Welcome to Gingerbread
The Gingerbread Restaurant and Hotel is a fine-dining and boutique accommodation experience of a lifetime! Run by culinary master, Chef Eyal Benmenachem and family, be prepared to step into a world like no other.
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Orchestrated by the spirited head chef, Gingerbread’s Eyal takes every agreeable patron on a true culinary journey. From appetizers to the last dessert and drink, Eyal never disappoints with his creations.
The food is just the start of your experience at Gingerbread. The ambiance is like none other in the world. In between bites, guests enjoy listening to Eyal’s colorful descriptions and stories behind his signature dishes.
Gingerbread “ranks alongside the top restaurants in Europe or the U.S… many consider it the best food in Costa Rica.“
INTERNATIONAL LIVING
“Foodie magnet” &
“Notable chef”
TRAVEL AND LEISURE
“Ignore the chalkboard menu and let chef Eyal guide you for what might just be the best meal you’ll have in Costa Rica.“
FODORS
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Balcony Suites

Jungle Room
Wild out in the Jungle Room.

Butterfly Room
Drift off to sleep in the Butterfly Room.

Cupid Room
Rekindle romance in the Cupid Suite.
CASITAS

Wine Cellar
Refine and unwind in the Wine Cellar.

Garden of Eden
Find peace and tranquility in The Garden of Eden.

“Best food in Costa Rica! Absolutamente! I highly recommend when making your pass from or to the volcano, hot springs, etc. Or plan ahead and make sure they have cheesecake. Vegans or Vegetarians? Not a problem, there’s always something on the menu. Ps. Best food in Centroamerica!”
mICHAEL MCCUEN

“The food! The garden of eden room is beautifully rustic and the shower is one of a kind. Did I mention the food? Eyal the chef is a genius! The room comes with breakfast which was amazing too!”
Lisa Barela

“Truly one of the best meals I’ve ever experienced. The flavors from the meals is unsurpassed. Really! the sauces are so good, you’ll use the bread provided to lap up any last amount of sauce available. We stayed in the “Wine” bungalow—a separate/detached building. Incredible.”
JAMES GLAMMING JR.






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