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.

Delicious!! The service is excellent. The food is always fresh and delicious! The dessert was superbread more

7 stars out of 5 soooo good service was amazing this place is all about hospitality and making…read morepeople feel special! We will visit 2 times next vacation in Cancun.

An epic menu with an awesome oven you can smell the goodness as you approach the front door…read moreThe service is always on top and the pasta is just cooked right, the salad selection is awesome plus the appetizers are you must order the Calamari

Awesome Italian restaurant in Cancun. Came here to have something else Mexican food. We were a…read moreparty of 11 came on a Wednesday evening and were seated upstairs patio. Our server was gracious, patient and was on top of everything. Her made sure the table was clear and clean. Food was delicious and can't beat the prices. Definitely would recommend.

We visited this place for dinner after reading about this place on NewYork times. A great find…read moreindeed. As you walk in you are greeted by a bright yellow facade and tables covered with gingham style table clothes. We sat outdoors since the the weather was good. The place seems like a popular local restaurant with very few tourists visiting, since it's located in downtown Cancun and away from the hotel zone. Our waiter didn't speak English so it was a great opportunity to practice my Spanish. But fear not, there is one waiter who does speak fluent English. Once we settled in, we were served some warm bread with a spicy habanero salsa. Very delicious! We decided to go with pasta and the waiter was very helpful providing his recommendations all along. Also, he suggested that we go with one order of pasta for two persons, since portion sizes were big. We really appreciated his gesture, of not trying to sell more than was required. The pasta was very tasty, made al dente, in true Italian style. Next time, would love to try the wood fired pizza. They looked delicious as well. P.S - After your meal, you can take a stroll in the Palapas Park (Parque las palapas). A great place to experience local life, with plenty of food carts, toys and other wares being sold.

Servings were generous which was good because we were hungry! Pizza was large. One waiter spoke…read moreEnglish which helped us select a vegetarian meal. Only small detail was the goat (or was it feta?) not melted on pizza- maybe that was intentional. Many good choices. Nice atmosphere with mostly locals which is always a good sign and makes sense for where located as not many tourists seem to be in this area. Fortunately they did have someone who spoke English (and French I think) who was very helpful and attentive. indoor and outdoor seating options was nice. good selection of drinks including many smoothies. they also had a few desserts which sounded good although we were so full, no room. Good prices. For large pizza, salad and waters) about 470 pesos w 15% tip they offered to include on card. They take credit cards including Discover. Recommended.

This restaurant is absolutely beautiful, homie and with a great view…read more The staff well of I can give 10 stars, I would! On to the food, if a restaurant with a view and an outstanding staff doesn't make you want to try this, then here's the food portion: their house bread WOW sooo good and their vinaigrette and EVOO yes, yes, yes! The fried calamari, delish, crispy, fresh and good seasoning. The chicken parmigiana was absolutely delicious, the sauce was right on point not too much to overpower the chicken, the breading was very well seasoned and the cheese YES!! The fettuccine Alfredo was good, could've had a little more sauce but it was tasty. This is a must try if you come to Cancun

I had high hopes for this place based on reviews. Came during the off season and restaurant was…read morealmost empty. We (2 persons) were sat at the same time as a four top and it took us twice as long to get our drinks and food. The calamari had a fishy taste. The pasta took almost 45 minutes and did not taste like it was freshly made. While the servers were kind, the service was incredibly slow for an empty restaurant. The atmosphere was chill and enjoyed the views in a rainstorm.

This is an amazing restaurant. We loved it so much we went back again! Authentic Italian food in…read moreMexico! Supreme service, excellent food. A definite must try.

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.

Can't believe no yelpers have reviewed this place yet. It's amazing!!! The BF and I had dinner…read morehere tonight. We started with an Aperol Spritz and a Campari spritz, yummy!!! Shared an appetizer of chicken breast stuffed with spinach wrapped in bacon with chipotle mayo on a bed of lettuce. More yum. But the highlight cannot be overstated :: PIZZA!!! His traditional and mine without cheese. Both equally satisfying. I don't know for sure but they must have a woodfired pizza oven. If not they have still managed to create that authentic Italian thin pizza oven crust texture. We both kept raving about how delicious the crust was, in addition to the sauce and topping. The arugula/rocket I added was so fresh! And they have a chili infused olive oil that is a must to drizzle all over each bite!!! They have a simple but what sounds like delicious breakfast so we'll definitely be back to try that, as well as I'm sure for many more pizzas!!!

EAT Here! Best pizza I had during my 2.5 month visit to Mexico. BEST! There is allot of great food…read moreand service in the area all the way south to Tulum. This is one of the very good ones not to miss. I will eat here every visit .

This was a bit of a walk from the Marriott Properties and Secrets which are across the street from…read moreFred's and Crab House but you will save 30 minutes each way by walking--the traffic is horrendous! All-in-all it was worth the inconvenience. Very eclectic menu, warm atmosphere and outstanding service. I started withe the Mango-Tamarind: Lettuce, Indian walnut, mango, blueberries, Cotija cheese, mango-habanero dressing and tamarind billet. Unique and tasty. "Swiss Chicken Enchiladas" for the main course was not what you get at a local Mexican joint -- Four tortillas stuffed with chicken, bathed in a creamy tomatillo sauce with melted cheese and a base of refried black beans. This was a 5-star dish! I couldn't resist ordering a side dish though I didn't need to because the enchiladas were really enough, so I indulged myself with fries: these were not your run of the mill French fries. Porfirio's Potatoes -- French fries with chipotle pepper aioli, parmesan cheese and parsley. Finally, if you like ice cream I highly recommend that you order BOTH offerings: 1) "ICE CREAM TASTING" - Strawberry ice cream, chocolate ice cream from Metate, marzipan ice cream and vanilla from Papantla. Served with grated coconut, chocolate grain, M&M's, Oreo cookies and ice cream cones; and, 2) "PORFIRIO'S MOLECULAR ICE CREAM" - served with cajeta Worcestershire sauce in an ice cream cone. (I know it sounds disgusting right? Nope it worked. The chef is just showing off with this dish)

Dinner in the cancun strip…read more We decided to pick Porfirio's for the evening from all of the restaurants outside of the all inclusive resorts. I took some notes and this is what I thought of the dishes. Xoajacan Imoladas - The mole is perfection. The flautas, superb. Everything in this plate is a symphony of what I would expect from Xoajaca. 9.5/10 Barbacoa Bonemarrow - Barcacoa is on point. The Marrow is Sublime. Together with the accompaniments is superb. I dream of Marrow everyday. This is a 10/10 Yellow fin Tosatadas - Superb!!! One of the best tostadas I have ever had. The microgreens, the sauce and the square Tostada works well all together. 8.8/10 Salmon - Cooked perfectly. The corn is a great accompaniment. The fish is impeccably seasoned. This dish is heaven sent with a 9.8/10 Grilled Octopus - Grilled perfectly, I can tell by the texture. The mash is superb, they used margarine instead of butter and I absolutely love the contrast from the traditional mash. 9.8/10 Mexican Rice - Its pretty good. It does have a nice seafoodish finish. The pepper was actually spicy. Nice and pleasant rice dish. 8/10 Charred Avocado Salad - Grilled avocado is a bit of a wash. It did make it look good on the plate. The dressing is a little weak. Needs a little more zip, some citrus or vinegar would give this salad some justice. Its a little uninspired 7/10 Service is impeccable and attentive and the atmosphere is lovely.

Service- impeccable. Food- delicious. Chef greeted us with huge specials list. Eggplant…read moreparmigiana appetizer is a must! Wine list was fantastic. Highly recommend.

Very good food and service defiantly will return. Also staff if friendly and courteous.read more