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Located in the heart of La Fortuna, SelvaRustica By Perla showcases an enchanting dining experience that delights both locals and tourists alike. With a menu that spans an impressive variety, from succulent steaks and wood-fired pizzas to fresh seafood, the restaurant excels in culinary presentation and flavor. Tracy Lane praised the salmon and steak as "incomparable," while Karen Billingsley highlighted the Selva Rustica pizza as perhaps the best she’s ever enjoyed.
The delightful atmosphere is complemented by an attentive staff, including standout team members like Jesse and Edgar, who elevate the dining experience to feel more like a family gathering. Guests like Jenny Vinopal appreciated the vibrant décor and outdoor setting, which enhance the tropical allure of La Fortuna. While some patrons noted the pricing as slightly higher, many found the exquisite quality of dishes—like the praised Chimichurri sauce and the engaging Passion Fruit Margarita—well worth it.
As Jason Megson aptly put it, SelvaRustica is a delightful surprise, offering a delicious fusion of taste and ambiance that ensures a memorable visit. If you find yourself in Costa Rica, this enchanting eatery is a must-visit destination!
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for SelvaRustica By Perla
Review highlights
Based on 987 reviewsSelvaRustica By Perla in La Fortuna receives consistent praise for its high-quality food, particularly seafood, steaks, and wood-fired pizzas, often highlighted for excellent presentation and generous portions. The restaurant is noted for its welcoming and attentive staff, creating a friendly, almost familial atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. Guests appreciate the vibrant, tropical ambiance complemented by unique decor and an inviting outdoor setting. While the venue is spacious and popular among tourists, some find it slightly overwhelming but generally feel the quality and service justify the price. The extensive drink menu, including cocktails and wines, further adds to its appeal, making SelvaRustica a favored choice for both locals and visitors seeking memorable meals in Costa Rica.
The food is incomparable as to quality and presentation! We had salmon and steak. I feel it’s the best we’ve had anywhere. The, add the staff like Jesse and Edgar and you feel like family. Enthusiastic and welcoming
A big place clearly catering to the tourists. It was almost too much for us but we decided to give it a try. The food was better than we were expecting and the service was good. It was a little pricey but still worth the visit.
What a beautiful restaurant. I went there for lunch on a Sunday. We had the pizza. It was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the Selva Rustica pizza… I think it was the best pizza I’ve ever eaten. I definitely want to come back. We saw that they had all different types of seafood. They have dry steaks, a wide variety of cocktails, and a really nice wine selection. For me this place is a total package, the food the service and the atmosphere were wonderful. I highly recommend and I’ll definitely be back.
Food was amazing here. Lots of variety. I got a pizza only because it was wood fired. All other dishes were large portions. Saw a sloth there too!
Tomohawk : 8.5/10 Solomo Steak: 8/10 Sauces: Chimichurri 10/10 House Passion Fruit Margarita: 10/10 Neon Signs / artwork - fun and added character to tropical location. We had our last dinner in La Fortuna and we were treated to a wonderful steak dinner with incredible service. Mario was attentive and very friendly. The location is beautiful and had a wonderful outdoor feel. Glad we came to SelvaRustica.
So delicious!! Everything was amazing, we had a group of 15 and we were all tourists but they were so kind and gave us amazing service. I ordered the grilled tuna with shrimp and it was super delicious! The lemon pie with a scoop of ice cream is probably the best dessert I've had while traveling, if you're coming through I highly recommend!!
The artwork was phenomenal! My kids loved it. They thought the toucan with one leg was very interesting, and definitely not AI art very realistic. I love that they are very helpful with dietary needs like being gluten-free. Very open atmosphere and premium foods. There is a very large and beautiful bar too.
The place looks great with a garden feel. It welcomes small and large parties of customers. We had the octopus, which had a sweet sauce and was very tender and delicious. We also had the lobster and salmon pasta is white sauce which was exquisite, with generous portions of lobster. We highly recommend both dishes. The shrimp pasta is white sauce was not as good. As a drink you must try their spicy tamarind Gran Cas margaritas. They serve you they amount of 2 glasses. The server was a bit unfriendly at first but we realized he was overwhelmed with another large party. His service improved once they left. One thing is that the kitchen is not accommodating, they want their dishes served as prepared, or so the server made it seem.
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Opening hours
- Monday 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday (Today) 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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