This restaurant is the ultimate dinner experience. From the service, to the food, to the ambience, and live music. It's a very good Italian restaurant overall. All the servers here were very friendly and welcoming. They offer complementary bread of your choice along with some oils to dip it in. They brought out a pallet cleanser, which was a cucumber with some sauces and that was a nice touch. They have an extensive wine list and cocktails. We opted for some of their signature cocktails which we enjoyed. I had a lemon butter and shrimp pasta and it was a 10 out of 10. We ordered the tiramisu and that was perfect. We also received complementary chocolate truffles and it was amazing again. Throughout our dinner, we had a pianist playing beautiful piano renditions of popular songs. We also got to witness some fireworks from our table, which was a really nice surprise, and the view of the lit up property from our seats was great. We really enjoyed our dinners here. read more

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I have been to Vela many many times and I usually love it. There has been a lot of turnover in the staff which is unusual at the Hilton. I took 10 friends there and it took so long to get the bread service my friends were complaining. They've stopped the covered plates which was very special and the food was fine but not great. I usually eat here 3-4 times when I'm at the Hilton but cancelled my other reservations. read more

Food was excellent....service was above and beyond...ambiance was perfect...a great dining experience at the Hilton Los Cabos...the staff and more...the manager - above and beyond read more

Abraham and Eduardo were amazing. It was our anniversary trip and our first night at the Hilton resort. We went to Vela, a fine dining restaurant on the resort. I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed the service they provided. From making the best recommendations on the menu, to sheltering us with table umbrellas before it started to rain, to making us feel special with a delicious little dessert and limoncello to celebrate our anniversary, they were amazing. We will definitely be back and are already talking about bringing the rest of our family. read more

Vela - Italian Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

The food was great at the start of my meal but progressed down from there! First the good, I started with a non-alcoholic berry drink for Dry January. It was good but a bit too sweet for me! I ordered the pear salad and it was wonderful and very unique it had some frozen cream in the middle, not ice cream I don't think but something frozen, it was very different! I then ordered the burrata tortellini that's where they failed, it was hard, not al dente hard but truly undercooked in my opinion! They had a three bread choice, I selected the sourdough and the ciabatta, by far the ciabatta was the best, it was fresh and soft! The pasta is supposed to be made fresh in house daily but I feel like mine was not. Just my opinion! They did give a complimentary chocolate truffle at the end of the meal! Oh but the service was quick and very attentive. The ambiance was very nice too as it was poolside with little lanterns in the pool lite up! read more

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It's a no. While the service was incredibly wonderful (truly joyful servers!), the food was terrible. Scallops dry, flavorless, and like rubber- the foot left on. Actually worried I'm going to get sick from them. The lamb ragu was fine. Ragu was good, pasta nice, but the lamb was tough and very raw. The minestrone soup had uncooked hard beans and pork (which was not mentioned in the ingredients) Octopus was just gross. No flavor and again, rubber. Bread service was fun. Drinks decent (though not much spirits in them). Would not go again. Extremely expensive and extremely disappointing. We returned 2 items. No refund. The other restaurants at the Hilton are wonderful. Avoid this one. read more

45-day Dry-aged Carpaccio 4 cured egg yolk, mustard aioli, caper, basil, chives, flavorful Lamb Ragu Pappardelle 3 stew, lamb chop, cheese, garlic, chili, medium flavorful, not fav sauce Sea Bass 2 pan seared, slightly dry, not juicy, mozzarella, pesto, not flavorful read more

Good service, mediocre food. Very slow kitchen. Beautiful ambience though. Drinks do not have alcohol in it. Don't feel bad for sending it back to exchange read more

Omg this place not only has the ambience but very flavorful and well cooked food and wonderful service to match. We made a reservation easy on OpenTable. Got a nice seat right by the pool and infront of the live band. The arugula salad was so beautiful and fresh and loved it was not drenched in sauce. Beautiful like art as well. They have a nice sommelier who helped me pick out a pinor noir from new zealand. It was so refreshing and good!! Ordered the totoaba fish bc i saw another reviewer rave about it. It was veryyy good. It is a local fish, light, soft with good flavor. Buttery and citrusy. The shrimp ravioli was bomb as well. Ordered with "less cheese" and there was like no cheese and it was so flavorful and good. The shrimp was delicious. This place exceeded my expectations and guess what we got complimentary currant truffle at the end!! Def recommend to try out. read more

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The service was 10/10. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food was yummy & I enjoyed the view. It was relaxing. read more

Vela - Italian Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

One word...delicioso!!! Located poolside at the Hilton Los Cabo's hotel, this is a "must try" restaurant. The service was impeccable! Our server Gregorio was nothing short of amazing. He was attentive to our needs and made our night a touch more special. The food is probably the best at the resort. The shrimp ravioli was actually stuffed with chunks of shrimp. I didn't have to guess what I was eating. It was also flavorful. I would not suggest it for a large eater. The short rib rigatoni was very savory dish and a better option for someone who has a larger appetite. The oysters were good but not $30US good. There is a bread tray on rotation was a nice addition to the meal. This is a very romantic or intimate restaurant. Perfect for a date! read more

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It was our 18th year anniversary. We got married here and have spent 7 of our anniversaries here. This was the worst anniversary dining experience we've had. We were sat inside with zero views. There were tables available outside and on the patio and you would think for such a special occasion (which I notified them about) you would get a special table, like we have in the past. We felt rushed out and the staff didn't even acknowledge that it was a special occasion. In years past, we have always been acknowledged. I feel as if the management no longer cares about the special occasions or experiences, just turning over tables. read more

Services is excellent. There were so many items I wanted on the menu we ate there two nights in a row for dinner. Heaters outdoor make it nice if it's a bit chilly. Ambiance is great. Wouldn't recommend casual or pool attire. read more

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Everyone enjoyed the food, mine was the Fruiti de Mar, but the star of the show was the attentive service. Or was it the setting, looking over the lighted infinity pool to the Sea of Cortez...and the whales. No, it was the service. Happy I went and looking forward to next time. read more

Disappointed, to say the least. Arrived on time for a birthday celebration at this beautiful property. Had a nice table with a view, and the hostess and staff greeted us kindly as we entered. From there it was downhill. Waiter was slow - took 40 minutes to take our orders. Drinks arrived late. Other tables seated after us were served their food before us. Finally got our meals 2 hours and 15 minutes after being seated, and the food was not what you'd expect at a Michelin starred restaurant. Undercooked pasta, rubbery scallops, overly salted caccio y pepe. The waiter and manager had no explanation for the delay, and offered us free dessert and 20% off our $400 bill. Happy birthday to me. Go to Flora Farms or somewhere else. This was a waste of time and money. read more

If you want an unforgettable experience spend the money and book the "dinner on the beach." ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY! The table design, candle decor, the sounds of the waves, and being able to watch the sunset that then turned into moon light was the perfect way to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. You get to choose your options from a gorgeously designed menu with flavors and combinations you can't get just anywhere. Our server Martin, perfectly coursed out our choices. Martin was such a pleasure to have as our waiter for the evening. Martin is a very kind soul that went over and beyond to ensure we had the best evening. Thank you Martin for taking such amazing care of us. Thank you to our host Rosario for walking us down to our table and greeting us farewell as we left. This was a perfect night! read more

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I have been to 3 restaurants in this resort Leña , Mio and Vela , so far I like this one the most . Price , taste , services overall the best . read more

Really great time! Ordered 3 appetizers to share as our (2 person) dinner meal and it was the perfect amount of food. We even had tons leftover. Our server and server assistant were extremely kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. They explained everything and even brought out a special birthday dessert for my partner's birthday! Incredible view of the ocean and infinity pool. Would love to go back in the future! read more

Vela - Grilled octopus (bottom left); Salumi (top); Scallops (right) - Italian Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

This is our second time to come here when we are on vacation. Ambience, service and entrees are always exceptional. Can't wait to come back!

Food and drinks were delicious. Variety of breads to choice from at the beginning of your meal. Service was impeccable. Yummy read more

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Solid Italian food, excellent service, lovely outdoor setting next to the main Hilton pool/ocean (although in the dark the ocean is not evident, obviously). We tried the scallop and tartare appetizers, and the totoaba entree. The child in our group really enjoyed the penne with red sauce (although it came to the table festooned in edible flowers, which aren't the most kid-friendly garnish!). The bread service was truly impressive - multiple, freshly-baked varieties to choose from (the focaccia was the table favorite). We skipped dessert - too full! - but were still treated to some truffles and sorbet for the little guy. A very nice experience all around. One star deducted for the appetizers (the scallops were well-cooked, but they/the tartare were underseasoned and rather bland). read more

My favorite travel dinner experience! Especially because of our amazing server, Diego! I've been back to Hilton Los Cabos two years in a row now and try to eat at Vela as many nights as possible. The food is absolutely exceptional - I especially love the totoaba! Diego always makes the evening so personalized and memorable with special touches and extra treats. So grateful to know him and can't wait to continue coming back often! read more

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Great experience. The food was delicious, Vela has the best service on property, and the prices were very fair compared to the other restaurants on property. read more

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Fabulous homemade pasta. Great food and service. We had the carbonara twice in 3 days. Hubby loved the grilled octopus. The short rib pasta was . If I went again I'd skip the risotto. It was well prepared but the homemade pasta was far more worth the calories. read more

Vela - Epic view - Italian Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

We looked forward to our reservation here when we stayed at the Hilton. They do not disappoint. We had pool side dining at the infinity pool. Service is always ready to offer what is needed without hovering. We started with the Capreses salad. The also offer a variety of house made bread with balsamic and two different olive oils. We opted to split the carbonara main dish, because we saw how generous the potions are. House-made pasta is such a treat for us and this was exceptional. Just the Percy dinner for us to split, and enough we skipped dessert. An after dinner coffee with liquor finished our meal. Or so we thought, as an aperitif of lemon cello and truffle chocolate came after the coffee. Such a beautiful setting and a fantastic meal! Cannot wait for our next visit, so we can try something else read more

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The ambiance is gorgeous right next to the pool at the hotel. My biggest advise is to look at the menu before you go, and read it again when you get there! We ordered their charcuterie board thinking it would be multiple meats but it was literally only prosciutto and a small amount of cheese. Ended up not eating the plate because it wasn't even food and staff didn't recognize the dislike in the food to offer an option. Whole menu is basically only pasta - not many gluten free friendly options! Ended up having some cocktails and going to a different restaurant for dinner. Great service, great ambiance -- food is a no go. read more

If you're staying at the Hilton you should have dinner here at least once! It's a very peaceful, romantic dinner, pool side, with classical music playing in the background. It's a little more than the other restaurants but very worth it. Every food item that was ordered for the table was excellent. Alcoholic beverages are made table side and they actually have alcohol in it. They have about four different kinds of complimentary bread that comes with rosemary oil and balsamic oils. It was soooo delicious. The Bruschetta appetizer was also a favorite (see pic). The combo of unique flavors were perfect. For the main dish, I ordered the oven roasted chicken. The mushroom sauce it was in complimented it perfectly. The chicken was cooked perfect as well. This is a great place overall if you want something a little nicer to eat for the night. read more

Vela - Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

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The staff here were incredibly kind and inviting. Every server we had went above and beyond to make it a memorable dinner. Food was pricey but worth it. Only downside is that it is poolside so if families are still in the pool then families are also at your dinner. read more

Vela - Caprese Salad - Italian Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

Stopped by here on my way back to the hotel as I could not get a reservation at Gran Velas Italian restaurant I was pleasantly surprised how good it was. The restaurants on the water at the Hilton I got the lasagna and my friend got the shrimp ravioli They also had a really good Napa wine and reasonably priced under $100 for two people not including wine. Waiter was Gregorio and really took care of us read more

Delicious flavors and top service... not bad for our first night in paradise. We also sat overlooking the infinity pool and ocean on a day with perfect weather. The pulpo appetizer and jalapeno margarita (perhaps the best one I ever had) may get me back before the trip is over... read more

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This is such a magical place. The service, food and ambiance are all extraordinary. Don't shy away from Mexican wines. Very good read more

Vela - Outdoor restaurant! - Italian Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

Fantastic food preparation with quality service. We have eaten here multiple times and have always walked out with smiles on our faces. My wife had the pasta and shrimp I had a steak filet. All was good including wine selection ( wines are slightly overpriced) read more

Vacation kicked off with dinner in style at Vela! Great experience and better food. Rosario at the Host desk was gracious and found a table even though we walked in (no reservation). the team of servers were kind, attentive, and professional. When asked, they offered additional description of the food. The outdoor setting, overlooking the pool and ocean, was lovely. Make a point to dine at Vela! Reservations are recommended/preferred. read more

Vela was a beautiful open air restaurant in the Hilton that served very impressive food. Presentation: 10/10 these things were small works of art. Service: leisurely long dinner service without feeling rushed. All the waiting staff were kind and jovial Food: while the dishes were smaller they packed a huge punch with flavor. I got the shrimp appetizer for dinner which exploded with not just flavor, but texture from the crunchy bits on top. The octopus was phenomenal read more

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Some of the best views of the ocean combined with a peaceful, clean, and romantic setting inside the Hilton Los Cabo, Vela is a great place to bring your spouse. The wine selections are vast, the seafood is fresh, and the waitstaff will make your significant other feel special. This is one of the best places to eat in all of Los Cabos read more

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Flavorless pasta, lamb overcooked by at least double, and horrific service. Only redeeming quality is the view.

After getting our sunset monalisa reservations canceled due to weather we decided to try this restaurant in our resort. I looked up the reviews & it seemed like a hit. The service was amazing like they go above & beyond for you. They start you off with bread & 2 different types of olive oil. We ordered the grilled octopus & burrata for appetizers. Main courses were lasagna, spaghetti carbon & shrimp ravioli. For desert the tiramisu & some type of tart. Every with was very delicious. They hand make there pasta & would def suggest a pasta dish over anything else. Would def recommend if your staying at the hotel or if you are in the mood for Italian. read more

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One word: Totoaba. We both ordered this fish dish and it was amazing. Seriously, one if the best dishes we had. Perfect flavor and perfect texture. Our server recommended it and he couldn't have been more right. They brought out dinner rolls and olive oil to start and really took time to make sure we had everything we needed. This is the resort's more fancy and ambiance inspiring restaurants. We sat close to the water (pool) and closest to the ocean view. It was a really nice dinner experience. Reservations can easily be made on Open Table, as this restaurant seems to fill up on the patio for the best views at certain times. Final Word: Did you not hear me? The Totoaba is off the hook. read more

I've enjoyed Vela every time I've come to Cabo. My favorite meal was my most recent one, where I tried the Carbonara. Very tasty. read more

Vela - Italian Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

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Spanish octopus was tender, service was amazing and attentive. Ambience is ideal as it's right at the pool side and floating lanterns + blue lit pool offer something that's visually stunning. I declined dessert and they gave me a house-made truffle. Elegantly served and perfect ending. read more