Doma Escalante

4.6

186 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

In the heart of Barrio Escalante, next to the iconic "El Farolito" roundabout, stands DOMA. A house of Costa Rican architecture and Spanish colonial dyes built-in 1945, which was restored for 10 long months; rescuing it from time, updating its design through a colorful façade, and giving it the value it deserves within the neighborhood.
Our founders are dreamers, lovers of design, art, and fashion; passionate about cooking and fine dining.
Through fresh products and honest flavors, DOMA has created a gastronomic experience with local products that arise at the foot of the volcanoes, the plains, and the Costa Rican mountains. Which are transformed into art thanks to the vision, dedication, and talent of our chefs.
DOMA is happy to share this house, a space designed to inspire and encourage creative and entrepreneurial minds to work as a team under a feeling of community and collaboration, with the aim of serving as an oasis in the heart of San José.

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Location
DOMA ESCALANTE, #1146 Esquina Suroeste rotonda El Farolito, San José Province, Barrio Escalante, 101, San José, San Jose Province 10101
Phone number
8945 6669
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
International, Contemporary French, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Wed–Fri 9:00 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 am Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 3:45 pm–12:00 am
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 186 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

Costa Rica
Great for brunch
Costa Rica
Healthy
Costa Rica
Romantic
San José
Best Service
San José
Healthy
San José
Hot spot
San José
Great for fine wines
San José
Great for outdoor dining
San José
Romantic
San José
Good for special occasions
San José
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Doma Escalante offers a "perfect dining experience" with "outstanding service," "delicious food," and a "welcoming atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fantastic ambiance" and the "exquisite tasting menu." While occasional service delays are noted, the restaurant consistently provides "attentive" service and memorable moments, making it a "must-go" in San José.

186 Reviews

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Hellen
Costa Rica1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Servicio, ambiente y comida excelentes. Recomendado
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Paula VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had been there before for lunch, and decided to have a birthday celebration for 12 people. They had our table ready, and two servers to take care of our party. The food was outstanding, and so were the drinks. But definitely the best part was service, led by Jordi Granados. He was not only personable, truly on top of his game and extremely knowledgeable about the menu.
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Jimmy
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
good cocktails. friendly service. food was average.
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REINALDO
Costa Rica1 review
3.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food left a lot to be desired. Not worth the price at all.
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daysi
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazingggggggg! Must go! Food was incredible and drinks were to die for
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Eduardo
Costa Rica3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El servicio al cliente es excelente y los cocteles excelentes! Bastante recomendado
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Adrian VIP
Costa Rica14 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing evening. Thank you Gabriel for making us feel at home. Thank you to the chef for a wonderful tasting menu.
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Kimberly
Costa Rica1 review
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo excelente. La comida, la relación calidad / precio, el servicio, las instalaciones, el sabor de la comida, todo.
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Glenci
Costa Rica1 review
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Experiencia magnífica. Fuimos a cenar el 24/12 junto a nuestro hijo de 6 años, nos fue excelente. La atención, la cena exquisita, el lugar y el ambiente de lo mejor. Nuestro lugar favorito
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Fiona
Manchester3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and staff very friendly - would recommend!
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Doma Escalante is rated 4.6 stars by 186 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

DOMA ESCALANTE, #1146 Esquina Suroeste rotonda El Farolito, San José Province, Barrio Escalante, 101, San José, San Jose Province 10101

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Additional information

Phone number
8945 6669
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
International, Contemporary French, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Wed–Fri 9:00 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 am Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 3:45 pm–12:00 am
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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