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.

Looks like having Italian food in Mexico might not have been the best idea…read more The location is beautiful and the service is fantastic , the food is....just ok They also have a "house " crocodile swimming in the water nearby which is pretty amazing :) H er res everything we had : Starters - 1) Caprese salad - the tomatoes were excellent , but the mozzarella cheese didn't feel fresh . 3.6/5 2) fried calamari - felt fresh and yummy . I wish the dish was a little larger (3.8/5) Mains- 1) 4 cheese pizza - that was the weakest item in the entire meal - small and not crispy, felt like a 9 year old prepared it (2/5) 2) mushroom risotto was pretty good . Flavourful and rich . 3,8/5 We also got some house bread that was fantastic with some olive oil , and some home made limioncello as dejastif. Drinks were good with nice selection and reasonable prices It was quite expensive and we'll probably not return again

A beautiful awesome day amazing people of the world. We are back in Cancun at the beautiful Live…read moreAqua Resort. The lunch sesh has begun and we're going to give their signature Italian Restaurant a proper go at it. Welcome to Verenna Let's get right into it. Shall we. First up is the Bread - Crust is a light and crispy. Olive oil is delicate. Its a great combo. 7/10 2nd on the list is the Spaghetti Amatriciana - Pasta was perfect. The sauce is a bit salty. Accuracy is a little off. Also i found a piece of twig twig in my mouth. 5.2/10 Last but not the least is the Tiramisu - Tasted like it came out of a box. Some of the icing embellishments with the fruit is too sweet as well. Sorry, but it's a 5 for me. The restaurant was nicely laid out with the al fresco motif. The service was pretty good, just a bit lacking on intuitiveness. I had to ask for plates and cutlery when we were on the bread phase. But overall not a big deal. If you ever make it to the Live Aqua resort in cancun, do give this spot a proper go at it and let me know what you think. Hit that follow for more food and travel by yours truly. Share this review with a smash mode buddy as well and thank you so much for reading along. I love you Mwah

A lot of locals recommended this restaurant for my stay. The menu sounds amazing and the food looks…read moregood, just missing on flavor and texture. I went for dinner and would not return. I had the artichoke appetizer, seafood risotto and Ossobucco. I think maybe their pizza or pasta for lunch might be better but they don't allow take out (just dine in ).

We came here for Mother's Day as a family of 6, including our three little ones ages 4, 5, and 7,…read moreand everything was absolutely wonderful! The food was delicious from start to finish, and the service was truly impeccable. The staff was warm, attentive, and made our entire family feel so welcomed. Our kids ordered the ragù and absolutely loved it, which says a lot with little kids! Honestly, I can't even remember the names of all the dishes we ordered because we were too busy enjoying every bite, but everything that came to the table was flavorful, fresh, and amazing. Such a perfect spot for a special family dinner. We left full, happy, and already looking forward to coming back!

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.

Amazing service and amazing food. Very generous portion sizes. The bread is amazing, and it's…read morecomplimentary.

The worst spaghetti bolognese I have ever tried. Not sauce, just water…read moreDessert pudding just awfull

This place is very beautiful. It was also nice that they made a few things at the table, including…read morethe fresh pesto. I was disappointed when I realized only some pastas were homemade and made the mistake of ordering the cheese wheel spaghetti. It was tasty, but nothing special other than watching the show. The carpaccio was pretty good and my parents enjoyed their salad. Would I try this place again? Yes - I'd just try something different as I'd love to know how their homemade pasta tastes.

One night during our trip to Cancun, my husband and I decided to skip eating at our hotel despite…read moreit being all-inclusive and headed to Cenacolo, an Italian restaurant known for making their own pasta from scratch as you are seated at your table. Our experience was absolutely excellent from start to finish. The service provided by Felipe and Anselmo was beyond impeccable and the food was delicious. My meal was made tableside by Felipe and served in the wok it was made in and I was sung "Happy Birthday" in Italian, which was fun. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Cenacolo, all thanks to Felipe and Anselmo's fantastic hospitality. Further, who knew you could get such good Italian food in Mexico? Absolutely recommend Cenacolo if you're in Cancun!

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.

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.

It has gone a bit touristy. No more fish tacos. No more welcome drink for the tourists.read more

Best Ceviche I've had in a very long time. So fresh. We got octopus mixed with fish. We also…read moreenjoyed a fresh lobster and a whole fried fish. I highly recommend this place. The front can be a little deceiving, but once you walk around the back it's such a cute place. Great drinks, great service! Deserves 6 stars! Marco was a phenomenal waiter!

We love this on site Italian restaurant. Great service…read more Amazing, fresh Italian food. They even celebrate special occasions if you let them know. Great atmosphere.

Food is good and service is amazing. The decor is beautiful and the very talented lady that plays…read morethe violin ads to the ambiance. Make sure you stop in the jewelry store to browse at their enormous selection of jewelry in a vast array of styles and prices. A hint is to bargain the price down to what you think it is worth to you rather than what it is marked.

Ok I had HIGH HOPES and thought I would love it here because EVERYONE said this was hands down the…read morebest restaurant at Le Blanc. I'd say the service was amazing, some of the food was amazing and others were a big miss. My favorites were the bread service, duo soup & the tiramisu just might have been the best I've ever had. Now for the rest of the food it was not amazing it was ok, and the worst part was my husband got sick off the mushroom risotto. I wasn't a fan of the lasagna or the chicken parm. I really wanted to be impressed by this place but if I did it again I would just get their soup and dessert and skip the rest.

Now known as Bellà restaurant, here at the LeBlanc Spa & Resort, this place to me was average at…read morefirst. But now we really love it here, primarily because of the great service, as well as the pastas and meaty dishes. Dining & Atmoshphere: ~ White table cloth dining. Very elegant, not dim and romantic, but comfortable. "Table for two" tables might be fairly close together, but when you stay at this resort, you'll usually recognize who you're sitting next to because you probably met at the pool lol. And we've met a lot of cool people here too. They also set up tables for large groups if needed. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Plus, dressing up appropriately is required! Bellà Antipasti, Secondi, & Primis: ~ They start you off with a freshly baked olive bread loaf, meant for dipping in olive oil / balsamic. Love it when bread comes out hot! We also tried the Beef Carpacci, which were soft beef slices with a peppery saltiness! Good stuff! The Truffle Arancini were crunchy parmesan rice balls that were tasty. As for the Mussels in White Wine, mmm mmm loved the garlic sauce it was in! And we always ordered the Duo Cream Soup, which is simply refreshing! ~ For Secondi, we had tried the Chicken Parmigiana, which was OK. Nothing special imo. Same with the Pork Chop, which was a bit well-done for my pallet. The more flavorful stuff was the Lamb Shank and the Ossobuco with Milanese Risotto; OMG, these two dishes were amazing! Our two favorites of all! What I didn't get to try was the Katafi Shrimp. This popular dish must have gone past our table at least seven times. Gotta order it next time. ~ As for Primi dishes, we've enjoyed the Truffle Risotto! The Lasagna Bolognese was meaty goodness heavily covered in melted mozzarella. The Truffle Fettuccine is always a winning choice. Add some chicken to it. The Pesto Gnocchi is chewy and enjoyable! Pass on the Shrimp Ravioli as well as the Beef Cannelloni. They were good, just not as satisfying as the other Primi dishes. Tl;DR Bellà Restaurant has a variety of Italian dishes from pastas, to seafood, risottos plates, to tender meaty dishes, and they can make my gluten-free friends happy with that option. Dining here is clean and pleasant. Service by the staff and our wine som has been nothing short of excellent! Compliments to the chef! There's just so many good choices on the menu. So you can't go wrong eating here. Some dishes are a good-sized portion, but some are small enough to try if you wanna order another. Overall, we love it here!

I enjoyed the visits. Stayed across the street at the Marriott and heard about this place from one…read moreof the workers. I was really impressed at the size of the pizza and the price. Very reasonable and prices didn't seem jacked up for tourists. Would definitely recommend it... also get the horchata!

Had a fun evening with the family. Kids loved the decor. Pizza was decent, probably not winning any…read moremajor awards but for the $ it was good. It was a rainy evening for us and we didnt want a high priced night at our hotel so this was a great alternative across the street from the Marriott. Drinks were good too. We'd go back again.