Apparently, there is a large population of Italians living in Q-Roo, but who knew we'd end up in an Italian restaurant with roots from Texas? To our pleasant surprise, every dish we ordered was excellent! We had the lunch menu, and for starters, we had the Caesar salad - quite yummy. We're told that their pizza menu slightly differs from their regular menu since they use fresh ingredients from Akumal. My hubby got a pizza, half "Taverna" (arugula, onions, mushrooms, pancetta, pine nuts and shaved parm) and half "Akumal." He liked the Akumal half a bit more (mozzarella, chorizo, habañero, fresh tomatoes, mangos and basil). I ordered the Risotto ai Frutti Di Mare, (w/ shrimp, clams, mussels and octopus), and it was just delicious! The seafood they include is seasonal. Our server, Erika, and the manager, Mañuel, were very friendly. He insisted we try one of their desserts, the chocolate mousse topped with a passion fruit glaze ("Mousse al cioccalato piccante e maracuia"), and said if we didn't like it, he'd accept full responsibility and wave the charge. But of course, we liked it. They had mixed just the perfect amount of chili into the chocolate. The owner happened to be there while we were there, and we learned that aside from their 3 TX locations, they were opening another one in Laguna Beach (CA). Being that we're from Santa Monica, we'll definitely make a trip down once they open. read more

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Our hands down favorite dining experience in Akumal. The atmosphere is lively but not loud, the service is impeccable every single visit. The menu is fresh, and offers a great combination of fine dining options, like whole grilled fish or filet beef medallions, right along with the best risotto and gnocchi and if Pizza is your thing, brilliant. 5 stars every single time. Bravo read more

Amazing meals complimented with a great staff! A pleasure to come every time. Looking forward to my next trip here. read more

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Nice chill fun restaurant best buratta I've ever had Emmanuel and Elda amazing service prices were affordable

The Resturant has only been open 3 weeks. Ordered the Caesar salad the octopus salad for appetizers both were 5star. The pizza was wonderful and he pasta was delish. We will be here Thursday night for NFL & Pizza. read more

Taverna - Pizza & pork chop yum - Pizza Near Me - Akumal, ROO

Delicious Italian food and awesome service in Akumal, very attentive even in a busy Friday night

We went on a Thursday night and it was absolutely wonderful. Our server Christina was an absolute delight. She was so kind and knowledgeable. The entire service was top notch. My boyfriend and I had the Burrata Caprese, Fried Avocado, Salsiccia Pizza, and the Lasagna Rustica. All were phenomenal. I cannot wait to return to Akumal and make one of my first stops Taverna. read more

Was great. When with my girlfriend and the food was awesome. The avocado fries were my favorite and the lasagna was hers. The server Christine was excellent and very friendly. read more

On our first night in Akumal, we decided to have a late dinner here after a long day of travel from California. The outside was beautifully decorated with different glowing lights, and the inside was spacious and elegant. The service was amazing from beginning to end. Our server, Angel, offered one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. He was professional, kind, and personable (he introduced himself to us individually, wanting to know each person's name - so great!), and helped answer all of our questions about the menu. The food was awesome. My sister and I split a strawberry feta salad that was delicious, and a California pizza with fresh avocado and added roasted garlic that was good too. When one of our entrees didn't come out right, our server Angel went above and beyond to fix it, and apologized for the mistake. He also brought a complimentary chocolate mousse to our table for my mom's birthday, which was unbelievably good. We had such a great time at Taverna! I highly recommend it to anyone on vacation in the area. read more

Our waitress Carla was exceptional. She was friendly, kind, and made sure we got everything we needed. As a vegetarian, I have to be extra diligent in making sure everything comes out just as I ordered it. They had options for me! The margherita pizza was my favorite. They were also suuuper welcoming to our pup. They were all wearing masks, and the restaurant was well ventilated. I think they could've seated people a bit farther apart, but other than that, we felt very safe re: COVID. I'm sure if I had asked for a different table they would've abided by that. I'd still recommend it highly to anyone visiting Akumal! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g499445-d8680439-r776562152-Taverna_Akumal-Akumal_Yucatan_Peninsula.html# read more

Such an amazing experience while in Akumal near Tulum. AUTHENIC Italian food with some incredible dishes. If the chocolate clams are being offered, don't miss them! Pizza is by far the best I have ever had. Cool vibe with an open air palapa. Ask for Leonardo. 10 in my book read more

Kind of an unexpected place considering the location, but it was surprisingly good. If you need a break from Mexican food, you should definitely check out this place. The food and ambiance were both excellent. The pizza, while being fancy restaurant pizza, also had that "cheap pizza" taste that you sometimes crave, and the gnocchi was very good. There's a full bar in the back of the restaurant. Prices were pretty fair considering the quality of the food. $10-$12 USD per entree for most things. They take credit cards and they process them with the little machine at your table, so you need to be ready to tip. Outside of a resort, this is the fanciest restaurant in Akumal, so if you're looking for kind of a formal night out, go here. read more

We were surprised to walk into this place and get a vibe like we were back at an Italian restaurant in CA. I guess we should have known since it said there are also locations in TX and CA. Italian in a rather small Mexican city? Interesting. I'll warn you ahead in case you forget - you're about to eat Italian food so don't order one of those fruity drinks you've been having all vacation. It won't pair well with your food. They have a good wine selection so stick to that. The waiters here all spoke great English and provided the specials of the night. They have a good assortment of Italian dishes including risotto and pizzas. Wife and I settled on a risotto and a pasta dish with a white wine and lemon sauce with shrimp. They were both excellent! We were both very impressed. They also serve focaccia bread with pesto with dinner which was yum. If you're missing "home" or just want a solid Italian meal is definitely recommend this place. read more

Brand new in Akumal and fantastic Italian with great atmosphere and incredibly friendly staff! The Avocado Fritta is off the hook, the lobster pasta was incredible and the Tiramisu was authentic and a great finish! read more

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We ate here while visiting Akumal. We had: Pizza: was very good cheese and the California pizza Avocado fries: very good Alfredo Chicken: probably on of the best I have had very homemade taste. Roasted Pork. Excellent! Mousse chocolate= to die for! If we were in Akumal we would def eat here again. read more

We had the best dinner here! Diego was an incredible host, made us feel very welcome and the Pizza was amazing!!!

Yummy..we rode r bikes up one evening around 8 the place was not crowded and the lanterns hanging from the trees r magical. We order drinks I had a watermelon martini and my daughter got the mojito they where tasty and looked nice. We opted to share some on trays we ordered the margarita pizza and the chicken parm...the pizza was thin and crunchy amd the parm was tender on the inside but a nice crunch to the outside the sauce was sweet and spicy. They brought bread with a oil dipping sauce it all ways very good. read more

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Amazing place, excellent food. Manni is the best, always making sure everyone is happy and enjoying their food! This place is a must, came here the day before we left, would have visited much more! Thanks for an amazing time and the best food in akumal! read more

We own a Casa in Chan Chemuyil down the road and since we have discovered this new restaurant, it has become one of our favorite places to go for supper. I love finding new places but this place has great food at a fair price. read more

Delicious food! We LOVED the avocado fries. Our server, Manny, was a delight. Super friendly service and very accommodating. Gave the best recommendations, too, both for menu items and things to do in the area. They also have live music on certain nights which was greatly enjoyed. read more

Extremely solid, everything was very tasty. We had a pizza with pine nuts, arugula, & a light cheese to start, amazing pastas, lasagne. Margaritas and service from Manny were top notch. Absolutely recommend you go. read more

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My family and I ate dinner here 4/15 and all of us were sick by the next morning with what is most likely EColi. It's hard to make nice comments about the atmosphere- which was lovely, the food - which tasted quite good, when all you can think was - I really wish I hadn't eaten here and ruined the rest of my holiday. read more

We arrived in Akumal today and this is the first restaurant we tried. It was absolutely amazing. We had a fresh seafood platter(for 2) with lobster, fresh fish, shrimp and calamari. It was excellent. Price was very reasonable($80 for dinner, a couple of drinks and a pizza for the kids) compared to US prices. Haven't tried enough restaurants here to be able to say. Service was top notch. Atmosphere was great. I highly suspect we will be back before we leave Akumal. read more

Without question the best food and the best service in Akumal. We frequented Taverna many times during our recent stay. Whether we were downstairs in the bar or upstairs in the restaurant, Helda and Angel always made us feel at home. Pasta dishes and pizzas were all amazing. If you're looking for a break from the traditional local cuisine, you won't be sorry you stopped in at Taverna. read more

We ended up eating here twice on our trip. Great pizza, appetizers, drinks and service. The prices were great as well. Try the pizza with mango, habanero and chorizo! read more

Fresh homemade pasta, tasty pizzas and delicious drinks in the beautiful akumal! the place is a jewel, service and food are fantastic! we will be back for sure! great job read more

Best service .. Food came right away.. And my god best appetizers, meal and dessert! We all got a little sick of mexican and stumbled upon this gem! The flatbread pizzas were delicious my nine year old LOVED the shrimp with homemade pasta and zucchini! We literally licked the bowl! The chocolate mousse and lemon basil gelato was out of this world ! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Dinner at Taverna last night was exceptional. Amazing service from our waiter, Absalom, and from other staff. We enjoyed the Caesar salads. The pasta and risotto dishes were brilliant. We will be back. Don't miss dessert. We had the house made cannoli - sublime. read more

Stopped in for lunch -- 7 of us. Truly enjoyed the drinks (from daiquiris, a prosecco lemon cocktail, to local beer selections), the appetizers (fried avocado, meatballs), the pizza -- great varieties --and the truffle risotto. The pizza crust was crisp and tasty! A GREAT addition to Akumal. Great service and attention by staff. read more

We covered the full gambit. Pizza, pasta, steak, catch of the day. All excellent! Great food. Above average service. Nice ambiance. Great drink selection including wine. They're doing it right. read more

Ate here with my boyfriend and we absolutely loved it! The avocado fries were amazeballs! The house bread was even fantastic! Strawberry banana daiquiri tasted soooooo fresh! Our waiter was very lively and insanely fun! Everything we ate and drank was divine! Will definitely go back on future trips! read more

Taverna - Delicious avocado fries with aioli and house bread focaccia with pesto sauce yummy! Picture does it NO JUSTICE - Pizza Near Me - Akumal, ROO

This location is a MUST...we ate twice this visit, and as usual, everything was perfect. Angel is, hands down, one of the best service providers I have encountered....he even remembered our names from a visit months ago. The food is fresh and artistic, the wine list impressive, and the ambience second to none. GO. Do NOT pass jail, just GO. Ask for Angel, order what he suggests...you won't be disappointed. Hint: don't wait until the end of your visit to enjoy Taverna, because I promise, you will want to return! read more

Great service, excellent pizza! The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that my husband had the tutti de mare pasta and felt a little sick the next day. It could be the restaurant or it could be his weird stomach. But the pizza was amazing! Definitely will be returning for pizza and beer. read more

Incredibly kind owner and staff. We started with the Margherita pizza, which was solid. Husband had shrimp risotto and I had a basic pasta dish. Very nice change of pace. We would go back. read more

Visited with friends and this place was fabulous! Great atmosphere, the waitstaff was exceptional and the food was wonderful. Will definitely visit when we return and are excited to try the locations they have in Dallas! read more

This is by far the BEST restaurant in Akumal and Cancun! Fantastic Italian food with local flair and a most friendly and capable staff. Fresh fish straight from local fishermen served daily and so much more. Dallas based owners, Vivian and Alberto Lombardi, are here often and ensure the highest quality standards! read more

My wife and I have been frequenting Akumal for years, and while La Buena Vida has always been our favorite spot on the water, Taverna without question has the best food in Akumal. Plus, the atmosphere is very cool. You walk up stairs to an open restaurant that is combines the feel of Italy with the charm of Mexico. Also, the staff is excellent! The manager, Leo is from Italy and a magnificent chef in his own right. It had been 9 months since our last visit to Akumal/Taverna. and Leo immediately remembered us. That is what I call someone who is attuned to his environment and customer service. Like many Italians, he makes you feel like family dinning with family. Then, we had our waiter, Francisco who was fantastic! What we loved about Franciso is that he was not only very personable, he had great recommendations on wine, cuisine, and he never took his eye off the ball. It was our wedding anniversary this past Saturday, and I can't think of any place better than Taverna, Akumal to have spent it... JD read more

Welcome break free Mexican food - Americans will find both the food and service meet expectations.

Yes this was good food and service. We have had terrible food in Mexico but this was good. Food was served hot and quickly. We had the avocado fries which were good. I had a fresh strawberry lemonade which was delicious. The chicken dinner with veggies and potatoes was seasoned well and the chicken was perfectly cooked and moist. My husband had the catch of the day and he thought it was previously frozen as he has had fresh grouper. The service was prompt and thoughtful. We did park just west of the restaurant for 20 pesos. read more

This restaurant is world-class. The food is absolutely delicious. I have had the opportunity to eat in lovely restaurants all over the world and I guarantee this place is a gem! Don't miss it! Everything is fresh. The ambience is beautiful and special. The service is exemplary. Just go and check it out- you won't be disappointed! This is my first review on Yelp. Felt compelled to let others know this place is in a class by itself and I want them to succeed. read more