Tucked away behind the mangroves where the birds chirp and the sunsets is terranostra. Walking in…read moreyou are greeted by an excellent hospitality group that will bend over backwards for you. You have the option to sit outside or inside which both are excellent options. To the right is the open kitchen and in front sits the fresh Italian meat and the most impressive is the leg of prosciutto (unfortunately did not have it on this trip). The waiters were attentive and gave wonderful recommendations. The insalata d'uva was pairs perfectly with the Gorgonzola dressing and balsamic reduction. Even better was the insalata d'asparagi which may have been one of best asparagus dishes I have had. The first thought of oranges with asparagus may be odd but just trust the chef and jump in. The Quattro formaggi may not sound that like a home run from the menu but with the copa and the smoked provolone the flavor is lifted to a place where you are wishing for a couple more bites as the dish comes to an end. The pavlova was just the right amount of sweet to end the night. Overall a very welcoming and well thought out experience and I would recommend if you have the time to stop by. Service: 5 Food: 5 Ambiance: 5

We are guests at nizuc resort & spa. This evening we dined at terranostra. We arrive to a welcoming…read moreand sweet hostess, and all restaurants in the property check for any allergies to food. Our waiter, Juan was outstanding. I mean, service is fantastic at the entire property, but Juan made our experience comfortable and enjoyable. The lobster ravioli was not presented in the old fashion style, but a wonderfully designed pasta dish that was too lovely to eat. My dinner guest had the ceviche appetizer and pesca pomodoro salad appetizer. We loved our meal and experience. Again thank you Juan for being our server!

My partner and I wanted to come here the first night in Cancún on Thursday but it was closed. We…read morehave heard from several patrons that the food here was excellent. With an all-inclusive resorts, the restaurants on the premise are first come first serve. We like to have an early dinner so that we have time to enjoy the entertainment scheduled for the evening. We were greeted by our waiter, Giovanni. As a starter, we had fresh bread that accompanied a plate of olive oil with parmesan cheese. As an appetizer, I had the burrata and Ralph had the cream of lentil soup. For entree, I had the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Ralph had the breaded chicken cutlet with a side of angel hair pasta. They were delicious and the right amount of serving. I had room for dessert and had my favorite tiramisu. This place is a keeper.

Pricey, but 100% worth it!…read more We had dinner while staying at the Nizuc resort and the experience was phenomenal! The setting is awesome, you are steps away from the ocean so the breeze is wonderful as you sit in what feels like a very high end tiki hut. Cocktails were on point; I really enjoyed the IK margarita (spicy), great appetizers and entrees. I can't recommend enough the ribeye roll, and my daughters had a perfectly cooked Nigerian tiger shrimp. The wait staff was terrific, highly attentive with great service. Splurge and go!

Ambiance, service, food! Such a great experience. We did both lunch and dinner here. The menu was…read morethe same notes times but the setting is different. Lunch we could see the pool and ocean. At night it was dark and romantic and had a candlelit feel. I highly recommend the shrimp ceviche and fish tacos!

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

Had dinner here on my last night in Playa. I wasn't feel well after a boat ride earlier in the day…read morethat left me dealing with motion sickness. I started off the meal with peppermint tea just to make sure it was ok for me to replenish all the nutrients I had lost from being sick. I ordered a personal size shrimp pizza. OMG! It was the best pizza I have ever had. All the ingredients were fresh and full of flavor. The basil was just an added kick. The dough was fluffy and light so I didn't feel stuffed on carbs. I couldn't bear finish it so I packed it to go. My flight was leaving around 2 AM and since dinner was late night anyway the pizza made for a good snack while I waited in the airport. To be honest, it was even better then. It was as though the flavors were more alive. The only con is that given that it's right on the sidewalk practically a couple of times kids with cards asking for help had to be asked to leave the area. I'm an empath at heart and I never look down on anyone asking for help, but during dinner is a bit invasive.

Now it's called L'italiano. Ordered lasagna and a side of vegetebles as i knew it was going to be a…read moresmall portion. The lasagna was not tasty at all. The vegetables were awesome...spinach, mex zuccini, carrots, asparragus. I also ordered a glass of sangria. I would say it was over priced for a piece of lasagna.

I am in love with their Alfredo sauce!!! It's so good!!! They also make their pasta in house. Fresh…read morepasta and wonderful Alfredo sauce so yummy. The service here is also amazing. I like to stop here to pick up some food for lunch or after a long day at the beach I come here to pick up food for dinner. If you are in Playa make sure to come here to try their pasta!!!

LOVE THIS PLACE. So much self-imposed pressure to try…read moredifferent places, and thrilled to be able to cook again. Haven't been here in a while, and our waiter Umberto, reminded us it has been two months! It's a small, chill place with good music ( Dylan calls it old people music, ie Phil Collins). Portions are huge, delicious and reasonably priced. Fresh pasta, and the seafood is always fresh. BTW the second picture of my tagliatelle with clams, are the leftovers ! May be THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN PLAYA!

Tonight was our night for 8 pm reservations at Trattoria d'Gulio. I was really excited to see our…read moreown Washington State - Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine on the wine list. I started with the appetizer side risotto with mushroom and cheese which had good flavor. My husband ordered Shrimp Scampi (not pictured) and I got the Spinach Ravioli and will little description both of hopes we'd have a white/cream sauce and both came with red sauce. My ravioli did not have the right taste and was way too salty, very disappointing. Dessert with the Lemon Delight Cheesecake and it also lacked luster and taste. Just wasted a good dinner. The restaurant was beautiful, but the front hosting staff took forever to not only acknowledge us but to seat us. Not our best dinner here.

In a word : Underwhelming. This is part of the Ventus / El…read moreCID resort for guests only and require reservations. Not that the reservations mean anything. We got there 10 minutes earlier than our reservation time and we told to come back in 10 minutes so that they could seat people that just walked in without a reservation. The food was not particularly good, I've actually had better at the buffet across the way. Bread to start is Garlic Pita (in an Italian restaurant..?) Which was pretty good and the Lasagne tasty. However the Salad (choice of Ceasar or Capresse) was just whole Romain smothered in dressing with a tonne of Cheese and Beef Medallions were either strip or flank Steak and well over cooked. There I was thinking a restaurant you need reservations for and charge for Wine at an all inclusive resort would have used better cuts of meats. Filet or even Sirloin if they were trying to cut costs. We didnt eat the Steak and skipped ordering Dessert to get Gelato elsewhere. On another note Hubs' and I both have upset stomach this morning. Pretty sure they serve tap Water.

My wife and I have been coming by Di Vino for years before they changed the name from the Glass…read moreBar. It's in a great location which makes it quite easy to grab a quick glass of wine and people watch. They did some nice upgrades in decor and added more TV's. The chairs at the bar are not designed for comfort though so it's hard to just relax since you feel like you are sitting crammed straight up. Minor inconvenience though. They push Veuve Clicquot heavily here with advertising everywhere but most places are like that. They probably have a deal with their vendor for that. The wine list is solid and the bartenders are very friendly.

Very good fresh pasta -- the four-cheese sauce in particular was amazing but beware a possible…read morecheese overdose depending on what starter you got (one guest got the melted cheese and proscuitoo start followed by the four-cheese tagliatelle and was "cheesed out" by the end of the meal.) Nice setting in busy part of town, nice indoor/outdoor seating, good but not great service, nice wine list. The salmon was good but not exceptional. Menu too broad for my taste which usually means quality suffers on the fringes. Come here for the setting and the fresh pasta.