Isabella's Restaurant

This was our first experience with Peruvian food. The staff was very helpful and the food was terrific.

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Came here for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant was mostly empty and the staff was friendly. There is a lunch menu with some good options for $10. The dinner menu is a little pricier. I had the shrimp skewer with side salad. It was very tasty. The lettuce was slightly wilted but it didn't bother me much. My friend had the tacu tacu with beef and liked it a lot. We also had a half liter of sangria (perfect for sharing) and the pisco sour. Overall was a good option for lunch. More...

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Love the pescados and cheviche.

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Very good selection of authentic Peruvian dishes

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Love Isabella's for fresh Latin American food that's a pleasant change. Great environment, fun staff, fresh food, always s good time.

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Great food , personable service !

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To be honest I was looking for a Bolivian restaurant to bring my gf for a special occasion.  I did not find one in San Jose but this Peruvian place came up and I thought let's give it a try. The several times that I have been there, it really hasn't been that busy.  It doesn't seem too hard to get a table.  Once or twice they seemed a bit short staffed and service was a little slow.  It did not affect me as I still had a great time and enjoyed a fantastic meal here at Isabellas.  I had the pollo saltado, my gf had the lomo saltado.  This meal is the real deal; the chicken was very tasty, the sauce, tomatoes, and cilantro all make this an incredibly flavorful dish.  They really make it to perfection here.  The eggs and fries added to the meal just put this entree into another stratosphere.  Definitely try this dish next time you are in the area (very close to Santana Row btw!).  What I really love is how the sauce they use doesn't make the fries unbearably soggy.  I don't know how they do it but this is one of my favorite dinner plates.I liked this dinner so much I tried to replicate it at home.  I had to buy Aji Amarillo sauce on amazon.  Although I couldn't duplicate their perfected dish, they inspired me to try something new at home.Thank you Isabellas! More...

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Food was pretty fast actually ! About fifteen minutes for two beef empanadas and an order of Papa a la Huancaina, both of which were super good ! I've never had Peruvian food, but it was a really pleasant experience ! My mom and I went today while she waited for her eyelash appointment. Isabella's is in a pretty convenient spot ! Pretty okay price $33 dollars including a tip for an appetizer and two empanadas ! I think we'll definitely be going back soon. More...

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Atenciosamente bom , proprietário muito educado

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OMG! On our way to the Mystery House and found this gem. I ordered the steak and pesto linguini..THE BEST DINNER I'VE HAD in a looonnngg time! It was beyond delicious. Our waiter wore a suit and tie and the owner took our orders with pride. Absolutely recommend this place! Job well done Isabella's!!! Will be back. More...

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Friendly staff, good food all around, they have parking which is a plus. I usually go in for the lunch specials as I work close by. Tip: passion fruit drink is super good. More...

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Had a small lunch here with one of my co-workers one day after a class.  We wanted to go eat somewhere near her place and different from the usual.  It is located on Winchester  Blvd near Santana Row, but not in the direct vicinity.  This restaurant popped up and with us both being very food adventurous, we decided to try this place out.  Thus is a Peruvian restaurant that is smaller than most, but cozy.  It was clean and cute with it's ethnic decor.  The server, at first seemed intimidating, but when he actually came up to us to ask what we would like, he was very nice and explained to us what the different things on the menu were.  He also made some great suggestions which we ended up taking.Here is what we ordered between the two of us: lolPapa a la Huancaina (boiled potatoes with Peruvian style cheese): this was very good.  They can make it different levels of spice but we got it non spicy.  It was really delicious, but the most interesting part is that it is served cold.  I have never had boiled potatoes or cheese cold, but it actually was very goodPescado Macho: this was basically fried fish, they give you an option of tilapia or upgrade to mahi mahi or sea bass, then topped with scallops, calamari, crab claw, and shrimp, topped with their special sauce....OMG, you will want for nothing else.  This dish was so good and filling.  It was perfect for the two of us.Banana plantains: The perfect thing to mix in with all the rich food, this was super yummy with a nice slightly crispy outside from the sugar, it helped to clear the palate so we could enjoy our food even moreLucina ice cream: okay, what is a Lucina, who know.  They do, and we ended up googling it because this is the most interesting ice cream I have ever had, seriously.  When you put in in your mouth it starts of tasting like Thai tea, then as it melts, it becomes caramel, then ends as coffee.  I mean if you like any or all those things, you gotta try it out.They had Peruvian corn nuts and their special salsa (which is really spicy, watch out!) On the table to much on while we waited for our food. These were addicting too.  It was kind of hard to eat with the salsa but we made it work.I would definitely go back and suggest you try it out too. More...

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The food so good

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Delicious Peruvian food and great service...

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Bistec a la pobre!!  medium well steak with plantains, steamed rice, beans and a sunny side up egg! It doesn't get any better than that. Don't forget to try chicha morada or the Inca cola. The food is 100% authentic Peruvian More...

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My parents who have never tried Peruvian food had a great experience at Isabella's. The ceviche was light and fresh, great flavors and mild spice level satisfied the different palettes at the table. We ordered a few classic entrees so everyone can get a taste of the food. The lazy Susan in the middle of the table made it easy to share the family style meal. The entree was seasoned nicely, not overly salty, and I appreciated that the food wasn't swimming in grease. We ended the meal with some ice cream and flan - again, very light and not too sweet. Overall we had a great experience and would definitely recommend this restaurant. More...

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Excelent! Wonderful ceviche. The best lucuma ice cream I ever had!

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Best Peruvian food in San Jose

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Highly recommended spot for smacccceeen Southern American Food great customer thanks to el homeboy Driff.

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The food here is out of this world, Ceviche is excellent, Paella is to die for! On top of this. Atmosphere is so pleasant and relaxed. The owner was very nice and pleasant, and accomodated all our request especially with two little kids. There is nice latin music playing in the background but not too noisy so it's easy to have a conversation. The only problem (opportunity;) ) is that the menu is so rich there is not enough space to try everything, so definitely coming again to try new dishes. More...

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Tasty dish, fresh meat, good quality.

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Loved the ceviche - good flavors and tasted fresh. Fried calamary was OK but didn't taste super fresh, more like just OK.Service was good.

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Delicious food! Very authentic Peruvian. The waiter is always so nice and helpful.

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This place rocks. Freshly prepared every time I order my dishes they are slightly different proving the chef's  expertise. Authentic dishes and friendly service. I adore the owner who in spite of the construction road blockages still keeps his sense of humor. Visit this place fir real food. Unique and flsvorful. My favorite salad is the chicharron pollo, and the Loma. More...

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This is the rare combination of amazing food and tremendous staff who were personable and helpful all in a small, unimposing store front. The ceviche is there best I've had and they accommodated our silly wishes and guided is to a great selection.Highly recommend. More...

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Es la primera vez que vengo a este restaurante y es muy bueno

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Buena comida peruana, pero creo que restaurant peruano, el mesero tiene que saber hablar español.

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Good food nice plice

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Surroundings not so fancy, but once inside the restaurant, cozy comfy place. Was unsure of what to order, but all 3 of us absolutely loved what came to the table and devoured our dishes. Definitely will come back here & highly recommend! More...

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Awesome place. Service is excellent and food was excellent. The beef heart skewer are exceptional

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Been here several times and the food is phenomenal. A true authentic Peruvian experience. That combined with the excellent, attentive, and friendly service by Driss, I highly recommend this restaurant. Go for the specials because they are made daily and may not be available when you order because the freshness is out of this world. Top it of with the Pisco A fruit infused wonderful drink and you'll have a great experience.the best of the best of the best!!!! More...

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Food is deliciousBeen here two times The shrimp with orange sauce, mahi mahi Es buenas

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We have been coming here for years now. And I still love them as my first day I came. This is my absolute favorite restaurant. The staff is very nice and the food is amazing.We always get the fish ceviche, it is absolutely delicious. The mild is plenty spicy for me. We also get the beef heart skewers, another to die for. The steak macho is another favorite. Super creamy and just tasty overall. The seafood all taste fresh in it as well.Those three dishes is plenty of food for two average people with a little bit of leftovers. We recently tried to venture out of our usual and got the lamb. It was extremely tasty and we loved it, but I still prefer my other three. And I also tried the pesto pasta with steak. the pasta was cooked to perfection and very delicious. The steak was unique in that it tasted like it was deep-fried for a second to give it a nice crisp on the outside. Again very delicious but I still prefer my other three. For checking in you get a free glass of house wine. I believe it's just boxed wine. And for your birthday they will give you a free ice cream with whip cream and strawberry drizzle.This continues to be my favorite restaurant and go to for special occasions. Although, as I mentioned in a previous post for here, it gets a little hard to breathe inside because the ventilation is not great. I have to sit outside, even during winter time, or I get an allergic reaction to the chilis being cooked. Best food, worth every penny! Definitely would recommend this place!!! More...

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I've been coming here for years & every time I've came here with friends and family the food, drinks, customer service, is just PERFECT. From right when u walk in the door to when you leave you feel like family & they make you feel at home. You can definitely tell that they take pride their restaurant & put a lot of heart & soul into everything (especially the food) I always have a hard time on deciding what to order because everything is just sooo good but they're always so helpful with giving recommendations & I've never made any regrets. From the food to the drinks my friends, family & I always have a wonderful heartwarming experience. This is probably my favorite South American/Peruvian restaurant. It is small place but they put a lot of love into every detail. Definitely a hidden gem! I LOVE! More...

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Muy buena atencion el lugar esta hermoso

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Muy sabroso todo

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This was my first time trying Peruvian cuisine and I am glad I made the choice. Everything I had was absolutely brilliant. I would definitely go back if I am in San Jose again. More...

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This restaurant has amazing food. Highly recommended. I got their fried rice with beef and it was soo good but their seafood is exceptional.

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la comida es deliciosa y las bebidas ni hablar chicha morada y maracuya riquisimos..pero lo q no me agrada de isabella es los comentarios no pedidos de unos de los que atienden. no se si sera el dueno o no .pero no deberia hacer ningun comentario desagradable..no le hemos pedido su opinion..solo que se limite atender lo q pedimos asi sea mucho..q le importa ademas le conviene o no ...muy desagradable comentario....no me agrada. la proxima sere ruda..... More...

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Wonderful Peruvian food. The environment is nothing special at all but the food is delicious.

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100x100 recomendado

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I love ceviche mixto

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Great selection of Peruvian dishes, lots of seafood and good options for non fish lovers. Multiple screens show soccer games (sound off). Perfect place for my fish-loving soccer-fan family. My personal favorite is ceviche mixto, hubby likes arroz con Moriscos and caucau de mariscos. Kids said the chicken and fries were the best they’d ever had! More...

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Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday dinner. We wanted to try something a bit different than the usual so decided to go Peruvian. We had the following:- Mixto Ceviche: Mixed seafood with shrimp, calamari , scallops , mussels. 3/5- Ceviche Pescado: Pieces of fish marinated with lime. 4/5- Arroz con Mariscos: Peruvian seafood "Paella"; sautéed rice with jumbo shrimp, calamari , scallops, mussels and crab nails. 4/5- Cau Cau de Mariscos: Peruvian style seafood shrimp, calamari , scallops. 3.5/5- Pollo saltado: Chicken strips sautéed with onions, tomatoes and "Lomo" sauce. 4/5 - Inca Kola: Meeh not my thing as the color is yellow and tasted too artificial to me.The ceviche here is really wonderfully prepared and seasoned. The restaurant also provide the option of spiciness from hot too mild. Both of the ceviches we got had great flavors and texture with the right level of heat. The fish is my favorite out of all of the seafood.The Peruvian "Paella" is different from the Spanish paella as the rice was definitely more moist and seasoned differently. The deep red sauce has both the tang and sweetness instead of the traditional saffron yellow color. However, it was tasty.Directions: Don't follow the address of the restaurant on Google Maps direction as it takes you to Krung Thai. Click below to get there: goo.gl/maps/WbHTPQcoX2G2 instead. More...

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The need to improve their costumer service urgently! However, the quality and taste of their food is among one of the best of the bay area! Totally recommend this place if you do not care much about service. More...

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