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Mamagui Nosara, Nosara, Guanacaste

Mamagui Nosara

4.8
4.8
42 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
El Pueblo Cerca de 506, Esperanza Rte 160, Nosara, Nosara, Guanacaste 50205

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Born in Benevento, Chef Gerardo Giardino embarked on his culinary journey at the age of 16. With a wealth of experience gained in kitchens across Athens, New York, London, and now Costa Rica, his culinary passion centers around crafting authentic Italian dishes, reminiscent of a mother's loving preparation. Set in the just renovated El Pueblo building in Nosara, you will find us on the ground floor, with tables set all over the Carabbean-vibe inspired terrace! Join us for a dining experience that promises to delight your taste buds and leave a lasting impression.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gerardo Giardino

What 42 people are saying

Mamagui Nosara reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Best Food

  • Costa Rica

    Neighborhood gem

  • Costa Rica

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Guanacaste

    Best Overall

  • Guanacaste

    Best Food

  • Guanacaste

    Best Value

  • Guanacaste

    Hot spot

  • Guanacaste

    Neighborhood gem

  • Guanacaste

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Guanacaste

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mamagui Nosara offers an exceptional dining experience with "the best Italian food" in town, featuring fresh pasta, perfectly balanced pizza, and "out of this world" focaccia. The staff, led by Gerardo, is "incredibly helpful and attentive," ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. Despite some signage issues, this restaurant is a "must-visit."

42 Reviews
  1. Kristi

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ronny and Paul took our order, they made the whole vibe, best energy and recommendations the food was insane and we felt so loved and taken care of even, Gerardo was so unbelievably hospitable. Best food best times best vibes!!! 11/10

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  2. Kris

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! One of the best meals I’ve had in Nosara.

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  3. Tiska

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unreal - we love our food and eat in the best all over the world and this was so good. Dreaming of the tagliatelle

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  4. kimm

    Raleigh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must visit Italian restaurant to dine at when in Nosara! Absolutely adorable & most importantly delicious & fresh. Staff friendly & helpful & a great spot to spend with family while eating good food!

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  5. Prataap VIP

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I decided to go back a second time. And indeed the food was much better. And so was the service. Gerardo the chef called me to follow up on my earlier review. And made it a point to prove that indeed it was a much improved experience. Sometimes one wonders if it’s it the place or one’s state of mind. Regardless. With Gerardo’s mindset and desire for innovation, Managui will definitely continue to be among the best dining experiences in Nosara.

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  6. Amin VIP

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing meal, the meatballs were incredible and so was the pasta and the steak. One of the best meals I’ve had in Nosara and a very friendly and professional staff.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gerardo and his crew make the best Italian food around nosara and beyond ..ameazing service food and ambiance…napolitana pizza yummmmsss

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  8. Prataap VIP

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    For a start Google Map will bring you outside a non discript building that looks like an office building with a ton of tiny signs. One of the tiny signs says Mamagui. If you are lucky to notice it and drive into this complex of buildings there are no more signs. The waiter looked amused when I described the lack of signage. Apparently they know and don’t care. Seating is oversized metal tables and chairs that sit around Patio. Looks like you expect a performance to take place. No such luck. Waiter are barely trained. Seem very laid back. We got there when they opened and 3 items were already not available. One of which was the tuna shashimi. Which showed up after we had ordered. And the chef sent that anyways. And that alone made the visit worthwhile. The tuna with tangerines literally melted in my mouth. The arancini was bland. The meatballs were good. The bass entree came was served as one piece of bass in a puree. Nothing else!! Dessert chocolate loose tart was neither moose nor Tarte. All of these were presented in pretentious arrangements on pretentious dishes. Overall. A very strange uneven evening. Amusing but not entertaining. Lot of unmet potential. Go if you want a pizza. For some reason every place in Nosara specializes in pizza. This one does too Go figure.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience here. Some of the best food in the area. The staff is super helpful and friendly. I highly recommend! Love the pizza!

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  10. Ricardo

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La atención estuvo muy bien, el salonero Ronny estuvo pendiente de la atención. La comida me gustó, probamos unas pastas y estaban frescas, los ingredientes estaban muy ricos .

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FAQs

Mamagui Nosara is rated 4.8 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Costa Rica
  3. Costa Rica
  4. Guanacaste
  5. Nosara

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Mamagui Nosara

El Pueblo Cerca de 506, Esperanza Rte 160, Nosara, Nosara, Guanacaste 50205

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Nosara
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gerardo Giardino
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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