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K'ooben Laab

4.8 (51 reviews)
Closed 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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What an amazing hidden gem! We found K'ooben Laab after a local recommended it, and it turned out to be one of the best dining experiences we've had in Cozumel. This charming little Italian restaurant has everything -- incredible food, personal service, and a warm, relaxed atmosphere. We started with cocktails -- a Mezcal Mule and a classic Old Fashioned -- both perfectly balanced and delicious. For appetizers, the Tuna Tataki was savory and flavorful, setting the tone for the rest of the meal. The seasonal risotto was the standout dish: the squid was unbelievably tender and full of flavor, and the pineapple added a wonderful touch of brightness. The carbonara was another highlight, rich and satisfying with perfectly crispy guanciale. K'ooben Laab truly exceeded our expectations in every way. We'll definitely be coming back every time we're in Cozumel!

Ravioli
Erin H.

K'ooben Laab is a true gem! The menu has a lot of different options that have fresh ingredients and seem healthier without losing flavor. They have rotating specials that are a must try as well! We had: "Red hat" December cocktail special 10/10 Focaccia w/pumpkin spread 12/10 SO GOOD!!!! Truffle orange ravioli December special 8/10 Vegetable tagliatelle 8/10 pasta was delicious, but I wished I got something with more sauce Lasagna 10/10 Mezcal mule 10/10 Medium spinach salad w/honey mustard dressing 11/10 the dressing was a real standout! White chenin blanc wine 6/10 Staff was great! So friendly and attentive. The space is smaller with only a handful of tables, so call/message beforehand to make a RSVP. I wish we discovered this place earlier so we could have gone multiple times!

Ravioli special, with beetroot and mushroom
Kate S.

This rooftop restaurant is a little further out of town than most restaurants, but well worth the walk/cab ride! The place itself is cute, with circular skylights all over, and driftwood pendants. The service was great, and the food delicious. We were brought a small basket of bread with a walnut based dip. Both types of bread were great, although I preferred the one with tomato. The walnut dip was tasty and unusual...something I'd expect more of Georgian fare than Italian. To start we ordered the meat and cheese platter. It came with 4 cheeses, 4 meats, and some fruit, along with a tapenade and an orange jam. Every combo of meat/cheese/fruit was fantastic. Highly recommend this to start! Hubby and I then shared the carbonara and the ravioli special. The carbonara was creamy and delicious. The ravioli special was filled with a beetroot/mushroom puree and topped with an orangey sauce and mushrooms. This sounds like such an odd combo, but it worked so well. We finished the meal off with their chocolate cake which had 2 tiny orangey meringues. Nice way to end the meal. Expect mainly pastas from their menu, but they make them oh-so-well!!

Tiramisu and choc cake   . Both were Delish!

Very small restaurant with only about 10 tables and I always make a reservation just in case I got shrimp and pasta and my husband got lasagna. We had two desserts, tiramisu and a special which was a banana peanut butter cake. Both were delicious. Service was great and prices were decent

Carbonara
Dimitri S.

Excellent offerings on their menu from breakfast to lunch/dinner. We have been multiple times this trip (and in the past) and love it. The focaccia bread is amazing. How are they making it so well on an island off of Mexico!? The hospitality of the staff is also top notch and knowledgeable of the menu and are super friendly, offering their advice, when requested (in Spanish or English). The open air dining room is on the second level and we lucked out during an early breakfast to get the room to ourselves. It's busy in the evenings and they also offer takeout, if on the go. The dishes are all flavorful and beautifully presented. We look forward to coming here each time we visit Cozumel.

Inside.
Clint H.

Food is great. Craft beer only and wine. I would like to see some domestic beers available. The food makes up for this shortcoming though. Service for this visit was slow. The food also makes up for this.

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This is literally gourmet food at an excellent price. It is a must-do on any trip to Cozumel!!

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Great Italian restaurant. Food was good, service was good, nice outdoor seating. Must be able to climb stairs to the 2nd floor.

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Perfect quaint restaurant. Excellent food and friendly staff. A definite must have! Highly recommend!

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Best food great atmosphere love that's it's not a very big place pasta was fresh and marga were good

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Absolutely the best bolognese and burrata I've ever had. This is my favorite restaurant in Cozumel.

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Guido's - Sea Scallops - Prosciutto wrapped, Milanese risotto, citrus beurre blanc

Sea Scallops - Prosciutto wrapped, Milanese risotto, citrus beurre blanc

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Ravioli - stuffed with sweet potato and ricotta, sinous beurre noisette, truffle oil & caramelized onions

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Kaokao
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