Came here 2 years ago and had the best service and the best food. We came back to Oaxaca this weekend and we hyped it up to our friends and the service couldn't have been worse. Our waiter Eduardo did not remember our order, food and drinks took forever, food came out rare. Sent the meat back and it came back rare again, smh. It even took forever to get our check, I don't recommend this place to my worst enemy. read more

Very cute rooftop seating with a cool view of the Templo de Santo Domingo. You should definitely order the taquitos de lechón, they are so good!! They also have a delicious Gin and Tonic with hibiscus, orange peel and rosemary! read more

Pitiona - Taquitos de Lechón - Signature Cuisine Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

Quite possibly one of the most indulgent forays into feasting i have ever experienced. A journey through twelve courses with paired cocktails, beers, wines and deserts that would have made Bacchus blush. I basically lost recollection after about course nine but was told that chef (who sat with us and smoked Malboroughs throughout our meal), told the waitstaff in Spanish that he wanted us all wasted by the end of the dinner. The meal was orchestrated around cacao and I can only point you in the direction of the pictures as I don't have much recollection other than profound satisfaction that borders on the erotic. read more

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Muy excellente! First dining experience In Oaxaca and was very impressed by the dishes and impeccable service. Had the smoked salad, rib eye tostada & octopus- AMAZING!!! read more

The balcony view is beautiful its too bad the service is so slow. Fronm drinks to meals, it's really pathetic There is no attempt to bring everyone's meals st the same time. The waiters don't follow up on anything. The prices are high and the experience very disappointing . There are too many other restaurants to go to. I do not recommend this restaurant until they get their act together read more

AMAZING service, great wine selection and we really enjoyed the tasting menu, just maybe 1 or 2 dishes needed seasoning. Cocktails were great as well. read more

Perfect for a nice night out in Oaxaca. Great view and service! I had the TOSTADA DE RIB EYE, it was really good but I didn't read the what was in it and was caught by surprise when I had cricket legs stuck in my teeth LOL (crickets is common in Oaxaca). read more

The food is very good and the views of the church are amazing during sunset. I would definitely go back. I would recommend the rabbit tamal, pork with mole and risotto, brisket and the mamey water. The maíz soup tastes very strong and unique, try it if you want to taste local flavors. read more

I was blown away. I didn't know what to expect because I saw mixed reviews online. The tacos I got were definitely the best tacos I've ever had. The chapuline croquettes were so creative and delicious. Not to mention the cocktails that made my jaw drop. It would be a mistake to skip this restaurant if you are in Oaxaca. As a matter of fact, we may go back a second time. read more

Great view, if you can get a roof top reservation. Aside from that, and perhaps having photogenic dishes, the food itself is horrendous. I had several people ask where I was, and saying saying the usual things like, "want", "need", "where is this", etc... To be perfectly honest, I haven't logged into yelp for over a year and was so insulted by the swill that was presented, that I felt compelled to log in and share my experience. Again, if you have no taste but love to take pictures with hopes of evoking envy, this is your place! Ever had a Slim Jim or gas station beef jerky?!? Well, you're in luck! Order the abalone! Somehow, they've managed to take one of the most sought after delicacy's of the sea and turned it into a petrol station snack. If you're still with me at the gas station, you may as well grab a pack of sour patch kids, because you've never had a more sour molé in your life. There was some sort of dish with rancid Sashimi. I took one bite and couldn't swallow as I could taste the stomach pains that would inevitably follow. I flagged the waiter, because he never came to check on us again after taking our order, and informed him that the seafood was rancid and inedible. He stood up for the dish and never took it off the bill. I forgot to mention that the wait time for dishes was all over the place, but there were two segments where 20+ minutes passed by without any food on the table. (This is after having received several dishes) Now, the Chuletón de cerdo! There was a good 35 minute wait for this bad boy, that I could and have been buying in markets everywhere for 40 pesos. The sad pork chop was clearly left on the grill for the entire wait time. They served a dry, leather hide. I took a few bites of the fat and left it behind. I NEVER waste food! EVER! I always enjoy leftovers, help a hungry person out or bless my dog, depending on what and where and when. This wasn't even suitable to give to my dog. It was a few minutes of cook time away from being a chicarrón! Just a word to the traveler or general appreciator of good food: Oaxaca is one of the most vibrant and flavorful cities in the world. There is A+ food on every corner. More often than not, the street food is far better than what you will find in a restaurant, especially the high end restaurants that people tend to recommend for whatever reasons (*Instagram photos and undeserving hype) Find the lady with the roasted sweet potato's or one of many exotic fruits that you likely won't find in your home town/city. Pop into a random family restaurant.. I can almost guarantee you that they will leave you more satisfied than these hipster places that don't know their mouths from their feet. Most of the fancy places I have gone have been disappointing BUT Pitiona was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had in my life. There wasn't one redeemable dish. Skip the places with $15 taco's and/or anywhere that you're greeted with someone that has a Secret Service ear piece and a walk-e-talkie. Go to the markets, eat corn on the street...Go get a $15 peso taco, I assure you it will smoke the $15 USD taco! read more

Very nice place, good drinks. That's about it. Service was very polite but very slow. Food is overrated and not properly cooked (over cooked in our case) . Stay away or maybe just go to the terrace. Maybe the chefs were tired or it was just bad luck since we read so many good reviews and that's why we went on the first place. read more

The suckling pig tacos was a religious experience. Cool roof top seating with views of the cathedral.

What a wonderful experience. We came here on our first night in Oaxaca, a great way to start our trip! We had the tasting menu. It is eight courses and so delicious! The staff were amazing and truly made our night. A dinner we will be talking about for a long time!! read more

I enjoyed my meal here tonight though am bummed that I couldn't eat on the terrace. If you can reserve a table up there, do it! (And don't rely on the Open Table choice of table location, as mine apparently didn't make it through to the restaurant.) The ceviche was absolutely fantastic - I'd order it again any day. I also had the smoked salad, which was nice, and the service was excellent. My one disappointment was the octopus, which I was really looking forward to but which was quite tough and chewy. It's too bad because everything else was lovely! read more

Pitiona - Ceviche - YUM!! - Signature Cuisine Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

I think the food was outstanding in this place. Ceviche is truly fresh and every dish was unique and bursting with earthy flavor. The service was good too. Too bad we got our cocktails half way through the meal and waited half an hour to get our check after asking twice. That's my only complaint. For a $$$$ restaurant that is quite ridiculous. read more

This restaurant has a very beautiful terrace that is definitely worth checking out. I really enjoyed my cocktail (I ordered El Margarito) but everything else was just ok. We were really looking forward to this dining experience based on the reviews but the food was disappointing. I got the steak dish, my sister the duck, my friend a fish dish and we got the guacamole as an appetizer and we were unfortunately not impressed by any of them. The service was on the slow side and the servers seemed cold. Nobody asked us how our food was even though the restaurant was pretty empty and there were plenty of servers available. So to sum up, if you're looking for a nice terrace with great views come here for a drink but do not expect a great dining experience. read more

So a lot of the food here was amazing: chocolate mole beef, tripe tacos, suckling pig tacos. The drinks were reallllly good. However our service was a bit of a mess, our party was disorganized and probably contributed to the mayhem. read more

The Good: the menu was very interesting and appealing. The place is really nice and inviting. I really liked the stone and decor of the place. The Bad: despite the interesting menu, execution was terrible, food came cold and my solomillo meat was really tough. Another Rice dish was so tasteless that we could not eat it. Service was also bad, it was s-l-o-w and far from friendly. Servers at less expensive restaurants have much better idea of customer service. Overall this was a bad experience, not worth the price and will never come back. I am really surprised by the great reviews this place has. I would have given them 1 star, but I am giving two, just because the place was nice. I suggest to try Casa Oaxaca which is just around the corner and it was 10000% better. read more

Great view, decent service ut disappointment overall with the food. There were issues that came up that could've been handled better such as those from other guests already noted in their reviews. With so many great restaurants in Oaxaca, try those first. read more

This is a very lovely space. I enjoyed the food and service, and the drinks; especially the drinks. Our meal was masterfully prepared and delivered from appetizer to dessert. I remember the wonderful guacamole appetizer and beautiful pork entree but then my memory fades due to excessive alcohol consumption. But I like it, I liked it a lot. read more

Great food. Horrrible service. It took a full hour to get drinks. 30 minutes to get our check taken care of. The smoked salad was excellent. Wasnt too impressed with the goat barbacoa. But the lack of service ruined the whole experience. We wouldn't see our waiter for 20 minute stints. I wish I could take my tip back. read more

Terrible service, starting from the hostess, no hospitality at all. Food was cold and waitress never brought the drink I asked for after asking her twice. read more

With all the accolades it's kind of underwhelming. Maybe I ordered incorrectly in getting the tasting menu because I left unsatisfied. Flavors were kinda dull and I was still hungry afterwards. The dishes used a bit too much restraint and honestly at times tasted a bit bland. I wish I just got some street food instead :/ read more

If your idea of a great dining experience consists of six courses of small plates, two of which are simply plain, followed by a whopping price tag, then have I got a deal for you! The tasting menu is a new fad, part of the restaurant autor movement that has overstayed it's welcome in Oaxaca. Two great courses, two OK courses and two ridiculous course did not impress me. Sopa fideo has no business on this menu, even with the molecular gastronomic trick of dissolving cheese balls it's meant to highlight. Similarly, the smoke-filled dome over a 2 x 2 piece of uninspired fish falls flat. Unfortunately, these two dishes carried the bulk of the caloric weight for the meal. The other one that was substantive was a pork belly taco that, albeit delicious, can be had from a street vendor at a fraction of the price. Did I mention that the drink pairings were stingy and of mixed quality? If you insist on ordering the tasting menu, skip the drink pairings and order something you know you like. read more

The food is amazing! Beautiful restaurant and great service. Great place to end a trip!

The restaurant totally lives up to its excellent reputation! Every course and service was exceptional. Best of the best? The Smoked Salad! read more

I was leaning toward giving this 3 stars, but I gave it 4 because I think that while my expectations were not completely met, the food was actually good. As it is labeled a gastronomic experience and you should plan to experience each course as a concoction of art and flavors depending on the season, there is a high bar set. I enjoyed some of the courses, but yet others seemed to "try too hard" and were more showy rather than tasty. There were a few items I just simply wouldn't eat again because of the odd mix of textures. One item that stood out was the sous vide "pot roast" Delicious tenderness and combination of hearty ingredients. It was one of the better entrees that evening. The mole was alright, but I honestly enjoyed a mole I had in a hole-in-the-wall joint nearby in Oaxaca that was 1/4 of the cost. I also thought that many items that were to be served hot could have been hotter. If they are only partially warm, it just doesn't seem as delicious. Creative points given to dessert (foam strawberry cake), and some impressive appetizers too. The service was impeccable, and though I was the only one who spoke Spanish at the table, they were extremely accommodating and patient with our entire dinner party. Paying this much for the experience, I expect the food, ambiance, and customer service to be on point. If you are wanting an elegant experience, this is nice. However, I would rather have saved the money and eaten more homestyle Oaxacan fare without the frills. (caveat: I ate here more than a year ago, so it is very possible that they have made changes to their menu items) read more

I LOVE Pitiona. I've been twice and had the six course tasting menu both times, a year apart. I was a little surprised that the menu was the same, but not at all disappointed. I love the presentation. It truly is a feast for the eyes (especially the domed smoky fish, which you can't see until the top is lifted and the delicate smoke wafts out.) I also got quite a kick out of the tomato soup with noodles and balls of liquid cheese. They stay true to their shape (round) until you pop them into your mouth and the cheese just dissolves. The first time I went, my friend and I shared the mezcal pairing. Our waiter was a fantastically friendly guy and even though we were sharing, he gave us each full pours and joked with us about it. The second time, I opted to skip the mezcal pairing (6 mezcals is a LOT of mezcal :)) All in all, a great dining experience and the pricing for what you get is considerably less expensive than you'd pay in a similar restaurant in the states. read more

We liked this place, great ambience and some good dishes. However, not all the ingredients were top notch, especially the seafood. People had told us it was the best restaurant in the city, but there are others that are better. read more

Super unimpressed. We ordered about 8 things and really couldnt eat most of it. The beef was particularly bad - (the rib eye and barbacoa). The best thing there was catch of the day but that was a seven. Our cocktails were terrible. Overall very disappointing. read more

Degustation menu included soup with liquid cheese, fish that melted in my mouth. Try it and your taste buds will sing. We wore jeans. read more

Pitiona - Signature Cuisine Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

The place is really nice! We went to the terrace and had just, appetizers and drinks and they were amazing! The diablito and the one with cucumber and mezcal were fabulous!! read more

One of the best meals we have ever had! We were very hesitant at first, when we were choosing were to eat in Oaxaca... there is really good street food but we did wanted to try one of the renowned restaurants in the city, at the end we chose Pitiona and it was a great decision. First, the place is in a very cozy colonial house, and the service staff was great, the help us to navigate the menu and had great suggestions. To the food, we had the molote itsmeños and the tomato soup. The molotes are delicious, I love plantains and this plantains balls with sweet honey inside were delicious, for contrast and crisp, there was a goat cheese crisp. The tomato/fideo soup is a staple of the restaurant, is a delicious broth with meaty and tomato notes, and the most delicious part were the cheese balls which melted/explode it as soon as you put them in your mouth... Hard to describe but it was a revelation. We had two entrees, the lechon tacos and the fish with chichilo mole. The tacos were meaty and tasty, we added the spicy sauce and it was just perfect. The fish with chichilo was a recommendation form the waiter, and it was one of the dish we loved the most. The fish was perfectly cook, and the mole was a perfect pair for the fish. The mole had deep herbs tones and the subtle flavor of flying ants, it was extraordinary. For dessert we had the buñuelo with cheese mouse, came with a side of tequila sorbet... this was my favorite dish, the mouse was deliciously silky and tasty, not too sweet just right for the sweet buñuelo, with some meringues on top. I will highly recommend to have a meal at Pitiona, it was a great experience for us a worth the price. read more

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Fantastic modern atmosphere with stunning views from rooftop patio. Best in Oaxaca? Possibly. Food is contemporary Oaxacan and very good. Great and interesting cocktails. Friendly staff. read more

This is the kind of place you see on an Anthony Bourdain episode -- and in Oaxaca you just take the right turn, and there it is ... filled with surprising dishes and staffed by exceptional people this is a must go place -- enjoy! read more

This is probably the best food I've had in the last two or three years... The Avocado Duck is spectacular, especially if eaten together with their agave tostadas! Pricey, but worth it! read more

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We were walking off our "all out meal" the night before at another fine restaurant, and had made a point to stop here for a drink and bite at sunset because we'd seen their prime terrace from another terrace (terrace envy) and had to visit. Little did we know a couple drinks, appetizers, and a dessert here would prove to be our favorite dining experience of our 4 day Oaxaca stay.. and maybe our favorite in memory. The view of Santo Domingo would have been worth it by itself. But a couple margaritas, the ceviche verde (really great), and an afterthought order of a tomato noodle soup blew our minds. The tomato soup was a comfy little bowl of goodness with balls of cheese that defied belief. Little cheese orbs with melted cheese in the middle that burst in your mouth inside a tomato soup that grandma could have made. We didn't even get to the entrees and were wowed. I figured we should at least let it ride and share one dessert. So glad we did. I can appreciate the aesthetic of a plate that has been cleverly constructed, but far too often I find an interesting presentation comes at the expense of taste. Not this time. Best dessert I've had. Maybe ever?? There was a brittle over a cheese element, I believe a green apple ice cream?? We'll be trying the entrees next time. Amazing meal read more

This restaurant has to be one of the best in the province of Oaxaca if not the nation of Mexico. What an amazing meal.

I was hesitant to eat here because of some negative reviews on Trip Advisor. We went ahead anyway and got a 6 pm same day reservation on Saturday inside the 1st floor. No seating available on the terrace till after 9 pm. Busy day for weddings and the weekend before Todos Los Santos. The mezcal cocktail was good according to my husband. The amuse bouche of memele was interesting. The corn masa was a little tough/hard because it was no longer warm. Anyway, it was still good. I ordered the corn soup and my husband the garbanzo soup. Both were so good! The corn broth was thinner but still had the essence of corn. It was garnished with black beans, sweet green peas, squash blossoms, and some tart little grape like globs. Definitely a winner. The garbanzo soup was a smooth purée of the beans with more intense flavors, a disk of melted cheese floated on top. We split the lechon tacos. Reminded me a lot of Filipino lechon meat with the crunch of the lechon skin on top. The only garnishes were the guacamole cream and a few slivers of radishes. The perfectly cut rectangles of lechon were served on small orbs of corn tortillas. Perfect! For dessert, we went with our waiter's recommendation. I didn't like coconut and my husband didn't like honey but we ordered his recommendation. It had a coconut cream sauce, coconut jelly, coconut baron, and Apple ice cream. We scraped the bowl! Unbelievable combination. read more

Nice and spacious place with a beautiful terrace overlooking Santa Domingo. Unfortunately, it's a bit of a stairs to climb up there and they don't serve the tasting menu up there. Once we found that out, we relocated back down to try the tasting menu. There were a few hits and few misses but you should definitely try the pork belly with mole amarillo if available. Service was very warm and friendly. All in all, it was a pleasant experience. read more