Caper's is one of the two "formal" dining options that are part of the joined together Secrets and Dreams resorts Vallarta Bay with this one being on the Dreams side (not adults only). I have made my scruples with the dress code known in other reviews, and I'll do it here. Long pants are a ridiculous requirement in a climate as hot and humid as this one. You will see my legs for approximately the time it takes me to walk from the host stand to the table, at which point they disappear from view. This is a silly requirement, and it should go away. That aside, this restaurant was not what I had hoped. While I didn't expect something ranking in my top Italian experiences ever list while in Mexico, I was hoping for something on par with the other really solid dining options at the resort. Neither the food, nor the service, lived up to our expectations. The meal took almost two hours, we didn't even see our appetizers for the first hour. It was not particularly busy in there. Unlike the french restaurant counterpart on the Secrets side, the service was not attentive here at all, and nothing was done to try and make up for the problems in the kitchen. When the food ultimately did arrive, it was okay. Sauces were too thin, not sticking to the noodles and ending up more like a broth at the bottom of the bowls. Proteins, which are a strength of the resort cooking in general, were tasty and juicy. Pasta didn't have the taste or appearance of being made in house, which for the upscale vibe they're presenting (and you are paying for) was disappointing to me. That would be a simple way to elevate the experience, though of course taking more prep. This particular restaurant fell short, but we were overall pleased with our dining options at Secrets. read more

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The service was Soo lovely and friendly that I feel a bit bad to give them 2 stars. I didn't enjoy the food because I think I cook better without much effort. I got the catch of the day fish...Soo dry. My hubby said he liked the asparagus soup but I did not like it. The pastas tasted "healthy" if you know what I mean. Like bland and that wheat grainy texture. The lasagna was way too salty. The burrata was not bad while the Bruschetta was probably the best thing. Would I go back? No, I rather stick with the buffet or Mexican food. read more

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DREAMS & SECRETS VALLARTA May 2025 The ambiance of the restaurant was quite nice and servers were very polite and attentive. The food came out fairly quick and all tasted very good. The Pork shank was massive and the seafood risotto was flavorful. The scampi was not as expected and the cheese was overpowering. Overall, good option to check out at the all inclusive resort. Also, they now allow shorts (not sport shorts) to enter the restaurant. read more

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Great service as soon as we walked in, we were greeted warmly. Nice ambiance and decor. Our two apps of beet carpacciio and burrata were delicious and fresh. However, our entrees were below average at best. The shrimp scampi did not resemble any scampi I have ever had previously, including other resorts. The spaghetti bologese was awful. Not only was it not edible, it made my husbamd sick within a few hours. Thank God he only ate a few bites of it or he would have been down for the day. I question the freshness of this dish, which is sad. They need to do better. read more

We were really excited to try this restaurant. We had heard good things from many. There's a formal dress code and there was an hour wait (they don't take reservations). No problem. Great menu. The food was delicious. My shrimp and lobster risotto was one of the best I've ever had. My husband's chicken Parmesan with fettuccine Alfredo was just ok. The service was horrible. Water and wine glasses never refilled. We flagged another server to request butter but it never came. We were tucked in a table in the corner but finally walked out after waiting almost 40 minutes for water, wine and our next course. I even tried waving a napkin. Not only did our waiter and his partner not notice, the other waiter staff didn't either. Very disappointing. Will definitely not return. read more

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This Italian restaurant is located inside the Dreams hotel. They are pretty strict about the dress code. Women have to wear blouses, skirts, or dresses. Men have to wear long pants and collared shirts, but they do provide long pants for the men to borrow. Here are the items we ordered to share amongst our group: - Mahi mahi carpaccio: 4/5. Thinly sliced and tender. Needed more flavor - Caesar salad with calamari: 4/5. Caesar salad is always delicious! Calamari was tasty as well and not too greasy - Pappardelle with alfredo sauce and porcini mushroom: 1000/5. This was amazing!!!! It had such a rich taste - Linguini with pesto sauce: 4/5. Had a strong, pesto flavor, which was yummy - Risotto with shrimp and lobster: 3/5. Minimal shrimp/lobster - Mahi mahi with Sicilian sauce: 4/5. Tender and tasty! - Salmon with capers butter: 5/5. So tender it melts in your mouth! - Desserts (cannoli, panacotta, tiramisu, and all the gelato flavors): 3/5. The cannoli was the best (nice and crispy). Gelato was disappointing. It wasn't very smooth They also gave us bread before the meal. One had rosemary which was so good! They were very generous with the Parmesan cheese, which I appreciated! I tried a bunch of drinks (moscato, pina colada, and this blue drink). They were yummy! Ambiance is fancy-looking, but a little dark so food pics were meh. Service was excellent. read more

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I had a great meal at Caper's while on vacation. When we arrived, I was surprised that there was not a wait as usually there is, but I guess we made it at just the right time. Our server came over quickly to take our order and talk to us about recommendations from the menu. He provided us some time to look at the menu and while we were looking, another server came over to fill out water and placed some bread and olive oil on our table. I was also so excited because I saw a giant Parmesan cheese wheel being carted around, so I knew I would get some fresh parmesan cheese too! When it was time to order, I asked for the muscles as an app and then I asked or the lobster risotto. My husband ordered the caesar salad, minestrone soup and the lamb ossobuco for his main course. Again, the food was really delicious and the timing of the courses was perfect. Also the portion sizes were just right in my opinion. Dessert was the tiramisu and the cannoli which we shared as a perfect ending to the meal. Overall, this was a nice meal at a lovely spot. Perfect for a date night. read more

The restaurant is located within the Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort. This is an Italian restaurant on the resort located on the first floor. This is an Italian food restaurant. The restaurant is dimly lit but it sets the mood for a wonderful dining experience. The service is top notch, if you are lucky enough to have Oscar, he will take good care of you. For starters we had the eggplant which was absolutely delicious we also had The antipasto which was good as well, a collection of Italian cured meats with cheese and veggies. My girlfriend and I shared a tomato cream soup which was so good. For our entrees I had the Zuppa de pesce served over fettuccini while my girlfriend had the Chicken Marsala. Both meals were cooked really well and were so flavorful. For dessert we had the tiramisu and the panna cotta both desserts were the perfect size and very good. read more

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The restaurant is located inside Dream Vallarta Bay Resort. You do need to be a staying guest in order to enjoy dinner here. It is an Italian restaurant and it is the only restaurant that require a dress code. Formal wear is required. We walked in and the restaurant is quite big. However, we came end of May and it was the resort's low season. It was still very hot outside at around 35 degree Celsius. The restaurant didn't have the AC on high enough that we were basically sweating while eating. I ordered a few dishes to try: -Creme Di Pomodori Con Pane Tostado -Risotto Gamberetti & Aragosta -Gelato and Cannoli Ripieni -Insalata Caesar Con Calamari -Filletto Di Manzo Con Carciofi, Gorgonzola E Patate Profumate Al Tartufo B ordered -Carpaccio Di Pesce -Pasta Di Fettuccini Ai Fruitti Di Mare We both enjoyed our meal. All dishes were well presented and they were all very tasty. Because we were staying in an all-inclusive hotel, the portion size was nice and small and it gave us the opportunity to try more than one main. Overall good service. It is not an authentic Italian restaurant but it was not a bad restaurant. read more

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The food and service were outstanding. The appetizers and main courses were perfectly prepared and were decent sized. The desserts were ok. The tiramisu was still frozen. read more

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I called and made reservations after looking for an Italian restaurant that was nearby to where I live in Puerto Vallarta. Upon arriving at the restaurant I was told that it is for guests of the hotel ONLY, and they do not admit customers who are not staying at the hotel. I told them that it would have been nice if I had been informed of this rule at the time that I made my reservation. I have vacationed all over the world, and this is the first time that I have encountered a restaurant that does not allow customers, if they are not guests at the hotel. BEWARE OF THIS POLICY. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL TO HAVE NOT INFORMED ME AT THE TIME THAT I MADE MY DINNER RESERVATION. VERY POOR!!! read more

Located in the secretes resort on the dream side. Food was Amazing, wish I took more pics. Our concierge made us reservations so we were in a secluded part of the restaurant. Super private Very dressy attire required. We had a 5 course meal and the waiter explained everything to us and gave us recommendations for the drinks. Definitely try out this spot if you stay at the resort! read more

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The diner had at Caers was a great offering if tasty food and wonderful presentation Our top choice at Secrets Dreams location read more

Caper's - Beef medallions - Italian Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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Loved, loved, loved this restaurant! Of course, our special treatment from Francisco, really made us come back over and over! (We ate here a total of 3 times during our stay!) Ask for him to get top service, wonderful recommendations, and friendly conversation! We will be back! Adios amigos!!! read more

Caper's - A special surprise dessert for our last night! - Italian Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Excellent food! especially the pesto pasta. Everything was just right, including the service.

The service is bad and the portions are embarrassingly small even for an all inclusive. The food that came eventually was not worth it, and the drinks are mediocre. Go somewhere else read more

I didn't think it was bad.... The food was great. The service was excellent as it should be at an AM resort. The person with the bad review must have just been in an off night. read more

This place was amazing, our server Francisco was an absolute Gem. He was friendly , funny and an all around joy to be around . His coffee was also the best . Certainly a highlight of our vacation . read more

The food is amazing here! Best restaurant in the resort. And our waiter josé! Amazing! He was very attentive. He asked us if we were celebrating anything special and we let him know it was our anniversary. He told us to come back the next night and he would have the chef prepare us a special dinner. And let me tell you it was amazing! Definitely a great experience for us! read more

Located in the Now resort this is the worst restaurant this resort offers. We ordered the spinach ravioli and it was terrible. The pasta was very heavy, soggy, and doughy. The catch of the day was tolerable but barely. The chocolate moose was just strange. It had the consistency of a soft chocolate cookie but with a heavy gelatin and was flavorless. I don't know how they called it chocolate moose with a straight face. The only decent dish was the beef carpacio, bit then you can't really mess that up. We have tried all the other restaurants at Secrets/Now resort and they are all stellar with the exception of this one. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! read more

I can't express enough how Adrés saved my dining experience here with his Spanish flambé coffee (best coffee in the world). I digress, the appetizers weren't what I was expecting, three different cheeses overpowered the beef carpaccio, the stuffed portobello was cold. For being a wine bar that had a sommelier on staff they served chilled red wine, and that's a cardinal sin in my book. The gnocchi was over cooked, but the red snapper was perfect! The strawberry ice cream was crystallized. I will go back though. read more