On a trip to Puerto Viejo/Playa Chiquita 5 years ago, we could not fall asleep in our jungle lodge for all the rambunctious laughter at the restaurant next door. With my nose a bit out of joint, we walked by there the next afternoon. Yamu had scents wafting out of that kitchen that drew us in, set my nose into... more

Jungle Love was a 3 minute walk from our lodge in Playa Chiquita. We ended up going there for dinner twice during our 6 night stay. The atmosphere is beautiful - right in the jungle, right next to a garden, lots of candles - the staff is extremely friendly, and the food is fresh and incredible, and prepared like a... more

Two friends and myself just returned from one week in Puerto Viejo. On our third night we discovered Jungle Love. It was pouring rain, we ran in to the restaurant to find out they were closed. The owners Yamu and Poppy asked us to wait a moment to see if the kitchen was totally closed. They asked the chef to... more

What can I say? Yamu was the best, the food was to die for and we had a great time. My group of 4 ate at Jungle Love twice during our 10 day stay in Puerto Viejo. Once during torrential rains (the drive back and forth was an adventure in itself). Again two nights later when our rental car broke... more

Ok so I finally ate at Jungle Love. I've lived here (PV area) for quite awhile, but for some reason every time my wife and I made spontaneous decision to swing by and try it, they happened to be closed - and honestly we just don't eat out all that much - I enjoy cooking and BBQing at home a... more

This restaurant is fantastic. It's also small (6 tables). If you are visiting Puerto Viejo, make a reservation as soon as you arrive in town and hire a cab to take you there and back. It's worth it and it's really not that far south of town. Like all good restaurants, you can't just walk in and expect to be... more

Wow, I was surprised to see the negative review for Jungle Love listed here. Our experience could not have been better. We arrived without reservations, a party of 5 and we were warmly welcomed by the owner and seated promptly. I did hear other people arriving later that could not be accommodated, it's a small restaurant and if there isn't... more

Jungle Love is not a hop, skip or a jump away from the center of Puerto Viejo. It's a long drive in the dark on a bad road. Well worth it if you hit them on a good night. When I arrived there this time the owner finally came out of the kitchen and basically told me he didn't want... more

The Jungle Love Cafe is the best restaurant in the Puerto Viejo area. The owners Yamu and Poppy have created an inviting atmosphere, offer friendly service and serve amazing food. Their dishes are cooked with fresh and healthy ingredients. My husband had the seafood pasta in a white wine cream sauce which was to die for. I fell in love... more