Absolutely incredible service and food. One of our favorite restaurants in Punta Mita, we loved it so much we went back again two days later. The owner of the restaurant, Ricky Martin and his wife, are beyond hospitable and lovely. Highly recommend! read more

Food was amazing and the service was unmatched. The ambiance was charming as well. Ricki Martin and his wife are extremely hospitable

We had a wonderful time dining here! Great drinks, great atmosphere, live music, it was awesome. The service was quick and we were checked on often. The food was also very good, I ordered the tímpano which was pretty good, the sauce was delicious and the noodles were fresh. However, my mom ordered the gnocchi and it was so amazing, it had bolognese sauce which was perfect and the gnocchis were like little pillows. We had tiramisu as well which was delicious. Overall would hands down recommend this restaurant! read more

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It was so over priced for what we got. My husband got the chicken Parmesan and the chicken was PAPER thin! I got the seafood pasta, was ok, not very flavorful... read more

This was our 2nd time dining at Casa Teresa. Our first meal was very good, great ambience and cocktails. This time back in Punta mira Casa Teresa was our first reservation on the list. I have to say we were disappointed. We ordered the oxtail. Firstly there was NO meat on the oxtail, and it was definitely frozen because it was cold. All I ate was the pasta which came with the oxtail. However if I wanted to order just pasta I would've, and it certainly wouldn't have been soo expensive. The cocktails were very good, but considering we went there for dinner and not just drinks, we were highly disappointed. When we complained the owner didn't believe me that it was cold and asked me to put a bone on a side plate and agreed. At least she could've made it right by compensating part of our meal. I never complain but and write good reviews when needed read more

Casa Teresa Ristorante - Oxtail with Pasta - Italian Near Me - Punta de Mita, NAY

Omg!!! Cafe Teresa was absolutely divine! A gorgeous restaurant with superb ambiance and exceptional food , service and entertainment. My friends and I had a wonderful fun time! Everyone couldn't have been more gracious . We are definitely going back before we leave!!!! read more

This is our 3rd time here over 6 years and as always great food and exceptional service and the owners are the nicest of people!

5 star if you are looking for authentic Italian food, great music, service, drinks and atmosphere! We loved it so much! Octopus, lasagna, ox tail w/rigatoni and meatballs all delicious GO it's amazing read more

Another amazing meal! We can't say enough about this place. This time we brought my brother and sister-in-law and celebrated my husband's birthday. The surprise birthday song was epic and fun. The entire wait staff came out wearing silly clown hats and sang. We were all blown away at the flavors of our meals. My brother tried the lasagna and he loved it. It lived up to it's hype. The menu changes daily. The only thing that never leaves it is the lasagna. The four of us all ordered something different and we took bites from each other's plates. We loved all of them. My only complaint was my jumbo shrimp was a little overcooked but the pasta itself was amazing. Ricki (Martine) was as amazing as always. The service was incredible from everyone. My brother has lived in the area for over a year and had not been to this restaurant yet. He said it was one of the best meals he's had in the punta de mita area and there are a lot of really good restaurants there. This is going to be one of his regular go-to's... Or at least when he wants to impress somebody. So if you're in the area definitely give this place a try. You won't regret it. read more

Ricky and his wife, Nadia, (owners) and the lovely, kind staff were so attentive . I passed out , embarrassed and humiliated. Nadia abs the staff are so lovely . I would highly recommend this restaurant to all that visit Punta de Mita! Best italian food . The food is fresh and the menu changes daily. The menu choices are plentiful, the atmosphere is so lovely . Thank you Ricky Martin and Nadia , and staff read more

The best things about Casa Teresa are 1) the owners and the workers 2) a nice change from a week of Mexican food The restaurant is very quaint with different rooms. The bar area was dark and inviting. The dining room to its left is very Venetian Italian. The outdoor patio is the best spot in the house We were a large group and sat in the Venetian room Food and drink wise, the main standouts to me were Basil Margarita with salted rim and muddled basil on the rocks with Don Julio blanco tequila. It was so different and interesting and most of all delicious Caprese on top of Apples was so unique. The apple was a baked apple and was really a nice compliment to the cheese. The caprese itself was so so but together it was very nice Eggplant parmigiana was layer after layer high. It was tender. The sauce was so so but overall very good. But also pricey at 560 pesos. The other dishes were good but not unique or memorable. The main reasons to come here is the service, to meet Teresa and her daughter whom are both terrific, the waiter service and of course to deviate from many days and nights of Mexican food Don't expect the food to be like a little Italy in your area. It is what it is. Decent Italian food in Punta Mita. But having said that, it is pricey for what it is. For people I give Casa 5 stars Ambiance 5 stars Food. 3 stars So overall 4 stars read more

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The staff was wonderful here. The mixologist was so talented and it was fun to get a drink while we waited for our table to be ready. The beet and burrata app was good. The gnocchi with scallops was not as expected as it came with tiny bay scallops instead of larger ones. The chicken piccata was good - pasta was the best part. Overall it was a great staff but overpriced for what it was. I don't know that I would return. Also, the owners name really is Ricky Martin. Don't laugh when he tells you that. read more

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A nice getaway from Mexican food. Unfortunately their courtyard is surrounded by buildings so there's no view and no breeze. They have a few fans but it's still HOT. The tapas were good, a variety of vegetables, cured meats, and cheeses. The pollo alla parmigiana was good, not great. The spaghetti on the side was the best part. The chicken itself, although thin and crispy, was sitting in a liquid from the vegetables on the plate so it was soggy by the time it arrived to the table. The spaghetti with truffle oil was also underwhelming. It needed some red sauce or something to help with the truffle flavor. Tiramisu and wine were fabulous! read more

WOW! My family enjoyed one of our favorite dinners out in Punta Mita at Casa Teresa. A few friends suggested we try it and when I saw the Yelp reviews we knew it was a must! From the valet driver to all of the help from everyone inside it was a great experience. The food was a whole other level of yummy- ness. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The octopus and apple appetizers were delicious. My favorite dish was the much raved avoid lasagna. The flavors!!! We also ordered the seafood pasta and the chicken Parmesan and both were also delicious. I can't wait to come back again! read more

The food, service and ambience is great. It is nice to have a different option in Punta Mita. While there are great restaurants in town, their menus are very similar. An Italian meal was a great change of pace. read more

We try and come here on every trip to Punta Mita. Such a gem! Delicious food, drinks and dessert. Atmosphere is incredibly romantic and lovely. Nadia (owner) and her staff are very welcoming. We highly recommend coming here and trying something outside of the resorts. read more

Not often would you imagine the best Italian experience to be in Mexico! Wow. What a gem in Punta Mita. Fresh baked pasta dishes. Amazing wine to pair with our food. My daughter finished her food and her friends. She's only 2! Amazing service and having the owners daughter walk you through the entire experience was very special. Thank you for a wonderful and delicious experience. read more

Excellent food and the service is superb, I would say Casa Teresa is a must when visiting Punta de Mita.

Quaint restaurant tucked away in the village. Great ambiance, balanced menu, acceptable wine list (we had a bottle of white and red with dinner). Super fun mocktails if you have kids in tow. Pappardelle with sausage was the hit at our table. Lobster entree was good but sauce was a bit bland. Meatball appetizer was nice and fresh. Don't recommend the shrimp starter as it was too heavily sauced. Very nice focaccia bread basket to start. Would tell anyone it is a great evening at Casa Teresa! read more

One of the finest dining experiences ever! Great ambiance, entertainment, and fantastic food. Wait staff was over the top good!

This place is wayyy over priced. We were handed a cocktail when we walked in that tasted like fruit punch from a grocery store and then we're charged $20 for the cocktail that we didn't ask for. Skip this place if you have other options. The food wasn't worth the prices. Very disappointed. read more

Staying in Punta Mita for the week. Casa Teresa was a good walk to the other side of town, but it immediately felt worth it. We were greeted by the friendliest staff. Our drinks were good. The atmosphere was very cool. My party of 6 was pleasantly surprised to find such a neat Italian place tucked away where it was. Food was delicious. However, it is currently 5AM and (to my knowledge) 3 out of the 6 of us (including me) have been throwing up since 3AM. #foodpoisoning read more

Wow, what a meal. Most of the restaurants on the main drag have similar menus, so we decided tonight for Italian. We are from New York with some of the best Italian outside of Italy. I think I had one of the best pasta dishes ever, their "messy" rigatoni. Octopus and meatball appetizers were great. Nice wine list. Margaritas were very good. We also asked for an off menu item that they were happy to prepare. Very attentive waiters and attention from the husband and wife owners. Covid protocols well followed. You must wear a mask when entering restaurant until you reach your table. That's what's required in Mexico which is fine. Next trip to Punta Mita, I'll certainly return. read more

Okay this restaurant is very nice and i love the atmosphere the food was defs high quality but they just didn't seem to try very hard with us. My shrimp tasted very off but the pasta was incredible. We waited at least an hours for out food and we had a big issue with the tents they set up because it was raining. They just kept blowing over and they kept putting them up and down because of the fire place. There was a fire going for some reason on the other side of court yard and it smelled horrible we all came home reeking of camp fire and it took them three tables of complaints to finally put it out. It wasn't even there for any reason. Also, the food was quite over priced for how it tasted. So all in all , the food was good yet over princes and the circumstances and atmosphere were very poor and made our dining experience very unpleasant. read more

We visited this restaurant 2 1/2 years ago and were sadly disappointed in our experience this time. The food was terrible; crunchy/tasteless pasta, overpriced, and tiny portions. The ambiance mirrored a bee hive. The patio swarmed with waitstaff hustling here and there and did not let us relax and enjoy the setting and company at all. A very frustrating, disappointing, and expensive visit for all. read more

An unbelievable restaurant. The food, the drinks, the ambience, the service, the push for wine button.... I could go on. As soon as we walked in we were greeted, and noticed our name was up on a board welcoming us and others with reservations. As we walked through the restaurant to our table, I was taken back by the decor, it was truly beautiful. We were seated and right away were asked what drinks we wanted. I ordered a basil mojito, and it was one of the best basil mojitos I've ever had. A "press for wine" button was left on our table for when we were ready for more, we loved it. The drinks came with the quickness, along with some yummy bread and some balsamic vinegar dip. We ordered food soon after that. I ordered the gnocchi, and HOT DAMN IT WAS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER EATEN IN MY WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE. I actually ate the whole thing. I was so full and so happy. Thank god for this place when we were craving Pasta in Punta Mita... definitely a must go when you're here. Romantic, high quality service, I wish I could go there tonight. read more

Casa Teresa Ristorante - I need one of these in my house - Italian Near Me - Punta de Mita, NAY

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Incredible meal! Everyone is delightful and the service is outstanding. The gnocchi is the best I've ever had - with a light and fresh tomato sauce over soft and delicious potato dumplings. Amazing! read more

Amazing food. I got the gnocchi. Staff was friendly and service was perfect. We came with a party of 10.

Lovely family owned Italian restaurant. We go at least once every time we come to Punta Mita. The food including the pasta is all handmade. There are gluten free pastas as well which is nice because some of my family is sensitive. The seafood is as you would expect from an elite restaurant on the ocean. The wines range From reasonable to the occasional bottle of French first growth. We don't usually order from the menu. The owners Nadia and Martine just take care of us. The atmosphere is cozy and feels more like eating in a friend's house or patio. When the weather is nice and it usually is, dinner is served outside. read more

Italian food in Mexico??? One of the best meals I have ever had. I am still thinking about then roasted apples with mozzarella. Absolutely go there. read more

What a great, unique restaurant in Punta de Mita. The family that owns Casa Teresa is extremely friendly and they make you feel right at home. After a couple days of Mexican dinners, Italian was just what we needed. Everything we had was fantastic, and paired with a very solid wine list. The Timpano and gnocchi were crowd favorites for entrees. I was really blown away by their caprese. Instead of the traditional use of a tomato 'base', they use roasted apples. It was a unique and mouthwatering combination that required an extra order for the table! read more

A warm and personal welcome from the owner and all the staff. Drinks were delicious. Patio is beautifully lit with candles and decorative lights. Service was extremely professional. Our dinners were of the highest quality. Ingredients were fresh, seasonings were authentic. A wonderful, unexpected dining experience. read more

Let me start by saying that service here is fantastic. Everyone is friendly and welcoming and they really make you feel good and relaxed. Drinks were great too. Unfortunately, the food was really bad. Or maybe we shouldn't order fish in the Italian restaurant? Done so badly, really weird taste, floating in oil, on the bed of overcooked bell papers.. And the famous lasagna??? Nothing famous about that dish! We did not order starters, and after those bad dishes, we paid and left, didn't have any desire trying deserts. Sorry, maybe we should of stick to pizza and pasta, but no matter what, for a restaurant who has 4.5 stars on yelp, our meal was truly disapointed! read more

Worst service ever. Family of four stuck in the corner. Extremely hot. Ricky Martin (owner) was so concerned about himself and couldn't care less about his customers. read more

Excellent Italian food in Punta Mita. Wonderful ambiance, creative cocktails, incredible food... overall an amazing experience.

My family has been coming to Casa Teresa for many years. Sadly tonight will be our last. The food is great and the service is great also. However, after a few bottles of wine they thought is was Ok to "PAD" to the wine bill. Fortunately I quickly saw the increase of over $600 peso's and complained. They quickly removed after I complained. That should have never happened. We do not need this type of restaurant in Punta Mita that tries to take advantage of our tourists. We have many great restaurants in Punta Mita who are honest and willing to provide an honest service for our tourists. This was disappointing since we considered them as our Italian Mexican family. How do you do this to loyal family customers? Sad... read more

Can't think of a single reason for less than 5 stars. Very welcoming place, great service and great food. Everything we had was on point. Have seen reviews for high prices, simply not the case. Wine and food both well priced. Will be back for sure. read more

We were brought to the restaurant based on the recommendation of our driver who brought us into town from the St Regis resort. We were not disappointed! Though the restaurant doesn't have an ocean view, the attentive staff, fun atmosphere, and excellent food more than made up for it. The owners Ricky and Nadia (I hope I remembered her name right) where hands on and passionate hosts. Italian food was delicious with great wine list and fabulous cocktail bar. Don't miss this on your next visit! read more

This was our second trip here. Went here for Xmas dinner with our Orange County CA friends. Always very friendly, courteous and professional service. The lasagna is fabulous as were all the entrees our party of 4 selected. Nice wine menu and great cocktails. An excellent choice for our Christmas dinner, thank you for opening your home on Christmas. read more

I have to agree with another reviewer that mentioned this is not top notch gourmet Italian food, but if you're in the mood for pasta in Mexico this is the place to go. Also, the ambiance is absolutely beautiful. You walk from a dirt road into what feels like a little piece of Italy. We had the Caprese with roasted apples instead of tomatoes which I really enjoyed. It brought a really unique flavor to a classic dish. I also had the Basil Mojito and was not disappointed. I got the gnocchi because it is one of my favorite foods, and another reviewer said it was the best thing he had ever eaten in his entire life. Unfortunately, it was really lackluster for me. It was just gnocchi in tomato sauce with mozzarella; nothing special at all. My mom got the pappardelle with mushrooms which she really liked, but I didn't get to try it. We had their house tiramisu for dessert which was really great. And their wine selection is great, but expect to pay more here for the wine you drink in the states. TL;DR: While the ambiance is damn near breathtaking, there are other restaurants I would recommend over this one. Unless you just get really bored of Mexican and seafood, I would spend my money somewhere else. Three stars is based on food alone. read more