Excellent service, ambiance and of course, food! Husband had chicken Parmesan and I had a lobster…read morepasta dish; both were wonderful!

Arguably the best pasta spot in PV! Slightly higher end and a little more expensive, but impeccable…read moreservice and great menu. I sampled my sister's tortellini, dad's rigatoni, and then had my own heaping slice of lasagna. All three dishes were good (I'd probably recommend the rigatoni as the best). Sneaky best part of the meal - the bread. They slather this white (possibly mayo base) on it that has some really amazing flavor. Top that with the spicy green sauce that accompanies it and you have a five star experience in your hands. The marina is a cool place to spend an evening and I would start with dinner here!

exceptional dinner with impressive views of PV nestled on the 5th floor rooftop of a hotel…read more we were lucky enough to enjoy live music during our meal and although the service can be slow at times, it was. all worth it. we started out with a pitcher of the sangria and by the looks of everyone ordering the same thing, be sure to try out this great refresher! the calamari rings were a bit small but packed a lot of flavor. all pasta plates were delicious and consistent, loved the house bread and butter! be sure to try out both the lava cake and coffee flan to wrap up the meal!

I've hesitated at first before trying this restaurant, but it turned out to be one of the very best…read morerestaurants we visited during our stay in Puerto Vallarta. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Location: 5/5 I highly recommend visiting this place--you won't regret it. In fact, you'll thank me later! I'm a frequent traveler who spends a lot of time dining out while traveling abroad, so I know and appreciate a truly great restaurant. This one exceeded all of our expectations.

Excellent menu. Lots of traditional dishes. Great service. Nice interior and patio seating. I would…read morego again.

We had reservations and were seated right away. Our drink and app orders were taken right away…read more Our food order was taken next and it arrived in a timely manner. Most of the meals were very tasty, but the one with special food needs meal didn't meet the muster. Overall, the lasagna was the star and the pesto pasta and the bolognese were next in line.it had a nice atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating.

This small restaurant is located at the Marina and offered me a relaxing place for lunch a couple…read moreof weeks ago. They have inside seating with a full bar along with some outside sidewalk seating with plant vegetation providing some seclusion. I ordered the linguini aglio e olio for $270 mxn. Along with a sliced fresh bread tray the entree arrived in less than 15 minutes. The bowl had salmon chunks, garlic, olive oil, peppers and capers over linguini. It was an attractive looking lunch and tasted very good too. The delicious salmon, garlic and pasta all came together. I would order it again. Table service was very good too. Benito's is a solid dining option!

Food great. Ambiance great. Large party but three entrees came out nearly 30 minutes after all the…read moreothers.

We love Toscana Mia, it's one of our favorites and a must visit when in Busarias! The food is…read morefabulous but the attention to detail and customer service is even better. The owner is so friendly and makes sure everyone is taken care of and treated like his favorite customer. We have been coming here every year fro 10 years and I can't recommend it enough. If you love lasagna go on Fridays, it's fabulous!

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Toscana Mia! While on our trip we ate a lot of Mexican street…read morefood so it was a treat to have an evening of Italian food. We ordered pastas and pizzas - pizzas were the group favorite. Our friend didn't like the pear spinach salad; he said it technically had the ingredients listed in the description, but it was mainly a bowl of spinach. Although there was quite a long wait between our orders, service was very good!

We've been coming to this restaurant for about 10 years and every time they do not disappoint!…read moreThey're located harbor side with outdoor seating. There's also usually live music. Mediterraneo is one of our favorite restaurants in Nuevo Vallarta. The menu has a range of options for even the pickiest of eaters, and is very accommodating to vegetarians. Everything is made with such fresh ingredients that leave you wanting more. I split the falafel, lentil soup, and greek salad and was throughly pleased with both the quality and flavor of the food. What keeps us coming back is the service. My family and I have come here every year or so, or at least every time we're in the area, and the two owners always remember us. They treat you like family and will go above and beyond for you. I cannot recommend this place enough and want to share this hidden gem with everyone else!

Mediterraneo Restaurant proves it is possible for the same restaurant to earn five stars for…read morecooking and one star for service. Let's start with the positives. The fatoush salad, tabbouli, chicken shawarma, and lamb kabob were flavorful, prepared well, and simply delicious by any standard. The chef is really amazing. Also, the atmosphere was relaxing. We ate outside in a nice courtyard. The only negative was the smoker at the adjoining table. Our server, Daniel, was very pleasant, when we saw him. Unfortunately, it was a rare sighting. There were two waiters for around eight tables. The restaurant was so grossly understaffed people were headed for the doors. Literally. Some of our things we ordered actually arrived. Other entrees other tables ordered also were served to us, only some of which we realized in time to redirect. Other entrees never got made. At one point in the meal Daniel asked us which entrees have not yet been served. Oye. It got so bad that I had to bus some of my own dishes and had to grab a pitcher to refill water. Our table of nine got one small basket of pita until the end of the meal when two more baskets arrived. Daniel blamed it on the number of tables who came without a reservation. Given the reviews on Trip Adviser, I know my experience wasn't unique. In short, I loved the food, but I won't return until other reviewers report that the service improved.

We had a lovely dinner at Ciao (our first but our hosts have been here many times). We got there…read moreearly, so no crowds. The wait staff was friendly and efficient. The ambiance is casual Mexico, all outdoor dining. The food was quite tasty. We ordered the Meatball dish, pesto gnocchi (soft, fluffy and flavorful), rigatoni bolognese with meatballs (good, not great) and a special plate of fettuccine noodles, olive oil and garlic , parm cheese and grilled chicken. The Sauv Blanc was good, but the Cabernet tasted like vinegar). The focaccia bread was outstanding. Overall a good dining experience.

We went to Ciao for our last night at the Hard Rock. The ambiance is great with lots of outdoor…read moreseating with tent coverage. I ordered the cheese soup and seafood pasta. They first brought me some mushroom soup so there was some miscommunication. They quickly replaced it and the cheese soup was really good. My pasta was just ok the sauce wasn't spicy as advertised and the flavor was just ok. During our meal it started pouring rain which was getting on our table and flooding the restaurant. No one came by to help us move our table and avoid getting water all over our plates. We ended up moving everything down and crowded together at the end of the table to finish our meal. I got the tiramisu for dessert which was also mediocre.

I think I have to agree with some reviews here. There are better options for Italian food around…read moreSayulita. Pricey and very OK quality. It seems fancy until you get the food. I had their gnocchi and was pretty tasteless. The sauce was weird and very watery. Nice ambiance, but pretty empty. I should have wondered why. Now I know. Except those things, service was warm and friendly. That's all.

As Sayulita transitions from a sleepy surf town to a trendy tourist mecca, big city restauranteuers…read moreare making their way here. Increasingly, they bring big city attitude and behavior which is in direct contrast with the local business people and restaurant operators. One such case is Leda. We have enjoyed numerous meals at Leda in the 4 years that it has been open. Last night was the last. In a sheer display of audacity, the restaurant would not provide a wine list, instead suggesting that its list changes rapidly. I am ok w that. Where my problem lies is that when asked if we wanted Cabernet, Pinot, etc., the waiter directed us to a particular ($13 retail) Italian wine. Without sharing the price, and frankly, me not asking the price, I went on trust that my selection would be a reasonably priced wine ($40-$60). Anything higher I would have expected a confirming comment from the waiter. No such thing. After enjoying a wonderful dinner and 2 bottles of wine, I was shocked to see that the 2 bottles of wine cost more than the multicourse meal for 6. I was shocked and felt violated. Certainly I share some of the blame for not asking but going back to my opening comment, the owner (from LA) is just looking to gouge his transient guests. I did approach the owner and he was dismissive and non accommodating, rather suggesting it was my fault and apologizing for not training his staff well. Enjoy dinner here at your own risk. I am not the first to write a review like this. My suggestion is to enjoy a meal at one of the many local operators. They love having you and are in it for the long haul. I have cancelled my reservation for 10 next week at Leda.