adventurous Costa Rica car rental travelers an encouraged to try the Chefs recommendation, while calorie-conscious travelers can indulge in light dessert options like Cherries Jubille and Chocolate Mouse. Le Monastere is open from 6:30pm to 11pm, Monday through Saturday.
Enjoy delightful desserts
Do you have a sweet tooth? Then fulfill your cravings at Le Monastere Restaurant. Costa Rica car rental travelers will choose from sinful selections of Profiteroles (ice cream filled pastry, topped with chocolate sauce), Bacchus Pears (poached in Red Wine Sauce), Tarte Tatin (caramelized apples over puff pastry), and Crepes Suzette (orange sauce filled crepes flamb). Fresh local fruit is incorporated into as many desserts as possible, adding a touch of the tropics to traditional French specialties.
Tap into your dark-side at Cantina La Cava
After tasting the heavenly meals from Le Monastere, its time to tap into your darker side for a drink at Cantina La Cava, the medieval-styled rustic tavern located below the main dining room. This newly inaugurated space entices Costa Rica car rental travelers with aged wines, live music, and amazing atmosphere. Patrons can enjoy Las Bocas de Claudio, a variety of daring appetizers named in honor of the restaurants alleged ghost, Claudio. Cantina La Cava is open from 6:30pm to 12am, Monday through Thursday and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Celebrate a special occasion at Le Monastere
Are you celebrating a special occasion during your upcoming Costa Rica car rental vacation? Why not celebrate in the intimate atmosphere of Le Monastere or La Cantina Cava? Simply let the servers know in advance that youre celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion, and the chefs at Le Monastere will prepare something special just for you.
Make a reservation at Le Monastere Restaurant and Cave.
Costa Rica car rental travelers should reserve a table at Le Monastere or Cantina La Cava at least four days in advance. To make reservations, please confirm by telephone at 2228-8515 or 2228-8516. Costa Rica car rental travelers can also reserve their table online at the official Le Monastere Restaurant and Cantina La Cava website at www.monastere-restaurant.com.
Costa Rica car rental travelers will find Le Monastere Restaurant and La Cantina Cava on the San Rafael de Escazu, on the Santa Ana road from Escazu. Simply turn left at Multicentro Paco and follow the signs.