always great food 9/15/26. great pizza, pasta and the best tiramisu in playa Delcarmen.read more

The food was delicious. Service was good and the gentleman was bilingual which was a plus for me…read morealthough we had Spanish speakers among us. We were very happy that there was air conditioning in the restaurant upstairs in this quaint little restaurant. Only setback to going upstairs was it was difficult for my 91yr old mother.

SO good. Mexico has some of the best Italian food outside of Italy and this spot is no exception!…read moreMy partner had the salmon + octopus pasta & I had the spinach ravioli, both of which were SO good. The staff was kind, the ambience of the restaurant was great, and overall a spot we will visit again the next time we are in the area. Vegetarian friendly as well!

February 3/2025: Dinner with the Fifth Wheel Travelers…read more This was a solid meal. Our server "Nico" was a super pleasant fellow that worked very hard to provide great table service, albeit just a dash slow. I think it was a kitchen issue. The ambiance was casual but still nice. Crushed stone floor for this indoor/outdoor restaurant. Restaurant served no charge table bread with dips. The food was delicious. I had the off-menu fettuccine Alfredo ($190p) with Ham & Mushrooms (they forgot the mushrooms)? Even without the mushrooms it was delicious. This is a definite do over.

The only restaurant in my years of visits to Playa Del Carmen that truly in every way deserves 5…read morestars. The dishes are authentic to Italy, and in my own personal experiences traveling there, better than most restaurants you can afford let alone find, in Italy. Multiple attendants serve you - we didn't have a moment without hydration or service. They were very attentive and very professional. Also, we had a great table in the back, for our group of 9. Before I end this review I have to give my extreme props to this place- for getting Italian food right!! Every dish I took a bite of, I wanted to cry. This is how it's meant to be- Italian food AND eating out at a restaurant. The espresso at the end - made me cry. So perfect.

Dined here for dinner and the service was good. There's a complimentary bread set while waiting for…read moreyour food. I ordered a half pasta with grilled chicken on the side since I'm not that hungry. It was really good and tasty. We also ordered pepperoni pizza & squid for sharing which were equally enjoyable. My husband had a spicy pasta which he really liked. At the end of dinner, they offered us free lemoncello (they have 2 different flavors to choose from).

Cute restaurant on 38th!!!…read more I came here last night because Piola is near my AirBnb and I wanted an espresso martini after a long day of work. Luis was the bartender who helped me and he was super nice and made a fantastic espresso martini!!! I had three espresso martinis and it tasted great!!! I wasn't going to get any food but I sat in the middle of two people who ordered pizzas and the pizza looked really good. Before heading out I ordered a small brooklyn pizza and the bianco verde pasta. Both the pizza and the pasta were wonderful!!! The brooklyn pizza consists of chicken, broccoli, and blue cheese. I am not usually a blue cheese fan but the blue cheese worked on the pizza. Yummy!!! The bianco verde pasta consists of chicken, broccoli, and cream sauce. It was also very good. I think I might be back tonight or within the week to get myself a couple more espresso martinis and food!!!

January 13/2025: Dinner with Al/Clem/Red…read more This was an alright dinner with a goodish ambiance. The server "Moses" was a very nice, polite & patient fellow. He delivered solid service, 5-Star. It rained during our meal so that did have an impact. As for the meal...it was a 3-Star at best. My appie was Bruschetta Pastorall ($147P). It was hot in flavour & decent tasting as well. My main was Chicken Parmesan with a creamy spaghetti ($379p + $75p for the spaghetti). They were good but not great. They SHOULD have been great for a $31.50 Cdn entree. And even though I asked in writing to have the meal extra hot...it was barely warm enough to NOT send back to the kitchen. This seems to be where most restaurants in the area drop the ball...taste & food temperature. Even though I ranked this a 4-star it's not really one...it's more like a 3.5. I doubt I'd come back here.

Looooved guido's!! It was so hard to find good food at Cozumel. I'm picky but I loved everything we…read moreordered from there. Ceasar was such a great server, gave great recommendations. The lasagna lives up to the hype! we ate there two night in a row from how disappointing other places were. Both outside and indoor are so aesthetically pleasing.

Did not expect to find one of the best Italian restaurants on Cozumel, but this was well worth the…read morevisit! I had a scallop risotto and we ordered fish carpaccio and garlic bread for the table. The carpaccio was stunning and absolutely delicious. It was easily one of the best I've ever had. The fish simply melts in your mouth. The garlic bread was also incredibly unique and very tasty! I loved my main: scallops were tender and cooked perfectly. The prosciutto wrap was a nice touch! Risotto was cooked well and delicious. We ate dinner here and were able to catch a gorgeous sunset over the water, so definitely a plus! The ambiance is social and fun, but could easily be a date night as well. Our servers went above and beyond for us despite how busy it was. They also take card and Apple Pay, which made closing out really easy. Overall, this was a highlight of our time in Cozumel and I'd definitely return again.

As always the best Italian in Playa. Carlos was an outstanding waiter along with the other staffread more

Goated... this place deserves an Oscar. this place is so good. Everything is extra ordinary. The…read morewaiters, Goated. The atmosphere, Goated. The time it took to get our food, Goated (10 mins). Go here, run it is the best Italian place EVER. Espanol Una auténtica maravilla... este sitio se merece un Óscar. Es buenísimo. Todo es extraordinario. Los camareros, de diez. El ambiente, de diez. El tiempo que tardaron en servirnos, de diez (10 minutos). ¡Tenéis que ir! Corred, es el mejor restaurante italiano de la historia.

We are so grateful that we experienced this end of fifth Avenue! Salento is a hidden gem in Playa…read moreDel Carmen. I would not traditionally try Italian food in Mexico, but I am grateful that I did. The atmosphere is amazing. The vibe is still traditional Mexico, but the food is spot on Italian. Being somebody who loves traditional, Italian food and good wine I am overly pleased with the outcome of our visit here. The service is exceptional. If you have the opportunity to meet Carlos, he is amazing and the staff is top of the line.

This is a cute restaurant with a large menu. There's indoor and outdoor seating. We went on a…read moreMonday night and there was a live singer that serenaded the guests. I enjoyed all the food that we ordered at Salento! We started with the panzerotti. It was good. It reminded us of a smaller and fancier version of a hot pocket with marinara on the side. We also ordered the Hawaiian pizza which was a lot better than I had expected! Our server was okay. He wasn't very warm or welcoming but he was attentive.

Their servers are the best, smart and hard working. Pasta is OK and fresh. Nice wine list. Clean…read more Pizza toppings are generous and tasty. Crust could use some work though. These are criticisms not complaints. We've been back several times and would happily go back again. Oh yeah and the local cats which grace all the neighborhood spots are friendly as well.

Came for dessert and a relaxing vibe to end our lovely day on vacation. Delicious cappuccino and…read moretiramisu. Strolling street musicians to entertain us. Will be back to try the Italian cuisine for dinner soon.

Excellently executed Italian food…read more I ordered an Aperol Spritz and the Seafood Carbonara. The Spritz was a perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness to begin the meal. The complimentary bread was too tough and lacked enough air in the crumb. The complimentary bruschetta on the other hand was excellent, led primarily by very tender and fresh tomato slices and quality olive oil. The fettuccine in the carbonara was fresh, soft, and chewy as I prefer. The sauce was well balanced and quite savory. I was put off ever so slightly by what tasted like canned fish in the sauce. But the fish and mollusks in the dish were all very well executed. And the quality of the pasta earns this meal 5 stars. The lobster was just ok. I'd advise just trying the pasta. The execution on the seafood was only good. Not great.

Great spot for food and drinks! They have more meat options but we managed to try some dishes…read more Service was good and the ambiance was cozy. I like the indoor/outdoor feel. The hosts were very friendly and the dishes were tasty! Highly recommend

This place is really good. The pizza is perfect every time. The crust is thin and crispy... the…read moresauce is delicious. I had the Arrabiata pasta and the noodles were al dente and the sauce had the perfect amount of fire. Piola has this magical drink called Basil Martini. It is so delicious... but it made my tongue curious... I want to try it with a bit of tomato, mozzarella and balsamic reduction... don't judge me... it sounds like a good experiment.

This pizza was so good! Nice crispy crust, very flavorful sauce! I had the vegan almond cheese on…read moremine and was so happy they had that option! They deliver through playita express. I'm not sure if this place is associated with the other piola close to 5th but that one didn't have the vegan cheese option, this one does.