Excellent food, excellent service, and a beautiful restaurant We had the squid ink pasta which was…read moreout of this world. Octopus carpaccio was another outstanding dish.

Elegant Italian restaurant that had surprisingly excellent food, with disappointingly and expensive…read morewine choices. Cenacolo moved recently to La Isla mall across from where we were staying. With its all glass walls, the space was elegant and inviting. The kitchen was all glass so you can see the chefs preparing the food. We didn't have reservations, but the hostess found us a great table. Our main server was Alejandro and he was more than helpful in making sure we ordered what we wanted. With Italian food, I also prefer very good Italian wine versus a cocktail. He pointed me to 2 red wines that were bold and heavy as I requested. Both were just OK, but expensive. Wines by the bottle was ridiculously high. Regardless, he was great in steering me to the type of dishes more suited to what I was asking for and not just the most expensive. This restaurant has been highly recommended by my brother and sister in law for years. They had told us it was one of the best Italian food they have had anywhere. But, In its previous location, it just looked a bit stuffy for a CANCÚN vacation meal. At its new location, though it was still upscale, it seemed more approachable to us somehow. We just came back from a 10 day vacation at the Amalfi coast, and Rome, Italy. We found the pastas at Cenacolo to be comparable if not better. We had bruschetta, Ragu spaghetti, lasagna, and their chocolate soufflé. We had read that the soufflé was outstanding so we ordered 2. We were NOT disappointed with any of the food items.

This restaurant is amazing!! The service is excellent. Our food was delicious, we got pasta and…read morefish. Both 10/10. The staff is very kind and helpful. The inside is nice, somewhat fancy. You get 5 star dining for a good price!! Definitely would come back.

While staying in the Hotel Zone at El Presidente Cancun, I wanted something quick that wasn't…read moreanother overpriced hotel option -- and that's how I stumbled onto this gem. La Pizzarra delivered a thin-crust beauty loaded with quality pepperoni and well-seasoned meatballs. The sauce had just the right touch of sweetness, and the crust held up perfectly -- no flop, no soggy center, just a slice you could fold and enjoy. When you're on vacation and craving something familiar done right, this is exactly what you hope to find. A low-key win in the middle of the Hotel Zone. Highly recommend.

Yes, Italian food in Mexico and it is AMAZING! A few blocks away from La Isla mall before the…read moreKulkucan Mall, this place will forever be one of our favorites! Very reasonable prices, great choices for meat and non-meat eaters and friendly staff. Yonathan was our waiter, his 2nd week on the job and he was so nice, professional and attentive. Even though not on the menu, my son ordered a fettuccini w/chicken and they made it for him. I had the pasta Amarticiana and it was sooo good! They make it on a cheese wheel! We ate outside, very romantic. Great for families, fancy but you can be casual too- Highly recommend!

This place is very beautiful. It was also nice that they made a few things at the table, including…read morethe fresh pesto. I was disappointed when I realized only some pastas were homemade and made the mistake of ordering the cheese wheel spaghetti. It was tasty, but nothing special other than watching the show. The carpaccio was pretty good and my parents enjoyed their salad. Would I try this place again? Yes - I'd just try something different as I'd love to know how their homemade pasta tastes.

Amazing food and service. A must when I am in Cancun! Pastas were sooo good. Pizzas were perfect as…read morewell.

True five-star dining experience. I was here last night with a friend. They do valet parking,…read morewhich was a huge plus. We didn't have a reservation, but were seated immediately upstairs. We were greeted and offered menus within moments. Neither of us were drinking alcohol, so we had a big bottle of San Pelegrino for the two of us. As a starter, we ordered a large pizza. It appeared in about 15 minutes. The moms made crust was thick around the edges. They didn't over do it with the sauce and it was really good. Then we ordered gnocchi. I had it it a red sauce and my friend had it in an Alfredo. Both were absolutely excellent. We were offered dessert and we had ice cream and a lemon tart. The lemon tart was huge and I could not finish it. The restaurant was busy, but not loud. We were never rushed. Our dinner lasted about 1 1/2 hours, which was just perfect. Definitely recommended.

Went here on our last night in Cancun and everything was delicious! We had multiple servers…read morethroughout the night and everyone was very attentive and friendly. My bf ordered an extra dirty martini with belvedere and said it was one of the best he's ever had. We ordered the calamari, shrimp and mushroom Alfredo, and a fettuccine bolognese. They gave us complimentary bread with duck pate and it was delicious. My bf who has never had pate before loved it! The calamari portion was very small for the price and could've been crispier so I would skip that. Both of our entrees were delicious and flavorful and the garlic bread they bring out to dip was delicious! A guy who I believe to be the owner would periodically check on us and is very sweet and really cares! We would definitely come back when we visit!

My friend and I had the opportunity to go for lunch. The restaurant is the definition of fine…read moredining. It's beautiful. The atmosphere is luxurious and inviting. The service is top notch from start to finish. At the end of the meal, with our check, the manager presented us with fresh, ice cold lemon peel dipped in chocolate. All that being said, the reason that I'm only giving 3 stars, was the food. They started us off with a complimentary pate that was very good, but the bread served with it was very dry. I had their chicken parmigiana. It's was nicely prepared, piping hot and a little crispy but it wasn't very flavorful. The potato croquettes that accompanied it were my favorite part of the dish. My friend had the fruits de mer and he was very disappointed. For the price, there was hardly any seafood in the pasta and he had the same complaint that I had, it just wasn't very flavorful. I will definitely give it another try. Maybe the kitchen was just off of their game that afternoon. It's definitely the kind of restaurant for a date or a special occasion.

We stayed at Hotel Secrets The Vine while vacationing in Cancun…read more On our first night, we decided to come here and were quoted a 40-minute wait time. To kill time, we sat at the bar and got a few drinks until our table was ready (which only took about 20-25 minutes). The ambiance inside feels very upscale and our waiter, Juan, was great the entire time and was very attentive. The only time he fell short was when he had forgotten our pizza order which we had to remind him about. Overall, the food was delicious at this all-inclusive resort. Being able to try various dishes made this pit spot at Nebbiolo well worth it. Now onto the food/drinks: - Virgin pina coladas (5/5): Refreshing and so good; I drank two virgin pinas but found that the third was possibly filled with rum. - Complimentary homemade focaccia (3/5): Leaned a bit salty before dipping with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette and freshly grated parmesan. - Complimentary homemade onion croissant bread (5/5): Had a great balance of onion paired with a soft croissant-like texture. - Insalata di Carciofi (4/5): Good "heartiness" from the artichokes and carmelized onions balancing well with the raspberry vinaigrette and gorgonzola cheese. - Fruti di Mare (3/5): The calamari and shrimp were all seasoned the same. The calamari rings and shrimp were a solid 4/5 but the actual calamari strips tasted very salty (2/5) and the texture was very mushy. - Spaghetti de Carbonara (4/5): Perfect amount of pepper to salt ratio from the guanciale. The noodles were cooked to perfection and the serving size was just right. I would've wanted it to be slightly creamier. - Petto Alla Parmigiana (5/5): Crispy outer parmigiana layer filled with chicken and the perfect complement of truffle potato puree. - Pizza Boscaiola (1/5): Overly salty and inedible. The dough was fluffy in some areas but slightly undercooked in others. The toppings were sliding off and it was just hard to eat overall. - Tiramisu tart (2/5): This tart was not really reminiscent of traditional tiramisu in that the base filling was not smooth from the chocolate sable cookie. The saving grace to this dish was the cappuccino ice cream that I dipped into the lady finger cookie crumbs.

Me an my wife had a great dinner here, I got the lasagna, which was out of this world it was very…read moregood one of my best meals here. Afterwords had the pizza which was cooked on the fire oven and that was also amazing. Service was great the waiter Did an amazing job.

This is my 2nd time here. My local friends asked where I wanted to celebrate my birthday. I…read morepicked Agua Santa!!!! Best TarTar Best Carpaccio best coconut shrimp best shrimp taco BEST Chamorro I've ever had. Ok I admit it was my first time and it was amazing. My family & friends enjoyed the environment with good AC (it's a humid night) & with a stunning view of the lagoon. At night this place transforms itself into a tree house atmosphere with the mangrove growing up through the patio lit up with sparkling lights! It's magical! It's in the hotel zone very hard to find (next to budget & xoxo) so worth the find! Owned by a wonderful family it's a wonderful secluded experience not to be missed! Dress is a nice casual & comfortable both inside and out! Looking to get engaged or have a romantic dinner this might be just the right choice. Check it out if you're in town!

Agua Santo is a restaurant on the lagoon side with views of a small yacht area and the water…read more There's not really any signage for this place visible from the street... it is just on the end, with stairs to descend into the restaurant. My waiter was pretty good, pretty attentive, but it really wasn't busy at the time I went. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with tartufo, at the time I didn't realize it was mushroom, I thought it was something else, but it turned out to be OK. The sauce is not thick at all.... it's just kind of a buttery half-and-half sauce... so the sauce does not adhere to the noodles. I got one small piece of bread on the side, which actually turned out to be OK since it was pretty warm. The service was good, so it went up to 3, but the pasta dish was not really worth it.

Located on the windward side of the island, not too far from Punta Sur, this is one of our favorite…read morerestaurants on Isla Mujeres. Italian food at its finest. Always fresh and always good. Reservations are recommended during peak seasons. The flavors are packed into every bite. So delicious. The spaghetti and meatballs and the lasagne are two of our favorites. Will order again and again. Bottom line- Absolutely wonderful Italian food. Flavor packed into every bite. You should give it a try. Save room for dessert. Bon appétit, y'all.

Looking for something that is more relaxing with exceptional food and service? Go to this place…read more Want somewhere where the people take pride in their business? Go to this place. We have been to Isla 7 or 8 times now. Have tried so many places it feels like we have eaten at more places that we have not. Not too many places have we gone to that when we left, we say we will be back here. This is that place. Exceptional food, authentic tasting Italian food in Isla. Dan (husband of the owner team) came and visited with us a couple times. You can tell he loves the place as much as anyone. Next time we come down from Washington, we will be back, probably multiple times.