Park Cafe
Costa Rica
Park Café in San José combines chef Richard Neat’s cooking with a courtyard filled with antiques and artwork. Sculptures, timber furniture and a garden fountain give the dining area the character of a private collection, providing a distinctive setting for the restaurant’s small dishes. Neat draws on international influences and local ingredients, with preparations that have ranged from paella-stuffed calamari to scallops with Parmesan risotto. A dégustation menu with matching wines provides another format for exploring the kitchen. The dishes change, so past examples illustrate the breadth of the cooking rather than a permanent menu.