El Chante Verde
Experience a 4.7-star gem in La Fortuna (Arenal). Discover delicious, fresh cuisine with diverse vegetarian and vegan choices. Perfect for any occasion.
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About El Chante Verde
Nestled in the vibrant La Fortuna area, this highly-rated restaurant offers a delightful dining experience. With a stellar 4.7 out of 5 stars, it's clear diners appreciate the professional, attentive, and friendly service. The kitchen operates with impressive speed, delivering fresh and flavorful dishes that cater to a variety of tastes. A notable highlight is the extensive selection of vegetarian and vegan options, alongside a diverse menu that has something for everyone. The beverage program is equally impressive, featuring delicious freshly squeezed juices and a well-curated wine list, ensuring a memorable meal. Its welcoming atmosphere and outdoor seating make it a wonderful spot to savor the local flavors.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love El Chante
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
This is an absolutely fantastic restaurant! The staff is professional, friendly, very attentive, and thorough. True professionals. I've eaten dinner here twice. The kitchen works exceptionally fast, and the dishes are fresh and delicious. There's a relatively large selection of vegetarian and vegan options. In general, the menu is quite diverse. The drinks menu leaves nothing to be desired, and the freshly squeezed fruit juices are delicious. Wine lovers will also find plenty to enjoy. Plus, they serve complimentary bottled water. I was very pleased that they offer such excellent quality at moderate prices. I also really liked the atmosphere and felt completely at ease. It's clean, modern, and cozy. Wi-Fi is also available. I'll definitely be back! Hands down the absolute best meal I’ve had so far in Costa Rica. The vibes and service were great! Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. We got the guacamole, ceviche, salmon and lomo saltado. All were delicious. The food was amazing. Lots of vegan options. We had a great server. It's a little off the La Fortuna city limits, Iike 4 miles, but we'll worth it. Super friendly, covered outdoor seating, cool decor.
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Recent Reviews
Sir F.
November 6, 2025
This is an absolutely fantastic restaurant! The staff is professional, friendly, very attentive, and thorough. True professionals. I've eaten dinner here twice. The kitchen works exceptionally fast, and the dishes are fresh and delicious. There's a relatively large selection of vegetarian and vegan options. In general, the menu is quite diverse. The drinks menu leaves nothing to be desired, and the freshly squeezed fruit juices are delicious. Wine lovers will also find plenty to enjoy. Plus, they serve complimentary bottled water. I was very pleased that they offer such excellent quality at moderate prices. I also really liked the atmosphere and felt completely at ease. It's clean, modern, and cozy. Wi-Fi is also available. I'll definitely be back!
Sarah G.
November 5, 2025
Hands down the absolute best meal I’ve had so far in Costa Rica. The vibes and service were great! Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. We got the guacamole, ceviche, salmon and lomo saltado. All were delicious.
Steven P.
November 10, 2025
The food was amazing. Lots of vegan options. We had a great server. It's a little off the La Fortuna city limits, Iike 4 miles, but we'll worth it. Super friendly, covered outdoor seating, cool decor.
Peter G.
July 20, 2025
If you’re debating coming here, just go. Top notch food and service. Definitely get the guacamole made at the table. Unreal. This was some of the best food we ate in all of Costa Rica in two weeks.
Kandee P.
June 27, 2025
We were pretty excited to try this restaurant after reading the reviews, but it was our least favorite place we ate on our whole vacation. The atmosphere is amazing and the service was really good, but the food was just alright. The passion fruit daiquiri was good. The spring rolls were not your usual spring roll and not the most flavorful. My husband got the fettuccine with salted loin and liked it, but I got the pad thai and was very disappointed. It was not very flavorful, didn't really have enough noodles for it being a noodle dish, and half of it seemed to be under cooked vegetables (mostly cauliflower which doesn't belong in pad Thai in my opinion, but some carrots, too.) I think with more staining and flavor, this place would be the perfect spot for dinner
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make El Chante special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
Accessibility
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