This was the best restaurant we experienced in Cabo. We loved the service and the food. read more

Alcaravea - Italian Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

We've been visiting For more than 10 years every time we are in Cabo and they never disappoint! read more

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We've been coming here since before they had air conditioning, at least 6 years and it never disappoints. Service is always on point, sous chef checking in on you a few times making sure everything is perfect. We normally bring our own wine- it's a $10 corkage fee but they have some great options as well. Food is wonderful all courses are quite enjoyable. I especially like the sea bass, antipasto platter and the tiramisu for dessert. read more

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We come here every time we visit because it really is that good. Best lasagna and vodka pasta ever. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Cabo. We went 2 nights in a row because it is THAT good! read more

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If you haven't found this you should! Incredible find in Cabo. Try the lasagna. You won't be disappointed.

We had a really great experience here- the customer service here was solid, we were treated so well. The food was delicious, we tried everything from the mushroom appetizers to the seafood pasta. We weren't expecting it to be so good, we wouldn't definitely come back. read more

Always good food as well as service. Their fresh catch preparation is a treat. Reservations may be necessary.

5 Stars for food and ambience. 4 for service. Our dinner started off really well with top-notch service. We enjoyed a wonderful meal - a bottle of wine then mushrooms Provençal plus the spinach salad, followed by the rack of lamb special and chicken medallions with a side of pasta. Everything was well presented and delicious. Lots of leftovers too. But then we ordered crepes for dessert and an espresso martini. I think we waited almost 45 minutes and got the bananas flambé instead and had to ask again for the martini. So service fell apart at the end. Maybe the staff was overwhelmed at that time? We did have a nice brief chat with the chef. Except for the long wait at the end and the mistake in our order, this would have been a 5 star review. read more

This was our second visit to Alcaravea. Would I visit again, no. It might just be me but I don't care for hovering waiters, they make me nervous. They stand around and stare while you are eating. Be available, not leaning against the wall. I did not care for the little room in the back with the line for the ladies room! My husband and I were seated as a party of two next to a very large group in a small very warm room. My steak scallopini was pretty good and we liked the bread and mushroom appetizers. My husband had Pasta puttanesca and said it was very acidic. We did not have dessert. read more

Some of the absolute best food I have ever eaten. By far the best in Cabo. Such care in the attention to detail and in their hospitality. Quaint, quiet, and comforting. read more

Absolutely amazing! Fortunately we were here with friends that have been coming for years and to Alcaravea since it opened. I had the chicken Florentine that was incredible! My husband had the lasagna that he said was the best he has ever had! I'm not sure anyone at our table was even willing to share a bite. Italian food in Mexico? I can't wait to come back!! read more

The service and food were amazing . We left the resort to go find some good food & ended up here from the taxi drivers recommendation . Extremely pleased that he dropped us there . We had the chef make his favorite dishes off the menu & we all cleaned our plates . If you're in Cabo & looking for a great place , stop in & check this place out it's a must ! read more

You'd swear you just ate in Italy. Huge portions, delicious pairings of tastes and flavors. We had a big family meal here and everyone was satisfied. The pasta delicious. The risotto seafood with saffron base was incredible. The lasagna was out of this world. The staff was so attentive and friendly and the chef came out and truly cared about the dining experience. Never would I have imagined that Italian would be the amazing meal here, but it was perfect. Away from the crowds and the noise and the high priced fluff. Incredible. Thank you chef and thank you team. Our family will be back for sure. read more

Another AMAZING place to eat in Cabo. I will tell you this: my now husband and I have been to Cabo 4 times. And we keep going back because the food, the scene and just to be able to relax for awesome pricing. Having our wedding in Cabo was insanely awesome. You'd think that doing a wedding, bachelor/bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner and a wedding would be insane. It was, but it was the best kind of insanity. We booked everything through Yelp or by messaging the restaurants through FB or email. It was so easy and especially this place. The owner/chef was more than accommodating. J.E. was so easy to get in touch with, and he helped us decide on a pre-fix menu for the guests. We were floored on his prices. We looked around for a bit before contacting him, and other places this nice or highly rated were double, almost triple the price. So, of course, we booked it pretty quickly. When we arrived, they placed us in a back air conditioned room. There were 34 of us. That's a ton, yes. But they were so prepared for us. For our menu, we chose: Appetizers - lobster stuffed tomato or stuffed mushrooms. Dinner - Rack of lamb, catch of the day or lobster cannoli. Everyone raved about the food. It really was insanely delicious. Even J.E. came out to introduce himself and everyone paid their compliments. The BEST part - when the brought out the bill, my husband didn't realize that they forgot to take off the deposit we had already paid. J.E. ran out to have them correct it. We wouldn't have even known. So honest. Forrest even forgot his credit card with the bill and they made sure he got it back. This is hands down one of the best experiences I've ever had. Cabo has some amazing service. And this place tops it all. Thank you again, so much! We could not have been more pleased! read more

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Alcaravea was recommended by a lady we met at the pool at the Hacienda del Mar Resort. We arrived and was greeted promptly by the host and then shortly thereafter by Chef Diaz who stopped by to say hello, explain the specials and welcome us to his restaurant. I've been coming to Cabo since 1983 and don't understand why I've never found this hidden gem. The caprese salad was shared and split in the kitchen with the perfect amount of chees, tomatoe, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar. The wife had the carbonara which was served in a bowl and the portion was enough for 2. I had the lasagna which was so wonderful and creamy delicious, also enough for 2. We finished with a wonderful not too sweet tiramisu. Chef did stop by during dinner for a chat and we learned about this wonderful restaurant of 16 years, and again came out of the kitchen to say goodbye. Needless to stay, this will be our go to Italian restaurant during our many visits to Cabo each year. read more

The food here was outstanding! Service was excellent! Pasta and sauces are homemade. Highly recommend them for exquisite Italian dinning.

Hands down the best food I've had in Cabo. This is a restaurant that has seen every aspect cultivated and perfected to make it one of the 10 Best in Cabo. Enrique, the chef/owner, has trained in Mexico, Europe and Canada and his food speaks for itself. He is charming, passionate about cooking and provides an experience you will not forget. We enjoyed the Alcaravea Mushrooms baked in balsamic vinegar, the Stuffed Tenderloin thinly sliced and layered around prosciutto and mozzarella, and Fillet Medallions, both accompanied by handmade pasta with house sauce. The service is amazing, and the ambience incredible. Highly recommend Alcaravea! read more

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Absolutely amazing pasta, crème brûlée was on point and the limoncello, yum! Even on Christmas Day the chef/owner was there and greeted us to ensure we were happy. The waiters were beyond courteous. We just happened upon this place and I'm so glad we did. I have no idea how someone could give less than 5 stars. All around great experience! read more

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Chef Enrique produces some dishes that look amazing and also taste delicious! I was wondering how good an Italian restaurant could be and I have to say I wasn't disappointed. We came for a lunchtime special which includes the perfect portion size for the meal as well as a glass of wine. The prices are definitely reasonable, especially for the quality of the food. If you're looking for an intimate setting to talk business or enjoy someone's company, have a great meal accompanied by a nice wine than this is your spot! read more

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Firstly the food is wonderful! The service was not as good as it has been on previous occasions. But what was notably BAD was the noise level. It is a small restaurant with poor acoustics. Last night they had a large group with several children. Both the adults and children were loud and poorly behaved. I will have to think long and hard about dining there again. read more

Alcaravea has been one of our favorite spots for years, and it never ceases to exceed expectations. We most recently came in April 2023, and the fish special with truffle and shrimp was absolutely incredible. The chef is kind and attentive, and the service is always top-k notch. With small rooms, no matter where you sit, it feels private and intimate. We will continue to highly recommend Alcaravea to all of our friends! read more

When you walk into this restaurant you might think you were in Italy. We had the shrimp in garlic wine sauce - jumbo shrimp cooked to perfection. Good thing we knew they had large portions so we shared. The chef/owner came out to make sure everything was perfect. It was a delightful evening And plan to be back soon read more

Great food! Good service! Fresh fish and delightful pasta! Reasonable prices! The chef is very personable!

This place hs amazing food!!! Their Sea Bass special is to die for! The service is impeccable! Highly revommend their Roast Vegetable Antipasti for an appetizer! Top notch meal every time! read more

Lick the plate clean! The food is that delicious. You'll want to eat every last morsel. The service was impeccable alongside the meals. The owner, Chef Enrique even comes to each table and visits with his guests. The atmosphere is quiet and romantic. Candlelit tables with white tablecloths. Not so fancy that you can't go in shorts. Comfortable atmosphere with A/C. Parking next to restaurant where an elderly gentleman will charge you $4 (US). It's worth it as parking is limited in the streets. Fresh, crispy warm bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping. The Caesar salad was large enough for sharing. Lightly tossed in a homemade dressing. The house special was sea bass pan seared with vegetables in a Bechamel sauce and baked with mozzarella and two colossal shrimp atop the sea bass. The final touch was grated black truffle. This dish was swoon worthy. Makes me want to do the happy dance! My husband ordered the stuffed filet minion served with a decadent demi glaze. It came with a side of creamy pasta. We also enjoyed two bowls of pasta one with Vodka sauce and the other with Quattro Formaggi. Both were excellent. Overall, this place is a must go and I highly recommend it! read more

We went there for my wife's birthday and loved it, seemed family owned and very personalized service, should try their tiramisu for dessert, whatever you get it will be good for sure, go try it. read more

Alcaravea - Italian Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

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Wonderful food and service. The chef came over to chat with us twice. We were extremely impressed with their protective Covid measures including individually wrapped glasses and silverware. Highly recommend this place! read more

A couple friends and I were coming from the hotel right up the road. We stopped in for a quick drink as the others trailed behind, the plan was to eat else where but that smell coming out of this place was amazing not to eat there. The Chef came out and spoke to us for a minute, went down the list of the daily cocktails, every thing was great. We were in Cabo for a week this was best meal we had while in Cabo, this includes eating at El Farallon which was good too. I've traveled a fair amount and this place has been there 10 plus years and I've never seen a cleaner kitchen, not a spec of dirt. We had 8 different read more

The food was very good and they were extremely nice my daughter ordered a Arabiata pasta but it was too spicy for her,she eats spicy food, and they offered to change her pasta we declined the offer, and they brought sour cream and cheese for her very polite then they brought her ice cream from the house. The service was very good, the fold was good,can't wait to come here again and I totally recommend this place. read more

We have been going to Alcaravea for many years ( even before they had air conditioning) and we still loved it then because the food made it worth it. All of the workers are very friendly and attentive. The food has never disappointed and we go every year when we are in Cabo on vacation. We have told other visitors to Cabo about Alcaravea and they also reported that the food was wonderful. In all the years we have been eating here we have never had a bad experience. Thank you Enrique for the wonderful food year after year. read more

I have eaten many times here over the past 5 years and usually 1 time per week from October through May when I'm in Cabo. We have celebrated my wife's birthday there for the past 3 years but this year after having a reservation for 10 people, the Matre'D put two groups, one for ten and another for 7 in front of my "birthday" group and told us we couldn't be seated until 7:30 or a hour and a half later although we had rear various and they did not. I like Chef Enrique but we won't be bringing anyone back there again but instead take everyone to Salvatore's for better ambience and food that is just as good and portion sizes you can split amongst 4 people. Additionally, their bruschetta tastes like cardboard compared to Salvatore's. Thanks for the bad service so I could find the right place to go to! Your service staff SUCKS!!!!!!!! read more

What a hidden gem! Way off of the beaten path of the typical tourist, this is a place that will not disappoint! From the ambience to the wine, delectable dishes and the outstanding service, this was a memorable meal! My husband brought me here and now I'm calling him my "Andrew Bourdain"! read more

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I love my dinner so very much. It has to be the best food and restaurant I have ever been to. And I promise I have been to a lot of great restaurants. Chef Endrique takes pride in assuring great food and interacts with you. Service was excellent. We come here every time we visit Cabo. read more

This place is AMAZING! A group we met at our hotel recommended this place for dinner and I am so glad we checked it out. The atmosphere is inviting and the staff is very attentive. The food was WONDERFUL. I would highly recommend the bruschetta as an appetizer. The sauteed mushrooms and caprese salad were also done very well. Their wine recommendations were great as well. There was one dish that one of the people in our group didn't like - the chef came out immediately and apologized and offered to remake it for her or something else. He was incredibly sincere and apologetic. Several people in our group commented about how this was the best Italian food they had ever eaten - and that includes the food they ate in Italy. I would definitely recommend trying this place out! You won't be disappointed! read more

Such a great place. Amazing service. I would go there anytime and would refer to anyone in Cabo.

We came here from recommendation of our hotel staff and we loved it! Wonderful ambiance, delicious Italian dinner, and very attentive staff. The owner/chef was present all night and was extremely warm and inviting. The garlic bread was so good and all ingredients were extremely fresh. The portion sizes were very large and plenty and prices very affordable. We can't wait to come here again next time we are in Cabo! read more

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We had a table of 8 people in Cabo for a birthday weekend. After searching around for a restaurant for over 30 minutes we stumbled upon Alcaravea. We were blown away with the amazing service and delicious food. I ordered the Seafood Risotto that was on special and it was surprisingly very filling and scrumptious. Thank you Alcaravea for the private dinner and a very memorable experience with my family! read more

I'm a bit torn between the 3 and 4 star review here. This place is wonderful in terms of service and atmosphere but I there were a few unforgivable faux paus in terms. But to begin things, our very attentive waiter was there in a jiffy. The wine list had lots of bottles to choose from but the "by the glass" selections were just types of wines... Cab, Merlot, etc... We all opted for Martini's and they were severely watered down. It tasted like the ice half melted in the shaker and then they pour the vodka and vermouth on top of it. Not a great start, but afterwards, the food perked up things with the Mediterranean salad. Interestingly enough, we had 5 people and they have 5 servers to present each at precisely the same time on our plates. How fun. Afterwards, i switched to a Cabernet because the martini was so easy to drink. It was fine but the Malbec was "old" and another diner had to return it. It must have been the last of the bottle because he had to switch to something else. As for the meal. Love the concepts of the "catch of the day" and your choice of 6 or 7 different ways to prepare it. Most of them seemed a bit too much in terms of covering up the taste of the fish so opted for the mushroom one. The catch was sea bass. It was OK but on it's own a bit dry so I could understand why the choices had so many "cover up" ingredients. I will say that the whole thing worked pretty well, although a bit salty, still, I enjoyed it in the end. The pasta was very fresh and homemade so if you aren't worried about carbs, go for it. One final warning... the specials on the menu were not listed so prices were not shown. Make sure you ask about the prices. The risotto special was $40 - $45 as were the Lamb Chops... which was about 2 to 3 times more than anything on the menu, including the filets. (Seems a bit suspicious to me.) Would I go back? Not sure. There are a lot of restaurants in town. This one has a good atmosphere with perfect portions and you won't leave hungry, but in the end, it's a resort town and I believe there probably are better places to frequent. read more

We fell into this restaurant by chance. It was my favorite meal in Cabo! The staff is wonderful and the food was outstanding. Highly highly recommend! The sea bass was catch of day and it was so fresh and the flavors were amazing. read more

If you are willing to venture the few blocks off the main drag in downtown Cabo you will find one of Cabo's hidden treasures, Alcalavea. This oasis of tasty Italian is truest one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever had. The owner and chef is always there, wearing his large chef hat, pouring over the smallest details to give you a truly unique culinary experience. White table clothes, great wines, excellent service, and very reasonable prices. I'd recommend ordering the catch of the day, which is prepared many different ways depending on your taste. I had the Chilean sea bass Mediterrano: perfectly cooked with a garlicy pesto with fresh vegetables on the side. Delicious. Save room for the bananas fosters. read more