San Vito's Italian founding adds an unexpected dimension to eating here. Alongside the standard Costa Rican sodas — rice and beans, fried chicken, casados — you'll find places serving pasta, and the coffee culture is noticeably stronger than in most provincial Costa Rican towns. This is not a culinary destination, but it's a pleasant surprise after a long journey south.
The main options are clustered around the central square and the streets immediately surrounding it. Nothing requires a reservation; most places are open for lunch and close relatively early in the evening.