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La Pecora Nera Review

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La Pecora Nera

  • Address: 3 km/2 mi southeast of town at Playa Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
  • Phone: 750-0490

Fodor's Review:

Though the name means "black sheep" in Italian, there's nothing shameful about this thatch-roof roadside restaurant. There's always a lot more to choose from than you'll see on the sparse-looking menu. Wait for owner/chef Ilario Giannoni to come out of the kitchen and triumphantly announce -- with flair worthy of an Italian opera -- which additional light Tuscan entrées, appetizers, and desserts they've concocted that day. Be prepared for a long, leisurely dining experience with attentive service. It's worth the wait; this is one of the country's top Italian restaurants.

  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
  • Closed: Closed Mon. No lunch

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