A Magical Evening – An amazing sunset, appetizers, music, and setting. We had 6 couples enjoy a magical evening at Castillo de Lilo. Erica, gave a us the moving history of how the castle… read more came to be. The appetizers by Chef Marco were delicious. Definitely worth a visit!!!

  Wonderful experience!!!!!!! – Castillo De Lilo (aka the castle) is a must see if in Costa Rica. The food, drinks, sunset and story are just spectacular!!! You will not be disappointed.

  Amazing views, staff and meal! – Amazing experience!

Upon arrival we were greeted with a welcome drink and invited to enjoy the view from the bottom level of the castle. We were then taken… read more for a tour and then led up to the top of the castle.

Since the castle is on the top of a mountain over looking the ocean it was breath taking.

We also enjoyed great live music and amazing appetizers and two more included cocktails while we watched the sunset.

After the sunset we were all led down to our tables for dinner. Every party had a private room to themselves. As a couple, we even had our own “room” which was outside overlooking the ocean.

Ericka, Marco and the rest of the staff were so amazing and accommodating. Special shout to our waiter Jonathan as well. He is awesome.

10/10 recommend this experience.

We will be back for sure!

  Up in the sky, a once in a lifetime experience – This place is just breathtaking..
I was privileged to spend my sunset hours and meet the wonderful Miss Ericka & Mr Marco.
To get the tour and enjoy the… read more amazing view.
The part that took away all words, all thoughts and just filled my heart with some beautiful emotions was the story behind the Castle and the name. As I’m writing this down I can feel again all emotions rising and just being blessed to have been at this amazing location.
Please if you read this: It is nothing less than worth taking the experience it offers.
I will be coming back and hopefully take again part in this experience.
Thank you with all my heart!

  Breath Taking Experience! – Spectacular! When we arrived we were greeted with exceptional staff that made you feel welcomed, Erica the owner greeted everyone personally, she is so bubbly and personable!
You start… read more with cocktails, then a tour of the castle, and the history behind it, then you enjoy fabulous appetizers and drinks outside where you will never see a more beautiful sunset and moon rise over the mountains, our pictures don’t even look real!
We then went inside for dinner, where her husband Marco the chef came around and explained everyone’s dinner to them! Which was amazing!
Can’t wait for my next visit to Costa Rica to be treated like royalty at the castle!

  Not just a dinner….it’s an experience! – This is a dinner experience that last 4.5 hours. Your drive up to the castle gives you beautiful views of all the near by beach coves. You arrive to a… read more warm welcome and cool drink. You get a tour and history of the castle that is very interesting. You have plenty of time to take in the breath taking views and the stunning sunset high up on this hill. After sunset you then are treated to your 3 course meal. Beautiful food presentation & excellent food. The servers and bartenders are fantastic and the chief comes out to talk about the food. The host Ericka makes sure everyone is taken care of. Such attention to detail.

  An experience not to be missed – Do whatever you need to do to get to Castilo de Lilo. This greatest secret of Costa Rica is getting out. If you miss this experience, you will read about… read more it and deeply regret missing out. Our expectations were sooooo surpassed. We have been fortunate to dine at some of the finest restaurants in the Americas and in Europe and CdL stands proudly among the best and surpasses all other. You are greeted with a fine Prosecco, led up to the rooftop for amuse-bouche and complimentary cocktails, then led to an intimate private dining area. For us, the trilogy of tuna appy that awaited us was sumptuous. Super fresh, finely spiced and creatively plated. The scallops were the best my wife had EVER tried. The mains were even better. Chef Marco continues to hone his craft by elevating all of his creations with skill, creativity and a deep knowledge off all aspects of the culinary arts. Erica is the hostess par excellence as she sets the stage by sharing the rich and romantic history of CdL. Her hand is also obvious at the service end as waiters are present and attentive without being intrusive. They serve and clear from the correct side and never cross over the table. Everything is on point to provide a simply flawless dining experience. DO NOT MISS THIS. You can thank me later.

  A must do in Playa Flamingo! – Castillo de Lilo was an amazing experience. From the staff to the story behind the castle this was an amazing experience that will stay with you.

The chef… read more prepared an amazing feast. He is from Italy and we didn’t order the pasta so I recommend ordering the pasta.

Stunning views, great food and wonderful story. Erica did an amazing job with the tour and touched our hearts with the story of the castle being built.

Amazing night!

  Must do While in Costa Rica  – Visiting Castillo De Lilo was one of the most unique and wonderful experiences I have ever had. The minute our group stepped off our shuttle, we were blown away by… read more both the views and the hospitality of our hosts, Ericka and her husband Marco, we felt like they were friends by the time we were leaving. The 360 degree views from the castle are stunning and watching the sunset over the Pacific with the appetizers and recommended drinks was an experience we will not soon forget. We loved getting to hear the history of the castle and Ericka’s story and vision- having that personal touch made it even more special. Chef Marco prepared food that was fantastic and personally came around to explain each dish. It was such a unique and wonderful experience, one that I would recommend to anyone traveling to the area!

  Dining experience of a lifetime – Perhaps the most unique dining experience of a lifetime. After being treated to the fascinating history of the Castle and enjoying a Costa Rican sunset from the top of a… read more mountain, you will be treated to an exquisite meal prepared and served with the utmost attention to detail. The hosts, Ericka and Marco are gracious, lovely people who care deeply about Castillo De Lilo. Do not miss out on this.

  Fabulous – Wow! What an amazing experience. Ericka and Marco are two of the nicest, most genuinely gracious and heartwarming people you’ll ever meet. The castle is amazing, its history is inspiring,… read more the views are incredible, the food is deliciously prepared with love, and the entire experience is absolutely fabulous. Go, just go and relax and take it all in!

  Wonderfull experience – Beautifull views around
Espectacular place,
Delicious italian and mdditerranean food
Excellent attention from the host Ericka y Marco.