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La Nave

3.9 (42 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Italian, Seafood
Closed 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Funghi Pasta which is supposed to feature a medley if different mushrooms featured only one and that one was very common shitake
Local M.

Wow. What a disappointment. We ate here a few nights ago with my parents and thought the food was good so we returned again tonight. Food was terrible. I am astounded at the inability to even replicate the same dish they made only a couple of nights earlier. The food seemed as though someone's younger brother had whipped it up between prolonged gaming sessions. Funghi Pasta- supposed to be a variety of mushrooms. There was one type of mushroom. Shitake. Bland preparation. Bland fettuccine that tasted defrosted. Almost no seasoning. Just bad. 0/5 stars. Limon pasta- Limon served with a heavy cream while no cream is mentioned anywhere in the description. Dish had to be sent back to eye rolls and an incredulous attitude. We requested Limon with olive oil and perhaps some garlic as a suitable replacement. What came back was what appeared to be naked pasta on the plate but upon further inspection was what we asked for although one would not know that by looking at the white pasty pile of noodles lying there looking absolutely unappetizing. 0/5 stars. Marinara Pizza- this was the most pedestrian attempt at a pizza I have tasted. Some very bland tomato sauce that was really nothing more than their pasta sauce spread over the dough. They sprinkled it with some dried oregano and finished it off with splotches of garlic. I regret to have to report that this meal too was highly unappetizing. 0/5 stars. Spinach oglio olio pepperoncino (or whatever its called)- Terrible. A bland sauteed spinach. Absolutely nothing about this said "prepared at a restaurant by a chef". The smoothies however are very delicious. So whomever made those did a good job and provided us with the only source of satisfaction at our meal and salvaged this one star review for a two star review. When it all boils down. I honestly do not think the chef was working. I had eaten here before and had decent food but this was atrocious and seemed like everything was made by someone that lacked real world cooking experience. If it's true that no two people will play music off of a sheet the same way then this must also apply to following a recipe. It seemed that whomever made this meal was going through the motions and was present in body only. Service left much to be desired as well (when compared to "average" table service at restaurants in Tulum). Ultimately I wish that they had given me any reason to ever return but after a significant outlaying of cash and being horribly disappointed I don't think i'll ever give the opportunity to give La Nave as the risk/reward on that proposition is way out of balance in the wrong direction.

Pomodoro salad
Christina P.

A great option if you want a break from all of the delicious seafood and Mexican dishes in Tulum. Actually, there are quite a few very high quality Italian places in town for some reason, and La Nave is definitely on that list. I had the pomodoro salad, which at first glance looked like it was going to be quite boring as it was just a bunch of sliced tomatoes, some oregano, and sliced onions on top. But the tomatoes were so fresh and delicious that it really took the salad above and beyond! I also had the Contadina pizza without the sausage (as I don't eat pork), and even without the meat it was quite tasty. It's a crispy thin crust so it's not a gut bomb. And the best part... the prices are nice and low, especially compared to some of the overpriced places along the beach. Definitely head to La Nave if you're in the mood for a pizza fiesta!

Penne al vodka
Jordan L.

Pretty good meal and good service. Located right in downtown Tulum. We started with the beef carpaccio. It was excellent! We had the caprese... blahhh, penne ala vodka..simple but delicious and the hand made linguini with lobster...tasty but would try something different next time. We would come back.

Togo with full items, including free bread and three type of dressing for dipping. Yummmm!
Hans T.

My wife and I stay at Tulum for 4 days and we had dinner here for two nights. This is the best pasta/Italian restaurant. They have the home made pasta and pizza with various dishes. Very yummy. If you are missing delicious food from home here is the place to go! Waiters are very friendly and helpful, at night a local folk singer will sing and play guitar during dinner. The atmosphere is very cozy. Two thumbs up!

Burina pizza sans sausage , add mushroom
Caroline s.

I ordered the burina pizza which has tomato, mozzarella, broccoli, garlic and sausage but I substituted the sausage with mushrooms . To be honest , the cheese tasted weird to me . It didn't taste like fresh mozzarella but I did like the thin crust . I also ordered the fettuccini pasta with mushrooms . Unlike most fettuccini I've had , the sauce was with olive oil and not cream so it wasn't so heavy. It was a simple and light pasta .The mushrooms were very flavorful and the pasta itself is handmade. Overall very mediocre. I've definitely had better Italian food

Johnny M.

Really bad service from a guy who rolled his eyes at us when asking questions. He hasn't asked if we wanted any water and were at the main course. He has a major attitude. The food is so bland. No flavor. No spices. Just a ton of oil garlic and straight up tomato sauce with no flavor. Really disappointing dishes. Last time I went here the food was really great. But this time they must have a different chief. And a really awful waiter. It's really bad tonight. One dish was "mixed" mushrooms and they have 1 kind of mushroom in the dish. Another was a lemon pasta dish and it was a huge pile of Alfredo pasta with a lemon to squeeze on top. Never coming here again. This waiter really made the whole dinner awful. The place is empty and he hasn't come over 1 time to ask if we're okay.

"Shrimp ravioli" filled with something else.
Eli C.

I would give zero if I could but this doesn't allow it. My husband asked for shrimp ravioli and they were gross they were filled with something else that smelled and tasted awful. I got the spicy shrimp and they were bad and not spicy at all. Owner didn't even want to show his face when we complained and he was around. For the record we were a big table and 4 people tried it and agreed on the ravioli. Owner is not worth your time and this place is not worth your money. If you want good Italian go to La Onda.

Stefano D.

Craving Italian food for a change, we went to this highly recommended restaurant. We had pizza Margherita and linguine al cartoccio (with seafood). Pizza was good, not precisely "Italian", not delicious, but good enough to be enjoyed. Linguine were surprisingly very good, not too saucy, "al dente" and tasty in a simple way, as they should be. Definitely recommendable.

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9 years ago

The broccoli with cheese and béchamel sauce was AMAZING. Definitely order that if you come here, it's the best thing ever.

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Small little local Italian restaurant. We sipped for lunch and had their pizza. Food was good and the service as well.

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9 years ago

The pizza here is some of the best we have hd in the WORLD! All handmade and also wonderful staff! Wish we had found this sooner...

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Run by an Italian family and the authenticity shows - one of the best Italian meals I've had in a long time. Fantastic place.

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10 years ago

This is probably my favoritenplace in Tulum. I ate pasta carbonara and my wife lasagna it was . The service was great.

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Run by an Italian family and the authenticity shows - one of the best Italian meals I've had in a long time.

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BOCCANERA Wood Fired Pizza

BOCCANERA Wood Fired Pizza

4.8(107 reviews)
4.1 km

If you love pizza and you're in Tulum, this is the spot. Full stop…read more Boccanera is wild in the best way. A laid back wood fired pizza spot with a super cool, relaxed ambience and the friendliest energy. We ordered the pepperoni pizza and honestly I've never had anything like it. It's insanely good. Pair it with their habanero sauce and jalapeños and it is literally fire. Perfectly cooked, bold flavor, unforgettable. We also ordered the Caprese with apples, almonds, and beets and wow. Such a fresh and different take on a salad. Every ingredient tasted so clean and vibrant. My tummy was genuinely happy after this meal, which says a lot. It's not far from where we're staying near Azulik, which made it even better. The vibe is effortless, chill, and welcoming. Bonus points for the two local cats, who are absolutely adorable and add so much charm to the place. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the menu has so many choices that there is truly something for everyone. If pizza is your love language and you're anywhere near Tulum, Boccanera is a must visit.

Arrived here around 800p on a Friday night and apparently everyone had the same idea. It is a very…read moresmall restaurant with limited tables for larger parties (they had two small cafe style pushed together for a 7 top when we were there). We put our name on a list, but no phone number was given so really it's a wait for a table or come back type of situation. We ended up leaving and coming back 40 mins later and were sat quickly outside. The pizzas are OUTSTANDING! I think the reviews all say that and it's the truth. The crust is Neapolitan style thinner crust but the flavor is just spot on! The toppings and sauce are well balanced. The roasted chicken was a great addition to the vegetarian. If they made cheese sticks with a marinara sauce with that crust it would be a HUGE seller! The green salad was pretty standard and not much that was memorable or forgettable, just good and as expected. Unfortunately, the bruschetta was a huge let down -- we literally received halved cherry tomatoes on a piece of bread. They served it with olive oil to drizzle, but that did not even come close to what we expected. There are a few cats that roam the outside patio, but they don't bother you much. The staff was welcoming and we had good conversation with the server even for it being 20 mins before they closed.

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Pizzeria Manglar

Pizzeria Manglar

4.6(69 reviews)
1.4 km

To say this place is amazing is an understatement. If you are able, you must go. Do not pass this…read moreplace up. We went here twice for dinners during our stay and countless times for a dessert - I don't even want to admit the amount of times we went back for their tiramisu. They had $8 pizzas, and being used to USA prices and sizes thought it would be small. It was not. It was comically large. We got two the first time, but it was fun because it made excellent leftovers for our pool days. The pepperoni, four cheese, and margaritas were all great - thin crust, doughy enough on the outside edges. I wouldn't change a thing. I was very impressed. We wanted to try their tiramisu and like I said earlier it hit! The BEST I've ever had. I am already missing that after traveling home. My besties parents joked we should have bought the sheet pan of the tiramisu. Believe me, if this was an option, we would have! Service was always friendly and welcoming.

If I could give Pizzeria Manglar more than 5 stars on Yelp I most definitely would! I've been here…read morecountless times last week and many times in the past while vacationing in Tulum. Everything is absolutely EXCELLENT here. Visit one, we enjoyed pizza- four cheese, pepperoni, and margarita, fries, guacamole, and yummy n/a piña colada. OH! I cannot forget the OUT OF THIS WORLD tiramisu! Let me tell you this is the VERY BEST tiramisu I've ever had. Each time I had it, it got better, and better. I literally don't want to share a bite with anyone ever! Next time I come to Tulum, I will be getting it DAILY, instead of 4 out of 7 times. I have no shame! Our service from the same 3 servers each visit were great each and every time. They were friendly and so nice. I laughed each time we went in there wondering if they knew it was us, again? Haha! This is such a fun laid back vibe. The jams are spot on and makes you wanna sing and dance (which I did). The lights and trees are amazing as well. Definitely a spot you don't wanna pass up in Tulum. Pizza is huge and the cost is ridiculously fantastic- I still cannot get over it. Yummy yummy place and it's even better because it's a short walk from our place. Winninggggg! Pizzeria Manglar keep up the great work and I cannot wait until I'm back oh so SOON!

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