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The Road Less
Traveled Cuisine​

We are wonderers who believe every meal can be a journey, an adventure, and true taste of somewhere new.

We are explorers searching for secrets of cuisine and cooking that lie far from the beaten path. We are innovators, who believe the most powerful experiences come from thinking outside the kitchen and the cookbook.

We are the chefs, farmers, fishermen, foragers, and foodies, who tread the road less traveled, in search of the colorful friends, flavors, and foods that make life worth living... And we invite you to join us!

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RLT Experiences

Meals are what bring us together, just like they have for thousands of generations. Those meals and dining experiences are at the core of the RLT offering. Farmers, foragers, and fishermen provide us with fresh, flavorful, and surprising ingredients. Chefs turn these ingredients into art and stories, and then it’s the role of you — our friends, our friends, and our families — to bring the final ingredient… enjoyment.

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Is there an adventure you’d like to have that you don’t see on our Experiences list?  Would you like to become one of our providers or featured chefs? Or just interested in joining us for dinner?  Reach out to us below, and no matter your question, we’ve got an answer!  Eating with us means stepping into a wonderful community united by passion for living, for adventure, and for food. Providers, chefs, foodies — we’re all a part of the RLT Community, and we’d love to have you join us!
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About us

The RLT Story

The spirit of RLT Cuisine is as old as the first journey, as ancient as the first tales shared over a fire under the stars. But our story of RLT Cuisine starts with a forager, adventurer, and artist who had a one-way ticket, a burning passion for cuisine, and an unbreakable spirit.

Four years, five continents, and countless meals and stories later, that adventurer returned home, and RLT Cuisine was born.

What our customers say

Jennifer K
Jennifer K
2023-02-22
Fun, interactive amazing cooking experience with professional chefs We had a wonderful interactive cooking experience with Chefs Santi and Ema. They came to our vacation rental and served us an amazing meal, letting us help prepare, teaching us about the foods and answering all of our questions. It was a great evening to watch them work up close and to learn about their professional culinary history. Since they strive for zero waste, they get to be creative with the local ingredients. It turned out amazing! Highly recommend this personal experience.
Tina H
Tina H
2023-02-01
Once-in-a-lifetime Culinary Experience The absolute best experience we had during our entire Costa Rica trip (and we had some amazing adventures)!!! Chef Gilberto is an incredible man with a phenomenal story. Making food together with him was an honor and a privilege. The seafood comes from two minutes away, the veggies come from 15 minutes away, his techniques are flawless, his flavors are huge. You will walk away learning a lot and having an out-of-this-world eating experience. We made traditional Costa Rican food together and he even had local beach and soda recommendations that enhanced our trip. Clean, adorable, professional small facility, easy to get to. Sharing conversating and cooking with Gilberto will be something to remember for many years! Whether you want him and his team to be your private chef, caterers, or to do a tasting menu or cooking class we HIGHLY RECOMMEND making a reservation with him. Check him out on Instagram or TikTok as well. If you are a foodie, DO NOT MISS THIS EXPERIENCE!!
Regina H
Regina H
2023-01-17
Best dinner on the Nicoya Peninsula Incredible personal dining experience in a charming chef owned kitchen. Eight courses painstakingly prepared with local produce and fresh seafood. Instructive, entertaining and absolutely delicious. Was a complete palate blowing experience. Please make a reservation and take advantage of their culinary expertise and passion to feed the soul and body. Really a treat!
sgparrish
sgparrish
2023-01-17
Foodie Heaven Confession: we are foodies. Recommendation: eat here.From the first swipe of herbed butter on handmade bread to the last lick of that chocolate from that indescribable dessert, every bite was delightful.There’s no point in describing the food because it will be different every day. It is local, it is international, it is unique – but most of all, it is delicious. There was a curried sauce complementing one dish that could have covered a rubber boot and I would have asked for seconds.We had a little trouble finding RLT’s location, but WAZE and Google Maps have it right. The trick is the parking lot is for several businesses and the parking lot attendant knows that it is Gilberto the chef’s place rather than RLT. He parked us across the street in a different lot because the closer lot was full. Very helpful attendant.Roberto produced dish after dish after dish for us after taking into consideration what dietary restrictions or preferences we had as a group. We took our own wine which was appropriately poured for us throughout the meal. Josue acted as sous chef AND pastry chef. We were thoroughly pampered and educated about local fruits and vegetables, cooking techniques and any weird question we asked.If you are within an hour of Potrero, you deserve a night of culinary bliss. Do it.
María Fernanda S
María Fernanda S
2022-07-23
Experiencia culinaria!! Una experiencia que mezcla productos locales y exquisitos sabores que solo un grupo de personas apasionadas por el arte culinario pueden dar. Gracias chicos RLT Cuisine por la atención y excelente cena. Esperando que se repita pronto.
Maria B
Maria B
2022-07-23
Cena privada Una experiencia gastronomica de primer nivel, para compartir con amigos que les gusta la buena cocina. Un sitio divino, lleno de detalles, combinación de sabores y texturas que se deshacen en la boca, vinos exquisitos y el team servicial, siempre atentos a que disfrutaramos la experiencia, sin descuidar el mínimo detalle y una filosofia de negocio que inspira.Esperando una experiencia gastronómica nueva con Gil y su equipo. 🥳💯
Erin F
Erin F
2022-07-10
Mother / Daughter Dinner 🤍 Eating at Gil’s kitchen is a MUST when visiting the Potrero area. He and his kitchen team are dedicated to providing a unique experience to each visitor with fresh ingredients found locally and crafted into the most delicious, one of a kind dishes, plated artfully and inspired by local tradition. With a story behind every component of your dish your meal will be full of flavor, learning and laughs.
Estefania R
Estefania R
2022-07-03
RTL cuisine This is probably the most exclusive dinning experience in the whole Guanacaste region. RLT Cuisine is a 4-seat tasting menu restaurant set around a marble counter, run by chef Gilberto and his team.Even though they change their menu every day (depending on what’s in season) The highlight of that night menu was a smoked catch of the day, served with an umami-rich fermented local white bean pureé.Each dish was served in a beautiful and elegant way. The whole team is incredible clean and organized. Kitchen was pristine throughout the experience.If you are in the area, don’t hesitate to make a reservation and be part of this experience.
Lisa
Lisa
2022-06-25
Creativity & Food Love RLT kitchen is a top of the list food experience in Guanacaste. Watching the progression of mastermind Chef Gilberto & team has been a joy & the new kitchen is the perfect intimate setting. The always changing, locally sourced ingredients lend to a unique menu that is both complex & simple. The food shines as does the staff with stories of travels and food searches. A small yet growing retail section let’s visitors take home a variety of salts, herbs, etc. all curated by Chef Gilberto. We look forward to dining there on our next visit 🌞
Colin
Colin
2022-06-20
Like Nothing Else in The Region I have been booking RLT Cuisine since its inception, and it’s a delight to learn that they have their own kitchen now. RLT Cuisine’s mastermind Gilberto is constantly creating custom menus around the region, and getting to sit down with him for dinner in the RLT Cuisine kitchen is a true “Chef’s Table” moment. The atmosphere is intimate and friendly, like you’re heading over for dinner and to catch up with some old friends. Except the old friend has a thousand fascinating stories, and plied his craft in Michelin Starred kitchens around the world. Can’t say enough about the menu or the food. Every classic has a new twist, and come prepared to experience flavor combinations you might have never even thought of!If you want to get a taste of a truly unique experience while you’re in Guanacaste, something that feels like you got access to special meals that no one else has a chance to try, stop by RLT cuisine.

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Food from the Road Less Traveled

Read our blog for delicious recipes, tips for your kitchen and new food trends!​

Business Breakfast
Salads
Business Breakfast
May 1, 2021

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Pancakes in Chocolate
Deserts
Pancakes in Chocolate
May 1, 2021

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Tuna & Tomatoes
Deserts
Tuna & Tomatoes
May 1, 2021

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May 1, 2021

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